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@philstar Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:22:00
2 soldiers arrested after shooting motorist in Cotabato
Two soldiers landed in jail after one of them had shot and wounded a motorcycle-riding civilian in a gun attack before dawn Thursday, October 29, in Barangay South Manuangan in Pigcawayan town in Cotabato province.
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@philstar Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:33:00
Drug den shut down, 5 shabu traffickers arrested in Mindanao
Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agencyarrested five shabu peddlers, four of them together operating a drug den, in separate entrapment operations in this city and in Libungan town in Cotabato province on Tuesday, October 27.
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@philstar Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:39:00
BARMM parliament opening raises security concerns
All is set for the inaugural session of the 80-seat parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on Friday, October 30, in BARMMs capitol here,now guarded by no fewer than a thousand policemen and soldiers.
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@philstar Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:44:00
LIST: 9 restaurants retain Michelin Stars for 2027, joined by one-star newcomer Flow
All nine restaurants that were honored with stars at the Philippine debut of the Michelin Guide last year retained their honors, and they were joined by a newcomer from Makati.
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:24:10
Lustre is not connected with Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre is not an employee of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the company said on Thursday. The statement comes after Atty. Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, placed the Inquirer office as Lustres last known address. Lustre, a veteran journalist, was arrested last Saturday on a cyberlibel charge
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:24:31
Bernardo: All of DPWH projects nationwide have alleged kickbacks
MANILA, Philippines — All Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects nationwide allegedly have kickbacks, its former Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday. Bernardo, a career DPWH official of four decades, made this bombshell revelation when he testified during the former House Speaker Martin Romualdez's bail hearing for a plunder
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:27:07
PNP tells dela Rosa to surrender anew: 'End this with dignity on your part'
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) once again appealed to Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa on Thursday to surrender. The police said turning himself in will avoid any untoward incident that could result from his arrest. PNP spokesperson P/Col. Allen Rae Co reiterated their call to the senator in a press conference, a
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:32:36
Lilia Cuntapay Horror Fest back in Ilocos Norte with 11 short films
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— Eleven short horror films by local filmmakers will be shown at the 15th Lilia Cuntapay Short Horror Film Festival on Oct. 30 at the La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. The screening, scheduled for 8 p.m., will showcase Ilokano storytelling through horror films inspired by the filmography of
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:37:45
LOOK: OTS conducts security inspection at PITX ahead of Undas 2026
MANILA, Philippines—The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) conducted a security check at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Thursday, Oct. 29, in anticipation of the influx of passengers for Undas 2026. During the inspection, OTS officials did a walk-through, checked in on the security personnel on standby, anddistributed emergency go bags to some passengers
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:42:25
JBC submits 5 names to Malacañang for next chief justice
MANILA, Philippines – The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) on Thursday decided to send the names of five candidates aspiring for the chief justice post to Malacañang after extensive deliberation. The names, which will be transmitted directly to the Office of the President, comes ahead of the mandatory retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Alexander G.
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:50:59
No need for wanted posters for Bato dela Rosa for now, says PNP
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said it has yet to see the need to issue wanted posters for Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa. This is despite an outstanding arrest warrant against him and a P50-million reward for anyone who can provide information on his whereabouts. READ: PNP opens hotlines for
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:52:07
'Tamban' closed fishing season in Tayabas Bay begins
LUCENA CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Calabarzon has launched a closed fishing season for Bali Sardinella, locally known as "tamban," in Tayabas Bay to protect the fish population during its spawning period. "The measure aims to give tamban the opportunity to reproduce and replenish their population, helping maintain an
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:59:27
Truck helper dies, driver hurt in Quezon road collision
LUCENA CITY — A 42-year-old truck helper died while the driver was injured when their vehicle collided with an Isuzu refrigerated van on Wednesday night in Atimonan, Quezon. The truck was negotiating a descending, curved section of the diversion road in Barangay Malinao Ilaya at 8:15 p.m. when the driver reportedly lost control due to
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:10:11
Laoag launches Dulang Festival to promote Ilocano cuisine
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Laoag City government had launched the first Dulang Festival to promote Ilocano cuisine and boost food tourism by showcasing the city's traditional dishes and local food industry. The two-day festival, which ends on Thursday, brought together city officials, the Liga ng mga Barangay, residents, and food businesses to celebrate
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