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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:48:42
Marcos eyes better transport links to boost food tourism
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to improve infrastructure and air and sea connectivity to make more destinations accessible as the country seeks to capitalize on growing international interest in Filipino cuisine. Marcos made the commitment Thursday during the awarding of MICHELIN Stars and Bib Gourmand distinctions at the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony of
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:58:14
Former DPWH Usec Bernardo says he had no dealings with Romualdez
MANILA, Philippines — State witness Roberto Bernardo, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary, said on Thursday that he never had any dealings with former Speaker Martin Romualdez. Bernardo said this in his testimony before the Sandiganbayan Third Division during the bail hearing of Romualdez for plunder over alleged kickbacks worth P7.44 billion. Romualdez's
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:14:51
WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions in several areas on Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines — Several local governments have suspended face-to-face classes or shifted to asynchronous learning on Friday, Oct. 30, ahead of the observance of All Souls Day and Saints Day and other events. Below are the following areas with class suspensions: READ: Undas 2026: PNP on full alert starting Oct. 30 Tuguegarao, Cagayan suspension
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:32:14
Palace dismisses VP replacement talks, says Marcos focused on governance
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — Malacañang on Thursday dismissed speculations regarding potential replacements for Vice President Sara Duterte, saying it is premature to discuss her successor while the impeachment trial is still ongoing. Speaking at a press briefing at the Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) here, during the Presidential Communications Office's (PCO) "Usap Tayo, Bayan Muna"
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:48:33
Zambo del Sur seeks tighter watch on firm's gold shipments, tax obligations
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zamboanga del Sur is investigating the mining operations of company called TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD) in Bayog town. It is zeroing in on the firms environmental compliance, tax liabilities, and mineral transport transparency. The provincial board's Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by 2nd District
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:52:09
Lotto 6/42 ticket wins ₱21.69M jackpot on Oct. 29
MANILA, Philippines—A lone bettor won the ₱21.69 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. According to the PCSO results, the winning combination was 34-15-19-37-25-38, which carried a jackpot prize of ₱21,694,699.03. Meanwhile, no bettor won the ₱74.93 million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot. The winning combination
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:52:29
LIST: Road closures near Manila North Cemetery Friday, Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines — Several roads near or leading to Manila North Cemetery in Santa Cruz, Manila will be closed starting Friday, Oct. 30, ahead of the observance of All Souls Day and Saints Day. In an advisory, the Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) said the closures would take effect at midnight on Oct. 30 and
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:56:48
PH Red Cross to deploy over 1,800 personnel for Undas
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will deploy 1,848 personnel for its Undas Operation 2026, including 248 staff members and 1,600 volunteers. The agency will also deploy 314 first aid stations, 149 welfare desks, 103 mobile units, 104 foot patrol teams, 65 ambulances and 19 emergency vehicles. These resources will be stationed at cemeteries, bus
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:09:33
PCG logs over 80,000 passengers at ports nationwide ahead of Undas
MANILA, Philippines — More than 80,000 passengers passed through ports nationwide on Thursday, as Filipinos traveled ahead of the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported. In its latest tally covering noon to 6 p.m., the PCG recorded 40,503 outbound passengers and 43,593 inbound passengers. READ: Naia
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:17:47
Iligan institutionalizes P1.3-M 'second chance' program for PDLs
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A person's past should not dictate their future. This principle took center stage in Iligan City on Thursday, October 29, as local officials and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) launched a P1.34-million comprehensive reintegration program to help former Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) successfully rejoin society. Dubbed
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:20:14
Adiong: VP Duterte's best defense would've been to state wealth in SALN
MANILA, Philippines— The best defense that Vice President Sara Duterte could have come up for the unexplained wealth allegations against her was to declare all assets and business interests in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong claimed on Thursday. In a press briefing at the
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:23:43
Undas: Bus driver tests positive in 'Oplan Harabas' in South Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY — A bus driver tested positive in an initial drug screening of 200 transport workers at three terminals in Koronadal City and General Santos City ahead of Undas, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Region 12 (PDEA-12) said. Asnawi Salik, PDEA-12 Assistant regional director, said the annual Oplan Harabas aims to ensure that
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:28:22
Prosec raises possible tax evasion in VP Duterte's income gap
MANILA, Philippines — v citing an alleged P111.85-million gap between her declared income and bank deposits examined during her Senate impeachment trial. In a press briefing, Alonto Adiong said the discrepancy raised questions not only about Duterte's alleged unexplained wealth but also about whether she had properly declared her income and paid the correct taxes. He
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:32:10
Church holds Mass for EJK victims ahead of Undas
MANILA, Philippines—Families of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) gathered for a Mass ahead of Undas on Oct. 29 to honor their departed loved ones and pray for justice. The Mass was held at the Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word–Christ the King Mission Seminary and led by Fr. Flaviano "Flavie" Villanueva, a priest who
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:33:30
Man dead in Bataan blaze
PILAR, Bataan A 29- year old man died when he failed to escape from his burning house in Barangay Wakas, at Pilar town in Bataan province on Thursday noon (Oct. 29). Police said the victims 69-year-old father who is also a person with a disability was lucky enough to rush out of the burning
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:38:29
Peaceful inaugural session of BARMM parliament assured
COTABATO CITY Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento on Thursday met with key security officials to finalize security preparations for the inaugural session of the Bangsamoro Parliament on Friday, Oct. 30, following the successful regional elections. To ensure the orderly transition, Sarmiento met with Brig. Gen. Edgar L. Catu, commander of the Armys 6th Infantry Division,
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:42:24
Prosec: P463-M in VP's wealth unexplained even sans firm assets
MANILA, Philippines —Vice President Sara Z. Duterte must still account for more than P463 million in alleged unexplained wealth even after removing amounts linked to companies associated with her and her husband, Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, House prosecution spokesman, said on Thursday. In a press briefing, Alonto Adiong said the prosecution's findings remained substantial even
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:43:40
Ex-Cebu City mayor challenges Ombudsman ruling over cockfighting events
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Former Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has filed a motion for reconsideration challenging an Ombudsman ruling that found him administratively liable for failing to object to unauthorized cockfighting events at the NUSTAR Resort and Casino Convention Center in 2024. In a statement posted on social media, Garcia said he disagreed
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:21:00
Body found near Olongapo solar farm; police probe awaited
OLONGAPO CITY — A body was found near a solar farm in Old Cabalan, Olongapo City, on Thursday, Oct. 29, prompting a coordinated retrieval operation involving local disaster responders and police. In a statement, the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office said a phone call reporting the discovery was received on Thursday. READ: Olongapo City
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:23:58
PDEA agents dismantle alleged drug den in Bacoor City; 5 arrested
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) dismantled an alleged drug den and arrested five men during an anti-illegal drug operation in Bacoor City, Cavite. In a belated report Thursday, PDEA Calabarzon said its Cavite provincial office conducted a buy-bust operation that led to the raid of the suspected drug
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