Inquirer · Nation

Fire hits mall in Makati City Friday evening

MANILA, Philippines — A fire broke out at a commercial establishment inside the Makati Central Square along Chino Roces Avenue in Brgy. Pio del Pilar, Makati City, on Friday evening, Nov. 6. The blaze was first reported…

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The Manila Times · Nation

Ombudsman to inspect jails over alleged Romualdez VIP treatment

MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla will personally conduct surprise inspections of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) facilities housing detainees facing Sandiganbayan cases to check for…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Runaway SUV driver charged with robbery, homicide

Authorities have apprehended the SUV driver who drove away after allegedly stealing a cellphone and leaving the seller dead.

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Rappler · Nation

Angelina Jolie to speak at ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit in Manila

Jolie will visit Manila alongside Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh, whom she had worked with in 2017 for the film 'First They Killed My Father'

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Inquirer · Nation

LTFRB approves permits for 20 buses to augment LRT-2 services

MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved special permits for 20 buses to serve two routes between Antipolo City, Rizal, and Metro Manila as part of efforts to…

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Inquirer · Nation

Kapunan: Defense’s ‘I don’t know’ alibi makes VP Duterte look ‘dumb’

MANILA, Philippines — Should the defense panel for the impeachment trial insist that Vice President Sara Duterte was unaware of the documents bearing her signature, it would only prove that the country’s second-highest…

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GMA News Online · Nation

EXPLAINER: What is the difference between flame-based cremation and pet aquamation?

After the dead bodies of 29 cats and dogs were found carelessly dumped in parts of Bulacan when they were supposed to be cremated, a lot of fur parents began to fear that the ashes given to them by pet crematoriums were…

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Inquirer · Nation

Baguio robbery cases jump 78.6% as index crimes slightly rise

BAGUIO CITY—The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) recorded a 2.1-percent increase in index crimes from January 1 to October 25, 2026, with robbery and motorcycle carnapping among the offenses that increased compared with…

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Rappler · Nation

NBI ‘hopes’ Dela Rosa arrested by year-end | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Bato dela Rosa, Sara Duterte trial, Alex Eala

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Inquirer · Nation

Culiat Bridge II to open to buses starting Saturday

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said that Culiat Bridge II along Congressional Avenue in Quezon City will be open to buses on Saturday, Nov. 7. Newly appointed Public Works and…

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Inquirer · Nation

Baguio promotes recycled materials in Ibag-iw, Christmas festivities

BAGUIO CITY—The city government is incorporatig its circular economy program into major public celebrations, including the ongping Ibag-iw Creative Festival and Christmas events, to reduce waste and promote the reuse of…

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GMA News Online · Nation

LTFRB issues special permits for 20 buses to augment LRT-2 passenger services

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued special permits for 20 buses to provide additional transport services for commuters of Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2).

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Inquirer · Nation

Romblon logs 793 dengue cases, 7 deaths in 10 months

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Health authorities in Romblon urged residents to strengthen preventive measures against infectious diseases after the province recorded 793 dengue cases, including seven deaths, from…

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Inquirer · Nation

Baguio creates task force to monitor sale of imported agricultural crops

BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong created a city task force to monitor the sale of imported agricultural crops in Baguio and ensure compliance with national importation, sanitary and phytosanitary regulations. In a…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Palace says water supply remains sufficient amid El Niño

Malacañang said on Friday that water supplies remain sufficient despite the ongoing El Niño phenomenon.

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Inquirer · Nation

Police, DepEd ink school safety pact in Zamboanga Sibugay province

IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — In a pioneering move to safeguard schools against rising safety threats and digital risks, the Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office (ZSBPPO) and the Department of Education (DepEd)…

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Inquirer · Nation

Power fluctuations in Ilocos Norte traced to NGCP’s low voltage supply

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative Inc. (INEC) has traced reports of fluctuating electricity supply in the province to low voltage delivery from the National Grid Corporation of the…

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GMA News Online · Nation

SC upholds constitutionality of law extending Barangay, SK officials' terms

The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the constitutionality of the law extending the term of office of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years, while scheduling the next Barangay and Sangguniang…

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Inquirer · Nation

Missing man from Lipa City found dead in Taal Lake area

LUCENA CITY—Search teams recovered the body of a 32-year-old man who had been reported missing near Taal Lake in Lipa City, Batangas, on Oct. 31. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Batangas Station said in a report…

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Inquirer · Nation

BARMM chief names Islamic adviser to boost moral governance drive

COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has created the Office of the Senior Adviser to the Chief Minister (OSACM) to provide expert advice and recommendation to the government on matters concerning…

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GMA News Online · Nation

LRT-1 announces free rides on November 9, 11, 13 for ASEAN Summit

The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT 1) on Friday announced free rides for three separate days for the commemoration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.

