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@philstar Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Democrats won the midterms; that wonâ t change much for American allies
Shortly after the Democratic Party won back the House and Senate in the US midterm elections, House Democratic Leader (and likely the next Speaker of the House) Hakeem Jeffries announced, America is back.
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@philstar Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00
The economy: BBMâ s record vs. past presidents
The Philippine economy grew 2.1 percent in the third quarter of 2026, the slowest quarterly growth in output of goods and services (what you call the Gross Domestic Product) in 16 years. The 2.1 percent third quarter growth brings January-September 2026 GDP growth to 2.5 percent.
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Foreign investments rebound 25% in August
Foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows into the Philippines rebounded by nearly 25 percent in August as foreign investors put more equity into local businesses and reinvested a larger share of their earnings, although cumulative inflows remained below last years level. Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed net FDI inflows jumped by 24.9 percent to $690 million in August from $552 million in the same month last year. The amount was virtually unchanged from the $689 million recorded in July.
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ASEAN+3 emergency financing facility takes effect
The Philippines and other ASEAN+3 economies can now access a new emergency financing facility following the entry into force of an amended regional agreement aimed at strengthening financial resilience against sudden economic shocks.
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:51:00
MMDA gearing up for Asean Summit, deploying over 2,600 personnel
MANILA, Philippines—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will deploy 2,637 personnel from Nov. 13 to 18 to help manage traffic during the 49th Asean Summit and related gatherings. The agency announced its preparations during a joint press conference with the Department of Transportation and Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group on Wednesday. Atty. Victor Nuñez, director
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:53:08
Cayetano: Set aside differences, address PH problems now, not in 2028
MANILA, Philippines — Senate minority leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday appealed to fellow politicians to set aside political differences to address the country's economic difficulties instead of waiting for the 2028 elections. Cayetano, in another Facebook live, issued his call as he stressed how constant bickering between different political sides are exacerbating the struggles
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:57:56
Raffy Tulfo: Witness not ready to explain VP Duterte's GenCorp earnings
MANILA, Philippines — The witness was either "not ready" or "nagmamaang-maangan" (playing dumb) for failing to fully explain the P2 million allegedly received by Vice President Sara Duterte from GenCorp Industries Inc., Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo said on Wednesday. Tulfo made the remark during the Senate impeachment trial after defense witness and lawyer Suzette Balucanag-Punay revealed
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:17:19
Records show Sara Duterte-linked GenCorp had zero to 2 employees
MANILA, Philippines — The General Information Sheets (GIS) of Gencorp Industries Inc. tied to Vice President Sara Duterte indicated that it had no rank-and-file employees in 2025, according toSenator-judge Joel Villanueva. In 2023 and 2024,the company only listed tworank-and-file employees, added Villanueva during the 42nd day of the impeachment trial of the vice president. I
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:43:05
High-tech mill to boost Bukidnon rice yields
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Local rice farming received a big modernization boost as the Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) officially commissioned a P68-million rice milling facility. Built for the provincial government under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) mechanization program, which is implemented by the DA's Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization,
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:05:19
Several 'boxes' delivered to Jinggoy Estrada for 4 times – witness
MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Roberto Benardo's former aide on Wednesday testified that he delivered several "boxes" to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada four times from 2024 to 2025. These trips reportedly ended up at a building in San Juan City. Francisco dela Fuente, Bernardo's former driver, disclosed these information as he testified
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:10:41
PNP-HPG to deploy 716 personnel for Asean Summit escorts
MANILA, Philippines The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) will deploy 716 personnel to provide escorts for visiting leaders and other delegates during the 49th Asean Summit and related gatherings. The agency announced its preparations during a joint press conference with the Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday.
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:35:07
Mark Villar files Pamper bill to ensure dignified farewell for pets
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar has filed a bill seeking stronger regulation of pet aftercare services to protect Filipino pet owners and ensure the proper, sanitary, and dignified handling of deceased companion animals following the discovery of dumped pet remains in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. According ot statement on Wednesday, Villar filed Senate
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:40:00
Zubiri backs call for return of Naia turboprop flights to boost tourism
MANILA, Philippines — Senate majority leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Wednesday is supporting calls to lift the ban on turboprop aircraft at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) as he warned that forcing the transfer of flights to other regional airports would make domestic travel more expensive for ordinary Filipinos. READ: DOT seeks return of
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:48:03
BIR extends NCR tax filing deadline due to Asean Summit
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended to Nov. 19 the deadline for filing tax returns and paying taxes originally due on Nov. 16 to 18, for taxpayers under the covered revenue district offices (RDOs) and large taxpayer divisions in the National Capital Region (NCR). The advisory, signed by BIR Commissioner
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:58:00
DPWH told to address Samal Island-Davao City Connector project issues
MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to address funding and implementation concerns surrounding the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) project, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). During the 12th Economy and Development Council Meeting in Malacañang, Marcos spearheaded the review of projects
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:04:57
VP Duterte's camp calls off presentation of 15 bank execs as witnesses
[Updated Nov. 22, 2026, 9:45 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte called off the presentation of 15 other bank officials to testify as its witnesses before the Senate Impeachment Court,defense team spokesperson Michael Poa said on Wednesday. Poa said the Duterte camp will only present on Thursday Atty. Paul Roderick
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:10:02
Suspected cyanide worth P1.74M seized in Sarangani; 2 arrested
KORONADAL CITY — Police arrested two men and seized 1.45 tons of suspected sodium cyanide worth an estimated P1.74 million after intercepting a truck carrying the chemicals in Maasim, Sarangani province, before dawn Wednesday. The Maasim Maritime Law Enforcement Team (MLET), in coordination with the Maasim Municipal Police Station and Regional Maritime Unit 12 (RMU12),
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:12:39
Witness admits questioning GenCorp payments to VP Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – GenCorp Industries Inc. Corporate Counsel Suzette Balucanag-Punay admitted on Wednesday questioning the company's payments to Vice President Sara Duterte worth P2 million from 2022 to 2025. Earlier, Balucanag-Punay herself testified that GenCorp had been disbursing money to the vice president as "returns" from a "loose investment" to Davao Bounty Times Food Corp.
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@newsinfo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:16:54
DepEd raises tuition subsidies for beneficiaries of aid program
MANILA, Philippines The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said beneficiaries of its Educational Service Contracting (ESC) program are expected to receive bigger tuition subsidies for the school year 2027-2028 following the approval of rate adjustment. The program, implemented under DepEd's Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education, provides tuition subsidies
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