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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 16:57:53
Tiangco: House lawmakers had to pay 20% 'tariff' when requesting funds
MANILA, Philippines — Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco on Tuesday testified before the Sandiganbayan Third Division that members of the House of Representatives have to pay a 20-percent "tariff" to get more funding from the 2025 House General Appropriations Bill and General Appropriations Act. Speaking as a witness at the bail hearing of former Speaker Martin
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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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@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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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:19:10
29 passengers, crew rescued from distressed motorbanca in Palawan
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard rescued 29 passengers and crew members of a distressed motorbanca after it suffered mechanical failure off Calibangbangan Island in Linapacan, Palawan, on Monday, according to its report on Tuesday. The Coast Guard said the vessel MBCA Princess Ruby Ann-1 developed a broken propeller shaft during its
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:20:31
LTO voids license of driver whose truck crushed motorcycle, killing 2
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the license of the driver involved in a road crash which killed a rider and his 11-month-old child in Quezon City. Based on the initial investigation of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), the dump truck was traveling toward Luzon Avenue when it tipped over
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:32:33
DLSU-Laguna suspends classes, restricts campus access
LUCENA CITY Classes at De La Salle University (DLSU)-Laguna campus in Biñan City were suspended starting Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, while office work was also halted. In a Facebook post, the DLSU Laguna Campus Student Government announced that, upon the directive of the Office of the Vice President for Laguna Campus (OVPLC), both in-person
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:37:00
Water supply interruption set in parts of NCR, Rizal, Cavite
MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Metro Manila, Cavite and rizal will experience water supply interruptions from Nov. 10 onwards due to maintenance activities. In an advisory, Maynilad Water Services, Inc. said maintenance activities will be conducted to keep the water distribution system "safe, reliable and in good condition." Manila Water likewise announced that it
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:47:01
Sandiganbayan suspends Martin Romualdez for 90 days
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Tuesday issued a 90-day preventive suspension against former Speaker Martin Romualdez in view of a plunder case stemming from alleged kickbacks in government infrastructure projects. The court issued the order through a promulgated resolution. READ: Over P27-B projects allegedly inserted for Romualdez – witness "The resolution orders
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:48:59
Defense drops Matina Crossing barangay captain as witness
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte's defense panel on Tuesday withdrew as a witness Matina Crossing Barangay Capt. Cindy Colina. Colina's testimony was supposed to cover documents related to the official name of Brgy. Matina Crossing in Talomo, Davao City. "We will no longer present the fifth witness in our list, Cindy Colina, the
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