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Inquirer · Nation

Cops seize P3.1M in contraband cigarettes in Cotabato town

COTABATO CITY -– A police checkpoint operation on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 5, in Midsayap, Cotabato led to the foiled entry of over P3.1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in the province. Colonel Ramel Hojilla…

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Inquirer · Nation

PCSO lotto results Nov. 6: ₱489.85M jackpot not won

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱489.85 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱15 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. According to…

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Rappler · Nation

Supreme Court upholds law extending terms of barangay, SK officials

The same law also schedules the next barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections for November 2028

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Inquirer · Nation

Group urges passage of bill institutionalizing standard nutrition care

MANILA, Philippines — The nutrition and dietetics (ND) regulatory board and several other health organizations called on Congress to push for institutionalized nutrition care in public and private hospitals nationwide…

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Inquirer · Nation

Legarda: Cheap water for poor, regulated business use for El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — To offset the effects of El Niño, the government should ensure more affordable water rates for low-income families and stronger measures to curb excessive commercial water consumption, Sen. Loren…

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The Manila Times · Nation

Air Force retires Huey helicopters

THE Philippine Air Force (PAF) has retired its UH-1H, or Huey, helicopter fleet after almost 60 years of military and humanitarian service. Last Nov. 5, Philippine Air Force Commanding General Arthur Cordura led the…

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Inquirer · Nation

Bulacan couple, helper charged over dumped pets in cremation scandal

CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan — A couple operating a pet crematorium and their worker have been charged before the City of San Jose del Monte Prosecutor’s Office over the dumping of 25 dead pets in the city last…

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Inquirer · Nation

Impeachment court insists docs not in complaints vs VP can be subpoenaed

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court has shot down the recurring claim made by Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team about the prosecution using evidence not part of the original complaints against her…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Malacañang distances itself from Martin Romualdez aide issue

The Palace on Friday distanced itself from the controversy over former Speaker Martin Romualdez reportedly having staff attend to him while detained at the New Quezon City Jail.

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Inquirer · Nation

Marcos, MILF to sign exit agreement before 2028

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) committed to signing exit agreement before 2028, marking the completion of the Bangsamoro peace process, Palace press…

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Inquirer · Nation

Estate Water desalination to boost supply in vulnerable areas

MANILA, Philippines — Estate Water, a Non-East Zone operating unit of Manila Water, is expanding its portfolio of innovative water solutions through the investment and operation of a seawater desalination facility at…

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Rappler · Nation

Here’s why persons with disabilities must register under new ID system

The National Council on Disability Affairs targets to register all 2.9 million persons with disabilities under the unified ID system by December 2027, before phasing out the old cards possibly by 2030

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Inquirer · Nation

Remulla to BJMP: Report on Romualdez’s personal aide within 48 hours

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday directed the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to submit a comprehensive report regarding the authorization of former House Speaker Ferdinand…

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Inquirer · Nation

Pagasa: Amihan, easterlies to bring rains in PH Saturday

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon and the easterlies will continue to bring isolated rains over parts of the country on Saturday, Nov. 7, the state weather said. In its 4 p.m. weather forecast, the Philippine…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Over 100 Chinese deported over alleged POGO links -- BI

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported 115 Chinese citizens who arrested during law enforcement operations against illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) in October.

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Inquirer · Nation

Ridon happy with Senate order: Most of our evidence admitted

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the Senate Impeachment Court not admitting some audit reports as evidence for the unexplained wealth charge against Vice President Sara Duterte, public prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list…

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Inquirer · Nation

INQToday: Palace wants probe into Romualdez’s 24/7 QC jail aide

MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Palace wants probe into Romualdez’s 24/7 QC jail aide Malacañang called for a deeper investigation on Friday into why former…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Palace reminds agencies to keep Christmas parties simple

Malacañang on Friday reminded government agencies to keep their Christmas celebrations simple this year, although no order was needed to implement this.

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Inquirer · Nation

3 areas under dangerous level heat index on Saturday — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Three areas are forecast to continue to experience dangerous levels of heat on Saturday, Nov. 7, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. heat index forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric…

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