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Napolcom warns criminology interns about violating traffic rules
MANILA, Philippines — National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan warned that criminology interns who violate traffic rules, such as riding motorcycles without helmets, could jeopardize their chances of joining the police force. "We will get their names, identify them, and we will not process their application as policemen or entertain them in the
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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:06:33
Lacson: Bounty not to keep Dela Rosa from voting in impeachment court
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson dismissed claims that the government's bounty and surrender ultimatum for Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa were timed to prevent the latter from voting in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. "It is just the product of wild imaginations. As it is now, he is beyond the
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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:36:08
Cagayan pays tribute to PAF pilot killed in midair collision
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The provincial government of Cagayan, led by Gov. Edgar "Egay" Aglipay, has expressed its condolences to the family of 1st Lt. Angeleo Adrian Peñaflor, a native of Iguig, who was among four Philippine Air Force (PAF) personnel killed in a midair collision involving two SF-260 trainer aircraft in Batangas
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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:57:09
Gatchalian to enforcers: Carry out safe arrest of Dela Rosa
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday called on law enforcers to ensure the safe conduct of arrest of Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa. "To our law enforcers, they must conduct a safe arrest of Senator Bato. No violence should happen," Gatchalian said in an interview with radio dzBB. "Its important that Senator
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@newsinfo Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:04:13
Beyond bars: Iligan jail makes pitch for second chances
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — For seven days, the barbed wires and concrete perimeters of Iligan City Jail in Lanao del Norte will witness a quiet conversation about reformation and second chances. Jail authorities on Sunday morning rolled out a convoy through the industrial city's main roads, launching the local run of the National
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DSWD gives P10,000 each to families of 5 Sorsogon fire fatalities
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol provided P10,000 in cash assistance to each of the five families of people who died in a fire that gutted the Sorsogon City Public Market on Saturday night, Oct. 24. Marygizelle Mesa, DSWD-Bicol regional information officer, said the agency had
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Construction worker nabbed for alleged theft at Vigan cathedral
VIGAN CITY, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Police arrested a 36-year-old construction worker after he allegedly stole church donations and other items from the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral in Barangay 1 here early Sunday, Oct. 25. The suspect, a resident of Zone 6, Sinapangan, in the municipality of Bangued, Abra, was apprehended at 5:55 a.m., according
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LTO: 51 out of 52 buses in Metro Manila terminals pass roadworthiness
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Sunday said that 51 out of 52 in several terminals in Metro Manila passed the road worthiness inspections in preparation for the influx of passengers for Undas 2026. According to the LTO, roadworthiness inspections were held from Oct. 24-25, 2026. The LTO said that the 17
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LTFRB to PUV operators, drivers: Honor fare discounts
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Sunday warned operators and drivers of public utility vehicles that they may face penalties for not honoring fare discounts provided for students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. The 20 percent fare discount for senior citizens, students, and persons with disabilities is mandated
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20 hurt as passenger bus overturns in Ilocos Norte
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Some 20 passengers and occupants of a pickup truck were injured after a public utility bus allegedly suffered brake failure and overturned along the national highway in Barangay Baruyen, Bangui, Ilocos Norte, on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 24. In a statement Sunday, the Bangui Municipal Police Station said the incident
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6 dugongs, 5 sea turtles spotted off Sultan Kudarat coast
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines — Six dugongs (sea cows) and five green sea turtles were spotted foraging off the coast of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, during a marine wildlife monitoring activity this week, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Soccsksargen (Region 12) said. The DENR-12's Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Kalamansig
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Chua: VP team's objections 'pang-socmed,' reconsideration not sought
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor, Manila Rep. Joel Chua questioned the sincerity of Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team's complaints over the withdrawal of the articles on confidential funds, bribery, and grave threats, saying that while the issue of reconsideration was raised during the proceedings, the defense did not ask the court to treat its
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Barbers expects VP impeachment trial to conclude next month
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecution adviser and spokesperson, former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, believed that the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will conclude toward the end of next month. The former Surigao del Norte representative and governor recalled that the Vice President's defense panel had asked for a total of 30 days
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Prosecution welcomes VP as defense witness, ready to cross-examine her
MANILA, Philippines — President Sara Duterte would face questioning from House prosecutors if her defense lawyers decide to present her as a witness when the Senate impeachment trial resumes on Nov. 9, with the prosecution prepared to confront her over financial records allegedly showing unexplained wealth, undeclared assets and prohibited business interests. House prosecution adviser
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Cendaña: Dropping 3 of 4 charges does not spare VP from accountability
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña said on Sunday that the House prosecution panel's decision to withdraw three of the four impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte was a legal strategy aimed at securing a speedy resolution of the case. In an interview on dzBB's "Bantay Balita sa Kongreso" hosted by Nimfa
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Angara honors 18 DepEd staff for integrity and hard work
MANILA, Philippines — Eighteen teachers, school leaders and support staff were honored on Friday for doing their jobs with integrity. Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara told them that hard work and discipline matter most "when no one is watching." "Ang sipag at disiplina ay hindi lamang mga salitang magandang ilagay sa isang programa o sa
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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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