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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:42:08
RE advocates seek solutions to Mindanao's fossil fuel dependence
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines – Renewable energy advocates gathered in General Santos City starting on Thursday for the two-day 4th Mindanao Clean Energy Forum (MCEF) to address pressing issues linked to the regions heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels. The annual gathering is organized by the multistakeholder group Mindanao Renewable Energy Acceleration and Coordination Hub
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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:26:56
Suspect in RPG attack on Maguindanao mayor arrested
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Police arrested on Saturday one of the suspects in the Jan. 25, 2026 rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack targeting Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad "Mitra" Ampatuan Sr. in Maguindanao del Sur. Major Joel Lebrilla, chief of the Shariff Aguak Municipal Police Station, identified the suspect as Toraipe Lusod, alias "Aripi Adam," of
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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:15:00
This week's milestones: Oct. 25 to Oct. 31
Oct. 26, 1521 The remaining crew of the expedition once led by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan dropped anchor at "Biraham Batulach," known today as Barangay Batulaki, to take shelter from a violent storm. In the detailed account of the voyage, Antonio Pigafetta, a Venetian scholar and explorer, also wrote that Sebastian el Cano had
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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:17:00
Higaonon youth of Agusan del Sur turns coffee waste into cascara tea
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — For the past four decades, the coffee groves tended by the indigenous Higaonon tribe in Sitio San Jose, Barangay Maasin, in Esperanza town, Agusan del Sur, yielded a steady harvest of cherry beans for tribal communities in the area. However, the steady dose of caffeine these coffee plants
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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:25:00
2 Coast Guard personnel slain in Cotabato City shooting
MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel have died following a shooting incident in Cotabato City, the agency confirmed as it mourned their deaths and vowed to pursue justice. In a statement on Saturday, the PCG identified the fatalities as Seaman First Class Reniel Agpalo and Seaman Second Class Louther Jhon Vitor, both
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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:27:00
Tesda chief denies P5-M 'allocation' for Lacson
MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) denied authorizing a P5-million allocation for Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson. "As Tesda Secretary, I did not authorize anyone to offer any allocation or one amounting to P5 million to Senator Ping Lacson," Tesda Director-General Jose Francisco "Kiko" Benitez said in a
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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:29:00
4 PAF pilots killed in Batangas crash
MANILA, Philippines — Four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots were killed after two SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight in Batangas on Friday, the Air Force confirmed on Saturday. The PAF has described the incident as an "aviation accident" and could not immediately confirm if what had happened was a collision. Both aircraft went
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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:31:00
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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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:33:00
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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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:35:00
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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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:37:00
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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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:00
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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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:05:18
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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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:35:04
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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@newsinfo 23 hours ago
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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@newsinfo 23 hours ago
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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@newsinfo 23 hours ago
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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@newsinfo 23 hours ago
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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@newsinfo 23 hours ago
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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@newsinfo 22 hours ago
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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