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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 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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