Inquirer · Nation

Refill vending machine tested in Baguio to reduce plastic waste

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A refill vending machine designed to reduce plastic waste, particularly single-use sachets, was pilot-tested along Session Road recently as part of efforts to encourage the use of reusable…

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GMA News Online · Nation

ICC prosecutors cite 'fabricated' PNP drug war accounts in testimony bid

International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors ask Trial Chamber III to admit another set of prior recorded testimonies of witnesses against former President Rodrigo Duterte - this time, those who provide proof of the…

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The Manila Times · Nation

UP top PH university in 2027 QS Asia rankings

MANILA, Philippines - The University of the Philippines (UP) remained the top Philippine university in the 2027 edition of the QS World University Rankings: Asia. QS Quacquarelli Symonds released the latest edition on…

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Inquirer · Nation

30-year-old man rescued from drowning at La Union beach

SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Coast Guard personnel rescued a 30-year-old man swept into deeper waters by strong currents off Acapulco Beach in Barangay San Francisco, City of San Fernando, in nearby La Union…

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Inquirer · Nation

Solon wants informal economy workers granted health insurance

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has asked his colleagues in the House to approve a measure that would grant health insurance to workers in the informal economy, to ensure that they will have a financial safety net…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Chinese, 2 Malaysians nabbed over alleged 'parcel scam' hub

A Chinese and two Malaysians were arrested on Tuesday morning for allegedly running a scam hub in Pasay City, where they operated their “parcel scam.”

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Inquirer · Nation

Move It accountability, rider protection sought after P555.75M penalty

MANILA, Philippines — Advocacy and transport groups on Tuesday called for motorcycle taxi platform Move It to be held accountable for exceeding its authorized rider allocation, while urging regulators to protect the…

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Rappler · Nation

Senate majority to strip 2027 budget of ‘corruption-prone’ items | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Senator Ping Lacson says the

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GMA News Online · Nation

PCSO Lotto Results: No winners of P478-M Ultra Lotto jackpot on Tuesday, Nov. 3

There were no winners of the P478 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot drawn by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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Inquirer · Nation

PH-based parcel scam hub busted, 159 foreign nationals rounded up

MANILA, Philippines — At least 159 foreign nationals, including 128 Indonesians, were rounded up at an alleged “parcel scam hub” in Pasay City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. According to…

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Inquirer · Nation

Security guard in Bohol ignores injury, found dead the next day

PANGLAO, BOHOL, Philippines — A 36-year-old security guard was found dead inside a guardhouse at a construction site in Barangay Lourdes, Panglao, Bohol, on Tuesday morning, Nov. 3. The victim was identified as Eulalio…

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Rappler · Nation

Defense’s list of witnesses in Sara Duterte trial expected this week

'We issued an advisory last week which reminded the defense that it should provide the Court with a list of its witnesses at least five days before their intended date of presentation,' says Senate Secretary Renato…

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Inquirer · Nation

765 firearms surrendered, deposited in Bicol campaign

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Police in the Bicol region have accounted for 765 firearms with expired registrations, including 535 voluntarily deposited by their owners and 230 surrendered during police operations…

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Inquirer · Nation

La Union cops open to probe into alleged protection of illegal gambling

SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The La Union Police Provincial Office (LUPPO) asserted on Monday (Nov. 2) that it does not tolerate corruption or the involvement of its personnel in illegal activities, adding…

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Philstar · Nation

BARMM parliament urged to prioritize El Niño impact mitigation

Two officials of a political party with eight representatives in the now duly constituted 80-member Bangsamoro parliament on Tuesday, November 3, urged regional lawmakers to focus on mitigating the effects of El Niño on…

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Inquirer · Nation

3 killed in separate shooting incidents in BARMM

COTABATO CITY – Three persons were killed in separate incidents of shooting in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on Tuesday morning, police said. In Marawi City, according to Capt. Steffi Salanguit…

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Inquirer · Nation

PCSO lotto results Nov. 3: No winner for ₱478.3M jackpot

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱478.3 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was…

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Rappler · Nation

Myanmar natives ask CA: Compel DOJ to act on war crimes complaint vs junta

Petitioners invoke universal jurisdiction, a legal concept under which countries are obliged to prosecute grave crimes in the world due to the belief that all nations have equal duties to mankind

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Inquirer · Nation

Nartatez says there is ‘secrecy’ in police operations

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said that it is working quietly and only gives information when necessary after Sen. Panfilo Lacson reminded authorities to keep high-profile cases…

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Inquirer · Nation

Manila Water releases November desludging schedule

MANILA, Philippines — As Filipino families return home after traveling to their respective provinces and visiting cemeteries to honor departed loved ones during Undas, Manila Water is encouraging customers to attend to…

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Rappler · Nation

What’s with Marcos’ new EO on class suspensions?

