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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:28:00
Group slams 'double standards' in prisons amid Romualdez aide issue
MANILA, Philippines—Kapatid, a support group for political prisoners, called out the "double standards" in the country's prison system after it was learned that former Speaker Martin Romualdez has a personal aide while in detention. "The flood-control scandal has exposed the staggering scale of corruption and abuse of public trust. It also underscores another longstanding injustice:
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:33:10
San Juan City completes 4th wave of rice distribution to seniors
MANILA, Philippines —The San Juan City government has completed the fourth wave of its rice distribution program for senior citizens, covering all 21 barangays of the city. Funded through the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF), the program benefited 8,828 senior citizens, each receiving 10 kilograms of rice in every distribution round. The four waves were
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:49:47
Manila Water South Luzon steps up El Niño preparations
MANILA, Philippines — As the state weather agency Pagasa has declared the presence of a "very strong" El Niño in the tropical Pacific, Manila Water Non-East Zone operating units Tanauan Water and Laguna Aquatech are intensifying water security measures across the South Luzon corridor to help ensure reliable water service and strengthen water security for the
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:04:35
Retailers urge end to tax exemptions for online purchases
MANILA, Philippines The government should scrap the tax-free threshold for international online purchases instead of revising levies on luxury goods, the head of the national retailers group said on Wednesday, warning that the current e-commerce regime creates an uncompetitive environment for local businesses. Bobby Claudio, chairman of the Philippine Retailers Association, said removing tax
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:07:57
DOH, lawmakers push for tobacco buffer zone expansion to curb smoking
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health on Wednesday called for the extension of the buffer zone where tobacco products are prohibited from being sold and displayed. It is seeking to widen the separation distance to 500 meters from 100 meters. Dominic Maddumba, who heads the Department of Health's (DOH) health promotion bureau, asked lawmakers
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:12:29
Impeach court gets records on Duterte-Carpio Davao City properties
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court received on Wednesday documents on Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Atty. Manases Carpio's properties in Davao City. This comes as defense witness, Davao City Assessor Engr. Jaime Adelin submitted to the court the records asked of him. "We would like to inform the senator-Judges, particularly Senator-judge
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:12:58
Fisherman's body found in Cagayan River
TUGUEGARAO CITY — The body of a fisherman was found floating along the Cagayan river in Barangay Sapping at the Cagayan town of Camalaniugan on Wednesday (November 11), the Philippine Coast Guard reported. The Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon said in a statement that it retrieved the body of the 49-year-old fisherman, after a
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:13:00
Search continues for missing village councilor in Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Search and rescue operations for a village councilor who fell from his motorized boat while fishing in the waters of Loay, Bohol, continued on Wednesday. Loay Mayor Lahar Ayuban said Barangay Yanangan Kagawad Andes Patayon was reported missing after falling overboard at around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Based on
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:22:58
Tobacco buffer zone expansion pushed to curb smoking
MANILA, Philippines – Authorities on Wednesday called for the extension of the buffer zone where tobacco products are prohibited from being sold and displayed, urging to widen the separation distance to 500 meters from 100 meters. Dominic Maddumba, who heads the Department of Health's (DOH) health promotion bureau, asked lawmakers to expand smoke-free zones, raising
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:26:00
Body found washed ashore in Tandag City
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A body was found washed ashore in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur on Wednesday noon. The body was found at 12:30 p.m. in Barangay Rosario amid the search operations for a 14-year-old boy who was swept by huge waves in the adjacent coastal town of Tago on Tuesday afternoon,
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:39:00
House bill on Metro Manila flood control master plan advances
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed on second reading a bill mandating the creation of a Metro Manila flood control master plan. In a voice vote, lawmakers approved House Bill No. 11602, which requires government agencies to map and harmonize urban drainage networks across city boundaries, mandating the integration of climate-resilient
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:41:39
BOC: Nepomuceno still chief amid rumored leadership changes
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday said Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno remains the head of the agency amid rumors of possible leadership changes. "The BOC has not received any official directive from Malacañang regarding any change in its leadership," it said in a statement. "As such, Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno continues to
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:33:42
Panelo asks Tulfo to tone down scolding of defense witnesses
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte's spokesperson on Wednesday urged Sen. Raffy Tulfo to ease up on his questioning of defense witnesses during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. According to lawyer Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr., scolding witnesses has become the "trademark" of Tulfo and claimed further that if it were one
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:49:56
PCSO lotto results Nov. 11: ₱357M jackpot has no winner
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱357 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the ₱15 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. According to the PCSO results, the Grand Lotto 6/55 draw produced the winning combination 19-04-27-54-22-48, with a jackpot prize of ₱357 million. No
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:04:32
DOE, oil firms urged to fully implement fuel price rollback
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy and oil companies should fully implement a fuel price rollback of up to double digits per liter, something that a solon described Wednesday as "rare and significant". 1-Rider Party-list Representative Rodge Gutierrez made this call following reports of incomplete compliance at some stations. "Good news for motorists comes
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:07:49
Manila gov't implements truck ban along Roxas Blvd for Asean Summit 2026
MANILA, Philippines — A truck ban will be implemented along Roxas Boulevard from Nov. 12 until Nov. 20 amid the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) Summit 2026, the Manila government said Wednesday. According to the Manila Public Information Office, the truck ban along Roxas Boulevard will begin at 12 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:36:46
'No excuse': BINI's Mikha Lim apologizes for distracted driving
MANILA, Philippines — Pop girl group BINI member Mikha Lim has apologized for using her cellphone while driving, calling her actions "careless and irresponsible" and vowing to be more mindful on the road. Lim posted the apology on her social media account on Wednesday evening, addressing the incident captured in a viral video. "There is
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:48:44
Highlights: Day 42 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Nov. 11, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Dutertes defense team called off the planned presentation of 15 bank officials on Day 42 of the impeachment trial, with spokesperson Michael Poa saying only lawyer Paul Roderick Ysmael, senior vice president of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, would be presented on Thursday. The defense had earlier signaled
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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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