newsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:42:00
LOOK: Iligan City's holy, non-spooky Halloween
ILIGAN CITY Halloween, traditionally observed through scary stories and images. need not be spooky. This is the message put across by the Catholic diocese here on Saturday, as the nation prepares to observe All Saints Day and All Souls Day on Sunday and Monday, respectively. As a counter-event, the diocese held its own version
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:52:18
Lightning strike kills 19-year-old hiker in Bukidnon
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — What was meant to be a scenic mountain getaway ended in tragedy on Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, after a 19-year-old male hiker died from a lightning strike at a popular nature spot on Mt. Kilagas in Barangay Kiliog, Libona town. The victim, a resident of Macanahan, Cagayan de Oro City, had
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:00:17
Animal protection, care bill pushed after dead pets dumped in Bulacan
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña has called for the passage of their bill which seeks stronger protection of animals, after reports on the dumping of 29 dead pets' remains in the City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. In a statement on Saturday, Cendaña called for the passage of House Bill (HB)
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:18:50
Proper hygiene urged as Tacloban schools record 704 cases of sore eyes
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — At least 704 cases of sore eyes, or conjunctivitis, were recorded in nine schools in Tacloban City from Oct. 1 to 15, prompting health officials and school administrators to remind students and teachers to observe proper hygiene and avoid spreading the infection. Data from the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:19:00
Planters, labor groups renew call for higher millgate sugar prices
BACOLOD CITY Sugarcane growers and labor unions in Negros Occidental renewed their call for fairer farmgate sugar prices on Saturday, pointing out that recent price increases remain insufficient to cover high production costs and sustain small-scale planters. Recent raw sugar bidding results showed gains across major mills in the province, with Hawaiian-Philippine Co. reaching
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:31:00
Yolanda fatalities' kin welcome results of NBI's DNA tests
TACLOBAN CITY — More than a decade after Super Typhoon Yolanda devastated this city, families of victims buried in a mass grave at the Holy Cross Memorial Cemetery are hopeful they will finally know the exact resting places of their loved ones through DNA testing conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). While welcoming
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:43:00
Iloilo City gears up Tigkaralag; Cemetery visitors brave floods
ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City Operations Center (OpCen) has been placed on blue alert for this years observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, locally known as Tigkaralag. Under Executive Order / Memorandum Order No. 409 signed by Mayor Raisa Treñas, the blue alert took effect at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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.
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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.
read morenewsinfo.inquirer.net
@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
read more