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LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Nov. 9, 2026
MANILA, Philippines —The Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte resumes on Monday, Nov. 9, marking Day 40 of the proceedings, after a nearly monthlong recess. Her defense team is set to present witnesses and evidence to counter allegations of unexplained wealth and undeclared assets, amid calls from the prosecution and the public for
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@inquirer Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:13:27
Chinese encroaching on Pangasinan fishing grounds – Filipino fishermen
SUAL, Pangasinan, Philippines — As Pangasinan and Zambales fishermen lose their fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea, marginal fisherfolk in this coastal town are facing a similar problem: the encroachment of Chinese fish cage operators into their traditional fishing grounds. Local fishermen are demanding the removal of hundreds of fish cages that they said
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@inquirer Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:37:00
VP Sara Duterte doubles down on China issues
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte over the weekend stressed the need for the country to maintain friendly relations with China even amid an ongoing territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. READ: Sara Duterte: Gov't using Laos travel, China issues to 'take me down' Duterte made the pronouncement as she cited the volume
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@inquirer Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:46:37
BSKE delay: Macalintal cites public outrage in bid to flip SC decision
MANILA, Philippines — Warning that upholding the law postponing the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) is an intentional infringement on the electorates constitutional right to vote, veteran election lawyer Atty. Romulo Macalintal will be asking the Supreme Court (SC) to reconsider its ruling. The law declared constitutional in a ruling released Friday
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@inquirer Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:00:00
LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Nov. 10, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is set to present the city assessor of the Island Garden City of Samal as its second witness on Tuesday, Day 41 of the impeachment trial. READ: Highlights: Day 40 of Sara Duterte impeachment tiral | Nov. 9, 2026 Property values are basis for
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@inquirer Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:52:50
Comelec opens voter registration for 2028 polls from Nov. 10 to July 30
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) opened voter registration on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for the May 2028 elections, with eligible Filipinos given until July 30, 2027, to register. The registration period will allow first-time voters to register, existing voters to transfer their registration records, and those with deactivated records to reactivate their voter
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@inquirer Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:30:06
Robredo-Tulfo tandem leads Octa's hypothetical matchup for 2028 polls
MANILA, Philippines — Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Sen. Raffy Tulfo led a hypothetical 2028 presidential and vice presidential matchup against Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte and Sen. Robin Padilla, an Octa Research survey showed. According to the survey, conducted from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 43 percent of adult Filipinos said they would
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@philstar Tue, 10 Nov 2026 03:30:00
Lula, a staunch Trump critic, to make first state visit during ASEAN
Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva will make a state visit to the Philippines on November 14 and 15, the first by a sitting Brazilian head of state, Malacaang said on Tuesday, November 10.
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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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@philstar Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:28:00
Puerto Princesa tourism, growth get boost with Grab superapp arrival
Grab Philippines recently officially launched GrabCar, GrabFood, GrabMart, GrabExpress, and its digital payment services in Puerto Princesa, in partnership with the City Government and the City Tourism Office.
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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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