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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:58:08
3-year-old boy killed, mom hurt in Batangas road crash
LUCENA CITY – A three-year-old boy was killed, and his mother was hurt in a vehicular accident in Rosario, Batangas, on Tuesday morning. The driver of an owner-type custom-built jeep lost control of his vehicle at 9:55 a.m. and slammed into the rear end of a parked tricycle, which was sent hurling at the mother
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:01:42
PNP: Over 23,000 security forces deployed for Asean summit
MANILA, Philippines — More than 23,000 police personnel were deployed to secure venues and designated routes for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and related meetings, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. According to PNP chief of directorial staff Lt. Gen. Neri Vincent Ignacio, the number of security forces was increased to
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:15:42
Sandiganbayan summons BJMP's Payatas jail officials anew
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has once again summoned officials of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) following its inspection of the male dormitory at the Quezon City jail. Third Division Clerk of Court Atty. Dennis Pulma said the court issued the subpoena on Wednesday to Jail Superintendent Maria Lourdes Pacion,
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:17:51
EXPLAINER: How BARMM's parliamentary government works
MANILA, Philippines — More than a month after the historic election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua announced the composition of his Cabinet, designating officials to lead the ministries and offices of the regional government. READ: Macacua names new BARMM Cabinet members BARMM is the only region in
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:26:09
Sandiganbayan rejects Revilla bid to dismiss P92-M flood control case
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has dismissed the bid of former Sen. Bong Revilla and his co-accused to dismiss the malversation case involving an alleged ghost flood control project in Bulacan worth more than P92 million. Third Division Clerk of Court Atty. Dennis Pulma shared the information on Wednesday. He said Revilla filed
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:35:32
Girl, 8, killed as speeding police car hits motorcycle in Koronadal
KORONADAL CITY A speeding police patrol car that crossed while the traffic light was red hit a motorcycle in downtown Koronadal, killing an eight-year-old girl and wounding her grandmother. The collision occurred at around 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday at a traffic light intersection along General Santos Drive and Sinsuat Street in Barangay Zone 4,
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:45:55
Impeachment court lets Duterte-linked firms' counsel testify for defense
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court on Wednesday allowed corporate counsel Suzette Balucanag-Punay to testify for the defense despite the prosecution's challenge to her authority to represent two companies linked to Vice President Sara Duterte. Balucanag-Punay, the in-house counsel of GenCorp Industries Inc. and Metro City Chow Foods Corp., was presented by defense counsel
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:56:51
NCDA warns businesses of legal consequences for rejecting PWD ID
MANILA, Philippines – The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) on Wednesday warned business establishments that they could face legal consequences for refusing to honor existing identification (ID) cards of persons with disabilities (PWDs), as these remain valid throughout the three-year transition period. In a statement, the NCDA clarified that the mandatory privileges and benefits
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:57:03
Witness: Sara Duterte had no GenCorp stake, post from 2022 to 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The corporate counsel of GenCorp Industries Inc. on Wednesday testified that Vice President Sara Duterte had no shares or position in the corporation from 2022 to 2025. GenCorp counsel Atty. Suzette Balucanag-Punay was called to the witness stand to testify on Duterte's involvement in GenCorp and Metro City Chow Foods Corp. Asked
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:04:58
Rare thumb-sized orchid found in Dinagat mining area
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— Environmental researchers have documented a rare, thumb-sized helmet orchid for the first time in the Philippines, recording the specimen inside a forested pocket of an active mining concession in Dinagat Islands province. The orchid, scientifically identified as Corybas pictus, was found within a natural forest patch inside Cagdianao Mining Corp.'s
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:05:14
PCG suspends sea travel in Palawan due to rough seas
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard District (PGD) of Palawan said sea travel for small boats was temporarily suspended on Wednesday, Nov. 11, due to the effects of the northeast monsoon, or amihan. In an advisory, CGD-Palawan said vessels of 15 gross tonnage (GT) and below were prohibited from sailing in the following areas:
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:16:46
Marcoleta, 3 co-accused seek dismissal of P75-M plunder case
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Rodante Marcoleta and his co-accused have asked the Sandiganbayan Third Division to dismiss the P75-million plunder case against them. Third Division Clerk of Court Atty. Dennis Pulma shared the information with reporters on Wednesday. "All of the accused – Senator Marcoleta, Mike Defensor, Espiritu, Viray – all of the accused already
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:36:22
DOH: 7 in 10 Filipino deaths due to noncommunicable diseases
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said seven out of 10 Filipino deaths were caused by noncommunicable diseases associated with unhealthy lifestyles. According to the DOH, tobacco use contributed to more than 95,000 deaths annually, while excessive alcohol consumption was associated with over 27,000 deaths. Meanwhile, more than 4,000 deaths were
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:14:29
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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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:22:09
Storm Trami lands in Vietnam posing flood risks, toll rises in Philippines
HANOI (Reuters) -Storm Trami hit central Vietnam on Sunday, threatening to trigger heavy rains and dangerous floods after leaving a path of destruction in the Philippines. The Southeast Asian country, with its extended coastline, is prone to storms and floods that often cause significant casualties and property damage. Rainfall in several parts of provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Nam is forecast to reach 60 cm (23.6 inches) on Sunday and Monday, according to the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:27:23
Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Nineteen people died and six others were injured when a bus crashed on a highway in Mexicos central state of Zacatecas on Saturday, local authorities said. The accident occurred in the early morning hours when the bus carrying the victims collided with the back of a tractor-trailer carrying corn, which had come loose. Zacatecas Governor David Monreal earlier on Saturday had initially reported a preliminary death toll of 24 people, but the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:38:34
Bolivia's Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise
LA PAZ (Reuters) -Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the government of his former ally, President Luis Arce. Morales posted a video on Facebook taken inside a moving car, showing him sitting in the front passenger seat and at least two bullet holes in the windshield. The driver appeared to have
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:47:48
Google to develop AI that takes over computers, The Information reports
Oct 27 (Reuters) Alphabets Google is developing artificial intelligence technology that takes over a web browser to complete tasks such as research and shopping, The Information reported on Saturday. Google is set to demonstrate the product code-named Project Jarvis as soon as December with the release of its next flagship Gemini large language model, the report added, citing people with direct knowledge of the product. Microsoft backed OpenAI also wants its models to conduct research
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 09:45:49
Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 214
By Susana Vera and Guillermo Martinez VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) -The deadliest flash floods in Spains modern history have killed at least 214 people and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. In a televised statement, Sanchez said the government was sending 5,000 more army troops to help with the searches and clean-up in addition to 2,500 soldiers already deployed.
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:07:17
Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears
TAIPEI (Reuters) Taiwans defence ministry said on Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the islands south on the way to exercises in the Pacific, a second day in a row it has reported such activities. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory despite the strong objections of the government in Taipei, regularly sends its military in the skies and waters near the island
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