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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:41:27
Bato dela Rosa seeks urgent SC action on bid to block looming arrest
MANILA, Philippines – The lawyers of Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa have again knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court, seeking to reverse its earlier ruling and grant the lawmaker protection against any attempt to arrest and surrender him to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Atty. Israelito Torreon's law firm submitted a manifestation dated
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:51:20
Prosecution rests its case in one of Rep. Jojo Ang's graft cases
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution rested its case Wednesday, wrapping up its presentation of evidence in the trial of one of 14 graft cases filed against Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. Jojo Ang before the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division. According to special prosecutors, Ang allegedly had a stake in a construction firm that won P214 million worth
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:14:08
PNP taps AMLC to probe finances tied to Laos drug shipment
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has tapped the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to investigate the finances linked to the 521-kilogram shabu (methamphetamine) shipment intercepted in Laos, amid indications that some Philippine officials may be involved. At a press conference on Wednesday, PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co said the agency
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:16:26
DOTr to summon 2 bus terminals to retrofit facilities — Dizon
MANILA, Philippines Two bus terminals in Manila will be summoned by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to fix their facilities and improve the passenger experience, new Transport chief Vince Dizon said on Wednesday. Dizon inspected Ohayami Trans, Florida Bus Terminal, and Victory Liner in Sampaloc, Manila ahead of the expected influx of passengers for
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:19:14
Legazpi Diocese holds pontifical coronation of Marian image
LEGAZPI CITY — The Diocese of Legazpi held a pontifical coronation of the image of Nuestra Señora de Salvación during a Mass on Wednesday to mark the 75th anniversary of its canonical establishment. More than 6,000 faithful and hundreds of priests attended the celebration at Saint Gregory the Great Cathedral, presided over by Luis Antonio
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:28:08
Marcos hit over 'don't panic' remark on Philippine peso breaching 64:1$
MANILA, Philippines —The Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) coalition on Wednesday blasted President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over his remarks on the continued depreciation of the Philippine peso. The group accused the president and his administration of lack of plans in handling this worsening crisis. Bayans view came after Marcos earlier told the public not to panic
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:34:35
Fear lingers as twin quakes jolt Davao Occidental, Soccsksargen
KORONADAL CITY — Residents of Davao Occidental and Sarangani rushed out of their homes or shops as two earthquakes jolted Regions 11 (Davao) and 12 (Soccsksargen) Wednesday morning, reviving fears months after a major tremor. A magnitude 5.5 quake first struck at 7:43 a.m. on Wednesday, followed by a magnitude 5.4 tremor at 9:11 a.m.,
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:47:03
Maguindanao del Sur mayor lauds arrest of RPG ambush suspect
COTABATO CITY Mayor Akmad Mitra Ampatuan Jr. of Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, has lauded the arrest of one of the suspects in the rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) ambush against him last January 25. Mayor Ampatuan commended the police for arresting Toraipe Lusod on Saturday, October 24, in Barangay Meta, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur.
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:53:41
Journalist Lustre on Carpio's cyberlibel case: 'I don't let fear immobilize me'
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre admitted that he felt scared following the cyberlibel case filed by Vice President Sara Duterte's husband, Atty. Manases Carpio. However, but he pointed out, "I don't let fear immobilize me." Lustre, 72, was arrested in Quezon City on Saturday by virtue of a warrant of arrest for cyberlibel
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:21:10
WALANG PASOK: In-person class suspensions until Saturday, Oct. 31
MANILA, Philippines Face-to-face classes were suspended in several areas on Thursday, Oct. 29, until Saturday, Oct. 31, ahead of Undas and other events. Below are the areas with class suspensions: Baguio City in-person class suspension, all levels in private and public schools; work in government offices starting Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, 12 p.m.,
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:27:14
Ex-OVP aide slams NBI obstruction charge recommendation
DAVAO CITY A former official at the Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Wednesday denounced the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for recommending charges against her regarding accusations by dismissed policeman Rodolfo Gracioso Jr. about cash deliveries to the Dutertes. I denounce the NBIs recommendation to file charges against me before the Department
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:36:58
CDO holds over half of bank deposits in Northern Mindanao —PDIC data
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY —Domestic bank deposits in Cagayan de Oro, the seat of Northern Mindanao, climbed to P180 billion as of December 31 last year, underscoring the citys status as a rapidly expanding economic hub. According to data from the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), the city ranked 15th among the top cities in the
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:54:20
No one hurt in 2 firecracker factory explosions in Bulacan
CAMP GEN. ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan Explosions rocked two firecracker factories in Bocaue and Baliwag City, Bulacan, on Tuesday, but no one was hurt. Three workers managed to flee to safety when a shanty that has been serving as a firecracker factory exploded at past 10 a.m. in Sitio Caculisan, Barangay Bambang in Bocaue, according
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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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