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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:15:18
South Cotabato tilapia festival seeks bigger markets for fish farmers
KORONADAL CITY — South Cotabato is looking to expand markets for its tilapia industry as it launched its first five-day Tilapia Festival on Monday, Oct. 26, to help fish farmers reach more buyers and boost their livelihoods. Running until Oct. 30, the festival features a product expo, aquaculture training, lake cleanups, bamboo planting, cooking contests,
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:37:26
Barbers: What's the exact extent of VP Duterte's business interests?
MANILA, Philippines — What are the value and extent of Vice President Sara Duterte's business interests, and did she disclose all of these in her statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth? Former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers asked this question in a press conference on Tuesday, pointing out that the records presented during Duterte's impeachment
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:45:10
P62.8M suspected illegal drugs seized in one-day haul
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said that it seized P62.8 million worth of suspected illegal drugs and arrested five individuals in three separate operations. Its joint operation with Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and National Bureau of Investigation blocked alleged major drug shipments in Lanao del Sur, Pasay City and Pampanga
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:57:30
Dizon vows to prioritize overhauling LTO as he returns to DOTr
MANILA, Philippines — Returning Transport Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday vowed to implement reforms in the Land Transportation Office (LTO), as well as prioritize the commuters' welfare and road safety to improve the public transportation system. Dizon made this commitment a day after the latest Cabinet revamp where he was reappointed as the Transport secretary
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:59:28
Palace to Bato dela Rosa's wife: His possible arrest is not persecution
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday rejected claims by fugitive Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa's wife that he was being persecuted, saying he should not hide if his conscience was clear. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the senator's possible arrest was not an act of persecution, noting that complaints against him had been pending
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:11:12
PhilHealth partners with drugstore chain to expand free medicines
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has partnered with Southstar Drug to expand access to free medicines and educate Filipinos on the proper use of generic drugs. The "Kasama sa Pag-Galing" campaign, launched last month, aims to educate communities about generic medicines, prescription reading, proper over-the-counter medication use, and refill planning. READ:
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:14:27
Prosecution presents review of VP Duterte's financial records
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution expects Vice President Sara Duterte to explain, through her defense team, the items, both cash and properties, that are not in her statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALNs) when her impeachment trial resumes on Nov. 9. In a press conference on Tuesday, former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers,
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:54:04
Oct. 27 lotto results: ₱449.84M jackpot unwon
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder won the ₱449.84 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. According to the PCSO results, the winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was 55-12-48-22-38-40. No bettor matched all six numbers to claim the ₱449.84 million jackpot. The Super Lotto 6/49
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:05:22
Dizon acknowledges 'turo' criticisms, looks forward to more inspections
MANILA, Philippines — It seems that the public will be seeing more project inspections from the heads of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation, as DOTr Sec. Vince Dizon acknowledged the criticisms he got for doing so. As Dizon bids farewell to the DPWH and returns to DOTr, he said
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:08:56
Checkmate? Barbers says evidence vs VP Sara hard to counter
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has been checkmated in her impeachment trial as the evidence presented against her is hard to debunk and dispute, prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers said on Tuesday. Barbers, in a press briefing, said it is hard to fathom how the documents and testimonies from government officials will
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:12:48
Maynilad upgrades La Mesa facilities to brace for El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) upgrades its La Mesa water treatment facilities to strengthen its preparations for the strong El Niño phenomenon in the coming months and reduce its reliance on the Angat-Ipo Dam, its primary source of raw water. The upgrades are designed to help the company manage changes in raw
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:15:53
COA flags BOC over record mismatch including P1.2-B seized vehicles
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Bureau of Customs (BOC) over a mismatch in records of confiscated assets, including 52 seized vehicles in Port of Manila (POM) worth over a billion pesos. In its 2025 audit report for BOC uploaded to COA website on Oct. 21, the state auditor said
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:23:07
House bill vs narco-terrorism filed to fight int'l drug syndicates
MANILA, Philippines — A bill that seeks to empower the government with the legal framework to counter transnational drug syndicates involved in narco-terrorism has been filed in the House of Representatives. In a statement on Tuesday, Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos, chairperson of the House committee on dangerous drugs, said that he has filed
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:26:27
Socratic method vs core skills? CJ contenders weigh bar exam reforms
MANILA, Philippines — Two candidates for chief justice have outlined contrasting yet complementary perspectives on the bar examination, considered one of the countrys most grueling licensure tests. During the public interview with members of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC), Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen called for a comprehensive review of bar admission and criticized
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:49:30
Father, 11-month-old child dies after dump truck tips over motorcycle
MANILA, Philippines — A 42-year-old driver and his 11-month-old child died after a dump truck crashed onto their motorcycle on Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) confirmed. Based on initial investigations, a dump truck was travelling along Congressional Avenue toward Luzon Avenue in Quezon City when it tipped over onto the
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:46
CBCP president urges scrutiny of P190B in House budget insertions
MANILA, Philippines — The president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on the House to explain the nearly 7,000 infrastructure projects worth P190 billion that were added to the proposed 2027 national budget without publicly available supporting documents. In a statement on Monday, Oct. 26, CBCP president Bishop Pablo Virgilio
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:12:03
DA seeks P30M more for cloudseeding as Negros crop damage hits P41.9M
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture in the Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) is seeking an additional P30 million for cloud seeding operations before the year ends, DA Regional Director Albert Barrogo said on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Crop damage in Negros Occidental due to moisture stress caused by dry conditions has reached P41.9
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:27:05
11 former extremists yield to Army, turn in rifles in Maguindanao Sur
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Eleven former members of extremist groups have surrendered to the military and were presented to the commander of the Army's 601st Infantry Brigade during a ceremony at the headquarters of the 38th Infantry Battalion (38IB) in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Lt. Col. Mark Anthony P.
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:36:56
Leyte's most wanted man arrested in Caloocan City
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Police arrested in Caloocan City on Monday, Oct. 26, a man listed as Leyte's most wanted person charged with murder, the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) reported. The suspect, identified only as alias "Robin," 29, of Quezon City, was arrested by personnel of the Dagami Municipal Police Station (MPS) under a warrant
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:49:02
PAL's first Airbus A330 lands at Bohol-Panglao International Airport
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — The Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) welcomed Philippine Airlines' (PAL) first Airbus A330 flight to Bohol on Tuesday, Oct. 27, marking a milestone in the province's growing air connectivity and tourism development. The wide-body aircraft arrived at 6:25 a.m. on flight PR1771 from Manila, carrying 150 passengers. It received a water
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