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5 heat-related ailments may also be compensated – ECC
MANILA, Philippines — Fainting, heat rash and kidney injury are among five additional heat-related conditions that may qualify workers for compensation under expanded guidelines issued by the Employees' Compensation Commission (ECC) amid the looming threat of El Niño. "We came out with a resolution that reiterates the coverage of heat-related diseases while also recognizing the
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SC initiative gives support to grassroots lawyers
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court is formally extending support to public interest lawyers and organizations to help them in their missions while promoting grassroots lawyering as a viable career path. The Supreme Court on Friday released rules promulgated on Aug. 26 for the formal recognition of organizations and legal practitioners devoted to developmental and
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Veteran journo held for libel, 'unaware' of case in Davao
MANILA, Philippines — Following his Saturday morning arrest, veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. remains in the dark about who is behind the cyberlibel complaint lodged against him and what triggered it, with his lawyer saying he was not given due process. Human rights lawyer Dino de Leon, who is representing Lustre in the case, confirmed
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Senate minority bloc urges gov't 'dialogue' with Dela Rosa
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Senate minority bloc on Saturday urged authorities to "dialogue" with fugitive Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa and work toward a "peaceful resolution" of the government's efforts to arrest him after it placed a P50-million bounty on his head. The group made the appeal in a statement, where they also
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Decoding a 29-year habit: Data, intent and the future of INQUIRER
As the public's entry points to information continue to evolve, INQUIRER.net uses data not just to measure the effectiveness of its reporting but also to better understand its audience's need for news. While measuring standard metrics remains part of our data strategy, it is important for this newsroom to continually determine which visits to our
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Lacson: Keep cameras rolling during budget talks suspension
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson suggested keeping livestream cameras rolling even when budget deliberations are suspended to prevent corruption from creeping into the 2027 budget measure. His proposal was specifically aimed at bicameral conference committee proceedings. "When the budget bill reaches the bicam, as what happened last year, there were many suspensions where lawmakers
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Lacson: Use 'savings' from Senate budget cuts for El Niño preparations
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson has proposed using the savings from cuts to the Senate's proposed 2027 budget to fund preparations for Super El Niño and other government priorities. Lacson, who chairs the Senate accounts panel, earlier said the Senate was considering cutting about P2 billion from its proposed 2027 budget in the National
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ITCZ to bring rains, thunderstorms over much of PH on Sunday
MANILA, Philippines — The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Visayas, Mindanao, the Bicol Region, Romblon and Palawan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sunday. Possible flash floods or landslides are likely in these areas due to moderate to, at times, heavy rains,
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INQUIRER at 29: Adapting as Filipinos' news habits change
Last of three parts PART I: The state of Philippine news: Trust falls amid changing media habits PART II: Fewer Filipinos trust the news. Can PH media win them back? MANILA, Philippines — As INQUIRER.net marks its 29th anniversary, the newsroom is adapting to changes in how Filipinos find and consume news, exploring ways to
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Army readies new defense brigade as troops return from BARMM deployment
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The last of the four battalions of the Army's 10th Infantry Division (ID) deployed to help secure the historic Bangsamoro parliamentary elections on Sept. 14 had returned to its home base, clearing the way for the military to shift gears toward territorial defense. In an email to the Inquirer on
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Bukidnon town's crackdown nets 20 stray dogs
QUEZON, BUKIDNON — Local authorities impounded at least 20 stray dogs over the past week in Barangay Butong here as village officials intensified their crackdown on roaming pets as part of efforts to prevent rabies and promote road safety. Nehru Tan, Barangay Butong punong barangay, told the Inquirer by phone on Sunday that the campaign
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Journalist Philip Lustre posts P48,000 bail in cyberlibel case
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. was released on bail on Saturday after friends in the media pooled funds for his release in less than an hour, following his arrest earlier that day. Lustre, 72, was arrested in Quezon City after a Davao court issued a warrant for his arrest on a cyberlibel
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5 feared dead as fire guts Sorsogon City public market
SORSOGON CITY — Five people are feared dead after a fire gutted the Sorsogon City Public Market late Saturday night, Oct. 24, with authorities struggling to identify the possible victims because their remains were severely burned. "The fatalities were believed to be stall owners or bystanders, but authorities have yet to establish their identities, as
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5 PH dams see slight rise in water levels
MANILA, Philippines — Water levels at five of the nine monitored dams across the country slightly increased in the past 24 hours, according to the state weather bureau. In its latest update issued at 8 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the dams were La Mesa, Ambuklao, Binga, Pantabangan and
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Father, son shot dead over land dispute in Quezon
LUCENA CITY — A father and his son were shot dead on Saturday, Oct. 24, allegedly over a long-standing land dispute in Catanauan, Quezon. In a report on Sunday, Calabarzon police said the suspect confronted the 37-year-old victim over an old grudge stemming from a land dispute involving the victim's father. The confrontation occurred at
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2 PCG personnel injured in Zamboanga explosion
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel were injured Saturday night in an alleged accidental explosion inside their barracks at the Zamboanga City International Pier, the PCG said on Sunday. The incident occurred at around 10:39 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit-Southwestern Mindanao barracks within the
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Teodoro to PMAers: Reject defeatism, pursue ambitious defense plans
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has urged future military leaders at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) to pursue more ambitious defense plans and "defeat defeatism," saying the Philippines cannot afford complacency when its sovereignty and territory are at stake. Speaking at the PMA's founding anniversary on Saturday, Teodoro said the country must
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15 passengers, driver hurt as jeepney overturns in Quezon
LUCENA CITY — A passenger jeepney overturned after its brakes allegedly failed while traversing a downhill road in Infanta, Quezon, on Saturday, Oct. 24, injuring the driver and 15 passengers bound for a picnic. In a report on Sunday, Quezon police said the jeepney was negotiating a downhill stretch in Barangay Magsaysay at around 6:30
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Olongapo heat index reaches 44.8°C, remains at danger level
OLONGAPO CITY— The city continued to experience dangerously high heat levels on Sunday, Oct. 25, as the heat index in Barangay Barretto climbed to 44.8 degrees Celsius, according to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO). The reading, recorded on Sunday morning, placed the area under the "danger" category of the Philippine Atmospheric,
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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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