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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:55:30
Iligan college apologizes over alleged hijab ban on Muslim students
ILIGAN CITY — The Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC) has apologized amid backlash over allegations that Muslim nursing students were required to remove their hijabs during their capping ceremony and clinical duties. "It has never been the institutions intention to cause hurt or make any member of its academic community feel excluded," the college said
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:08:54
New cold storage facility helps Tarlac onion farmers protect harvest
SAN MANUEL, Tarlac — Tarlac has inaugurated a 10,000-bag onion cold storage facility in San Manuel to help farmers reduce postharvest losses and increase their income. The Metrobank Foundation (MBFI), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and the local government of San Manuel, spearheaded the project. Tarlac ranks sixth among the countrys top onion-producing
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:25:44
NEA to impose sanctions on electric cooperatives resisting solar push
MANILA, Philippines — The National Electrification Administration (NEA) will impose sanctions on electric cooperatives that resist the agency's push to install solar home systems, its representative said Tuesday. During a hearing of the Senate committee on urban planning, housing, and resettlement, Sen. Francis Escudero said he was aware of electric cooperatives resisting the installation of
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:37:30
Valencia City allots P140M as it gears up vs. El Niño
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon—The local government here has mobilized aggressive El Niño mitigation measures, shifting from broad blanket orders to data-driven, granular interventions and allotting a P140-million fund as state weather forecasters warn of a severe dry spell extending through mid-2027. The city has earmarked a flexible P140 million disaster management fund for next year, prioritizing
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:41:09
Lacson: Witnesses may face contempt over impeachment trial 'mockery'
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday reminded witnesses that the Senate Impeachment Court has the power to cite them for contempt if they make a "mockery" of its proceedings. This comes a day after the testimony of the first defense witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Davao City Assessor
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:51:46
Escudero still hopes impeachment trial will end before Christmas, New Year
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Sen. Chiz Escudero on Tuesday expressed hope that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will conclude before Christmas or New Year. "If I were to be asked, of course, in a perfect world, I hope the impeachment trial, whichever side wins or loses, will be
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:55:13
Cops arrest alleged NPA medic in Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – Police arrested a 23-year-old woman listed as Eastern Samar province's No. 1 most wanted person and an alleged member of the communist New People's Army (NPA) during a joint law enforcement operation in Dolores town on Monday. The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) identified the arrested suspect as alias "Marie," who is
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:26:41
Davao assessor yet to submit list of Duterte-Carpio properties – court
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero said on Tuesday that a defense witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial had yet to submit documents requested by the senator-judges. The witness, Davao City Assessor Engr. Jaime Adalin, was asked to provide a list of properties owned by Duterte and her spouse,
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:30:18
WATCH: Escudero warns witnesses vs contempt, perjury
MANILA, Philippines — Presiding officer Francis Escudero warns witnesses in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte that they could face contempt charges and perjury if they are found to have lied before the impeachment court./dp READ: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Dutrte impeachment trial | Nov. 10, 2026
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:32:27
Marcos calls for competence, accountability among military leaders
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged military leaders to be "competent, fair and mindful" as they continue to respond to the needs of Filipinos and defend the country's sovereign rights. He made the call as he administered the oath of office to Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, chief of staff of the Armed Forces
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:48:50
Batangas City grants tax breaks to EV charging station operators
LUCENA CITY – The Batangas City Council has exempted all establishments that construct and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations from paying real property taxes (RPT) and local business taxes, according to a new ordinance that it has just passed. The ordinance, titled the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Real Property Tax and Local Business Tax
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:05:09
Makabayan bloc files resolution opposing Trump's Asean visit
MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a congressional resolution urging the House of Representatives to oppose the Marcos administration's reception of US President Donald Trump. They cited concerns over Washington's military footprint and economic policies that have disrupted global trade. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr extended "unfair preferential treatment" to Trump, ACT Teachers
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:11:34
Property values are basis for identifying VP Duterte's SALN declaration
MANILA, Philippines — A city assessor from the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), cited on Tuesday matching market and assessed values as the basis for identifying a property listed in Vice President Sara Duterte's Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN). Defense witness Engr. John Kenneth Enumerables was asked whether the 751-square-meter property
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:12:15
Bataan robbery-homicide suspect nabbed in Pampanga
MABALACAT CITY Policemen in Lubao, Pampanga, arrested on Monday a woman who allegedly robbed and stabbed a 62-year-old market vendor in Dinalupihan, Bataan on November 6. Police arrested the 41-year-old suspect at Barangay San Pablo II, where she resides, the Central Luzon police said in a statement. The suspect was arrested at around 10:20
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:16:15
Piston, Bayan to hold protests during Asean Summit
MANILA, Philippines — Several groups will stage public demonstrations on Nov. 16, coinciding with the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. Delegates from the 11 member states, including United States Donald Trump, are set to gather for the regional high-stakes meeting in Metro Manila from Nov. 15 to 17. Transport group Piston on
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:34:55
BARMM employees eager for year-end bonus under regular parliament
COTABATO CITY – About 40,000 employees of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are eagerly awaiting the release of their year-end bonus, one months basic pay plus a P5,000 cash gift, their first under the first elected regular parliament. Minister Ubaida Pacasem of the Ministry of Finance and the Budget and Management (MFBM-BARMM)
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:06:51
Defense submits to court sub judice statements of prosecution
MANILA, Philippines — The defense panel of Vice President Sara Duterte submitted on Tuesday supposed sub judicious statements made by private prosecutors. Lead defense counsel Sheila Sison made the manifestation before the Senate impeachment court invoking a prior ruling, which prohibits all parties to talk about the merits of all impeachment articles, including
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:26:00
Cops' spouses, partners urged to report cases of abuse; PNP vows probe
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged spouses and partners of police personnel to report incidents of physical and psychological abuse, assuring them that the complaints will be investigated and acted upon. "Do not allow fear or the position of your partner in the organization to silence you," said PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:49:18
Private plane with 6 foreigners crashes in Davao del Sur town
DAVAO CITY A private plane carrying six foreigners crashed in Sitio Boribad, Barangay Tibolo, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The crash occurred at around 8 a.m., authorities said. The Digos City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) confirmed the incident. READ: PAF plane crashes in Benguet; 2 injuredIn
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:11:00
All 5 police districts to assist in traffic of vehicles for Asean summit – NCRPO
MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday has directed all five police districts in Metro Manila to assist commuters and motorists. This is in view of the effects of the upcoming 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and related meetings on the traffic of vehicles in the National
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