Brian Poe plans to file bill to regulate pet crematoriums

Inquirer.net - Nov 4, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List Rep. Brian Poe expressed dismay over reports of dead pets being dumped in Bulacan as he announced his plan to file a bill to address the issue. In a statement, Poe said his bill will be called the proposed Companion Animal After-Life Care and Protection Act or the

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MANILA, Philippines – Cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) nationwide increased by 31 percent over two weeks, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH recorded 15,042 cases from Oct. 1 to Oct. 14, up from 11,517 cases reported from Sept. 10 to Sept. 23, based on its latest Ulat ng Ahensya report. The department

Teacher dies in Northern Samar highway crash

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TACLOBAN CITY — A 59-year-old teacher died after the car he was driving collided with a passenger bus along the national highway in Barangay Burabod, Laoang, Northern Samar, Tuesday morning. The victim, identified only as “Rene,” of Barangay Marubay in Laoang, was declared dead on arrival at G.B. Tan Memorial Hospital. Initial investigation by the

ACT slams Marcos’ class suspension policy as ‘band-aid solution’

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ACT slams Marcos’ class suspension policy as ‘band-aid solution’

MANILA, Philippines—The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Tuesday criticized Executive Order No. 130, a new class suspension policy, calling it a “band-aid solution” that burdens educators. This followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signing of the order on Oct. 28, which allows schools to independently suspend or resume face-to-face classes in coordination with local chief

Butuan experiences scorching 42-45°C heat index for second straight day

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Butuan experiences scorching 42-45°C heat index for second straight day

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A scorching heat index of 42 to 45 degrees Celsius was recorded in Butuan City since Tuesday, Nov. 3, triggering health advisories from local officials and widespread calls online for in-person class suspensions. Data released by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Regional Services Division indicated

What Trump’s Midterm Defeat Means for Iran and Oil Prices

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Pagasa forecasts cloudy Thursday, rain showers due to ‘amihan’, easterlies

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Pagasa forecasts cloudy Thursday, rain showers due to ‘amihan’, easterlies

MANILA, Philippines — Light rains and overcast skies are expected in parts of the country on Thursday, Nov. 5, due to the persistence of the northeast monsoon or “amihan” and the easterlies, according to the state weather bureau. In its 4 p.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that

OSG counters Go, Padilla challenge to Senate impeach vote: No grave abuse

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MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) asserted that the Senate impeachment court acted within the bounds of the Constitution in lowering the number of votes required to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte. The OSG said this in asking the Supreme Court to dismiss the petition for certiorari and prohibition filed by

Jonvic Remulla: Supply drop drives up shabu prices in PH

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Angara cites progress in learning recovery, tech upgrades

Nov 4, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Despite significant gains made by the Department of Education (DepEd) in improving the performance of students, Education Secretary Sonny Angara pressed for more support for learning recovery efforts during his visit to the Visayas on Wednesday. Angara made the plea as he spoke before over 800 education leaders and local officials at

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Sara Duterte's defense team lists law professor as its first witness 

Nov 4, 2026

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Farmer killed by neighbor over goat grazing dispute in Bohol town

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Farmer killed by neighbor over goat grazing dispute in Bohol town

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A 56-year-old farmer was shot dead by his neighbor with an improvised shotgun following an alleged altercation over a goat that had grazed on the victim’s crops in Barangay Quezon, Bilar, Bohol, on Tuesday afternoon. The shooting occurred shortly after 5 p.m., according to the initial investigation by the police. Investigators

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