Man in Zamboanga del Sur nabbed for P5.78-M smuggled cigarettes

Inquirer.net - Nov 4, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a 38-year-old man in Zamboanga del Sur on Wednesday in connection with the suspected P5.78 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. According to the PNP, the suspect, identified as Romnick Fuentes, was captured at around 1:25 a.m. during its anti-smuggling operation in Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur. Authorities

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MANILA, Philippines — FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List Rep. Brian Poe expressed dismay over reports of dead pets being dumped in Bulacan as he announced his plan to file a bill to address the issue. In a statement, Poe said his bill will be called the proposed Companion Animal After-Life Care and Protection Act or the

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MANILA, Philippines – Cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) nationwide increased by 31 percent over two weeks, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH recorded 15,042 cases from Oct. 1 to Oct. 14, up from 11,517 cases reported from Sept. 10 to Sept. 23, based on its latest Ulat ng Ahensya report. The department

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TACLOBAN CITY — A 59-year-old teacher died after the car he was driving collided with a passenger bus along the national highway in Barangay Burabod, Laoang, Northern Samar, Tuesday morning. The victim, identified only as “Rene,” of Barangay Marubay in Laoang, was declared dead on arrival at G.B. Tan Memorial Hospital. Initial investigation by the

ACT slams Marcos’ class suspension policy as ‘band-aid solution’

Nov 4, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines—The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Tuesday criticized Executive Order No. 130, a new class suspension policy, calling it a “band-aid solution” that burdens educators. This followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signing of the order on Oct. 28, which allows schools to independently suspend or resume face-to-face classes in coordination with local chief

Slick City indoor slide park opening an hour from Manchester and it'll be a neon-lit adventure playground

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M60 LIVE as motorway slip road remains shut and severe traffic delays building after lorry overturns

Nov 4, 2026

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Manchester firm that took £123,000 from struggling businesses shut down

Nov 4, 2026

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