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Amihan, easterlies to bring rain to parts of Luzon on Nov. 4

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Amihan, easterlies to bring rain to parts of Luzon on Nov. 4

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon or amihan and easterlies will bring rain to parts of Luzon, while the rest of the country will experience hot and fair weather, the state weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the northeast monsoon will

Marcos to name new chief justice this week -- Palace

Nov 4, 2026

Marcos to name new chief justice this week -- Palace

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to name the new Supreme Court (SC) chief justice this week, succeeding outgoing Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, Malacañang said Wednesday.

DOTr deploys buses to augment influx of LRT-2 commuters

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DOTr deploys buses to augment influx of LRT-2 commuters

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday launched a bus augmentation program to mitigate the large volume of commuters using the LRT-2.

St. Luke’s Medical Center reports personal data breach

Nov 4, 2026

St. Luke’s Medical Center reports personal data breach

MANILA, Philippines — The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said on Tuesday that it is reviewing the personal data breach notification submitted by St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) about a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised the personal information of some patients and employees. NPC spokesperson and Deputy Privacy Commissioner Jose Belarmino II said the commission

Marcos’ order gives schools more say in class suspensions

Nov 4, 2026

Marcos’ order gives schools more say in class suspensions

MANILA, Philippines — Under a new executive order that seeks to minimize learning disruptions, schools in cities or provinces may continue to hold face-to-face classes—despite suspension orders handed down by local government officials—provided their areas are safe. Executive Order No. 130, which was signed on Oct. 28 but published only in the Official Gazette on

DepEd: Over 172,000 teachers, staff to get Apple laptops

Nov 4, 2026

DepEd: Over 172,000 teachers, staff to get Apple laptops

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has secured 172,654 Apple MacBook Neo laptops worth over P7.4 billion for public school teachers and administrative personnel, with a five-year warranty and a unit price lower than the devices’ suggested retail price (SRP). The procurement forms part of the government’s effort to equip educators with digital

COA: P17-B infra works have ‘visible defects’

Nov 4, 2026

COA: P17-B infra works have ‘visible defects’

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) found 300 infrastructure projects across the country worth P17.3 billion to be riddled with “visible defects” as it advised the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to adopt “corrective measures.” In its 2025 audit report, the agency flagged 71 projects costing P4.33 billion in the first

In Los Angeles Community College races, Veres, Harris, Winston ahead in early returns

Nov 4, 2026

In Los Angeles Community College races, Veres, Harris, Winston ahead in early returns

Sixteen candidates are vying for three seats on the board that oversees the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest in the country with some 200,000 students.

Dole launches 24/7 hotline for El Niño-related work concerns

Nov 4, 2026

Dole launches 24/7 hotline for El Niño-related work concerns

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has launched a new hotline called 15/30, as part of preparations for the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to intensify this month until March next year. The nationwide hotline serves as a 24/7 help desk through which workers and their employers may raise job-related

[In the Public Square] US elections: What’s at stake

Nov 4, 2026

[In the Public Square] US elections: What’s at stake

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Latest DPWH stink: P491-M ‘right-of-way scam’; 6 face graft raps

Nov 4, 2026

Latest DPWH stink: P491-M ‘right-of-way scam’; 6 face graft raps

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday filed graft and malversation charges in the Sandiganbayan against six former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials over their alleged involvement in the irregular acquisition of road right-of-way (ROW), worth at least P491 million, in General Santos City. The Ombudsman said it found

Palace to police chief: Get Dela Rosa despite PNP past

Nov 4, 2026

Palace to police chief: Get Dela Rosa despite PNP past

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang challenged the leadership of the Philippine National Police on Tuesday to ensure that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s past position as PNP chief during the Duterte administration would not stand in the way of operations to serve him the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Palace press officer

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