Cops probe into shooting of Leyte anti-mining advocate

Inquirer.net - Nov 8, 2026

TACLOBAN CITY — Police are continuing the probe into the shooting of a known anti-mining advocate at his residence in MacArthur, Leyte, on Nov. 6 as an environmental group condemned the attack and called for the immediate identification and arrest of those responsible. The victim, identified by police as Jesus Cabias, 53, a farmer and

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SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Online protests and strong opposition from residents, community advocates, and tourism stakeholders met the imposed ban on skating, vendors and gatherings / activities on the iconic Malinao’s “Skate Road” in General Luna, Siargao Island, with critics warning that the shutdown is a “severe blow” to grassroots livelihoods and island

WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions on Monday, Nov. 9

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Cempaka intensifies into typhoon outside PAR

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MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Cempaka intensified into a typhoon Sunday afternoon ahead of its expected entry into the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the state weather bureau.  In the tropical cyclone formation outlook issued at 4 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the tropical cyclone

MILF vows to work with gov’t to deliver Bangsamoro peace deal in full

Nov 8, 2026

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COTABATO CITY — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has committed to work with the national government to fully deliver the promises of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), saying it wants more than the formal conclusion of the peace process. “For its part, the MILF does not seek merely the formal conclusion of

Family of nursing student found dead in Calapan seeks justice

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