Dole OKs new wage order for W. Visayas, Negros Occidental

Inquirer.net - Nov 3, 2026

BACOLOD CITY – The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), chaired by Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, has approved the P40 to P45 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers in Western Visayas region and Negros Occidental province set by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) 6. RTWPB-6 chairman Sixto Rodriguez Jr. confirmed the

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Ridon: Senate unlikely to sustain Sara Duterte broad evidence objections

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MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court is unlikely to grant Vice President Sara Duterte’s broad objections to the prosecution’s formal offer of evidence, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Tuesday Ridon, an impeachment prosecutor, said Duterte’s lawyers virtually objected to all evidence presented by the prosecution concerning the unexplained wealth charge, including her

Active cop arrested in Pangasinan drug raid; P5.5M ‘shabu’ seized

Nov 3, 2026

Active cop arrested in Pangasinan drug raid; P5.5M ‘shabu’ seized

CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Anti-drug authorities arrested an active police officer and seized more than 812 grams of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) worth P5.5 million during a raid on his residence in Barangay Aserda, Mapandan town in this province. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 1 identified the suspect as a chief master sergeant. READ:

INQToday: Schools may suspend, resume classes under new EO

Nov 3, 2026

INQToday: Schools may suspend, resume classes under new EO

MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, as of 6 p.m. WALANG PASOK: Schools may suspend, resume classes Schools may independently suspend in-person classes based on safety risks within their premises and seek to resume face-to-face learning even while a local government-ordered suspension remains in effect, under a new

NUP expresses optimism over talks with budget watchdogs – Puno

Nov 3, 2026

NUP expresses optimism over talks with budget watchdogs – Puno

MANILA, Philippines – Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said on Tuesday the National Unity Party (NUP) is upbeat on meeting with the People’s Budget Coalition (PBC) to discuss issues tied to the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for next year. On Monday, the PBC said several lawmakers have invited them to meet and review the House approved

Proposed P100-M Dinagat Islands sports complex gains traction

Nov 3, 2026

Proposed P100-M Dinagat Islands sports complex gains traction

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El Niño alert: How a strong event could threaten Metro Manila’s water supply

Nov 3, 2026

El Niño alert: How a strong event could threaten Metro Manila’s water supply

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Edcom 2 welcomes new class suspension rules amid looming super El Niño

Nov 3, 2026

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PCG logs over 83,000 passengers at ports after Undas

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PCG logs over 83,000 passengers at ports after Undas

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded more than 83,000 passengers that have passed through ports nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, or Undas. According to its latest tally, at least 44,720 outbound passengers and 38,738 inbound passengers were monitored between 6 a.m.

Cloudy Wednesday, rain showers expected due to ‘amihan’, easterlies

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Cagayan de Oro braces for ‘super’ El Niño water crisis

Nov 3, 2026

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Mt. Guiting-Guiting climbing activities suspended for three months

Nov 3, 2026

Mt. Guiting-Guiting climbing activities suspended for three months

CALAPAN CITY — All mountaineering activities at the Mount Guiting-Guiting Natural Park in Romblon have been suspended from Nov. 1 this year to Jan. 31, 2027, to allow the rehabilitation of the mountain’s flora and fauna. In a notice, the Mt. Guiting-Guiting Natural Park Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) said regular mountaineering operations would resume

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