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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 impeachment 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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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:00:00
VP Trial Day 42: GenCorp, Metro Chow counsel to take witness stand
MANILA, Philippines – The defense counsel of Vice President Sara Duterte will call to the stand on Wednesday the corporate counsel of GenCorp Industries, Inc. and Metro City Chow Foods Corp. Although initially scheduled to testify at an earlier date, Atty. Suzette Balucanag-Punay will be the fourth defense witness after her testimony was postponed because
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:28:27
Amihan, easterlies to bring rains over parts of PH on Nov. 11
MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, or amihan, may bring rains over Luzon, while the easterlies may affect the rest of the country on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said cloudy skies with rains may prevail over
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:58:08
WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Nov. 11, 2026
MANILA, Philippines —The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is set to present corporate lawyer Suzette Balucanag-Punay as its third witness on the 42nd day of her impeachment trial on Wednesday. Balucanag-Punay serves as corporate counsel of GenCorp Industries Inc. and Metro City Chow Foods Corp. She was initially scheduled to testify earlier but
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:40:19
Occidental Mindoro rations irrigation water amid El Niño
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The provincial government of Occidental Mindoro is seeking support from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) as farmers begin rationing irrigation water amid shrinking river levels due to intensifying El Niño. In a telephone interview on Nov. 10, Governor Eduardo Gadiano expressed concern that many
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:48:20
110 endangered hawksbill turtle hatchlings released in Romblon
CALAPAN CITY — A total of 110 newly hatched hawksbill sea turtles were released into the sea off Barangay Agpanabat in Romblon town, Romblon province, on Nov. 10, as part of efforts to protect endangered marine wildlife. The Coast Guard Station (CGS) Romblon joined the Pawikan Association, local government officials and other government agencies in
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:27:25
Romualdez camp: Ex-speaker's suspension does not mean guilt
MANILA, Philippines — The preventive suspension of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez does not mean he has been found guilty of plunder, especially since his trial is still ongoing, his camp said on Wednesday. Atty. Ade Fajardo, Romualdez's counsel, said this a day after the Sandiganbayan Third Division imposed a 90-day preventive suspension against Romualdez
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:30:23
Sara Duterte impeachment: Defense presents witnesses to counter case
MANILA, Philippines — Several prosecutors may have said that the end is near for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, but this does not mean there will be fewer battles and tense moments, with the defense panel starting to present witnesses meant to demolish the prosecution's arguments. The defense panel submitted documents to the Senate
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:43:49
Man nabbed for marijuana he sells to North Cotabato students
COTABATO CITY Police authorities have arrested a high-value drug suspect and seized from him P430,000 worth of alleged marijuana during the implementation of a search warrant in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato. Brig. Gen. Alan Manibog, Police Regional Office (PRO-12) regional director, said joint personnel of the Kidapawan City Police Office, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency,
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:48:49
Masungi asserts fight for PH forests as threats remain
MANILA, Philippines — The Masungi Georeserve in Rizal said the "pressure" to preserve what is left of "our forests" is intensifying as threats continue to change. It raised the concern as it reiterated data from the World Resources Institute (WRI), which revealed "a troubling shift in the drivers of intact forest landscape loss." "At Masungi,
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:58:43
Bukidnon water district gears up as Super El Niño threatens supply
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — As the country braces for the Super El Niño projected to peak at the end of 2026 and persist until the first half of 2027, the Valencia City Water District (VCWD) here has stepped up proactive measures to protect water security across 17 of the citys 31 villages. Michael Pornia, VCWD
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:32:44
DENR urges youth to lead community preparations for Super El Niño
LUCENA CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) urged the youth to take an active role in protecting their health, conserving natural resources, and supporting their communities as the country braces for a very strong El Niño that is expected to bring prolonged dry conditions through the first half of 2027. During
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:36:27
Luistro: Sub judice manifestation vs Tolosa a 'diversionary tactic'
MANILA, Philippines — Lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro on Wednesday characterized as a "diversionary tactic" the defense's manifestation claiming that a member of the prosecution had violated the impeachment court's sub judice rule in Vice President Sara Duterte's trial. On Tuesday, lead defense counsel Sheila Sison filed a manifestation flagging private prosecutors, particularly
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