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AFP to VP: Defending PH rights isn't 'picking a fight with China'
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday said defending the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) did not amount to picking a fight with China, following Vice President Sara Duterte's call for the government to avoid confrontation with Beijing. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad (Reserve), the Armed Forces of
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@inquirer Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:06:41
LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Nov. 11, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is set to present its third witness on Wednesday, corporate lawyer Suzette Balucanag-Punay, as the impeachment trial enters its 42nd day. READ: Highlights: Day 41 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Nov. 10, 2026 Kapunan questions defense lawyer's use of 'misplaced' cake metaphor November
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@philstar Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:58:00
Philippines among 4 countries set for first climate loss and damage fund grants
The Philippines is among four countries whose projects have been cleared for the first grants from an international fund set up to help developing nations recover from climate-related losses and damage.
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@philstar Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:29:00
Philippine Open result might depend on two long, demanding holes
For the frontrunners in the Asian Tours Order of Merit race, the winner of the 108th playing of the Philippine Open could be determined by how well two holes are played starting Thursday.
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@philstar Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:05:00
Towns on cusp of Knicks straight double-double record as New York stretches streak
Karl-Anthony Towns had no idea he was closing in on a record held by one of the greatest players in New York Knicks history.He was too busy helping his team win.
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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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