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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:13:00
Bangsamoro parliament convenes with 79 members present
COTABATO CITY The first elected Bangsamoro Parliament convened in the regional legislatures plenary hall at the Bangsamoro Government Center here on Friday with 79 of 80 members present. Sheikh Muslim Guiamaden, Bangsamoro wali or ceremonial head, struck the gong, which symbolizes the opening of the session. Director Jaime Ayub, the highest-ranking officer of the
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:25:47
Isko Moreno gives reminders for Manila North Cemetery Undas visitors
MANILA, Philippines — Ahead of Undas, or the All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day holidays, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday issued reminders to the public, who intend to visit the Manila North Cemetery. During an inspection led by the mayor at the cemetery, Domagoso told potential visitors what not to bring
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:29:58
Undas 2026: Key reminders for a safe, clean cemetery visit
MANILA, Philippines — As Filipinos visit cemeteries this Undas to remember their departed loved ones, environmental advocates are urging them to reduce waste, while authorities are reminding families to keep children safe, observe fire precautions and prepare for changing weather. From bringing reusable food containers and disposing of trash properly to keeping pathways clear and
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:55:38
Leachon decries alleged harassment, vows to testify on Dengvaxia
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro Health reform advocate Dr. Anthony "Tony" Leachon has denounced continuing attempts to silence him as a vital witness in pending criminal cases involving the state-sponsored Dengvaxia vaccinations now being heard by a Quezon City Regional Trial Court. In a statement on Wednesday, Leachon, a resident doctor at Manila Doctors Hospital, confirmed
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:03:00
Don't keep cremated remains at home – Archdiocese of Manila
MANILA, Philippines—As families prepare to remember their departed loved ones this Undas, the Archdiocese of Manila has reminded Catholics that cremated remains should be laid to rest in a grave, mausoleum or columbarium. In an Oct. 24 circular released on Friday, the archdiocese cited the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines' Liturgical Guidelines on Cremation.
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:11:55
14 Palawan offshore oil, gas deals threaten marine biodiversity
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Fourteen of the countrys 22 active petroleum service contracts (PSCs) are located in waters surrounding Palawan, raising concerns over potential threats to marine biodiversity, protected areas and coastal communities, an environmental group said. The Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED) raised the alarm on Friday in its report, "Don't
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:21:07
Taytay records 44.79°C heat index despite start of cold weather
LUCENA CITY — Taytay, Rizal recorded a heat index of 44.79 degrees Celsius on Friday, placing it in the danger category despite the onset of cool winds brought by the "amihan." The local government's Public Information Office (PIO) warned residents about health risks from prolonged exposure to extreme heat. The office urged residents to stay
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:32:03
Lingayen Airport to be temporarily closed for Undas – Caap
MANILA, Philippines — The Lingayen Airport in Pangasinan will be temporarily closed from October 31 to November 1 due to the observance of Undas (All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day). The announcement comes from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Friday. In a statement, Caap said the Notice to Airmen will
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:37:00
Still no Interpol red notice vs Bato dela Rosa, lawyer says
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa claimed that the Philippine National Police (PNP) has no basis for its manhunt operations as the senator is not listed in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) red notice. Lawyer Israelito Torreon, the senators legal counsel, insisted that, based on information they received, there
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:42:49
Ex-MILF military chief elected first BARMM Chief Minister
COTABATO CITY Member ofParliament(MP) Abdulraof Sammy Gambar Macacua was elected the first Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Friday during the regional legislatures inaugural session at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Center. Macacua, who heads the Bangsamoro Federalist Party, was nominated by MP Kitem Kadatuan and was in contention
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:46:11
Gulgol: An Ilocano post-burial ritual for grief, cleansing and healing
For Ilocano communities across Northern and Central Luzon, mourning does not end with burial. A day after accompanying their departed loved one to their final resting place, bereaved families make their way to a river or the sea to take part in an age-old ritual known as gulgol. "From the provinces of the Ilocos Region
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:09:42
Marcos on Bangsamoro Parliament inaugural session: We won't desert you
MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged the national governments support for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament as it convened its first session on Friday. During the session, 79 of the 80 elected members of Parliament elected Abdulraof Macacua as chief minister, who will lead the regional government and oversee its
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:13:40
Cooperatives urged to expand solar financing in Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Renewable energy advocates have urged Oriental Mindoro cooperatives to expand solar financing programs to make clean, affordable electricity more accessible to households, farmers, fisherfolk, and small businesses. They made the call during the Provincial Cooperatives' Summit on Renewable Energy held in Calapan City on Friday, which encouraged cooperatives to use
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:18:30
Cordillera town church given historical marker
BAGUIO CITY — The municipality of Besao in Mountain Province received its first historical marker recognizing the heritage significance of St. Benedict Episcopal Church. The marker recognizes the church's role in the growth of the Episcopal Church in the Cordillera and its contribution to community life in Besao. St. Benedict Episcopal Church traces its origins
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:28:11
Undas 2026: PCG logs over 8,400 passengers in Southern Tagalog ports
CALAPAN CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored 8,480 passengers traveling in Southern Tagalog ports during six hours on Friday as authorities intensified security measures for the All Saints Day weekend rush. The Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog recorded 4,107 outbound passengers and 4,373 inbound passengers from midnight to 6 a.m. on Friday, according
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:32:46
MV Peñafrancia's safety certificate suspended after listing in Quezon
MANILA, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has suspended the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate of the vessel MV Virgen de Peñafrancia II. The suspension comes after the passenger boat capsized onto its right side at the Port of Real in Quezon earlier on Friday that resulted in the injury of three passengers. Marinas order
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:38:00
Too early to seek SC view on impeachment voting, says prosecution
MANILA, Philippines— While they will adhere tothe Supreme Court (SC) order asking them to comment on a petition against the impeachment court's decision allowing a lower minimum number of votes for conviction, two prosecutors believe such talks are premature due to the lack of a justiciable issue. In separate online interviews on Friday, lead public
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:52:48
Mayon ashfall descends over communities in Albay
ALBAY Residents near the slopes of Mayon Volcano were sent to evacuation centers on Friday after a thin layer of ashfall began affecting nearby towns following a moderate explosive eruption before noon. Oscar Robert Cristobal, chief of the Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (Apsemo), said they expect to evacuate 1,131 families from
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:55:00
Probe into questionable drug war death certificates pushed
MANILA, Philippines—A former spokesperson of the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday called for a clear documentation system on the process of issuing and correcting death certificates as an independent body looking into drug war killings flag at least five physicians who declared questionable deaths. In a press conference on Friday with the Truth Commission, human
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:01
Legarda seeks full restitution of PDIC and PhilHealth funds in 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Loren Legarda has renewed her push for the full restitution and proper allocation of funds "legally intended" for the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The call comes as Congress deliberates on the proposed P7.2-trillion budget for 2027. "Our national budget must reflect our responsibility to protect
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