1 killed, another wounded as firecracker ‘factory’ in Iligan explodes

Inquirer.net - Nov 6, 2026

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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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

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

Entire SK council in Sarangani resigns over canceled polls

Nov 5, 2026

Entire SK council in Sarangani resigns over canceled polls

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.

Agusan del Sur logs 20 dengue deaths as infections keep rising

Nov 5, 2026

Agusan del Sur logs 20 dengue deaths as infections keep rising

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

Nov 5, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is targeting an additional three million registered voters ahead of the May 2028 national and local elections as it prepares to open a nine-month voter registration period. Registration will run from Nov. 10, 2026, to July 30, 2027. However, registration in Naga City and Batanes will begin

PCSO lotto results Nov. 5: No winners for ₱87.84-M jackpot

Nov 5, 2026

PCSO lotto results Nov. 5: No winners for ₱87.84-M jackpot

MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder won the ₱87.84-million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot or the ₱10 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot in the Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, draws, according to results from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The Super Lotto 6/49 draw produced the winning combination 10-46-40-39-04-16, with a jackpot prize of ₱87.84 million. No bettor matched

To protect 55 witnesses, prosecutors seek 'special measures' during Duterte's ICC trial

Nov 5, 2026

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Romualdez camp: False claim of jailbreak shows danger of unverified info

Nov 5, 2026

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Nov 5, 2026

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Nov 5, 2026

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Michelin-starred Manila restaurant eyes Samar delicacies for 2027 menu

Nov 5, 2026

Michelin-starred Manila restaurant eyes Samar delicacies for 2027 menu

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INQToday: Rodil Zalameda is new SC chief justice

Nov 5, 2026

INQToday: Rodil Zalameda is new SC chief justice

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