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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:48:00
NCR hospitals, emergency teams on alert for 'Undas'
MANILA, Philippines — Hospitals and emergency response teams across Metro Manila will be on Code White Alert from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 to prepare for a possible increase in patients needing immediate medical attention during the "Undas" break. The Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) said the alert is intended to
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:20:19
DOT eyes new diving tourism spot in Misamis Oriental
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Tourism in Northern Mindanao (DOT-10) has identified Initao, Misamis Oriental, as a potential new diving destination after underwater exploration reportedly uncovered a rare marine species believed to be uncommon in the Philippines. In an interview Tuesday, Ivy Guantero, DOT-10 promotion head, said the discovery will be revealed
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:42:40
Amihan, sheer line to bring rain to parts of Luzon Thursday
MANILA, Philippines – Overcast skies and rain are expected to persist over several parts of Luzon on Thursday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon (amihan) and the shear line, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the shear line will bring cloudy skies and rain
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:21:04
Sara Duterte's camp calls replacement talks 'premature,' a 'distraction'
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte's camp on Thursday dismissed discussions about her possible replacement as "premature" and called them a "distraction" from the "serious issues" surrounding her impeachment. Duterte's camp made the statement after several senators raised the issue, including Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, who recently urged his colleagues to reject any
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:53:22
Taal Volcano continues to shake, logs 8 earthquakes
LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas province continued to record volcanic earthquakes, logging eight in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday (October 29). The latest volcanic earthquakes was lower in number from 13 the previous day, Phivolcs said in its morning bulletin. READ: Taal Volcano
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:01:12
Police seize P2.5-M 'smuggled' cigarettes in Sultan Kudarat
KORONADAL CITY — Police seized nearly P2.5 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in two separate operations along two coastal towns in Sultan Kudarat province in the past two days. The Police Regional Office 12 (PRO 12) reported recovering a total of 2,974 reams of cigarettes valued at P2,544,792.22 during the operations in Kalamansig and
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:05:19
PITX records over 700,000 passengers ahead of Undas 2026 break
MANILA, Philippines — Foot traffic at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) has already surpassed 700,000ahead ofUndas, or the All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day holidays. Based on data released by PITX as of 8 a.m. of Thursday, a total of 745,769 passengers have already moved through the station from Sunday, Oct. 25 to
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:42:09
Naia logs almost 300,000 passengers ahead of Undas 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Close to 300,000 passengers have already been recorded to have passed through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) since Tuesday ahead of the observance of Undas or the All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day holidays. According to the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), a total of 290,844 passengers were recorded from Oct.
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:52:46
Undas 2026 in Manila: Grave finders, visiting hours, traffic advisories
MANILA, Philippines—As Undas approaches, large crowds are expected at two of Metro Manila's major cemeteries, Manila North Cemetery and Manila South Cemetery. Visitors are advised to plan their trips ahead, including by using the cemeteries' online grave finders and interactive maps to locate their departed loved ones' burial sites before arriving. The two cemeteries have
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:53:22
SC asks Senate, House to comment on Sara Duterte impeachment vote rule
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) directed the Senate impeachment court and the House of Representatives to comment on a petition filed by Sens. Robinhood Padilla and Christopher "Bong" Go, questioning a ruling that lowered the number of votes required in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Padilla disclosed this in a
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:04
2 Army soldiers arrested over North Cotabato shooting
KORONADAL CITY — Two Philippine Army soldiers were arrested after allegedly shooting a 23-year-old man traveling from Davao City to Cotabato City in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato, before dawn Thursday, police said. The suspects, both members of the Army's 7th Infantry Battalion and residents of Midsayap, North Cotabato, were arrested following a pursuit operation shortly after
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:13:48
Visayas grid still on red, yellow alert on Thursday, Oct. 29
MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas Grid will still be on red and yellow alerts on Thursday, Oct. 29, said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In an advisory, the NGCP said the Visayas Grid will be placed under red alert from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. READ: NGCP: Mindanao reserves may run out
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:21:17
MRT-3 releases adjusted operating schedule for Undas 2026 break
MANILA, Philippines — Are you planning to take the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) this Undas season? The train line has released its adjusted operating schedule for October 29 (Thursday) to November 2 (Monday). According to the Department of Transportation, the MRT-3 is under heightened alert during this period, with 700 security personnel deployed
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:29:22
Pagasa monitors LPA inside PAR on Thursday morning
MANILA, Philippines – A low pressure area (LPA) was being monitored inside the country on Thursday morning, according to the state weather bureau. in its tropical cyclone formation outlook issued at 10 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the LPA was last estimated 915 kilometers (km) east of Eastern
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:41:22
Tacloban City adopts 4-day workweek to cut energy use amid El Niño
TACLOBAN CITY — The city government will implement a four-day compressed workweek for most offices starting Nov. 3 as part of its energy conservation measures in anticipation of the effects of El Niño. Mayor Alfred Romualdez issued Memorandum Order No. 2026-10-435, dated Oct. 27, directing city government offices to operate from Monday to Thursday, from
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:52:31
MTRCB reminds bus operators to screen family-friendly shows only
MANILA, Philippines – In a series of transport hub inspections, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has reminded transport terminals and bus operators to screen content appropriate for families and children. Ahead of the All Saints' Day travel rush, the MTRCB began inspections on Tuesday, covering bus terminals and transport hubs in
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@newsinfo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:57:55
Army kills 2 NPA rebels, seizes arms in separate Eastern Visayas ops
TACLOBAN CITY — Two suspected New People's Army (NPA) members were killed in a military operation in Dolores, Eastern Samar, while a separate operation in Northern Samar led to the recovery of firearms and an anti-personnel mine, the military reported. The 52nd Infantry Battalion said troops encountered NPA members in the hinterlands of Barangay Jicontol,
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:14:29
Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrol' after Beijing slams US arms deal
By Ben Blanchard and Ryan Woo TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Taiwans defence ministry said on Sunday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out another combat patrol near the island, after Beijing threatened to take countermeasures in response to a $2 billion arms sale package by the United States. The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, to the constant anger
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:22:09
Storm Trami lands in Vietnam posing flood risks, toll rises in Philippines
HANOI (Reuters) -Storm Trami hit central Vietnam on Sunday, threatening to trigger heavy rains and dangerous floods after leaving a path of destruction in the Philippines. The Southeast Asian country, with its extended coastline, is prone to storms and floods that often cause significant casualties and property damage. Rainfall in several parts of provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Nam is forecast to reach 60 cm (23.6 inches) on Sunday and Monday, according to the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:27:23
Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Nineteen people died and six others were injured when a bus crashed on a highway in Mexicos central state of Zacatecas on Saturday, local authorities said. The accident occurred in the early morning hours when the bus carrying the victims collided with the back of a tractor-trailer carrying corn, which had come loose. Zacatecas Governor David Monreal earlier on Saturday had initially reported a preliminary death toll of 24 people, but the
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