Legarda: Cheap water for poor, regulated business use for El Niño

Inquirer.net - Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — To offset the effects of El Niño, the government should ensure more affordable water rates for low-income families and stronger measures to curb excessive commercial water consumption, Sen. Loren Legarda urged in a statement issued on Friday. She stressed that this is the second priority under a 10-Point Policy Action Plan that

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MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱489.85 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱15 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. According to the PCSO results, the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw produced the winning combination 09-26-10-04-02-47, with a jackpot prize of ₱489.85 million. No

Group urges passage of bill institutionalizing standard nutrition care

Nov 6, 2026

Group urges passage of bill institutionalizing standard nutrition care

MANILA, Philippines — The nutrition and dietetics (ND) regulatory board and several other health organizations called on Congress to push for institutionalized nutrition care in public and private hospitals nationwide. The group emphasized the need for a standardized Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in hospital management in hospitals across the country through the passage of House

Bulacan couple, helper charged over dumped pets in cremation scandal

Nov 6, 2026

Bulacan couple, helper charged over dumped pets in cremation scandal

CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan — A couple operating a pet crematorium and their worker have been charged before the City of San Jose del Monte Prosecutor’s Office over the dumping of 25 dead pets in the city last week. The three suspects were identified following an investigation by the San Jose del

Impeachment court insists docs not in complaints vs VP can be subpoenaed

Nov 6, 2026

Impeachment court insists docs not in complaints vs VP can be subpoenaed

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court has shot down the recurring claim made by Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team about the prosecution using evidence not part of the original complaints against her, saying that documents can be the subject of subpoenas. In its order dated November 5 and released to the media on

Marcos, MILF to sign exit agreement before 2028

Nov 6, 2026

Marcos, MILF to sign exit agreement before 2028

MANILA, Philippines —  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) committed to signing exit agreement before 2028, marking the completion of the Bangsamoro peace process, Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Friday. The commitment was discussed during Marcos’ meeting with MILF Chairman Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim in Malacañang on Thursday.

Estate Water desalination to boost supply in vulnerable areas

Nov 6, 2026

Estate Water desalination to boost supply in vulnerable areas

MANILA, Philippines — Estate Water, a Non-East Zone operating unit of Manila Water, is expanding its portfolio of innovative water solutions through the investment and operation of a seawater desalination facility at Ayala Land’s Lio Tourism Estate in Palawan. The initiative reinforces its capability to deliver a reliable and sustainable water supply even in areas with

Remulla to BJMP: Report on Romualdez’s personal aide within 48 hours

Nov 6, 2026

Remulla to BJMP: Report on Romualdez’s personal aide within 48 hours

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday directed the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to submit a comprehensive report regarding the authorization of former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez’s personal helper within 48 hours. His directive follows BJMP’s admission before the Sandiganbayan Third Division that it allowed Romualdez’s staff to attend

Pagasa: Amihan, easterlies to bring rains in PH Saturday

Nov 6, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon and the easterlies will continue to bring isolated rains over parts of the country on Saturday, Nov. 7, the state weather said. In its 4 p.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that the northeast monsoon, or amihan, will bring cloudy skies with

Healthy lifestyle key to aging well, experts say

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Healthy lifestyle key to aging well, experts say

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City of Dreams Manila tops Philippines’ best employers 2027 rankings in the travel and leisure category

Nov 6, 2026

City of Dreams Manila tops Philippines’ best employers 2027 rankings in the travel and leisure category

City of Dreams Manila has been named among the Philippines’ Best Employers 2027, ranking first in the Travel and Leisure category in the fifth edition of the independent study conducted by the Philippine Daily Inquirer and global market research firm Statista. City of Dreams Manila also ranked No. 53 overall among the 300 companies selected.

Ridon happy with Senate order: Most of our evidence admitted

Nov 6, 2026

Ridon happy with Senate order: Most of our evidence admitted

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the Senate Impeachment Court not admitting some audit reports as evidence for the unexplained wealth charge against Vice President Sara Duterte, public prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon considers it as a win since most of their presentations were considered. In a video statement on Friday, Ridon thanked the Senate

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