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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:50:12
Senate told: Over P1 trillion in proposed 2027 budget is 'pork'
MANILA, Philippines — Over P1 trillion of the allocations for the 2027 national budget are red flags or suspected "pork," the People's Budget Coalition (PBC) told the Senate on Monday. The PBC shared its analysis of the National Expenditure Program (NEP) and the House General Appropriations Bill (HGAB) during the Senate finance committee's consultation with
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:07:34
IP youths donate learning materials to remote Iligan community
ILIGAN CITY — College student volunteers from the Higaonon ethnic group in the city brought school supplies, books, clothes, and basic health services to children in remote Sitio Limunsudan, Barangay Rogongon, on Oct. 24, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' (IP) Month. The outreach activity gathered young people from different communities, including Muslims and Christians, in
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:22:32
Chief prosecutor warns giving false addresses in complaints is perjury
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre was deprived of due process when he was indicted and arrested without receiving a copy of the complaint or a chance to defend himself because the complainant provided the wrong address, the chief government prosecutor said Monday. "I would have to agree with them that they were not
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:46:23
Outgoing DOTr chief Lopez says commuters' welfare to remain a priority
MANILA, Philippines – Endless "thank yous" reverberated at the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) office on Monday, Oct. 26, as outgoing Transportation Secretary Giovanni "Banoy" Lopez bid goodbye to the agency he has led since September last year. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Lopez as the new chief of the Department of Public Works and Highways
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:49:38
Classes at Bukidnon high school suspended due to online threat
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon Classes were suspended Monday at the Bukidnon National High School-Senior High School (BNHS-SHS) campus here due to an alleged violent online threat. Police authorities and education officials placed the BNHS-SHS on high alert following the threat sent by an unidentified user sent to a group chat on Sunday, October 25, threatening
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:04:55
Lacson says 2027 budget hearing with CSOs is 'a big paradox'
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday described the 2027 budget consultation with civil society organization (CSO) representatives as "a big paradox." After hearing all the grievances and problems, you can't help but ask, 'Is there still hope for this country? Lacson said. On the other hand, after hearing their passion and their respective
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:31:10
Cotabato church suspends Masses after break-in, desecration of hosts
MANILA, Philippines – A parish in M'lang, Cotabato, has suspended all Masses and sacramental celebrations inside its main church after a break-in that resulted in the desecration of the Blessed Sacrament that is kept in the tabernacle. The Sta. Teresita del Niño Jesus Parish, in an announcement, expressed profound sorrow over the incident, saying the
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:34:07
2027 budget: House execs say issues can be settled at bicam
MANILA, Philippines — Two leaders of the House of Representatives have appeared lukewarm toward a push to recall the 2027 budget bill recently passed by the chamber, saying any issues can be addressed at the bicameral conference committee. At a press briefing on Monday, Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno and Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia said they
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:46:24
Prosecution eyes VP Duterte mansions in Nov. 9 cross-exam
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution intends to question defense witnesses about mansions and other properties allegedly linked to Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and her family when her impeachment trial resumes Nov. 9. In a statement issued on Monday, House prosecutor Terry L. Ridon said the properties could become an issue during cross-examination as the
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:01:01
Ridon to VP Duterte: Explain over P100-M in assets not in SALN
MANILA, Philippines – Rep. Terry L. Ridon, a House prosecutor, challenged Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday to explain why more than P100 million in bank deposits, investments, and insurance holdings allegedly did not appear in her 2023 statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN). In a press briefing on Monday, Ridon said the
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:04:46
Napolcom pushes criminology reforms, stricter police screening
MANILA, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) is pushing for reforms in criminology education and stricter screening of aspiring police officers amid concerns over the character of future law enforcers. Napolcom Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan made the call on Monday during a press briefing following an incident involving a criminology intern who was photographed
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:22:29
Magalong urges COA, ombudsman to probe voided national budgets
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Monday called on the Commission on Audit (COA) to audit government appropriations following the Supreme Court's ruling declaring provisions of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 national budgets unconstitutional. Magalong also urged the Office of the Ombudsman to conduct an independent investigation to determine whether government officials
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:31:31
The Medical City Clark vows compliance with Anti-Hospital Deposit Law
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE — The Medical City Clark (TMC Clark) has reaffirmed its commitment to comply with the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law, which prohibits hospitals from requiring deposits before providing basic emergency care to patients in emergency or serious condition. TMC Clark serves as the official medical facility and emergency trauma response hub for the Clark
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:39:33
MMDA: 2 bus drivers test positive for drugs ahead of Undas
MANILA, Philippines Two bus drivers tested positive in initial drug screenings conducted at transport terminals in Parañaque and Cubao as authorities stepped up safety inspections ahead of the Undas long weekend, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Monday. At the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), one of the 32 drivers screened tested positive,
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:52:47
Bong Go calls out Bukidnon electric co-op over brownout
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go called out the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative Inc. (FIBECO) after an unscheduled power outage hit the city during the turnover of a P12-million Department of Health (DOH) Super Health Center in Barangay Laligan here on Monday, October 26. The brownout forced Go to rely on a
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:58:24
DSWD releases P677.8M in aid to over 66,000 Negros sugar workers
BACOLOD CITY The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed P677.8 million in assistance to more than 66,000 small sugarcane farmers and laborers affected by the red-striped soft scale insect infestation across the Negros Island Region, DSWD-NIR Regional Director Arwin Razo said Monday, Oct. 26. Data from the DSWD Disaster Response Operations
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:00:13
WATCH: Manila North Cemetery starts Undas 2026 preparations
MANILA, Philippines — As early as Monday, Oct. 26, the Manila North Cemetery has started its preparations for Undas — the Filipino term encompassing All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, which are commemorated on Nov. 1 and 2, respectively. According to Daniel Tan, the cemetery director, some 2 million people are expected to visit
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:13:26
Marcos admin urged to adopt industrial policy, alternative mining
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Environmental and human rights advocates on Monday urged the Marcos administration to adopt a national industrial policy and enact an alternative minerals management law, warning that current mining policies could promote destructive extraction without ensuring Filipinos benefit from mineral resources. At the Oct. 26 launch of Mining Hell Week, Alyansa
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:34:17
5 most-wanted persons in Cordillera nabbed
BAGUIO CITY— Police arrested all five regional-level most wanted persons in the Cordillera Administrative Region during manhunt operations conducted across the region in October, the Police Regional Office-Cordillera (PRO-CAR) said. In a report on Monday, Oct. 26, PRO-CAR said the five suspects, listed as the region's top most wanted persons for the fourth quarter of
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:52:43
PCSO lotto results Oct. 26: ₱305.12M jackpot unwon
MANILA, Philippines No bettor won the ₱305.12 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the ₱15 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. According to the PCSO results provided, the Grand Lotto 6/55 draw produced the winning combination 27-38-44-51-20-47, with a jackpot prize of ₱305.12
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