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@philstar Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:00
The scariest things are not in costumes
Halloween. Children dress as ghosts, witches, vampires and assorted creatures that would make any respectable homeowner hesitate before opening the door. Shopping malls display cobwebs, skeletons and pumpkins. Even adults participate, sometimes wearing costumes that cost more than their monthly grocery budget.
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@philstar Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:00
The Gutierrez Halloween magic: Showcasing Pinoy creativity, one costume at a time
In an age when artificial intelligence can generate almost anything, Mond Gutierrez believes there is still something irreplaceable about human creativity, imagination and the art of filmmaking.
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@philstar Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:00
50 golden years of love & friendship
Atruly heartwarming celebration marked the golden wedding anniversary of Meycauayan City, Bulacan Mayor lawyer Henry Villarica and Bulacan 4th District Rep. Linabelle Ruth Ramos-Villarica, who renewed their vows after 50 blissful years at St. Michael the Archangel ParishBGC in Taguig City.
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@philstar Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:17:00
Men can also be victims of sexual violence â Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a woman for statutory acts of lasciviousness after she sexually abused her 11-year-old nephew, stressing that men can also be victims of sexual violence.
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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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