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@philstar Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:28:00
Martin upsets Picasso to wrest WBC silver featherweight belt
Rising Filipino boxing star Carl Jammes Martin scored the biggest win of his promising career after stunning former world title challenger David Picasso of Mexico on points to annex the WBC silver featherweight title.
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@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:51:45
Lone player bags Lotto 6/42 jackpot on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
MANILA, Philippines—One ticket holder won the ₱10 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot on Saturday, October 31, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. No winner hit the jackpot in Grand Lotto 6/55 draw also on Saturday. Lotto 6/42 draw result: 16-40-07-18-41-03. Jackpot prize: P10 million Grand Lotto 6/55 draw result: 42-30-21-17-20-01. Jackpot prize: ₱319.54 million.
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@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:23:03
CDO authorities advise early cemetery visits to beat the heat
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — With tens of thousands expected to flock to usually congested cemeteries, local authorities here have laid down strict guidelines for this year's "Undas" or "Kalag-Kalag" observance, banning overnight stays, liquor, and smoking while urging the public to dodge the peak daytime heat. Visiting hours across all private and public
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@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:45:45
Civil society groups urge BARMM parliament to shun traditional politics
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — As the first elected Parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) opened its inaugural session Friday, civil society leaders, peacebuilders, and rights advocates warned against trading a revolutionary legacy for the transactional spoils of traditional politics. Rights advocacy group Katungod Bangsamoro framed the assembly not merely
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@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:05:33
Bishop calls for accountability, RE shift amid Visayas power crisis
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, president of Caritas Philippines, called for strict accountability and an urgent transition to distributed renewable energy (RE) following recurring power outages that have disrupted lives and local economies across the Visayas region. Addressing the ongoing grid instability, Alminaza cited findings from a recent report
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@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:39:40
Planters group welcome SRA's cloud seeding fund in Negros, Panay
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is allocating P30 million for cloud seeding operations in the Visayas to mitigate the effects of the super El Niño, Manuel Lamata, president of the United Sugar Producers Federation, said Friday, Oct. 30. Lamata, in a press statement, said he received a letter from
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@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:56:23
Negros Occidental gov calls for 'compassionate' pricing of sugar
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said he hopes the buying price of sugar hits P3,000 per 50-kilogram bag (Lkg) to enable farmers to survive. "We cannot compel the traders to buy at the price we want [but] we are hoping they understand the situation and are more compassionate," he
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:39:17
22 PUV drivers in Zamboanga test positive for drugs in 'Oplan Harabas'
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — A total of 22 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers across the Zamboanga Peninsula region tested positive for illegal drug use during a surprise drug testing operation conducted at various transport terminals in time for the observance of Undas on Thursday, Oct. 29. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:01:58
Iligan mayor asks cemetery visitors to observe proper waste disposal
ILIGAN CITY, Philippines — To help maintain cleanliness in cemeteries during this year's observance of "Undas," Iligan City Mayor Frederick Siao had asked cemetery visitors to bring their own trash bags so they can properly dispose of their waste. "It would be better if the public brought their own trash bags when visiting cemeteries so
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:19:43
Faith traditions that shape how Filipinos observe All Souls' Day
ILIGAN CITY, Philippines — For Donna Montebon, a Catholic mother of three, All Souls' Day is more than an annual visit to the cemetery. It is a family tradition that keeps the memories of departed relatives alive and allows younger generations to learn about those who came before them. Every Nov. 1 and 2, her
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:36:56
Spooky mall frights, cemetery bazaar mark Bukidnon Halloween
VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON, Philippines — Holiday shoppers and cemetery visitors here experienced a mix of fright and festival energy on Saturday as local businesses and city organizers rolled out Halloween-themed attractions alongside the annual All Saints Day and All Souls Day exodus. Inside one of the citys premier shopping malls, retail employees transformed into iconic
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:15:00
This week's milestones: Nov. 1 to Nov. 7
Nov. 4, 1999 Tuguegarao was converted from a municipality to a component city of Cagayan province through the approval of Republic Act No. 8755. A plebiscite was later held on Dec. 18, 1999, to ratify the conversion. Designated as the capital city of Cagayan and the regional center of Cagayan Valley, Tuguegarao is bounded by
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:17:00
Sagada's 'Panag-aapoy' lights up a hill to honor the dead
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — I was at the early stages of graduate school thesis work at the University of the Philippines Baguio in 2007 when I was told by photographer Tommy Hafalla that the ritual "Begnas" of Sagada town in Mountain Province was to be held in the days leading up to All Saints' Day.
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:20:00
Bamboo takes center stage in Unesco geopark
BOHOL, Philippines — Bohol province is embracing bamboo, a traditional material used in construction and handicrafts, as part of efforts to promote sustainable tourism and improve local livelihoods. In 2023, the island province was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) as its first Global Geopark in the Philippines, in recognition
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:22:00
'Newspaper of the Year': Inquirer bags 2026 ALTA media award
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) was among the 66 media honorees recognized at the 7th Alta Media Icon Awards 2026, an honor conferred by the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (UPHSD). The Inquirer received the award as Newspaper of the Year. Inquirer Foundation executive director Connie Kalagayan accepted the trophy on
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:24:00
800 deportees arrive in Zamboanga from Sabah
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Some 800 deportees from Sabah, Malaysia, arrived in Zamboanga City on Friday night aboard passenger vessel MV Antonia 1, the Zamboanga Peninsula regional field office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Saturday. Of the 800 deportees, 589 are adult males, 89 are adult
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