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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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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:58:35
DOTr-bound Gabriel Go no longer reporting to MMDA
MANILA, Philippines — Gabriel Go has stopped reporting for work at the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) as he awaits his appointment as an assistant secretary at the Department of Transportation (DOTr), MMDA Chair Atty. Don Artes said on Wednesday. Artes said the agency had yet to receive Go's formal resignation letter but had already
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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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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:27:23
Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Nineteen people died and six others were injured when a bus crashed on a highway in Mexicos central state of Zacatecas on Saturday, local authorities said. The accident occurred in the early morning hours when the bus carrying the victims collided with the back of a tractor-trailer carrying corn, which had come loose. Zacatecas Governor David Monreal earlier on Saturday had initially reported a preliminary death toll of 24 people, but the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:38:34
Bolivia's Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise
LA PAZ (Reuters) -Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the government of his former ally, President Luis Arce. Morales posted a video on Facebook taken inside a moving car, showing him sitting in the front passenger seat and at least two bullet holes in the windshield. The driver appeared to have
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:47:48
Google to develop AI that takes over computers, The Information reports
Oct 27 (Reuters) Alphabets Google is developing artificial intelligence technology that takes over a web browser to complete tasks such as research and shopping, The Information reported on Saturday. Google is set to demonstrate the product code-named Project Jarvis as soon as December with the release of its next flagship Gemini large language model, the report added, citing people with direct knowledge of the product. Microsoft backed OpenAI also wants its models to conduct research
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 09:45:49
Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 214
By Susana Vera and Guillermo Martinez VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) -The deadliest flash floods in Spains modern history have killed at least 214 people and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. In a televised statement, Sanchez said the government was sending 5,000 more army troops to help with the searches and clean-up in addition to 2,500 soldiers already deployed.
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:07:17
Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears
TAIPEI (Reuters) Taiwans defence ministry said on Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the islands south on the way to exercises in the Pacific, a second day in a row it has reported such activities. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory despite the strong objections of the government in Taipei, regularly sends its military in the skies and waters near the island
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