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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:28:35
Calamba City sizzles as heat index hits 43°C
LUCENA CITY — Calamba City in Laguna recorded a heat index of 43°C on Tuesday, placing the city under the "danger" category and prompting local authorities to warn residents against prolonged exposure to extreme heat. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) said in an advisory that the heat index reached 43°C at
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:33:04
Castro on supposed 'appointment' as SC associate justice: 'I didn't apply'
MANILA, Philippines —Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday debunked a circulating report that she could be appointed as next associate justice of the Supreme Court (SC). The unconfirmed report also said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was eyeing Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda to succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who will retire on Nov. 6. The
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:34:52
Nearly 3,000 police to secure Mimaropa during Undas
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Nearly 3,000 police officers will be deployed across Mimaropa to secure cemeteries, transport hubs and other public areas during All Saints' Day (November 1) and All Souls' Day (November 2). The MIMAROPA police are implementing security measures in more than 200 cemeteries, memorial parks and columbaria, as well as churches,
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:42:00
Lopez vows to continue, boost DPWH reforms
MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Public Works and Highways Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Tuesday vowed to continue and strengthen the reforms in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Lopez made the commitment a day after the latest Cabinet revamp, where he was appointed to lead the DPWH, replacing Secretary Vince Dizon in turn
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:52:47
Napolcom: Teacher files complaint vs. police partner over years of abuse
MANILA, Philippines—A teacher from Mindanao has filed an administrative complaint against her live-in partner, a police corporal assigned to Camp Crame, accusing him of repeatedly abusing her over nearly nine years, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) said Tuesday. The teacher, identified only by the alias "Ma'am," filed the complaint against the cop at the Napolcom
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:54:06
Malacañang condoles with families of Air Force pilots killed in crash
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday extended its condolences to the families of four Philippine Air Force pilots who died in a midair collision during a training flight in Batangas, assuring them of the government's support as they mourned their loss. The pilots died on Oct. 23 in a midair collision involving two aircraft during
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:56:49
AFP ready to assist in dela Rosa manhunt if tapped
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ready to assist police in the manhunt for Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa if requested, its spokesperson said on Tuesday. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said the Philippine National Police (PNP) willlead any law enforcement operation involving dela Rosa. "This is a law
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:22:10
Marcos raises corn import quota to 500,000 MT
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 129, increasing the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) for corn this year from 220,000 metric tons (MT) to 500,000 MT. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto signed the order by authority of Marcos on Oct. 26, Monday, and made it public on Tuesday. READ: Lower rice,
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:23:16
Four arrested in anti-illegal fuel operation in Batangas
LUCENA CITY Four men were arrested for allegedly engaging in the unauthorized transfer and trading of petroleum products during an anti-illegal fuel operation in the Batangas town of Bauan on Tuesday (Oct. 27), police said. The operation stemmed from a tip received by the Batangas Police Provincial Office (BPPO) Intelligence Unit regarding the illicit
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:33:48
Caraga seafood prices vary sharply between coastal, inland towns
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — How much consumers pay for seafood in the Caraga region depends heavily on whether they live by the sea or deep inland, regional market data showed. A price monitoring report by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Caraga revealed a stark economic divide during the second week
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:35:58
School violence prevention must begin at home – study
MANILA, Philippines — The findings of a new international study challenge the familiar belief that corporal punishment produces more disciplined children, with the lead researcher in the Philippines pointing out that preventing school violence depends on addressing children's relationships at home and in school. Dr. Liane Peña Alampay of Ateneo de Manila University said in
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:36:20
Castro dubs fake news peddlers 'gremlins' that keep multiplying
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday likened fake news peddlers to "gremlins" that multiply, even when it is not raining. This playful comparison came as Castro vowed a fiercer fight against fake news that she believes are meant to bring down the administration and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. READ: Claire Castro stays;
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:44:00
Cloudy skies, rain showers expected in parts of Luzon due to 'amihan'
(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon 'amihan' is forecast to affect several parts of Northern Luzon until Wednesday, according to state weather bureau. READ: 'Amihan' season expected to begin between Oct. 22 – 30, says Pagasa Pagasa previously said that the amihan season, which brings cooler and drier air, may begin
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:44:46
Dizon tells new DPWH chief Lopez: 'Pay close attention to Bulacan'
MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday asked Secretary Giovanni Lopez to closely monitor flood control projects and other developments in Bulacan as the latter assumes leadership ofthe agency. During a turnover ceremony of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Dizon presented several unfinished flood control and
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:07:00
Carlos files cyberlibel complaint vs. Tarriela, Logico
MANILA, Philippines — Former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos has filed a cyberlibel complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela and Philippine Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael Logico, NBI director Melvin Matibag confirmed. Matibag confirmed the development when
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:20:49
Hontiveros calls for hydration facilities amid Super El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday urged local government units (LGUs) and the private sector to set up hydration stations and cooling centers in public spaces amid Super El Niño. Hontiveros, head of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, said reporting the day's heat index alone was not enough and that people
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:38:42
NCRPO warns public vs fake priests in cemeteries soliciting money on Undas
MANILA, Philippines—The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) warned the public against individuals posing as priests to solicit money for religious services during All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day (Undas). The NCRPO issued the advisory as thousands of families are expected to visit cemeteries, memorial parks and columbaria across Metro Manila for the observance.
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:51:00
Cooler days seen as Pagasa declares onset of 'amihan' season
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Tuesday officially declared the onset of the northeast monsoon or amihan season, which is expected to cause cooler weather, episodes of cold surges, and rough sea conditions. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the amihan will become the dominant weather system affecting
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:57:42
Engineer: Martin Romualdez not among kickback recipients
MANILA, Philippines A public works engineer who admitted to collecting and counting alleged kickbacks from Bulacan flood control projects said on Tuesday that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was not among the recipients. Engineer John Carlo Rivera, who worked under former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineer Henry Alcantara, testified tothis
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:10:38
Dole orders safety measures for riders amid extreme heat
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Tuesday issued guidelines requiring delivery platforms to implement safety measures as heat levels rise, including limiting or suspending deliveries under dangerous conditions. Labor Advisory No. 20, Series of 2026, signed by Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on Oct. 27, sets safety protocols for employers and
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