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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:27:38
Maritime security beyond disputes explored in Australia media fellowship
CANBERRA, Australia Emerging maritime security issues, ranging from strategic competition and territorial disputes to cybersecurity and threats to undersea infrastructure, were key topics examined by 13 journalists from Southeast Asia during a weeklong fellowship in Australia. Two Philippine Daily Inquirer correspondents, Joanna Rose Aglibot of Zambales and Geraldford Ticke of Palawan, joined journalists from
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:29:57
Prosecution notes discrepancies in testimony on VP Duterte's properties
MANILA, Philippines — The testimonies of the witnesses presented by the defense lawyers of Vice President Sara Duterte showed discrepancies that suggest that certain properties were not declared in her statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALNs). Former Rep. Ace Barbers, House prosecution adviser and spokesperson, pointed this out on Tuesday. He noted that
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:42:00
No mining exploration permit issued in Limay, Bataan, mayor says
LIMAY, Bataan — The municipal government has not issued a permit to any mining company to conduct mineral exploration operations, Mayor Richie Jason David asserted on Tuesday. David said he is not opposed to economic development but expressed concern over the possible impact of a mining exploration project on about 2,000 Aetas who could lose
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:54:08
Ridon understands evasive witnesses: Jobs, lives at stake back in Davao
MANILA, Philippines Many may be irritated with the demeanor of the witnesses presented by Vice President Sara Duterte's lawyers as they appear to be evasive, but public prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon understands why they had to do that — as jobs and lives are at stake back home. In a
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:54:41
Defense witness admits being 'partner in name' at accounting firm
MANILA, Philippine – Davao City accountant, Vingelin Bajan, admitted before the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday that she was only a "partner in name" at an accounting firm linked to companies of Vice President Sara Duterte and her spouse, Atty. Manases Carpio. Bajan was called to the witness stand by the defense team during the
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:05:01
DBP extends P5.39M for Tarlac reforestation, flood mitigation projects
SAN JOSE, Tarlac—State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the Provincial Government of Tarlac recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the former donating P5.39 million to jump-start reforestation activities in San Jose, Tarlac and mitigate local flooding risks. Under the DBP Forest Program (DFP), the bank's funding empowers the local government to plant
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:18:30
LTFRB summons taxi operator for overcharging complaint
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday summoned the operator of a taxi accused of overcharging a senior citizen passenger traveling from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia). In a statement, the LTFRB said it had issued a show-cause order directing the taxi operator to explain in writing why
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:24:34
La Union town breaks ground on 1st Ligtas Pinoy Center in Ilocos Region
CALASIAO, Pangasinan Residents of Bagulin, La Union, who are forced to flee rising floodwaters and landslides during the rainy and typhoon seasons, will soon have a safer refuge as the municipality broke ground on Tuesday (Nov. 10) for the first Ligtas Pinoy Center (LPC) in the Ilocos Region in Barangay Suyo. Construction is expected
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:36:40
Marcos makes final walkthrough of Asean Summit venues
MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday conducted a final walkthrough at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City ahead of the 49thAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)Summit on Nov. 15 to 17. The walkthrough was aimed at ensuring that the facilities are ready for the arrival of leaders from 11 Aseanmember
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:51:12
PCSO lotto results Nov. 10: ₱512.21M jackpot not won
MANILA, Philippines No bettor won the ₱512.21 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. According to the PCSO, no ticket matched the winning combination of 56-41-37-23-18-14, leaving the games top prize without a winner. The Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot of ₱97.4 million also
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:03:29
Sandiganbayan airs concerns after inspecting BJMP facility
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has raised concern about the inadequacy of closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera surveillance system inside the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) following claims that former House Speaker and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez could leave the facility. In an eight-page order dated Tuesday, the court noted a Facebook
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:28:35
Highlights: Day 41 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Nov. 10, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The 41st day of Vice President Sara Dutertes impeachment trial on Tuesday centered on the credibility of the defenses witnesses, as Davao City accountant Vingelin Bajan admitted under prosecution cross-examination that she was only a partner in name at the Ampil, Elises, Ciudadano and Co. CPAs accounting firm linked to companies tied
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:30:23
NCIP told to probe firm's alleged failure to honor commitments with IP
MANILA, Philippines — Representatives of the Balatoc Indigenous community on Tuesday called on the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to look into a mining company's alleged failure to deliver on its social and economic commitments to its host community. Representatives of the Balatoc Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC), in their demand, cited the memorandum of
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:01:14
Defense sees no need to change strategy, says it does not coach witnesses
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said they see no need to change their strategy in presenting witnesses at Duterte's impeachment trial, maintaining that they do not coach or interfere with their testimonies. Lawyer Michael Poa, counsel and spokesperson for Duterte's defense team, said the lawyers do not
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:31:46
Over 1,000 Negros residents apply as voter registration resumes
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — A total of 1,544 voter applications were processed across the Negros Island Region (NIR) on Tuesday, Nov. 10, as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) officially reopened nationwide voter registration for the 2028 national and local elections. The Comelec NIR reported that Negros Occidental processed the highest number with 856
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@newsinfo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:39:41
Take better care of elderly, PWDs amid Super El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City councilor Alfred Vargas on Tuesday called for special care for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) amid the effects of the Super El Niño, particularly the drought expected to hit Metro Manila by January. Vargas issued the call as he urged Quezon City residents and barangay officials to prepare
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:05:36
More room to improve budget transparency, steps were taken – solons
MANILA, Philippines — While admitting there is room for improvement regarding budget transparency, Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia has maintained that the House has been working on existing and new reforms to ensure a clear process in crafting the appropriations plan. In a press briefing on Monday, Garcia, vice chair of the House committee on appropriations,
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:35:00
Balicasag tour guide fees questioned
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — A Bohol provincial board member has sought 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 and consistent policies across the province's tourism destinations. Lawyer Jiselle Rae Aumentado Villamor,
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:40:00
Marinduque group seeks urgent rehab of Marcopper-hit sites
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Nearly 30 years after the 1996 Marcopper mining disaster, residents in Marinduque are pressing for the immediate implementation of a $100-million (about P6.4-billion) settlement to rehabilitate affected areas. The Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns (Macec), in a statement on Monday, asked the provincial government to convene the Provincial Rehabilitation
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:45:00
Army relieves soldier in viral dog killing video
MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Army soldier accused of killing a dog and posting the incident on social media faces possible demotion and criminal charges as the military investigates the alleged animal cruelty case. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala on Tuesday said the soldier assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in Zamboanga del Sur had
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