Philippinessports2 h ago
Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement
'If I ever made you happy, if one of my goals ever made you hug someone, forget a worry or feel proud of our country, then it was all worth it,' says Ronaldo
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Agusan del Surhealth lifestyle6 h ago
Agusan del Sur Reports 20 Dengue Deaths Amid Rising Infections
Agusan del Sur province has recorded 20 deaths from dengue infection over the past 10 months. Cases continue to increase, with the two most recent deaths occurring between Tuesday and Wednesday.
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governance
governance7 h ago
News briefs from La Sierra, Portugal, Ecuador, Ghana, Philippines
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Philippinessports7 h ago
Alex Eala advances to Hong Kong Open quarterfinals
Alex Eala, ranked World No. 17, secured a spot in the Hong Kong Open quarterfinals. She achieved this by defeating Czech opponent Tereza Valentova.
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crime
crime7 h ago
NBI hopes for Dela Rosa arrest by year-end
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) expressed optimism about apprehending Dela Rosa. NBI Director Melvin Matibag stated there is a 'big chance' of arrest.
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entertainment
entertainment7 h ago
No Super Lotto 6/49 winner for ₱87.84 million jackpot
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education
education7 h ago
Philippines to accelerate student visas as TNE strategy expands
The Philippines plans to fast-track student visas. This move supports the country's expanding transnational education (TNE) strategy.
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crime
crime7 h ago
Romualdez Camp Cites Danger of Unverified Information After Jailbreak Claim
The legal counsel for Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez stated that a false jailbreak claim highlighted the danger of unverified information. The damage was done before the remarks were retracted.
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Batangascrime8 h ago
Fire destroys 21 homes, injures six in Tacloban
A fire destroyed 21 houses in Batangas 42-A in the Quarry district of Tacloban City on Thursday morning. Six people were injured in the blaze that began at approximately 10:10 a.m.
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Samarpolitics8 h ago
Michelin-starred Manila restaurant eyes Samar delicacies for 2027 menu
TACLOBAN CITY — From shrimp-filled lumpia and smoked fish to seaweed salad, traditional salt, heirloom coffee and native rice cakes, the culinary treasures of Samar Island may soon find their way onto the tables of one of the Philippines’ most acclaimed restaurants. Hapag MNL, a one-Michelin-star Filipino fine-dining restaurant in Makati City, has explored communities
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Philippinespolitics8 h ago
INQToday: Rodil Zalameda is new SC chief justice
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda is new SC chief justice President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has chosen Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda to serve as the next chief justice of the Supreme Court, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Lino
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Philippinespolitics9 h ago
Watchdog: Speaker Dy to convene House budget panel to discuss reforms
MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III pledged to convene the House Appropriations Committee to discuss potential reforms aimed at boosting budgeting transparency, a watchdog representative said on Thursday. Speaking at a media briefing after a meeting with lawmakers, People’s Budget Coalition co-convener Kenneth Abante said he met with Dy on Wednesday evening
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Philippinespolitics9 h ago
Luistro praises ex-law dean’s reason for declining to be VP witness
MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Gerville Luistro praised former law dean Ralph Sarmiento on Thursday for his reason for declining to be a defense witness in Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s impeachment trial. In an interview on ANC’s “Headstart” with Karen Davila, Luistro, the lead House prosecutor, said she appreciated Sarmiento’s explanation that he would like to
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politics
politics9 h ago
Dangerous heat index expected in 3 areas on Friday – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — A dangerous heat index is forecast on Friday in Coron, Palawan, as well as in Dipolog City and Butuan City. In its latest heat index forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Coron, Palawan may experience a heat index of 43 °C while Dipolog and Butuan may
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politics
politics9 h ago
Luistro: No ‘fishing expedition’ in wealth case vs VP Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial did not go on a “fishing expedition” as its evidence came from her own records, along with those of her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, and their alleged companies. Rep. Gerville Luistro, the lead prosecutor, made this denial on Wednesday in an
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Zamboanga Sibugaypolitics9 h ago
PTFoMS backs decriminalizing libel
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) expressed support to the moves of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines and other media groups to decriminalize libel. Undersecretary Jose Torres Jr., PTFOMS executive director, said it is still necessary to have a libel law for the protection of citizens.
