Risa Hontiveros bares possible red flags in proposed 2027 budget

GMA Network - Nov 6, 2026

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday identified possible budget items that could raise red flags during the Senate's deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget.

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ILIGAN CITY, Philippines — A 34-year-old man was killed while a woman was injured in an explosion allegedly involving chemicals used in firecracker manufacturing in Barangay Upper Tominobo here on Thursday afternoon, November 5, police said. In a spot report, the Iligan City Police Office (ICPO) said personnel of Police Station 2 responded to the

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ILIGAN CITY, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has estimated that up to P900,000 in properties were damaged in a fire that gutted an eight-door apartment and an adjacent house in Barangay Pala-o here early Thursday, Nov. 5, killing two women. FO2 Ruel Pairat, arson investigator of BFP-Iligan, said the estimate followed a post-blaze assessment they did

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Balanga’s mangroves natural shield vs floods, lifeline for fisherfolks

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MANILA, Philippines — For years, coastal communities in Balanga City lived with a growing sense of uncertainty. Floodwaters regularly threatened homes and fishponds during high tide, especially when accompanied by strong winds and storms. At the same time, fish catches declined as mangrove forests that once protected the coastline were cut down and degraded, making

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Manila Archbishop orders prayers for rain amid El Niño threat

Nov 5, 2026

Manila Archbishop orders prayers for rain amid El Niño threat

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has ordered all parishes and communities in the Archdiocese of Manila to pray for rain amid the threat of a strong El Niño that could bring prolonged drought and water scarcity. In a circular released on Thursday, Advincula directed churches to include the Oratio Imperata ad Petendam

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Nov 5, 2026

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Entire SK council in Sarangani resigns over canceled polls

Nov 5, 2026

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KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — An entire 10-member Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) council in Malungon, Sarangani province has resigned altogether—declining two more years in office as a result of the postponement of the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE)—saying they can’t keep postponing their personal and career plans. Last September, President Marcos signed Republic Act No.

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Arellano: L.A. voters went bold by choosing Raman as mayor. Let's hope she stays bold

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Agusan del Sur logs 20 dengue deaths as infections keep rising

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SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Some 20 people have died from mosquito-borne dengue infection in Agusan del Sur province in the last 10 months, with the number of cases continuing to rise in the past five weeks. The last two deaths happened between Tuesday and Wednesday this week. From only 14 deaths as

Comelec targets 3M additional voters for 2028 polls

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