philstar.com
@philstar Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:00
Planters Product backs cyber libel case vs former DA chief
Planters Products Inc.said it would fully cooperate with government prosecutors pursuing cyber libel and defamation charges against former agriculture secretary Leonardo Montemayor.
read morephilstar.com
@philstar Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:00
PDRF seeks private sector support to address water security risks
The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundationis seeking greater private sector participation in addressing water security risks as climate change, rising demand and infrastructure gaps threaten water supply and business operations.
read morephilstar.com
@philstar Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:00
NTC cites telcosâ readiness for Undas travel rush
The National Telecommunications Commissionhas commended the countrys three major telecommunications firms DITO Telecommunity Corp, Globe Telecoms Inc.and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) for their mobile network performance at key Metro Manila bus terminals ahead of the Undas travel rush.
read morephilstar.com
@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.
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:22:47
Remains of fallen Air Force pilot back home in Urdaneta
CALASIAO, Pangasinan, Philippines—The remains of Air Force Capt. Raymart Cabangcala, one of four pilots killed in a midair collision involving two military trainer aircraft, were brought home to Urdaneta City on Friday, Oct. 30. A helicopter carrying his remains landed at the Urdaneta National High School oval, accompanied by his mother, Myrna, and sister Mayross,
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:30:00
Undas sea travelers swell to over 114,000 Saturday afternoon – PCG
MANILA, Philippines — The number of passengers in seaports across the country swelled to more than 114,000 by Saturday afternoon, ahead of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, or undas. The Philippine Coast Guard monitored 60,411 outbound passengers and 54,291 inbound passengers, as of 12:34 p.m. The tally was covered in its noon to
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:53:43
Mayor Zamora inspects San Juan City Cemetery ahead of Undas
MANILA, Philippines —San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora inspected the San Juan City Cemetery as early as Thursday, Oct. 22, as part of the city government's preparations for the upcoming observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, collectively known as Undas. The inspection focused on the cemetery's readiness to accommodate the expected influx
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:17:00
14,000 Ilocandia security, emergency personnel all set for Undas 2026
CALASIAO, Pangasinan—Around 14,000 security and emergency personnel will be deployed across the Ilocos region to strengthen public safety and road security during the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day on Nov. 1 and 2. Police Maj. Cherry Tolentino, chief of the Police Regional Office I public information office, said the deployment would
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:34:00
No exceptions in Senate's review of 2027 budget – Lacson
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said there will be no exceptions as the Senate goes "gung-ho" in scrutinizing questionable allocations in the House-approved version of the 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). Lacson said that the Senate majority backs Senate finance committee chairman Jose Victor "JV" Ejercitos move to address suspected red flags in the
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:00:00
4 rescued after being swept by strong current in La Union
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), with assistance from four fishermen, rescued four persons who were swept away by a strong waves while swimming off Barangay San Francisco, San Fernando City, La Union, on Friday. In a statement, the PCG said its Coast Guard Station La Union Baywatch Team responded to the incident
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:08:00
Over 1,400 Albay folk still in evacuation centers after Mayon eruption
LEGAZPI CITY — At least 1,477 residents in Albay remained in evacuation centers on Saturday (Oct. 31), a day after Mayon Volcano had a moderately explosive eruption that prompted authorities to enforce mandatory evacuation. The evacuees, who were living within the volcano's six-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ), were moved to safer areas after the Philippine
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:17:00
Agusan del Sur upland flower growers enjoy brisk Undas sales
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur—Freshly harvested blooms from an upland farming village here saw brisk sales on Saturday as consumers and travelers snapped up locally grown arrangements ahead of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day (Undas). Members of the Pinagalaan Cutflower Farmers Association set up stalls near the city rotunda, drawing steady crowds of
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:40:00
Edcom 2: Boost early childhood, primary education curricula
MANILA, Philippines — Amid the numbers of "struggling readers" among Grade 1 students, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to strengthen the curriculum in early childhood and primary education. This, as 75 percent of Grade 1 learners have been found to be "struggling readers", based on DepEds
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:05:00
2 dead, 1 hurt in Quezon road mishaps
LUCENA CITY —A pedestrian and aa motorcyclist died while another pedestrian was injured in separate road accidents in Quezon province on Friday, according to the police. In Tagkawayan town, two pedestrians walking along Quirino Highway in Barangay Sta. Cecilia were struck by a passing Bicol-bound truck at 9:50 a.m., according to a Quezon police report.
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:17:00
Ejercito opens 2027 budget bicam hearings to civil society groups
MANILA, Philippines — Senate finance committee chairman Jose Victor "JV" Ejercito said that the Senate will open the bicameral conference committee to the civil society organizations (CSOs) for a more transparent 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). The Senate will resume its plenary sessions on Nov. 9, where the senators will deliberate the P7.2 trillion budget
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:55:00
Suspected NPA leader slain in South Cotabato encounter
COTABATO CITY -– A suspected leader of the Regional Instructors Bureau of the communist New People's Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter with the military and police in Polomolok, South Cotabato Friday evening. Brig. Gen. Edgar Catu, commander of the Armys 6th Infantry Division, identified the fatality as Noel Pamaong, also known by the
read more