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@philstar Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00
More drug war victimsâ kin want to join Duterte trial
Almost 100 relatives of drug war victims have applied to participate in the ongoing crimes against humanity trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court.
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@philstar Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00
Bernardo: Only Ping not involved in infra kickbacks
Former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Roberto Bernardo testified yesterday that to his knowledge, only Sen. Panfilo Lacson was not involved in any kickback scheme surrounding government infrastructure projects.
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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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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:02:00
Respect Sagada's tradition for the dead, tourists told
MANILA, Philippines The municipal tourism office of Sagada in Mountain Province has reminded both residents and visitors to observe "panag-apoy" with humility and respect, and allow the town's clans to remember their departed using "long-standing practices." Tourists usually flock to Sagada cemeteries on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 to witness families gather around the
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:32:00
Marcos faces crucial choice: 5 shortlisted as next SC chief justice
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will soon decide who will lead a Supreme Court dominated by appointees of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, after the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) shortlisted five candidates for chief justice, including two senior magistrates who have repeatedly taken opposing positions on major constitutional and political issues. The choice
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:34:00
Inquirer: Lustre not employed in company
MANILA, Philippines The Philippine Daily Inquirer said on Thursday that veteran journalist Philip Lustre is not an employee, after lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, placed the company's Makati office as Lustre's "last known address." Lustre was arrested last Saturday on a cyberlibel charge without having received a complaint beforehand because
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:38:00
SC downgrades charges vs ex-public school principal in tree-cutting case
MANILA, Philippines The Supreme Court, citing the lack of proof such as a paper trail, has downgraded the charges and subsequent penalties meted out against a former public school principal in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, who ordered the cutting of trees on public property. In a decision dated June 2 but released only on
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