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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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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:35:28
INQToday: Duterte drug war victims' lawyers back bid to admit testimonies
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday's top stories this afternoon: Lawyers representing victims of former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war have backed prosecutors' bid to admit three testimonies in the crimes against humanity case before the International Criminal Court. In Cebu City, defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are gathering for their
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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, 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 issued
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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 15:43:15
Ridon wants libel laws reviewed after Lustre's sudden arrest
MANILA, Philippines — Congress must review the country's laws on libel after the sudden arrest of veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. so that there will be a balance between protecting reputations and press freedom. This view came from Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Wednesday. Ridon said that while he agrees with the need to
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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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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:02:08
Jefry Tupas calls NBI's raps referral 'harassment'
MANILA, Philippines — Former Davao City chief information officer Jefry Tupas has described the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)'s referral of obstruction of justice, cyber libel, and publication of false news complaints to the Department of Justice (DOJ) against him as "harassment." In a statement on Wednesday, Tupas said he had earlier presented the NBI
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:09:15
Caraga supporters believe Sara Duterte 'will be vindicated'
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Confident that Vice President Sara Duterte will overcome efforts to unseat her from office, loyalists across the Caraga region have launched an extensive recruitment campaign to consolidate grassroots support for her presidential run in 2028. The regional push is spearheaded by the Volunteer Protectors of Sara Duterte (VPSD), whose
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:15:02
PNP reviews bomb threat response protocols amid university incidents
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a review of its bomb threat response protocols following threats targeting schools and universities. "We must ensure that our bomb threat protocols evolve with the threats we face," PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said on Wednesday. "Our response must be swift, our personnel
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