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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 roll-on/roll off (RoRo) 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.
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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, 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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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:11:00
Documents vs VP in impeachment trial came from her camp, says prosec
MANILA, Philippines— Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has reminded the public that the evidence gathered and presented by the prosecution against Vice President Sara Duterte — particularly the bank and tax records under Article II — are documents that came from her camp. Luistro said this on Friday after a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:27:50
Over 99,000 Undas visitors expected at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig
MANILA, Philippines—Those who wish to visit their departed loved ones at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City for Undas will have to prepare for a large crowd from Saturday (October 31) until All Saints Day on Sunday (November 1). The management of this cemetery is expecting more than 99,000 visitors. "We expect that the
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:28:00
Seniors urged to schedule cemetery visit after Undas
MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens and those with underlying health conditions were advised on Friday to consider postponing their cemetery visits until after Undas, or the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, as large crowds and hot weather brought by the Super El Niño are expected to pose health risks. Manila Mayor
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:59:00
Cubao bus terminal vendors hit by poor sales despite travel rush
MANILA, Philippines — As more passengers flock to transport terminals on Friday ahead of the Undas break, Yolanda Reynoso and other food vendors also work long hours as they try to at least break even. "Matumal po ang benta, ang daming tao pero walang pera." (Sales are poor. There are so many people, but they
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:23:18
Palace tells business groups it's hoping for passage of clean 2027 budget too
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday said the Marcos administration shares the business groups' calls to prevent the misuse of funds in the proposed 2027 national budget. The statement came after more than 30 business and civil society organizations urged Congress to make sure that no budget insertions that lack technical justifications will be allowed in
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:38:38
Ejercito, DPWH agree to drop noncompliant projects from 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito has secured the commitment of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to remove infrastructure projects with incomplete documentary requirements from the proposed 2027 national budget. Ejercito, chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, met on Friday with newly appointed Public Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez and the latter's
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:51:59
PH, Abu Dhabi firm eyeing strategic petroleum reserves partnership
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippines and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) are exploring a strategic petroleum reserves partnership to reduce the country's vulnerability to disruptions in the global oil supply. In a social media post on Friday, Senate Energy Committee Chairperson Sen. Erwin Tulfo said he conducted an on-site observation and consultation at ADNOC headquarters
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:52:06
DPWH to close EDSA southbound lanes for repairs on Undas weekend
MANILA, Philippines—Motorists traveling along EDSA southbound will encounter temporary lane closures from Friday night, Oct. 30. This situation will happen as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) goes on the second phase of the highway's rehabilitation. The repair works will cover three sections – near the NEPA Q-Mart Bus Station, past the EDSA
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:13:46
DepEd wins praise from Harvard education dean for PISA gains
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has gained international recognition for its performance improvements in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). According to a DepEd statement on Friday, Dean Nonie Lesaux of the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) praised the countrys educational trajectory during a forum organized by the Harvard Club
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:37:07
Liza Marcos, Angara launch nationwide school hydroponics project
MANILA, Philippines — The first lady, Louise "Liza" Araneta-Marcos, and Education Secretary Sonny Angara, together with the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), launched a nationwide school-based hydroponics project at Las Piñas National High School and Parañaque National High School. According to a DepEd statement on Thursday, the project, part of the Agri Tayo, Lab for All program,
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:39:00
Senate leaders vow removal of budget items not supported by documents
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Senator JV Ejercito have vowed to remove items in the 2027 proposed budget that do not have supporting documents from local government units (LGUs) and national agencies that will prove the necessity of the project. In a statement shared to reporters on Friday, Gatchalian said that the Senate
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:46:43
Ombudsman suspends 2 QC barangay execs for 'undocumented' transactions
MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday ordered the preventive suspension of a barangay captain and barangay treasurer in Quezon City. The directive comes after it was found that numerous transactions involving millions of public funds lacked the supporting documents. In a statement, the ombudsman said it suspended barangay captain Ronald Noga Tagle and
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@newsinfo Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:30:46
San Juan City recognized at 2026 NCR Subaybayani Awards
MANILA, Philippines — San Juan City was recognized as one of the awardees under the Top Performing City category during the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) 2026 NCR Subaybayani Awards, in recognition of its accomplishments in implementing locally funded infrastructure projects and strengthening local project monitoring mechanisms. Mayor Francis Zamora was represented
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