Bong Go calls out Bukidnon electric co-op over brownout

Inquirer.net - Oct 26, 2026

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go called out the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative Inc. (FIBECO) after an unscheduled power outage hit the city during the turnover of a P12-million Department of Health (DOH) Super Health Center in Barangay Laligan here on Monday, October 26. The brownout forced Go to rely on a

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SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered the preventive suspension of a passenger bus that overturned after colliding with a pickup truck in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, on Oct. 24, leaving 20 passengers injured. The LTFRB in the Ilocos Region said the suspension took effect on the same day

Court junks Ombudsman move vs justice who grants Revilla’s bail

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MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday said it junked the move of special prosecutors to ask its member, Associate Justice Ronald Moreno, to voluntarily inhibit from the malversation case trial of former Sen. Bong Revilla over alleged bias. Revilla faces a malversation of public funds case for being an alleged co-conspirator in

LTO urges PUV drivers, operators to ensure roadworthiness before Undas

Oct 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday reminded drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to ensure their units are roadworthy and comply with regulatory requirements ahead of the expected influx of passengers during All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, or Undas. The LTO conducted roadworthiness inspections at terminals in

Laguna de Bay water level continues to fall amid El Niño

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LUCENA CITY — Laguna de Bay’s water level continues to decline due to prevailing dry conditions associated with El Niño, falling to 12.08 meters on Monday, according to the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA). In an advisory, the LLDA said the lake’s water level was down from 12.18 meters recorded on Oct. 21. The agency

Bulacan agri sector needs P500M to prepare for Super El Niño

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CITY OF MALOLOS—Bulacan’s agriculture sector needs P500 million to mitigate the effects and anticipated damages of a Super El Niño on the province’s farmlands, according to Bulacan experts in a report. Gloria Carillo, Bulacan agriculture officer, asked for the allotment of P511,909,400 to cushion the brunt of El Niño on rice production, high-value crops

Isabela State U-Echague bans vaping inside campus

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MANILA, Philippines – The Isabela State University (ISU) – Echague reminded its constituents that vaping inside the campus is strictly prohibited. “Violations of this policy are classified as major offenses and may result in disciplinary actions as outlined in the University Student Manual,” the Office of Student Affairs and Services said. It pointed out in

Claire Castro vows to be bolder in fight vs fake news, destabilizers

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MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Monday said she will become bolder in defending the Marcos administration from fake news peddlers and destabilizers. She made the remarks following Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Lino Cayeteno’s support of her “combative style” in defending the administration and countering attacks against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. READ: Claire

Palace: P50M bounty vs Dela Rosa not from Marcos

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not order the P50-million bounty for the arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, which the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) issued under their mandates, the Palace said Monday. According to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, Interior Secretary

4H framework: DepEd issues proactive Super El Niño protocols

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MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara has issued comprehensive proactive guidelines to help schools prepare for a strong to very strong El Niño, which the state weather service predicts will persist through mid-2027. “We cannot afford to wait until extreme heat hits before we act. Our plan this year is proactive, deliberate, and organized,”

DTI: No price hikes on basic necessities until Dec. 31

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MANILA, Philippines — As Filipino consumers prepare for Undas and the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said prices of 190 monitored basic necessities and prime commodities will not increase until Dec. 31, 2026, assuring the public that supplies of the listed products remain sufficient nationwide. In a statement

AFP ends Territorial defense drill off eastern Mindanao seaboard

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SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) wrapped up a four-day joint inter-agency defense exercise on Sunday across Surigao City, the Dinagat Islands, and key maritime corridors along the country’s eastern seaboard. Dubbed “Exercise Surigao Sentinel 01-2026,” the Oct. 22–25 maneuvers culminated with the 82nd

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