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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:02:00
Bicol jails prepare for El Niño, heat risks
LEGAZPI CITY — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Bicol is tightening water conservation and heat prevention measures at detention facilities ahead of the anticipated effects of a strong El Niño. Jail Senior Superintendent Jose Gemelo C. Taol, BJMP Bicol regional director, said the preparations followed directives from BJMP chief Jail Director
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:05:28
Impeach court hails survey showing 51% of Filipinos will accept its ruling
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court expressed satisfaction on Thursday after a survey showed that 51 percent of Filipinos are ready to accept its verdict on Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. This pertains to a Social Weather Stations survey conducted from Sept. 21 to 27, 2026. The survey also found that 26 percent
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:06:09
Calapan bishop mourns death of SVD missionary priest
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Calapan Bishop Moises M. Cuevas is mourning the death of Society of the Divine Word (SVD) missionary priest Rudolf Holzgartner, who spent more than five decades helping form generations of Filipino priests at Saint Augustine Seminary here. Cuevas described Holzgartner, who passed in Germany on Wednesday, as a model of
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:08:19
Velasco's 'ex-driver' tells NBI: I delivered cash suitcases to Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — An alleged former driver of ex-House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Thursday appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to testify that he allegedly delivered suitcases of money twice to Vice President Sara Duterte. These movements reportedly happened in Davao from 2021 to 2022 upon Velascos instruction. The alleged former driver
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:13:46
QC receives complaint in farmers-led rally commotion
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government said that it received an administrative complaint in connection with the commotion that transpired outside the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Quezon City. The Quezon City People's Law Enforcement Board (QC PLEB) said that it obtained the complaint from an organization representing the affected individuals for the
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:15:45
Poll favoring defense team done before VP financial evidence shown
MANILA, Philippines — A recent survey showing more Filipinos favoring Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team for the impeachment trial rather than the prosecution panel was conducted before financial evidence against her was revealed, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong stressed on Thursday. In a press briefing, Alonto Adiong said this is the reason
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:49:14
Parents team up with teachers, tutors to help kids love math again
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is mobilizing teachers, tutors, and parents nationwide to strengthen mathematics learning recovery through the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Mathematics Program. Under DepEd Memorandum No. 060, s. 2026, ARAL Mathematics will be implemented in public elementary and secondary schools for grades 1 through 10 beginning in
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:03:41
SC acquits woman who killed husband after 11 years of being abused
MANILA, Philippines — A woman chose prison over an abusive home — after 11 years of enduring escalating physical and psychological abuse from her husband, a police officer. Court records showed she was beaten about four times a week, starting after she caught him in bed with another woman. When she threatened to leave, he
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:15:27
DENR starts restoring wetlands, rivers critical for El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched a nationwide ecosystem restoration program focusing on critical wetlands, rivers, and coral reefs to protect communities against the impacts of extreme dry heat expected from the onset of a very strong El Niño. "We are ensuring that our ecosystems remain functional buffers against
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:30:25
LPA trough to bring rains to parts of Visayas, Mindanao on Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines — The trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Friday, Oct. 30, the state weather bureau said. In its 4 p.m. weather advisory on Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:57:56
Ex-BARMM official to appear before PDEA on Nov. 5 over Laos drug probe
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang, whom authorities have identified as the alleged financier of the Laos drug shipment, is expected to appear before the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Nov. 5. PDEA spokesperson Joseph Frederick Calulut said Rimbang's lawyers had committed to bringing him to the agency's office
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:12:42
Dizon vows crackdown on erring shipping firms after Palawan ferry fire
MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday vowed to crack down on shipping companies that violate maritime safety rules following the Sept. 9 ferry fire in Palawan that killed 77 people. Dizon said he would discuss stricter enforcement measures with key officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies during
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:17:16
INQToday: Teodoro rejects China's claim of abuse of Asean chairmanship
MANILA, Philippines — Here are the stories for INQToday, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Teodoro rejects China's claim of abuse of Asean chairmanship Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. rejected on Thursday China's accusation that the Philippines abused its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) defense meetings to obstruct Beijing's
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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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