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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:40:21
DPWH witness: No knowledge Jinggoy Estrada requested insertion
MANILA, Philippines An official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday admitted to having no personal knowledge that Sen. Jinggoy Estrada personally requested an insertion under the agency's budget in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA). Peter Paul Cortez, DPWH programming division chief, testified during the bail hearing of Estrada
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:43:05
Lanao Sur renews call for DNA samples for Marawi siege victims
ILIGAN CITY — The Lanao del Sur provincial government has appealed anew to the families of the missing victims in the 2017 Marawi siege to submit DNA samples, as only over a hundred families of the 400 unidentified remains buried at the Maqbara Muslim cemetery in Marawi City have provided specimens. Abdul Mikhail Balindong, a
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:59:16
No need yet to declare state of calamity over El Niño – Palace
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang finds no need to declare a state of calamity yet in areas affected by El Niño, as government agencies concerned are already working to mitigate its impact. This comes after 20 senators introduced Senate Resolution No. 765. The resolution was passed to "urge the President of the Philippines, upon the recommendation of
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:03:16
Private plane in Davao Sur crash report lands safely in Butuan
DAVAO CITY – The plane, allegedly carrying six foreigners, that was initially reported to have crashed in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, Tuesday morning, had landed safely in Butuan City, a top Office of Civil Defense (OCD) official in Region 11 said. Ednar Dayanghirang, OCD-11 director, described the reported crash of the small plane as
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:10:21
Household worker nabbed over P1.7 million stolen jewelry
MANILA, Philippines — A female household worker, who claimed to have been a victim of the dugo-dugo scheme, was arrested in Makati City for allegedly stealing jewelry worth P1.7 million. According to the National Capital Region Police Office, the housemaid initially denied involvement and claimed she was a victim of a dugo-dugo scheme. The theft
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:13:00
Army man linked to viral dog slaughter video faces demotion, charges
MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Army soldier has been relieved of his duties and faces possible demotion and formal charges over an alleged animal cruelty incident involving the slaughter of a dog that was recorded and posted on social media. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the soldier assigned to the 1st Infantry Division had
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:20:01
DOLE issues 13th-month pay guidelines to employers
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued proper pay guidelines to employers for the 13th-month pay to their employees. Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino on Monday signed Labor Advisory No. 21, Series of 2026, setting guidelines for paying 13th-month pay underArticle 5 of the Labor Code of the Philippines and
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:21:14
Davao accountant was partner at firm that audited VP-linked companies
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City accountant Vingelin Bajan used to be a partner at the accounting firm that supposedly audited the companies linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution showed on Tuesday. During the cross-examination of Bajan, private prosecutor Atty. Mae Divinagracia asked if she was a partner at Ampil, Elises, Ciudadano Co.
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:27:07
House denies motion recalling P7.2-trillion budget bill
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a motion to reconsider the P7.2-trillion spending bill that the chamber passed nearly a month ago, turning down a proposal that would've recalled the budget measure back to the House. House lawmakers rejected in a voice vote Bagong Henerasyon Rep. Robert Nazal's motion to rescind
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:41:36
DepEd: Government-issued laptops won't be operational once sold, pawned
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday warned that government laptops newly issued to teachers will not be operational once they are sold or pawned to others. According to Education Secretary Sonny Angara, the agency has set strict safeguards to ensure that the laptops will be protected against illegal acts or other
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:47:28
Bukidnon gasoline users laud massive rollback
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Motorists in Bukidnon had mixed reactions to Tuesdays massive fuel price rollback, which slashed gasoline by P17 per liter but diesel by only P4 per liter, even though several pump stations failed to immediately cut back prices, which normally takes effect at 6 a.m. In this city, queues formed early Tuesday
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:54:06
Defense witness can't remember signing docs, details of CPA firm
MANILA, Philippines— The Davao City accountant presented as witness by Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team cannot remember signing documents and other details related to an accounting firm — which also was responsible for auditing companies linked to her. During Duterte's impeachment trial on Tuesday, several senator-judges including Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:01:00
PNP eyeing arrest of all 300,000 wanted persons nationwide
MANILA, Philippines The Philippine National Police (PNP) is targeting to arrest the remaining estimated 300,000 wanted persons nationwide as it seeks to clear its backlog following the apprehension of some 200,000 fugitives in the past 14 months. In a statement on Tuesday, the PNP said it intends to reduce the estimated 300,000 remaining wanted
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:08:30
Bohol board member seeks probe into Balicasag tour guide fees
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol– A Bohol provincial board member wants an inquiry into the collection of environmental or entrance fees from Department of Tourism (DOT)-accredited tour guides accompanying visitors to Balicasag Island in Panglao town, citing the need for clear, consistent policies across the province's tourism destinations. Lawyer Jiselle Rae Aumentado Villamor, chairperson of the Sangguniang
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:16:42
Mark Villar seeks more quality jobs, stronger protection for workers
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar is calling for a comprehensive employment strategy focused on skills development, industry-responsive training, and stronger worker protection to curb unemployment and underemployment. In a statement on Tuesday, Villar cited figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showing the number of employed Filipinos reached 49.21 million in July 2026. However,
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:17:50
Unified 911 logs over 96,000 emergency calls in 10 months – DILG
MANILA, Philippines – The government's Unified 911 emergency hotline recorded 96,447 calls in the first 10 months of 2026, with a reported efficiency rate of 96.64%, the Department of the Local and Interior Government (DILG) said Tuesday. The logged calls from Jan. 1 to Oct. 30 involve police assistance, fire emergencies, medical concerns, search and
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:14:29
Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrol' after Beijing slams US arms deal
By Ben Blanchard and Ryan Woo TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Taiwans defence ministry said on Sunday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out another combat patrol near the island, after Beijing threatened to take countermeasures in response to a $2 billion arms sale package by the United States. The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, to the constant anger
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:22:09
Storm Trami lands in Vietnam posing flood risks, toll rises in Philippines
HANOI (Reuters) -Storm Trami hit central Vietnam on Sunday, threatening to trigger heavy rains and dangerous floods after leaving a path of destruction in the Philippines. The Southeast Asian country, with its extended coastline, is prone to storms and floods that often cause significant casualties and property damage. Rainfall in several parts of provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Nam is forecast to reach 60 cm (23.6 inches) on Sunday and Monday, according to the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:27:23
Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Nineteen people died and six others were injured when a bus crashed on a highway in Mexicos central state of Zacatecas on Saturday, local authorities said. The accident occurred in the early morning hours when the bus carrying the victims collided with the back of a tractor-trailer carrying corn, which had come loose. Zacatecas Governor David Monreal earlier on Saturday had initially reported a preliminary death toll of 24 people, but the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:38:34
Bolivia's Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise
LA PAZ (Reuters) -Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the government of his former ally, President Luis Arce. Morales posted a video on Facebook taken inside a moving car, showing him sitting in the front passenger seat and at least two bullet holes in the windshield. The driver appeared to have
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