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@philstar Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:16:00
Duterte defense asks ICC to drop two witnesses, calls their accounts hearsay
Lawyers for former president Rodrigo Duterte have asked the International Criminal Court to remove two prosecution witnesses from his case, arguing that what they claim to know about his drug war comes mostly from rumor and hearsay.
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:42:58
Baguio council seeks specific indigenous identities in health records
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city council urged the City Health Services Office (CHSO) to replace the general term "Igorot" with specific ethnolinguistic classifications in its official forms and patient records to ensure more accurate representation of indigenous peoples in the Cordillera. According to the council, the request was made through Resolution No. 834-2026, which
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:51:59
Defense confident next witnesses will show up – Poa
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is confident that its next witnesses will appear before the Senate impeachment court, amid the withdrawal and request to be excused Monday of the two individuals initially lined up to testify. Defense counsel and spokesperson Michael Poa said this on Monday, adding that the
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@newsinfo Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:00:49
Candon City sets aside P124M for tobacco farmers
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The city government of Candon has allocated P124 million for agricultural assistance to tobacco farmers, including the provision of farm inputs, fuel support and improvements to tobacco-curing facilities. The assistance was distributed during the Candon City Tobacco Enhancement Program held on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Candon City Sports
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:31:45
What's the status of your agency's 2024 PBB processing?
MANILA, Philippines — Only two out of 315 government agencies have received their 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) funding, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Based on its online tracker released on Nov. 6, the DBM has released the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) on Oct. 29 for Central Luzon State University amounting
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:00:15
Hold protests after Asean Summit, security official tells groups
MANILA, Philippines — A security official overseeing preparations for the country's hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit has appealed to groups planning protests to hold their protests after the regional gathering as a way for Filipinos to show respect to visiting foreign leaders. Retired Major Gen. Potenciano Camba, deputy director
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:24:53
Bataan drug buy-bust operation uncovers alleged drug den; 7 arrested
MARIVELES, BATAAN, Philippines — A police buy-bust operation that was supposed to target a suspected drug peddler led to the discovery of an alleged drug den inside a residential house along De Guzman Boulevard in Barangay Poblacion on Monday afternoon, Nov. 9. Seven people, whose ages ranged from their mid-20s to 30s, were arrested, according
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:31:02
Legazpi City declared insurgency-free
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The Philippine Army has declared Legazpi City under Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) status after recording no armed encounters or insurgent activities in the city over the past 12 months. The declaration was made on Monday, Nov. 9 during a ceremony at the Legazpi City Convention Expo Hall A,
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:30:00
Accountability, aid for Leyte fishers urged after submarine cable oil leak
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The Green Party of the Philippines Leyte chapter urged the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to address the effects of the mineral oil leak off Tabango town, Leyte, and provide compensation to affected fishing communities. The group said NGCP should take responsibility for the environmental damage and possible
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:35:00
BARMM racing to pass 2027 regional budget
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua directed all new Cabinet members and heads of offices on Monday to speed up their proposed budget allocations as the Bangsamoro Parliament laid down its priority legislative agenda for its first 100 days in office. On top of the priorities is the passage of the
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:40:00
Chinese-run fish cages blamed for displaced Pangasinan fisherfolk
SUAL, PANGASINAN, Philippines — As Pangasinan and Zambales fishermen lose their fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea, marginal fisherfolk in this coastal town face a similar problem with the reported encroachment of Chinese fish cage operators in their traditional fishing grounds. Local fishermen are demanding the removal of hundreds of fish cages they said
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:45:00
Nartatez: PNP getting tips in Dela Rosa manhunt
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police has received not less than 500 tips regarding its manhunt on Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said on Monday, adding that police are conducting operations in remote islands to locate him. "These were properly validated; we went to the locations and
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:50:00
House to also delete undocumented infra items
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will join the Senate in striking out infrastructure budget line items lacking documentation, FPJ Panday Bayanihan Rep. Brian Poe said on Monday. "We will not accept projects that do not have proper papers or proper coordinates because that is unfair to the constituents," said Poe, assistant majority leader
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:15:00
Marcos leads rollout of laptops for schoolteachers
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos on Monday led the nationwide rollout of laptops for public school teachers, starting with a ceremonial turnover of 209 Apple MacBook Neo units in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. The event, held at Dagupan City National High School, kicked off the distribution under the Department of Education's Computerization Program. Of the 231,725
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:30:00
Leni Robredo 'definite': Not seeking national post in 2028
MANILA, Philippines — Former Vice President and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo on Monday firmly ruled out running for any national post in the 2028 elections—whether for president or senator—saying she has realized she lacks the "political savvy" required to "navigate national politics." "As in definite, kan sinabi ko na dae ako ma run for
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:45:00
DPWH execs relieved as Giovanni Lopez cleans up ranks
MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Public Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez's first order of business was to clean up ranks in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Lopez on Monday relieved four district engineers from their posts over corruption allegations and the submission of false supporting documents for projects proposed for inclusion in the
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:50:00
Assessor's evasive answers draw ire of senator-judges
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin, the first witness presented by Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team in her impeachment trial, drew sharp rebukes from senator-judges on Monday over his shifting answers about a China trip and a property owned by Duterte's husband. Private prosecutor Benjamin Tolosa Jr. said the questions tested Adalin's
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:55:00
Witness says Manases Carpio's Davao lot in VP's SALN
MANILA, Philippines — A Davao City assessor on Monday testified that a 379-square-meter property in Matina Crossing owned by lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, was the same residential lot declared in her statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN), disputing the prosecution's claim that the property was omitted from her
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:00:00
Samal City assessor to take stand as 2nd defense witness
MANILA, Philippines — The defense lawyers of Vice President Sara Duterte will present on Tuesday, the city assessor of Island Garden City of Samal as its second witness. Samal City Assessor Engr. John Kenneth Enumerables is anticipated to testify on the property linked to Duterte and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio. This, as the defense
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:00:00
Walang Pasok: High heat prompts Nov. 10 class suspensions
MANILA, Philippines—Class suspensions have been announced for Tuesday, Nov. 10, as several areas brace for high heat-index conditions, with affected schools shifting to online or other distance-learning arrangements. Among the announcements, Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental suspended classes at all levels in public and private schools, while Capiz State Universitys (CapSU) Roxas City Main Campus
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