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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:38:38
Tacloban public schools shift to morning classes amid rising heat
TACLOBAN CITY – Public elementary and secondary schools here have shifted to holding only morning face-to-face classes to protect students from rising temperatures, as the city government prepares measures to mitigate the effects of the looming very strong El Niño phenomenon. The new class schedule, which took effect on Monday, runs from 7:30 a.m. to
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:45:42
Barbers: VP shortchanged by her lawyers who fielded lying witnesses
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is not getting enough for what she is paying her legal team for the impeachment trial if they will present evasive and lying witnesses like the Davao City assessor, prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers said. In a press briefing during a break in Duterte's trial on Monday,
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:54:53
Witness: Duterte's 2023 pay from Davao was salary differential as mayor
MANILA, Philippines — A defense witness testified in court that the more than P64,000 in compensation Vice President Sara Duterte received from the Davao City government in 2023 represented a salary differential for the time when she served as mayor in 2020 to 2021. She clarified that the fund was not payment for another service
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:57:00
Gun confiscated from teenaged student in Sultan Kudarat
MANILA, Philippines — A firearm was confiscated from a 13-year-old student at school in President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported. According to the PNP, a 9mm pistol with eight rounds of ammunition was found inside the students bag. Authorities recovered the firearm and ammunition after the student voluntarily opened his bag
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:58:19
Caap: Plane crash in Davao del Sur town a false alarm
MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Tuesday confirmed that the private plane carrying foreign nationals did not crash and landed safely at an airport in Butuan City. Reports of the aircraft crashing in Barangay Sinoron, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur at around 8 a.m. was confirmed by the Digos
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:12:00
AFP probing into alleged Air Force data breach
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said it is investigating an alleged data breach involving the Philippine Air Force (PAF) following online claims that sensitive military personnel and administrative records had been compromised. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said military cybersecurity units were examining the allegations but had
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:18:35
Cebu shipping firm: Not under probe for alleged cigarette smuggling
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Shipping company Gothong Southern has denied involvement in an investigation into the alleged illegal transport of foreign cigarettes, after reports linking shipping industry personalities to the multimillion-peso smuggling case. In a statement, the shipping company said it is not currently under investigation for the alleged violation of customs regulations involving the
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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 17:00:29
Resigning never crossed Sara Duterte's mind despite impeachment, says spox
MANILA, Philippines — Resigning from the country's second-highest post never crossed Vice President Sara Duterte's mind, her spokesperson said Tuesday. Dutertes spokesperson lawyer Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. said he has asked Duterte about the matter twice, with the vice president saying it was not an option. "Such a thought never crossed her mind. She never
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