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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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@inquirer Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:30:00
Navy raises alert in Palawan following China's rocket launch
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN, Philippines — The Philippine Navy's Naval Command West (NavComWest) here heightened its alert status on Monday following the launch of a Long March 12 rocket by the People's Republic of China on the same day to ensure operational readiness and facilitate the immediate reporting and assessment of potential incidents. NavComWest said
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@inquirer Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:30:00
AFP to VP: Defending PH rights isn't 'picking a fight with China'
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday said defending the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) did not amount to picking a fight with China, following Vice President Sara Duterte's call for the government to avoid confrontation with Beijing. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad (Reserve), the Armed Forces of
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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 17:59:26
Palace: Corruption issues affecting OVP employees' mental health
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday raised corruption and excessive pressure as possible causes of the mental health concerns among employees of the Office of the Vice President (OVP). During a meeting with Filipinos in Hong Kong, Vice President Sara Duterte said her office had launched a mental health program for employees affected by attacks
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:20:26
Lito Lapid worried Davao City accountant merely being used
MANILA, Philippines— Senator-judge Lito Lapid has raised concerns about a Davao City accountant merely being used by different sectors, as she failed to answer several simple questions from the prosecution during Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. At the tail end of the trial on Tuesday, Lapid asked Davao City Accountant Vingelin Bajan if she
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:40:00
Senate finance panel to sponsor nat'l budget in plenary on Nov. 23
MANILA, Philippines – The General Appropriations Bill (GAB) for fiscal year 2027 will be sponsored on the Senate floor on November 23. In an advisory, Senate Secretary Atty. Renato Bantug Jr. announced that the next plenary session will be for the sponsorship of the GAB in the morning, followed by interpellations in the afternoon. "Upon
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:46:02
Marcos admin to review PH economic growth targets
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a fresh review of the countrys economic growth targets for 2026 and 2027 as the government faces the prospect of another downward revision following the economys disappointing performance in the third quarter. The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) will meet on Dec. 1 to reassess the countrys
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