Blanket orders no more? President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Executive Order No. 130 provides an updated framework for declaring #WalangPasok.

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Inquirer · Nation

Cordillera cops seize P110-M illegal drugs in week-long operations

BAGUIO CITY—Police seized more than P110 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested six suspected drug personalities during a week-long anti-illegal drug campaign across the Cordillera region from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. In…

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Inquirer · Nation

Dole OKs new wage order for W. Visayas, Negros Occidental

BACOLOD CITY – The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), chaired by Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, has approved the P40 to P45 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers in Western Visayas…

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Philstar · Nation

Cebu Catholic school donates textbooks to Moro student

Army officials turned over 2,000 textbooks donated by the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu in Mandaue City in Cebu, to a school in Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur, on Monday, November 2.

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Inquirer · Nation

Elevated heat level disrupted classes in Negros Occidental

BACOLOD CITY — Thousands of students in Negros Occidental province just stayed home on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with the cancellation of face-to face classes due to expected elevated heat levels. On Tuesday morning, the state…

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Inquirer · Nation

Marcos wants safer online transactions for consumers, MSMEs

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called for stronger protection of digital systems and online services amid growing cybersecurity threats, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO)…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Kingfisher School of Business and Finance graduate tops October 2026 CPA licensure exam

A graduate of Kingfisher School of Business and Finance has been named the topnotcher of the October 2026 Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced.

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Inquirer · Nation

Green sea turtle released into natural habitat in Candon City

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — An approximately 80-kilogram female green sea turtle, locally known as pawikan, was released into its natural habitat by the city government of Candon in this province as part of its Pawikan…

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Inquirer · Nation

NCR prosecutors’ group backs Zalameda as next chief justice

MANILA, Philippines – The National Capital Region (NCR) Chief Prosecutors Association Inc., has endorsed Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda to be the next chief justice. Zalameda began his career as a public…

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Philstar · Nation

Up to 43°C: Extreme heat disrupts classes in Western Visayas

More than 100 public schools in Western Visayas suspended in-person classes November 3.

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Inquirer · Nation

5 suspected members of robbery group killed in Bacoor shootout

MANILA, Philippines — Five suspected members of an alleged organized robbery group were killed in a shootout with police following a chase near the Molino 4 flyover in Bacoor City, Cavite on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3…

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Inquirer · Nation

Ilocos Sur police report no untoward incidents during Undas 2026

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office (ISPPO) reported no untoward incidents during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, as police personnel maintained security and…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Sherwin Gatchalian: Senate to cut P8.836B in unsupported infra projects

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday said the Senate would remove infrastructure projects worth P8.836 billion from the proposed 2027 national budget because of missing documentation from the Department of…

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Inquirer · Nation

Mangroves now shield Balanga from floods, serve as fishing lifeline

MANILA, Philippines — For years, Balanga City’s degraded coastlines exposed its communities to flooding, and fish catches declined, especially during storms. Among those who witnessed those times was Jaime Buenaventura…

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Inquirer · Nation

Lawmakers also ‘denied’ transparency in 2027 budget bill

MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno on Tuesday said budget transparency had been denied not only to the public but also to members of the House of Representatives, many of whom were allegedly unaware of…

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GMA News Online · Nation

SC announces suspension of court operations on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

The Supreme Court announced that operations in some courts in the country are suspended on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 due to power interruption and local holidays.

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Inquirer · Nation

Edsa busway still exclusive to buses amid temporary scheme in one stretch

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday clarified that the Edsa busway will remain exclusive to passenger buses, even as some lanes between Quezon City and Mandaluyong City…

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Inquirer · Nation

Ridon: Senate unlikely to sustain Sara Duterte broad evidence objections

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court is unlikely to grant Vice President Sara Duterte’s broad objections to the prosecution’s formal offer of evidence, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Tuesday Ridon, an…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Manila Archbishop Advincula calls for safety checks in churches, schools

Manila Archbishop Jose Advincula has issued a directive for the safety inspection of churches, schools, and other Archdiocesan facilities.

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Inquirer · Nation

Active cop arrested in Pangasinan drug raid; P5.5M ‘shabu’ seized

CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Anti-drug authorities arrested an active police officer and seized more than 812 grams of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) worth P5.5 million during a raid on his residence in Barangay Aserda…

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