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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:50:00
Ex-DPWH usec: Can't recall Romualdez pushing for infra projects
MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo on Thursday denied having any dealings with former Speaker Martin Romualdez, telling the Sandiganbayan he could not recall identifying the Leyte lawmaker as a proponent of infrastructure projects in the alleged P7.44-billion kickback scheme. "There is nothing like that," Bernardo said under cross-examination by Romualdez's lawyer
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:52:00
Different case, different witness, same '25%' kickback rate bared
MANILA, Philippines A former regional director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday said 25 percent of the funds allocated for infrastructure projects in the 2025 national budget were given as "commitments"—or kickbacks—to the project proponents, including senators. At the continuation of the bail hearing in the plunder case against
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:54:00
Who wouldn't recognize Bato dela Rosa? PNP defers 'wanted' poster
MANILA, Philippines There may be no need for a "wanted" poster on someone as recognizable as Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, according to the spokesperson of the Philippine National Police. Police Col. Allen Rae Co gave this view on Thursday, with the manhunt for the lawmaker expected to enter a new phase because of
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:29:42
Puerto Galera honors Asian Games medalist Victoria Atienza Bossong
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Puerto Galera has honored Filipino runner Victoria Atienza Bossong for winning a bronze medal in the womens 800-meter run at the 2026 Asian Games, citing her achievement as a source of pride for the country and her maternal hometown. The Sangguniang Bayan, led by Vice Mayor
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:38:07
500 IPs from 30 tribes avail of government services in Iriga
LEGAZPI CITY — About 500 members of 30 Agta indigenous tribes gathered at the Iriga City Sports Center on Thursday (Oct. 29), for the city's Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, where they accessed government services and took part in cultural activities. The event featured competitions in poetry, singing and dancing, traditional games, storytelling, indigenous music and
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:47:39
DHSUD turns over 190 housing units for disaster-hit families in Ilocos
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) turned over 190 housing units to the local government of Caoayan in Ilocos Sur, providing permanent shelter for families displaced by the earthquake and successive typhoons that struck the province in 2022. Some of the beneficiaries received their units during a
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:48:42
Rain, cloudy skies may affect Undas travelers on Friday
MANILA, Philippines — Partly cloudy skies and rain brought by several weather systems may affect travelers on Friday ahead of Undas 2026, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its 4 a.m. forecast, the state weather bureau warned of cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms over Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:06
Dipolog City suspends classes for kindergarten, elementary due to rains
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The City Government of Dipolog in Zamboanga del Norte province announced the suspension of classes in both public and private schools, from kindergarten to elementary levels on Friday, October 30, amid bad weather. The class suspension was ordered through an official city advisory as continuous heavy rains affected the
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:37:36
VP camp dismisses fresh cash suitcase claims as another 'tanim witness'
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday dismissed as "another tanim witness" the allegations of a man identified only by the alias "Chris" that he had twice delivered suitcases of money to the vice president. In a statement, Duterte spokesperson Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. denied the allegations and said that the
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:46:28
Search underway for missing fisherman in Quezon
LUCENA CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard has launched a search and rescue operation for a 57-year-old fisherman who went missing after leaving home to fish off the coast of Infanta town in Quezon on early Thursday (Oct. 29). The fisherman left home in Barangay Dinahican at around 3 a.m. aboard a white-and-orange wooden boat
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:05:14
Labor group disputes claims of high sugarcane labor costs
MANILA, Philippines — The Unyon ng mga Manggagawa sa Agrikultura (UMA) has challenged the Sugar Council's characterization of sugarcane labor as costly, citing low wages, long working hours without overtime pay and hundreds of thousands of field workers who reportedly did not receive seasonal cash bonuses. In a statement, UMA chairperson Ariel Casilao said most
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:09:09
LOOK: Aquino family tomb draws visitors ahead of Undas
MANILA, Philippines — Flower arrangements were seen at the Aquino family mausoleum at Manila Memorial Park-Sucat in Parañaque City on Friday, ahead of the Undas holidays. The tomb serves as the final resting place of prominent members of the Aquino family, particularly former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino, and former
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:20:16
MMDA: Light to moderate traffic Friday morning ahead of Undas break
MANILA, Philippines — Light to moderate traffic was reported in several parts of Metro Manila on Friday morning as travelers headed to their home provinces in time for the Undas 2026 weekend. Below is the traffic situation along major roads as of 8 a.m., according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA): READ: Rain, cloudy skies
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:25:23
Flooded graves, fading traditions: Undas in Hagonoy
MANILA, Philippines — The water reaches past the ankles, swallowing the narrow paths between tombs at the Hagonoy Catholic Cemetery in Bulacan. Into it, families step carefully in rubber boots, carrying candles and flowers for loved ones they have come to remember. It is a scene far removed from the Undas gatherings residents once knew
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:20:17
Batac inaugurates first automated weather station in Ilocos Norte
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The Batac city government inaugurated Ilocos Nortes first Automated Weather Station (AWS) on Wednesday at Sitio Capaoayan in Barangay Tabug. The facility aims to provide timely, localized weather information to help farmers make informed decisions about planting schedules, irrigation management, and the application of fertilizers and pesticides. The stations weather data can
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:34:57
PNP stands firm on arresting Bato dela Rosa as ultimatum expires
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday reaffirmed that it would not back down and remained ready to take appropriate measures to arrest Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa as his one-week ultimatum expired on Oct. 30. "Let me declare, hindi tayo uurong sa ating tungkulin," Lt. Gen. Wilson Joseph Lopez, PNP deputy chief
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:50:23
Dizon inspects Naia T1 ahead of Undas 2026 travel rush
MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon inspected Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Friday as the country's main gateway prepares to handle around 1.2 million travelers during the Undas travel period. "Nandito po tayo ngayon sa Naia Terminal 1 kasi nga direktiba ng Pangulo na siguraduhin natin na maging safe and comfortable
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:55:04
5,000 security troops fielded for Undas in Zamboanga Peninsula
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur The Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9) has deployed over 5,000 security personnel and force multipliers across the Zamboanga Peninsula and Sulu province to ensure a peaceful, orderly observance of All Saints Day and All Souls Day (Undas 2026). Police Brig. Gen. Elmer Ragay, PRO-9 Director, directed the regions police
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:16:03
Marcos assures safe, convenient travel as PH gears up for Undas 2026
MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is beefing up transport, security, and emergency response preparations to ensure safe and convenient travel for Filipinos observing Undas 2026. In a video statement, Marcos said the Department of Transportation and other government agencies are conducting extensive inspections at airports, seaports, and bus terminals.
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:16:10
Romblon capitol rolls out reproductive health policy for workers
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Romblon has enacted a comprehensive reproductive health and wellness program for all provincial government employees, according to its social media post on Thursday. Enacted on October 9 during the boards 35th Regular Session, Provincial Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2026 mandates institutional access to reproductive health
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