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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:15:00
Employees can't be forced to retire before 65, says SC ruling
MANILA, Philippines — Employees cannot be forced to retire before the compulsory retirement age of 65 without giving clear and voluntary consent to their employers, according to the Supreme Court. In a decision promulgated June 29 and released on Tuesday, the SC's 1st Division partly granted the petition of Rodolfo Ondevilla, 67, against Colegio de
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:20:00
PAF: Training planes in fatal crash not yet that old
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday sought to dispel speculation that the aircraft involved in last week's crash that killed four pilots during training were already aging or had virtually become "flying coffins." The PAF said its SF-260 training aircraft remained within their prescribed operating limits despite being more than a
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:30:00
DOE seeks solutions as weaker peso may hike electricity rates
SINGAPORE — Filipinos should brace for higher electricity prices as the peso continues to lose ground against the US dollar, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said on Tuesday. According to her, the weaker Philippine peso will drive up the import costs of coal, diesel and liquefied natural gas. "So P64 is probably the highest we have
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:35:00
Palace to Dela Rosa: Don't set an example for fugitives
MANILA, Philippines — "Don't be a role model for fugitives,'' Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday as she urged Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa to surrender and face charges for crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). The government has offered a P50-million bounty for the arrest of Dela Rosa, who
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:40:00
Senate, IBC launch Senate TV channel
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate and state-owned Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp. (IBC 13) on Tuesday launched Senate TV, a high-definition channel that proponents say will offer more focused and in-depth content on the chamber's proceedings. As a channel leased by the Senate, Senate TV will be available on IBC Digital TV Channel, which owns and operates
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:45:00
P5B in 'kickbacks' taken from DPWH project funds, witness tells court
MANILA, Philippines — A former staff member of dismissed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official Henry Alcantara said the latter had collected at least P5 billion in kickbacks on behalf of certain lawmakers and other officials who served as "proponents" of flood control projects. Carlo Rivera testified before the Sandiganbayan on Tuesday as
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:50:00
Why time rice imports with local harvest season? Pangilinan smells 'modus'
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino farmers face the prospect of selling their harvest at a loss as imported rice and other agricultural products enter the country during the local harvest season, Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said on Tuesday, prompting him to question the government's enforcement of safeguards meant to protect local producers. Pangilinan, chair of the
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:55:00
Dizon hands Lopez 'next' DPWH corruption cases
MANILA, Philippines — Outgoing Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday handed his successor, Giovanni "Banoy" Lopez, a thick pile of documents naming more Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel implicated in alleged anomalies, telling him it was now his turn to remove the agency's "rotten apples." Dizon said the purge must continue
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:24:21
PNP beefs up road safety ops, info drive as Undas travel peaks
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up road safety operations ahead of the Undas exodus, directing police commanders nationwide to prevent road accidents and help ensure that families reach their destinations and return home safely. In a statement, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. ordered regional and local police
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:32:29
PDEA nabs man after claiming parcel with P18.7-M ketamine in Clark
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga – A man has been arrested after retrieving a parcel containing ketamine worth P18,725,000 at the Port of Clark inside the Clark Freeport Zone on Tuesday (October 27). No other details were disclosed about the suspect who was described as a 26-year-old resident of Rodriguez town in Rizal, according to a report
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:33:38
Man arrested for claiming P18.7M ketamine parcel at Clark
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — A 26-year-old man was arrested after claiming a parcel containing ketamine worth P18.725 million at the Port of Clark inside the Clark Freeport Zone on Tuesday, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said. The suspect, a resident of Rodriguez, Rizal, was arrested at 12:20 p.m., according to a report from PDEA
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:34:30
Shear line, amihan to bring rain over parts of Luzon on Wednesday
MANILA, Philippines — A shear line and the northeast monsoon, or amihan, are expected to bring cloudy skies and rain to parts of Luzon on Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the shear line will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:39:11
Occidental Mindoro lifts ban on entry of live pigs for slaughter
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The provincial government of Occidental Mindoro has lifted its temporary ban on the entry of live pigs from provinces that were designated animal disease risk zones, while maintaining strict controls on incoming pork and pork products. Gov. Eduardo B. Gadiano signed Executive Order No. 75, series of 2026, on Oct.
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:47:42
Baguio move to raise legal drinking age to 21 draws nightlife concerns
BAGUIO CITY — The summer capital is moving closer to raising the minimum legal drinking age from 18 to 21 to curb alcohol-related harm among young people despite concerns from bar operators over the proposed restrictions impact on the citys nightlife industry. The city council last week approved on second reading the proposed Alcohol Harm
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:14:29
Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrol' after Beijing slams US arms deal
By Ben Blanchard and Ryan Woo TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Taiwans defence ministry said on Sunday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out another combat patrol near the island, after Beijing threatened to take countermeasures in response to a $2 billion arms sale package by the United States. The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, to the constant anger
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:22:09
Storm Trami lands in Vietnam posing flood risks, toll rises in Philippines
HANOI (Reuters) -Storm Trami hit central Vietnam on Sunday, threatening to trigger heavy rains and dangerous floods after leaving a path of destruction in the Philippines. The Southeast Asian country, with its extended coastline, is prone to storms and floods that often cause significant casualties and property damage. Rainfall in several parts of provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Nam is forecast to reach 60 cm (23.6 inches) on Sunday and Monday, according to the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:27:23
Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Nineteen people died and six others were injured when a bus crashed on a highway in Mexicos central state of Zacatecas on Saturday, local authorities said. The accident occurred in the early morning hours when the bus carrying the victims collided with the back of a tractor-trailer carrying corn, which had come loose. Zacatecas Governor David Monreal earlier on Saturday had initially reported a preliminary death toll of 24 people, but the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:38:34
Bolivia's Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise
LA PAZ (Reuters) -Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the government of his former ally, President Luis Arce. Morales posted a video on Facebook taken inside a moving car, showing him sitting in the front passenger seat and at least two bullet holes in the windshield. The driver appeared to have
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:47:48
Google to develop AI that takes over computers, The Information reports
Oct 27 (Reuters) Alphabets Google is developing artificial intelligence technology that takes over a web browser to complete tasks such as research and shopping, The Information reported on Saturday. Google is set to demonstrate the product code-named Project Jarvis as soon as December with the release of its next flagship Gemini large language model, the report added, citing people with direct knowledge of the product. Microsoft backed OpenAI also wants its models to conduct research
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 09:45:49
Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 214
By Susana Vera and Guillermo Martinez VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) -The deadliest flash floods in Spains modern history have killed at least 214 people and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. In a televised statement, Sanchez said the government was sending 5,000 more army troops to help with the searches and clean-up in addition to 2,500 soldiers already deployed.
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