Dizon vows crackdown on erring shipping firms after Palawan ferry fire

Inquirer.net - Oct 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday vowed to crack down on shipping companies that violate maritime safety rules following the Sept. 9 ferry fire in Palawan that killed 77 people. Dizon said he would discuss stricter enforcement measures with key officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies during

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LIST: Road closures near Manila North Cemetery Friday, Oct. 30

Oct 29, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Several roads near or leading to Manila North Cemetery in Santa Cruz, Manila will be closed starting Friday, Oct. 30, ahead of the observance of All Souls’ Day and Saints’ Day. In an advisory, the Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) said the closures would take effect at midnight on Oct. 30 and

Lotto 6/42 ticket wins ₱21.69M jackpot on Oct. 29

Oct 29, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines—A lone bettor won the ₱21.69 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. According to the PCSO results, the winning combination was 34-15-19-37-25-38, which carried a jackpot prize of ₱21,694,699.03. Meanwhile, no bettor won the ₱74.93 million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot. The winning combination

Zambo del Sur seeks tighter watch on firm’s gold shipments, tax obligations

Oct 29, 2026

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zamboanga del Sur is investigating the mining operations of company called TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD) in Bayog town. It is zeroing in on the firm’s environmental compliance, tax liabilities, and mineral transport transparency. The provincial board’s Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by 2nd District

Palace dismisses VP replacement talks, says Marcos focused on governance

Oct 29, 2026

Palace dismisses VP replacement talks, says Marcos focused on governance

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — Malacañang on Thursday dismissed speculations regarding potential replacements for Vice President Sara Duterte, saying “it is premature to discuss her successor” while the impeachment trial is still ongoing. Speaking at a press briefing at the Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) here, during the Presidential Communications Office’s (PCO) “Usap Tayo, Bayan Muna”

WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions in several areas on Oct. 30

Oct 29, 2026

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Former DPWH Usec Bernardo says he had no dealings with Romualdez

Oct 29, 2026

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Marcos eyes better transport links to boost food tourism

Oct 29, 2026

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INQToday: Teodoro rejects China’s claim of abuse of Asean chairmanship

Oct 29, 2026

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Ex-BARMM official to appear before PDEA on Nov. 5 over Laos drug probe

Oct 29, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang, whom authorities have identified as the alleged financier of the Laos drug shipment, is expected to appear before the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Nov. 5. PDEA spokesperson Joseph Frederick Calulut said Rimbang’s lawyers had committed to bringing him to the agency’s office

LPA trough to bring rains to parts of Visayas, Mindanao on Oct. 30

Oct 29, 2026

LPA trough to bring rains to parts of Visayas, Mindanao on Oct. 30

MANILA, Philippines — The trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Friday, Oct. 30, the state weather bureau said. In its 4 p.m. weather advisory on Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical

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