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@inquirer Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:59:33
PNP directs all units to assist Comelec with voter registration
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it had directed all police units to assist the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in securing voter registration for the May 2028 elections. Comelec opened registration for first-time voters on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and will accept applications until July 30, 2027. The exercise also covers
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@inquirer Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:13:55
WATCH: How to register for the 2028 elections
MANILA, Philippines — INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Chelsy Perez guides voters through the process of getting registered with the Commission on Elections for the 2018 national and local elections. Registration runs from Nov. 10 to July 30, 2027. /atm
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@inquirer Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:40:00
Macalintal proposes 'win-win' solution to barangay, SK polls postponement
MANILA, Philippines Election law expert Atty. Romulo Macalintal has filed a partial motion for reconsideration before the Supreme Court (SC) challenging key provisions of its recent ruling upholding Republic Act (RA) 12326. RA 12326 extends the terms of office for barangay officials and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) members to five years and schedules the next
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@philstar Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:49:00
Extra expenses don't explain P4 million gap in Sara Duterte's SALN â prosecution
Ligutan said extra acquisition costs do not explain the P4 million discrepancy in the value of Vice President Sara Dutertes Matina Crossing property declared in her SALN.
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@philstar Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:00:00
Midwives Licensure Examination
The Professional Regulation Commissionannounces that 1,343 out of 2,632 passed the Midwives Licensure Examination given by the Board of Midwifery in 18 testing centers all over the Philippines this November 2026.
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@philstar Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:00:00
Osang awesome in UAAP debut as Tigers devour Warriors
Peter Osang had a UAAP debut to remember, standing tall in the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers 97-70 mauling of the University of the East Red Warriors Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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@philstar Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:16:00
BARMM's new agriculture minister takes office
Local executives in two Bangsamoro provinces and members of the parliament in the autonomous region assured on Tuesday, November 10, to continue supporting the pro-poor programs of their agriculture ministry with a new minister now in its helm.
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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 12:54:53
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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