philstar.com
@philstar Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:47:00
Nearly half of Davao Region students struggle to read, says EDCOM 2
Nearly half of students assessed in the Davao Region at the start of the school year in June were classified as struggling readers, according to a Department of Education assessment.
read morephilstar.com
@philstar Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:02:00
Officialsâ actions on unprogrammed funds presumed valid â Supreme Court justice
Public officials involved in the allocation and increase of unprogrammed funds cannot be held personally liable, as their actions carry the presumption of regularity, Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda said.
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:44:55
Palace says talks of Sara Duterte replacement 'too premature'
MANILA, Philippines —Malacañang on Tuesday said it was "too premature" to discuss who would succeed Vice President Sara Duterte if she were convicted in the impeachment trial. Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano urged fellow senators to reject any offer from Malacañang to take over the country's second-highest post if Duterte is convicted. READ: Senators still
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:46:22
Surigao Sur solon's face on hospital referrals stirs controversy
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Does an indigent patient need a congressman's face on a piece of paper to get treatment? A Surigao del Sur lawyer is demanding answers from health and state audit officials over referral slips carrying the portrait and name of 1st District Rep. Romeo Momo Sr.—documents the lawmaker claims his
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:03:48
Staff: Alcantara got at least P5 billion 'kickbacks' for delivery to 'proponents'
MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Public Works and Highways-Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara received at least P5 billion worth of alleged kickbacks from contractors, intended to be delivered to project proponents. Alcantara's former staff Carlo Rivera made the revelation on Tuesday before the Sandiganbayan Third Divisions bail hearing of former House Speaker Martin
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:20:42
Undas expressway surge to hit over 750,000 a day
CITY OF MALOLOS—Expressway managers advised motorists to plan their Undas travel as they project vehicles to reach more than 750,000 each day across major superhighways bound for different destinations in Northern, Central, and Southern Luzon. The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) projects an average vehicular increase of 12 percent during the peak travel days of
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:24:50
WALANG PASOK: In-person class suspensions on Wednesday, Oct. 28
MANILA, Philippines — Several areas suspended face-to-face classes on Wednesday, Oct. 28, due to health concerns and preparations for the first Bangsamoro Parliament session and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) meetings. Below are the following areas with in-person class suspensions: Lapu-Lapu City shift to asynchronous learning modes until Oct. 30 in schools in
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:25:00
PAF on Batangas mid-air collision: Aircraft capability not based on age
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday defended the condition of its SF-260 training aircraft following a midair collision in Batangas that killed four pilots, saying the planes remained within their prescribed operating hours despite being more than a decade old. PAF spokesperson Col. Alvin Jay Capinguian said the aircraft, acquired brand-new
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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,
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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,
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read more