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 policy issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Palace hopeful of Xi Jinping’s Asean Summit attendance

Malacañang expressed hope on Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping would attend the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit, saying his presence would provide an opportunity to discuss and resolve issues in the region.

PNP rejects ‘shoot-to-kill’ calls vs. Bato Dela Rosa

The Philippine National Police (PNP) rejects calls for a “shoot-to-kill” approach in serving an arrest warrant against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, amid the circulation of fabricated quote cards attributing such a call to a lawmaker.

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