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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:27:43
Mimaropa drug bust in Palawan yields ₱51,884 worth of 'shabu'
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A joint anti-narcotics operation in Coron, Palawan, led to the arrest of a high-profile drug suspect and the seizure of 7.63 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱51,884, the Mimaropa police reported. Authorities carried out the operation at 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday at Lambingan Bridge in Barangay Poblacion 2. They served a search warrant issued
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:43:23
Estrada to personally attend plunder bail hearing as Bernardo testifies
MANILA, Philippines — For the first time, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will personally attend Wednesday afternoon's bail hearing in his plunder case before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division, according to his office. Previously, Estrada attended hearings on his bail plea in the case via videoconference. The case stemmed from alleged kickbacks that special prosecutors said were included
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:11:36
Bukidnon showcases resilient harvests amid El Niño
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon Bukidnon's agricultural hub remains resilient even in the shadow of a developing Super El Niño. Last Tuesday, tables overflowed with freshly harvested fruits, crisp vegetables, root crops, and other local delicacies at the city government multi-purpose covered court. The vibrant display launched Valencia City's 16th Farmers' Month Celebration, bringing together hundreds
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:19:26
Philip Lustre feels unsafe in Davao; seeks transfer of cyberlibel case
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre, who is the subject of a cyberlibel case filed by Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, is seeking to transfer the case from Davao City to Metro Manila. Lustre's lawyer, Dino De Leon, said Wednesday that the motion, which they said was filed due to safety
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:04:54
Mindanao can cut 'dirty' fuel use by 50% by 2030 – green groups
GENERAL SANTOS CITY– Renewable (RE) energy advocates have expressed confidence that Mindanao can be weaned away from its reliance on dirty, expensive fossil fuels to power its homes and industries by 50 percent by 2030, earlier than the rest of the country. Under the country's nationally determined contribution to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, Mindanao
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:26:32
Dizon willing to testify again in future trials vs Zaldy Co, others
MANILA, Philippines — New Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday expressed his willingness to testify once again in future trials of former lawmaker Zaldy Co and other personalities implicated in flood control scandal. Dizon was asked if he would still take the witness stand before the Sandiganbayan if he is asked to do so even
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:36:04
Marcos urges public not to panic as peso hits record low
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged the public not to panic over the Philippine peso's continued slide to a record low of 64 to the US dollar, saying the government is doing everything it can to prevent further depreciation. Marcos' statement came after the peso breached another record low of 64.17
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:45:12
PNP opens hotlines for tips on Bato dela Rosa's whereabouts
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday launched hotlines for the public to report verifiable information on the whereabouts of Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, who has been wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) since November last year. The move followed Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla's announcement last Friday of a P50-million
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:55:27
14 wanted persons arrested across Caraga
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police arrested 14 persons wanted by the law, including two listed as most wanted at the city and municipal levels, in a series of coordinated manhunt operations across the Caraga region on Monday. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, Police Regional Office 13 (PRO-13) director, said the operations led to the
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:05:53
Lanao Norte town turns over loose firearms to boost peace, dev't
ILIGAN CITY — The municipal government of Poona-Piagapo in Lanao del Norte turned over nine high-powered loose firearms to the Philippine Army as part of its efforts to strengthen peace and security and pave the way for a more progressive municipality. The turnover was held on Monday at the headquarters of the Army's 44th Infantry
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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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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:07:17
Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears
TAIPEI (Reuters) Taiwans defence ministry said on Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the islands south on the way to exercises in the Pacific, a second day in a row it has reported such activities. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory despite the strong objections of the government in Taipei, regularly sends its military in the skies and waters near the island
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:18:48
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Argentina's Mendoza region, EMSC says
(Reuters) An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Mendoza region of Argentina, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Sunday. The quake was at a depth of 120 km (75 miles) EMSC said. 🔔#Earthquake (#sismo) M5.6 occurred 103 km NW of La Humada (#Argentina) 3 min ago (local time 01:04:03). More info at: 📱https://t.co/QMSpuj6Z2H 🌐https://t.co/cm5AxSLCss 🖥https://t.co/M5WZ9H8llg pic.twitter.com/0bOyhNvfx1 — EMSC (@LastQuake) November 3, 2024 (Reporting by Devika Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by William
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:23:36
North Korean white paper says South's president has raised risk of nuclear war
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean state media released a white paper on Sunday accusing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of exposing his country to the danger of nuclear war through his policies toward the North. The document, compiled by North Korea's Institute of Enemy State Studies and released by state news agency KCNA, criticised Yoon's "reckless remarks" about war, abandoning elements of an inter-Korean agreement, engaging in nuclear war planning with the
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:39:37
Harris opens 'Saturday Night Live,' urges US to 'keep Calm-ala' before election
By Nandita Bose and James Oliphant NEW YORK (Reuters) -Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris appeared on the Saturday Night Live TV comedy show on Saturday, adding a surprise jolt to the U.S. presidential election just three days before her showdown with Republican Donald Trump. Harris portrayed herself, appearing in a mirror opposite the actor who plays her on the show, Maya Rudolph, who was nervously preparing for a campaign speech. Dressed identically in a black
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