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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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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:55:00
DSWD reminder: Cash 'ayuda' not for gadgets
MANILA, Philippines — Critics of the government's various "ayuda" schemes may not find this amusing. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday reminded beneficiaries of its cash assistance program that the aid being handed out was meant for basic necessities. The DSWD issued the statement as it took note of social media
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00
AFP probes alleged data breach involving Air Force
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Tuesday it was investigating a reported data breach involving the Philippine Air Force (PAF) following online claims that sensitive personnel and administrative records had been compromised. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said that military cybersecurity units were verifying the information but stressed that
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:05:00
Declaring PH-wide 'El Niño' state of calamity ruled out
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday ruled out the need for now to declare a nationwide state of calamity due to El Niño, saying government agencies were working hard to ease the impact of the weather phenomenon. At a press briefing, Palace press officer Claire Castro said that they have not given much thought at
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:15:00
Romualdez suspended for 90 days
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Tuesday ordered the 90-day preventive suspension of former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, who is charged with plunder over allegations that he received P7.44 billion in kickbacks from government infrastructure projects funded under the national budgets from 2022 to 2025. In a resolution, the antigraft
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:55:00
'Evasive,' conflicting answers test impeach court's patience
MANILA, Philippines — Evasive answers, repeated claims of failing to remember important documents, a potential conflict of interest involving a city accountant, and inconsistencies in property records are testing the patience of senator-judges in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, prompting warnings that witnesses who lie under oath could face contempt and perjury charges. On
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