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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:09:10
Dizon ignores Piston's criticism of his return to DOTr: I'll just do my job
MANILA, Philippines — New Transport chief Vince Dizon on Wednesday shrugged off transport group Piston's criticism of his reappointment as head of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Dizon said that he was tasked to ensure the welfare of passengers, drivers and operators. On the sidelines of his inspection of bus terminals, the secretary was asked
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:32:53
DOH: Flu-like cases in PH rise 35%
MANILA, Philippines—Cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) nationwide rose by 35 percent, following the usual seasonal pattern during the rainy months, the Department of Health (DOH) said. The DOH recorded 13,321 cases from Sept. 24 to Oct. 7, up from 9,896 cases reported from Sept. 10 to 23, according to its latest Ulat ng Ahensya report.
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:48:33
CJ aspirant pushes for cyber defense, lifestyle checks in the judiciary
MANILA, Philippines Empowering the newly reorganized Judicial Integrity Office (JIO) to be able to conduct mandatory lifestyle checks, as well as calling for the deployment of specialized cyber threat units under the Office of the Judiciary Marshals (OJM) to safeguard the judiciary is among the priorities of Supreme Court Associate Justice Jose Midas Marquez
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:09:33
Manila Water Philippine Ventures boosts N. Luzon supply for El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV), the Non-East Zone subsidiary of Manila Water, continues to strengthen water supply resilience in North Luzon through proactive investments and operational measures undertaken by its operating units, Calasiao Water in Pangasinan and Metro Ilagan Water in Isabela. Pagasa has identified both provinces as vulnerable to dry conditions
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:31:56
Ecotourism development along BuDa highway triggers Bukidnon town growth
KITAOTAO, Bukidnon — Driven by a surge in ecotourism development along the Bukidnon-Davao (BuDa) highway, local tax collections in this southern Bukidnon town have tripled over the past decade, reaching P16 million this year compared to just P5 million previously. Engr. Winnie Angit, Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) coordinator, told the Inquirer on Wednesday
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:38:04
Chief justice candidate Japar Dimaampao: The law belongs to all
MANILA, Philippines — Supreme Court Associate Justice Japar Dimaampao, one of five candidates vying to succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, vowed to pursue equal access to justice and a more humane judiciary during his public interview before the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC). Dimaampao, the second Muslim appointed to the SC, said that his candidacy
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:39:15
Safety model: Angara inspects zero-incident school in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara got firsthand insight into how a large urban campus can maintain a zero-incident safety record on Wednesday as he inspected the Lakan Dula High School in Tondo, Manila. The inspection is part of the Department of Education's (DepEd) ongoing school audits to enhance safety measures across all schools
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@newsinfo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:46:04
Cops seize P2.2-M meth in CDO drug sting
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Police seized an estimated P2.24 million worth of suspected crystal meth, locally known as shabu, from a "high-value" suspect during an afternoon buy-bust operation in Barangay Indahag here on Wednesday. Joint operatives from the City Drug Enforcement Unit and the City Mobile Force Company arrested the 34-year-old suspect, identified by
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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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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:45:34
Developing story: Six wounded in stabbing attack in Israel, police say
HADERA, Israel (Reuters) At least six people were wounded, two of them seriously, in a stabbing attack in the Israeli city of Hadera on Wednesday, Israeli authorities said. The terrorist has been neutralized, police said in a statement. Four separate locations have been identified, resulting in six victims with stab wounds. The police did not immediately provide other details, but issued a brief video of the suspected attacker being apprehended. Of the six people
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:56:31
World's largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia
SYDNEY (Reuters) A 5.48 metre (18 ft) Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in captivity has died, a wildlife sanctuary said on Saturday. He was thought to be more than 110 years old. Cassius, weighing in at more than one ton, had been in declining health since Oct. 15, Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat said on Facebook. He was very old and believed to be living beyond the years of
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