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INQToday: Peso closes beyond 64
MANILA, Philippines — Here are our top stories for today, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Peso closes beyond 64 The Philippine peso weakened past 64 per dollar for the first time on Tuesday, hitting another record low as economic uncertainty and external pressures weighed on the local unit. Palace to Bato dela
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:18:12
Bomb threat triggers class suspension at Koronadal university
KORONADAL CITY — Classes were suspended Tuesday afternoon at Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) here due to a bomb threat that prompted police to cordon off and inspect the campus. Lt. Col. Harold Cornel, Koronadal City police chief, said two pieces of vellum paper bearing threatening messages about alleged improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:25:00
Estrada's camp refutes Bonoan's P7-B insertion claim anew
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada's legal team on Tuesday reiterated that the lawmaker did not have insertions in the 2025 national budget. Earlier in the day, former Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan told the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division in a written testimony that Estrada had over P7 billion in "congressional initiatives." "Senator Estrada
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:29:54
Caap suspends flights at Iloilo airport to give way to emergency drills
MANILA, Philippines — Flight operations at the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan town, Iloilo province were temporarily suspended on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The suspension comes as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) is set to conduct emergency drills. In an advisory, the Caap said that the Notice to Airmen will take effect from
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:46:15
Angara welcomes DBM nod to 3,627 new DepEd Sulu positions
MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed on Monday the Department of Budget and Management's approval of the creation of 3,627 teaching and teaching-related positions for the newly established Schools Division Office (SDO) of Sulu. — a major development for public school teachers and personnel across Sulu, "We know that there's some worry about
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@newsinfo Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:51:12
New Tagbilaran bishop vows transparency, urges sustainable development
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bishop Crispin "Bai" Barrete Varquez pledged transparency and accountability in managing the Church's resources as he was formally installed as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine. "Let us continue to become transparent and accountable in our management of
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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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