Fatalities in Pangasinan fireworks blast increase to five

Inquirer.net - Nov 5, 2026

CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The number of fatalities in the explosion and fire that gutted a suspected illegal fireworks factory in the Pangasinan town of Malasiqui rose to five. The increase in number happened after authorities retrieved the body of another victim at the blast site. The newly-discovered remains join two minors and two adults who

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TUGUEGARAO CITY  – University of Cagayan Valley, Inc. (UCV), one of the Cagayan Valley‘s oldest educational institutions has been rocked by a leadership dispute among the stockholders. University officials, however, said they remain “committed to institutional integrity, peace and stability within its academic community” and will ensure “continued delivery” of quality education.  UCV President Esther

7 missing crewmen found safe after Quezon boat mishap

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LUCENA CITY – The seven crewmen reported missing after their cargo boat capsized off Jomalig town in Quezon early Wednesday (Nov. 4), were rescued at 1 p.m. on the same day, police said in an updated report. READ: 7 men missing after cargo boat capsizes off Jomalig, Quezon The men were located 10 hours after

Inquirer Volunteers Batch ’26 gets first taste of newsroom work

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MANILA, Philippines — Aspiring young journalists received their first introduction to newsroom work as Inquirer.net welcomed a new batch of volunteers through an orientation program in Makati City on Friday, Oct. 30. Held at work.able, Robinsons Summit Center, the session covered the fundamentals of news gathering, reporting and storytelling, as well as the responsible use

Puno: Lawmakers back Senate move to scrap projects lacking documents

Nov 5, 2026

Puno: Lawmakers back Senate move to scrap projects lacking documents

MANILA, Philippines – Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said Thursday that lawmakers support the Senate’s push to strip projects lacking proper documentation from the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for next year. On Tuesday, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said the Senate would remove about 295 infrastructure projects worth P8.8 billion from the budget bill, citing the lack

Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law

Nov 5, 2026

Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law

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Pagasa: Amihan, easterlies to affect parts of PH on Friday

Nov 5, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon may continue to affect Northern Luzon, while the easterlies may prevail over the rest of the country on Friday, Nov. 6, the state weather bureau said. In its 4 p.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that the northeast monsoon, or amihan, may

DM Wenceslao 9-mo profit falls to P1.24B

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MANILA, Philippines — D.M. Wenceslao and Associates Inc. (DMW), the developer of Aseana City, said its net income declined by 11 percent on weaker property sales and higher operating expenses. The company reported that its net profit attributable to the parent fell to P1.24 billion from P1.4 billion a year ago. READ: DM Wenceslao posts lower Q1

Macacua names new BARMM Cabinet members

Nov 5, 2026

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BARMM’s Macacua congratulates new SC Chief Justice Zalameda

Nov 5, 2026

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COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua congratulated Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda on his appointment as the country’s 28th Chief Justice. In a statement issued by the Bangsamoro government on Thursday, Macacua extended his “warmest congratulations” to Zalameda on behalf of the regional government and the people of the Bangsamoro

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Bomb threats LIVE as 'fighters of the male state' threaten to 'turn the skies red' with several planes diverted across Europe

Nov 5, 2026

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House adds clause to correct budget bill’s tech errors, wrong project details

Nov 5, 2026

House adds clause to correct budget bill’s tech errors, wrong project details

MANILA, Philippines — Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia said on Thursday that the House of Representatives incorporated a provision into the P7.2-trillion budget bill authorizing corrections to clerical errors in blueprint details. Garcia, the senior vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, said a special provision was added into the budget of the Department of Public

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