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LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Nov. 1
MANILA, Philippines — Millions of Filipinos are expected to visit cemeteries and memorial parks across the country on Sunday, November 1, to pay tribute to their departed loved ones as they observe All Saints' Day. Follow this page for reports and latest developments in the situation at cemeteries and memorial parks nationwide, including crowd conditions,
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@inquirer Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:39:04
LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Nov. 2
MANILA, Philippines — As the long Undas weekend draws to a close, Filipinos who traveled to their home provinces to observe All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day are expected to begin their journey back to Metro Manila and other urban centers on Monday. Bus terminals, seaports and airports are bracing for an influx of
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@inquirer Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:32:56
Army's 75IB honored for roles in peaceful BARMM elections
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur — The Armys 601st Infantry Brigade has honored the 75th Infantry Battalion (75IB) for its service and contributions to maintaining peace and security in the Bangsamoro region, particularly during the first parliamentary elections on Sept. 14, 2026. Brig. Gen. Gremel Brual, commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade, led the tribute
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@philstar Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:44:00
Carmelle Collado hopes to make OPM resonate globally at 1st Eurovision Asia
The former PBB housemate said her goal is to establish an emotional connection with viewers and show that Filipino music can resonate with listeners across cultures.
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@philstar Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:50:00
Solmera Beach Park Resort by DMCI Resorts to bring together leisure and events in one beachfront destination
Set on a 7.5-hectare beachfront property in San Juan, Batangas, the upcoming resort will combine recreational amenities, accommodations, dining outlets and event venues, offering guests a complete beachfront experience beyond the traditional beach getaway.
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@philstar Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00
The Philippines leads Fortuneâ s 100 Best Companies to Work Forâ ¢ in Southeast Asia list with 54 companies
The Philippines leads Fortune 100s Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia 2026 list, with 54 Great Place To Work Certified?companies.
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@philstar Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:27:00
Philippine football chiefs bats for homegrown booters
The Philippine Under-15 Mens National Football Team (PMNFT U15) recently concluded its maiden FIFA World Cup Festival at a respectable 110th place out of 189 countries in the worlds biggest football tournament held in Baku, Azerbaijan in terms of participation.
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@philstar Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:37:00
Dinagat builds path from island talent to national colors
On an island long celebrated for its natural beauty and rising economic success, a new vision is taking shape, one that stretches beyond tourism and development and into the national sporting arena.
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@philstar Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:49:00
Maiden U-19 Asian Sepatakraw Championship to be staged in Philippines
The Philippines will host the inaugural ASTAF U-19 Asian Sepaktakraw Championship 2026 (PSTAI) from November 26-30 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Coliseum and Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
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@philstar Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:13:00
Schools may reopen during LGU class suspensions under new Marcos order
Schools will be allowed to resume in-person classes even while a mayors or governors class suspension is still in force, under an executive order signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that updates rules on calling off classes during disasters.
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:13:53
16 areas to experience dangerous heat levels Tuesday — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen areas across the country are expected to experience dangerous levels of heat on Tuesday, with heat indices reaching as high as 43 degrees Celsius, according to the state weather bureau. In its latest heat index forecast issued on Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) identified Iloilo City,
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:02:23
OIL PRICE WATCH as of Nov. 3, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists will face mixed fuel price adjustments Tuesday, Nov. 3, with gasoline prices increasing by as much as P3.50 per liter, while diesel and kerosene prices will go down by P1 and P1.90 per liter, respectively, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE said the latest changes reflect movements in
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:08:39
Naval forces seize P398M in smuggled cigarettes off Sulu
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur Naval forces intercepted nearly P398 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and motorized crafts off the coast of Sulu in three separate operations in the past four days, officials reported Tuesday. The successive operations conducted by the Naval Command Western Mindanao (NCWM) from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 led
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:16:09
BARMM opens applications for top gov't positions
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has announced that it is now accepting applications for key leadership positions in the Bangsamoro Government. In an official announcement released on Monday, the BARMM government asked all interested applicants for minister, deputy minister (DM), head of office, and deputy head of office positions
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:27:21
P3.1M in smuggled cigarettes seized, 3 busted in Negros Oriental
BACOLOD CITY Police intercepted some P3.1 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested three men during a joint anti-smuggling operation in Barangay Nagbo-alao, Basay town, Negros Oriental, on Monday morning. The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) identified the suspects as "Lom," 25, the truck driver; and passengers "Joe," 41, and "Ben,"
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:51:06
Western Visayas schools suspend classes due to 43°C heat index
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Schools across Western Visayas suspended classes or shifted to online learning on Tuesday as the heat index is forecast to reach 43 degrees Celsius in Iloilo City and 42°C in Roxas City, Capiz. The class suspensions and adjustments cover public and private educational institutions in Iloilo and Capiz, with some schools
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@newsinfo Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:55:20
Mayon emits ash plume on Tuesday morning
MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano in Albay spewed an ash plume that rose more than 1,600 meters above its summit on Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said the ash emission occurred from 8:22 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. "This event generated a plume that rose 1600 meters above the
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