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Agusan del Surpolitics10 h ago
Butuan readies Mt. Mayapay View Deck for sustainable, regulated tourism
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Butuan City is moving to balance tourism development and environmental protection as it prepares the popular Mayapay View Site / Mt. MayapayView Deck for broader public access and sustainable eco-tourism. The Butuan City Public Information Office (PIO) reported that a comprehensive evaluation is underway to upgrade safety protocols, establish
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Philippinespolitics10 h ago
World No. 1 pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters sets December Manila showcase
For the second time in three months, world No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters returns to Manila for another exhibition showcase, this time at the famed Araneta Coliseum
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Bukidnonpolitics10 h ago
Valencia City joins nationwide magnitude 8.5 mega-quake drill
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon – Ten-year-old Ray Mark woke up early with one thing in mind: survival. Located 15 kilometers from Valencia City’s economic hub, the Tongan Tongan Elementary School student joined thousands of “terrified yet prepared citizens across the nation.” They dove under desks for the life-saving “duck, cover, and hold” routine as the Fourth
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Cebupolitics10 h ago
How communities in Cebu marked Tino’s first anniversary
Through the Padayon Cebu chatroom on Muni, Cebuanos revisit the devastation of Typhoon Tino, share updates on affected communities, and call for lasting solutions a year after
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politics
politics10 h ago
Philippines eyes blended finance to bridge estimated US$1 billion nature funding gap after COP17
Philippines eyes blended finance to bridge estimated US$1 billion nature funding gap after COP17 Eco-Business
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Philippinespolitics10 h ago
Marcos warns LGUs against corruption in P8.6-B disaster funds
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday warned local government units (LGUs) against corruption in the use of P8.6 billion in disaster funds, saying those who profit from the suffering of their fellow Filipinos would face legal consequences. Marcos issued the warning during the ceremonial turnover of Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program
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Philippinespolitics10 h ago
Montenegro Shipping cancels Odiongan-Batangas trips on Nov. 6
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Montenegro Shipping Lines Inc. has temporarily suspended its ferry trips from Odiongan town in Romblon, to Batangas on Friday (Nov. 6), according to a travel advisory. The advisory did not specify the reason for the suspension. READ: More int’l shipping lines calling on Batangas port Affected passengers were advised to
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politics
politics11 h ago
A rescue center in the Philippines could give an endangered brown booby a path back to the wild
A rescue center in the Philippines could give an endangered brown booby a path back to the wild Yahoo
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Cotabatopolitics11 h ago
Macacua names new BARMM Cabinet members
COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Thursday afternoon named the Cabinet members of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The Cabinet included nine members of the Bangsamoro Parliament, along with officials who will head the region’s ministries and key offices under BARMM’s first elected government. READ: 50 applicants vie for
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Bulacanpolitics11 h ago
NBI prepares 6 complaints against people behind dumping of pet remains
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Thursday it is preparing to file six complaints against individuals allegedly involved in dumping pet remains, which were supposedly intended for cremation, inside sacks and plastic bags at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. NBI Director Melvin Matibag made the statement after
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politics
politics11 h ago
3 arrested for transporting fish allegedly caught via explosives
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Three individuals were arrested for transporting fish allegedly caught using explosives after authorities intercepted a vehicle carrying 47 boxes of assorted fish at a checkpoint in Brooke’s Point, Palawan, on Wednesday. The suspects were apprehended along the National Highway in Barangay Maasin by the Philippine National Police Maritime Group’s 2nd
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politics
politics11 h ago
Bacoor City eyeing city-owned pet crematorium
LUCENA CITY — Bacoor City in Cavite is planning to put up a city-owned pet crematorium amid the controversy over a private facility that has been accused of mishandling the remains of animals entrusted to it. “Our goal is also to establish a city-owned pet crematorium to provide proper, reliable and affordable services for our
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Philippinespolitics11 h ago
Robredo: No room for unauthorized budget insertions in Naga City
MANILA, Philippines — Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo said Thursday that there is no room for unauthorized budget insertions in the city’s budget. In a media interview following the ceremonial turnover of Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program (DRRAP) funds to local government units (LGUs) at Malacañan Palace, Robredo discussed Naga City’s budget preparation process. READ:
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politics
politics11 h ago
Who’s next for Maharlika Fund after Joel Consing?
'Whatever we have achieved can only grow from here,' says Maharlika Investment Corporation's top boss, Joel Consing, who's set to step down on November 23
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