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@inquirer Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:14:38
AFP to Sara Duterte: Defending WPS is not picking fight with China
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said defending the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea did not amount to picking a fight with China, following Vice President Sara Duterte's call for the government to avoid confrontation with Beijing. AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy
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@inquirer Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:55:04
Marcos wants South China Sea code of conduct finalized during Asean
MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants to finalize the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea during the upcoming 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro. At a briefing on Monday, Castro said sealing the agreement has long been one of the presidents goals,
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@inquirer Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:09:32
Registering to vote in 2028? Here's what you need to know
MANILA, Philippines — Planning to vote in the 2028 elections but have yet to register? Heres a step-by-step guide to help you complete your voter registration, including the qualifications, requirements and documents you need to prepare. Step 1: Ensure your eligibility To register as a voter, applicants must meet the following qualifications: Eligible Filipinos may
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@inquirer Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:46:45
Comelec surprised by 'overwhelming' turnout as voter registration reopens
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) was surprised by the long lines of applicants at voter registration sites on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The observation comes as the poll body reopened the registration for the May 2028 national and local elections. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia described the turnout at the Special Registration Anywhere/Anytime Program (SRAP)
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@philstar Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00
In their image
The Economistreported that just prior to the vote, 80 percent of Americans called for substantial change or complete and total upheaval in how America is run.Voters,The Economistobserved, demanded that politicians put the nations prosperity above the grubby pursuit of power.
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@philstar Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Puerto Princesa beckons
Puerto Princesa, Palawanscapital, beckons and among those who have heardits siren call is Henry Big Boy Sy Jr. who has been quietly snapping up beach properties in Barangays Napsan and Simpocan on the southwest coast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, according to Mayor Lucilo Cecil Bayron.
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@philstar Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Maharlika delays P4 billion investment rollout
State-run Maharlika Investment Corp.may not deploy up to P4 billion in prospective investments until 2027, even as it expects to announce two or three new transactions before the end of this year.
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@philstar Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00
â Philippines, US may sign Pax Silica AI hub framework within 2026â
The Philippines and the United States are not expected to sign an agreement on the proposed Pax Silica artificial intelligenceindustrial hub during the Association of Southeast Asian NationsSummit, but the Board of Investmentsstill expects the signing within the year.
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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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