EDSA busway inner lane remains exclusive to buses amid rehab, DOTr says

GMA Network - Nov 5, 2026

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday reminded motorists that the inner lane of EDSA will remain exclusive to buses amid the ongoing rehabilitation along the southbound section from Nepa Q-Mart to Boni Avenue.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the license of the driver involved in a road crash which killed a rider and his 11-month-old child in Quezon City. Based on the initial investigation of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), the dump truck was traveling toward Luzon Avenue when it tipped over

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CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard rescued 29 passengers and crew members of a distressed motorbanca after it suffered mechanical failure off Calibangbangan Island in Linapacan, Palawan, on Monday, according to its report on Tuesday. The Coast Guard said the vessel MBCA Princess Ruby Ann-1 developed a broken propeller shaft during its

Report gas stations that won't roll back prices, says DOE

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The Department of Energy (DOE) reminded oil firms to fully implement the bigtime fuel rollback, asking motorists to report gas stations that do not lower prices accordingly.

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MANILA, Philippines – The government’s Unified 911 emergency hotline recorded 96,447 calls in the first 10 months of 2026, with a reported efficiency rate of 96.64%, the Department of the Local and Interior Government (DILG) said Tuesday. The logged calls from Jan. 1 to Oct. 30 involve police assistance, fire emergencies, medical concerns, search and

EXPLAINER: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with suspected Chinese spy

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made headlines worldwide after admitting to an extramarital affair. But the revelation carries implications beyond his personal life.

Mark Villar seeks more quality jobs, stronger protection for workers

Nov 10, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar is calling for a comprehensive employment strategy focused on skills development, industry-responsive training, and stronger worker protection to curb unemployment and underemployment. In a statement on Tuesday, Villar cited figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showing the number of employed Filipinos reached 49.21 million in July 2026. However,

Bohol board member seeks probe into Balicasag tour guide fees

Nov 10, 2026

Bohol board member seeks probe into Balicasag tour guide fees

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol– A Bohol provincial board member wants an inquiry into the collection of environmental or entrance fees from Department of Tourism (DOT)-accredited tour guides accompanying visitors to Balicasag Island in Panglao town, citing the need for clear, consistent policies across the province’s tourism destinations. Lawyer Jiselle Rae Aumentado Villamor, chairperson of the Sangguniang

PNP eyeing arrest of all 300,000 wanted persons nationwide

Nov 10, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is targeting to arrest the remaining estimated 300,000 wanted persons nationwide as it seeks to clear its backlog following the apprehension of some 200,000 fugitives in the past 14 months. In a statement on Tuesday, the PNP said it intends to reduce the estimated 300,000 remaining wanted

Resigning never crossed Sara Duterte’s mind despite impeachment, says spox

Nov 10, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Resigning from the country’s second-highest post never crossed Vice President Sara Duterte’s mind, her spokesperson said Tuesday. Duterte’s spokesperson lawyer Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. said he has asked Duterte about the matter twice, with the vice president saying it was not an option. “Such a thought never crossed her mind. She never

Tiangco: House lawmakers had to pay 20% ‘tariff’ when requesting funds

Nov 10, 2026

Tiangco: House lawmakers had to pay 20% ‘tariff’ when requesting funds

MANILA, Philippines — Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco on Tuesday testified before the Sandiganbayan Third Division that members of the House of Representatives have to pay a 20-percent “tariff” to get more funding from the 2025 House General Appropriations Bill and General Appropriations Act. Speaking as a witness at the bail hearing of former Speaker Martin

Defense witness can’t remember signing docs, details of CPA firm

Nov 10, 2026

Defense witness can’t remember signing docs, details of CPA firm

MANILA, Philippines — The Davao City accountant presented as witness by Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team cannot remember signing documents and other details related to an accounting firm — which also was responsible for auditing companies linked to her. During Duterte’s impeachment trial on Tuesday, several senator-judges including Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero

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