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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:35:00
Negros town shuts trails to protect Mt. Talinis
DUMAGUETE CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL — The municipal government of Valencia in Negros Oriental province has ordered the temporary closure of trails leading to Mt. Talinis starting on Nov. 1, to give the mountain's ecosystem time to recover from environmental damage caused by increasing human activities. The measure, contained in Executive Order No. 45 signed by
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:40:00
Bangsamoro's next step: From peace to prosperity
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — The leader of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Tuesday invited business leaders and development partners to invest in the region, saying the gains of the peace process must now translate into jobs, better incomes, growing enterprises, and safe and secure communities. "The Bangsamoro is ready to
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:45:00
Tollway operators all set for heavier traffic for 'Undas'
MANILA, Philippines — The country's two largest tollway operators are bracing for heavier traffic across major expressways during "Undas," when millions of Filipinos are expected to travel to their hometowns to visit departed loved ones. Ramon Ang-led SMC Infrastructure said it expects vehicle traffic across its tollway network to increase by 10 percent, while Manuel
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:50:00
Public warned vs scammers posing as DOH chief
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned the public against individuals posing as Health Secretary Edwin Mercado and soliciting donations. "The DOH wants to clarify that any messages or calls for donations or transactions using the name of the Secretary are not official and false," it said in a statement. READ:
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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 07:34:30
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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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:01:44
AHF calls for responsible, stigma-free HIV reporting
MANILA, Philippines — The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Philippines is calling for more accurate, stigma-free reporting on HIV as national surveillance data show gaps in diagnosis, treatment and monitoring among people living with the virus. The Department of Health's second-quarter 2026 HIV and AIDS Surveillance of the Philippines (HASP) report estimated that 288,000 people were
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:02:32
Mimaropa police account for 216 loose firearms ahead of Undas
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The police in Mimaropa have accounted for 216 loose firearms since May as the regional police chief ordered intensified operations against illegal gun possession and gun-related violence ahead of the Undas observance. Police Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Dela Cruz, Mimaropa regional police director, issued the directive during an October 27
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:08:51
Oriental Mindoro power grid placed on red alert
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro power grid was placed under red alert by the National Transmission Corporation Small Island Grid System Operator (TransCo‑SIGSO) on Wednesday (October 28) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., as available capacity fell short of demand amid multiple energy challenges facing the province. According to an
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