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@philstar Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Reminiscent of Pacquiao
There were glimpses of Manny Pacquiao in the way Carl Jammes Martin fought Mexicos David Picasso to win a split 10-round decision in his featherweight debut at the Kingdome Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last weekend.
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@philstar Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Desaparecidosâ kin renew call for justice
Families of desaparecidos or victims of enforced disappearances renewed calls for justice and accountability on All Souls Day, displaying photographs of their missing relatives during a gathering in Quezon City.
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@philstar Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00
EDSA busway now open to private cars
To prevent traffic jams as students and workers return today from the provinces following theUndasbreak, the exclusive EDSA busway will be opened to private vehicles for two weeks, from Cubao, Quezon City to Mandaluyong.
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@philstar Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:17:00
Nar Cabico returns to â Zsazsa Zaturnnahâ as Ada for musicalâ s 20th anniversary
Actor and singer Nar Cabico is set to take on the lead role of Ada in the 20th-anniversary production of Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Parteeeh!, marking a full-circle moment in his journey with the musical.
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:09:00
44°C heat index recorded in 3 areas on Monday, Nov. 2
MANILA, Philippines The heat index peaked at 44°C in La Union, Aurora, and Occidental Mindoro on Monday, Nov. 2, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on its five-day computed heat index, the highest were recorded in its stations located in Bacnotan, La Union, Baler, Aurora, and San Jose,
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:21:00
Military says NPA leader killed in South Cotabato encounter
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A high-ranking communist instructor wanted for attempted homicide was killed in a legitimate law enforcement operation in South Cotabato last week, the military announced, directly contradicting rebel assertions that the man was an ailing, unarmed retiree allegedly executed by state forces. The conflicting narratives center on the October 30 death
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:30:00
Manila North sees 660,000 visitors on All Souls' Day
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila North Cemetery saw around 660,000 visitors on All Souls' Day as of Monday night, with some of them said they came this day to avoid the influx of millions of visitors on All Saints' Day in one of the biggest cemeteries nationwide. "We visited just now to avoid the huge
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:42:00
Family, friends, fans pay tribute to Rene Baterbonia on Undas
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur—Months after his untimely demise, outpourings of grief, love, and demands for justice continue to trail the late Agusan del Sur basketball standout Rene "Bobet" Baterbonia, as floral tributes and prayers flooded his gravesite in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur on All Saints' and All Souls' Day (Undas). Supporters, friends, and fans
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:49:08
Bukidnon 'Undas' peaceful overall; 1 dead in road crashes
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The annual All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day observances across Bukidnon were generally peaceful, though authorities recorded multiple highway vehicular accidents involving motorcycles and pedestrians, killing an individual. Capt. Leonila Vicente, newly-designated Bukidnon Police Provincial Office (BukPPO) information officer, told the Inquirer on Monday afternoon, November 2, that security operations
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:33:32
WATCH: Undas brings families together to honor departed loved ones
MANILA, Philippines — Beyond honoring departed loved ones, Undas also offers families an opportunity to reunite and spend time together, as relatives return to their hometowns and gather for the annual tradition./dp READ: MPD: Manila South Cemetery generally peaceful during Undas 2026
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:41:00
Families of 'desaparecidos' honor missing kin on All Souls' Day
MANILA, Philippines—Abner Hizarsa was on his way to his daughter's school in Subic, Zambales, to bring her lunch when he was abducted by unidentified armed men in a van without a license plate on March 21, 2007. Until today, his common-law wife, Cresencia dela Cruz, and his three children have yet to find out where
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:58:00
DOTr issues Nov. 4 -7 Ortigas-Shaw area traffic alert over subway project
MANILA, Philippines — Vehicular traffic in the Shaw-Ortigas area from Wednesday, Nov. 4, to Saturday, Nov. 7. is expected to affected by the transportation of one of the Metro Manila Subway Projects tunnel boring machines. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Facebook on Monday, Nov. 2, that the possible gridlock is due to the
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:08:00
Dead pets dumping in Bulacan: Senators seek tougher measures; probe set
MANILA, Philippines – Several senators are seeking to strengthen existing laws against animal cruelty as they condemned the dumping of the remains of several animals in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. They are also conducting an inquiry into the incident involving Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium in Bacoor City, Cavite, which was allegedly behind the
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:10:14
'Undas' generally peaceful, orderly; 40.7M visit cemeteries nationwide
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a generally peaceful and orderly observance of Undas 2026 nationwide, recording more than 40.7 million visitors in cemeteries, memorial parks, and columbaria nationwide from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 "Based on reports from the ground, this year's Undas was generally peaceful and orderly, reflecting the discipline
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:17:53
Prosecution: Bank records prompted dropping of 3 impeachment charges
MANILA, Philippines The prosecution could not have decided at the beginning of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte's impeachment trial to concentrate exclusively on unexplained wealth because the financial documents that ultimately convinced prosecutors to narrow down the case became available only after lengthy legal disputes and compliance with court-issued subpoenas. House private prosecutor and
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:38:21
Garin: VP camp resorting to delaying, diversionary tactics in impeach trial
MANILA, Philippines The prosecution's decision to withdraw three of the four impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte was partly driven by concerns that the defense would prolong the proceedings by presenting an extensive lineup of witnesses. House Deputy Speaker and Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin said Duterte's defense lawyers seems pursuing procedural
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