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Heavy security ready for historic BARMM inaugural session on Friday
COTABATO CITY Heavy security and comprehensive operational measures are already in place for the Bangsamoro Parliaments historic inaugural session on Friday, Oct. 30, according to the military. The assurance came amid social media reports circulating in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) about possible disruptions as the first regular parliament begins its
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@inquirer Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:32:54
LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Oct. 29
MANILA, Philippines — Preparations are underway across the Philippines for Undas 2026, as authorities gear up for the influx of cemetery visitors and travelers heading to their home provinces to observe All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. A mass exodus began as early as Thursday, October 29, as Filipinos took advantage of the long
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@inquirer Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:04:00
Bangsamoro starts a new chapter
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) starts a new chapter today as the first elected parliament holds its inaugural session starting at 1:30 p.m. at the regional legislature's Plenary Hall. The session will be opened by Sheikh Muslim Guiamaden, the Bangsamoro Wali or ceremonial head, who is expected to
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@inquirer Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:49:17
LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines — Preparations for Undas 2026 are in place across the country, with authorities ready to manage the influx of cemetery visitors and travelers heading to their home provinces for All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. READ: Undas 2026 in Manila: Grave finders, visiting hours, traffic advisories Follow our live updates for the
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@inquirer Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:22:44
LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Oct. 31
MANILA, Philippines – Thousands of Filipino families are expected to visit cemeteries and travel to their home provinces on the eve of Undas to pay tribute to their departed loved ones, as authorities intensify security and traffic management operations. Airports, seaports, bus terminals and major roads are also bracing for increased passenger and vehicle volume
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@philstar Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:16:00
Hopkins steals show, enters quarterfinals of World Surf League Siargao tilt
World No. 14 Yolanda Hopkins pulled off a major reversal, knocking out World No. 3 Gabriela Bryan to advance to the quarterfinals of the inaugural World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour Philippines Pro at the iconic Cloud 9 reef break here Saturday.
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@philstar Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:55:00
Police, military cited for securing inaugural BARMM parliament session
Local executives and regional officials lauded on Saturday, October 31, the Armys 6thInfantry Division and the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for together ensuring tranquility in this city during thefirst-ever session of the newly elected members of the Bangsamoro parliament.
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@philstar Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:02:00
MNLF veterans, non-Moro governors supports new BARMM parliament
Two Christian governors and a big group of now elderly members of the Moro National Liberation Front on Saturday, October 31, took turns assuring support for the peacebuilding initiatives of the now duly-mandated 80-seat Bangsamoro parliament.
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@philstar Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:37:00
Tigers unperturbed despite being in tough position for Final Four berth
There is no need to push the panic button yet for the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers as far as their UAAP Season 89 bid is concerned, team captain Mark Llemit stressed.
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@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:38:44
Rains expected in parts of PH on Oct. 31
MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) and two other weather systems are expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to parts of the country on Saturday, Oct. 30, the state weather bureau said. In its weather advisory on Saturday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the trough of the
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@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:47:03
Quezon imposes 4-day liquor ban in cemeteries for 'Undas'
LUCENA CITY — The Quezon provincial government imposed a four-day liquor ban in all public and private cemeteries across the province for a safe, peaceful and solemn observance of Undas (All Saints Day and All Souls Day). According to Executive Order (EO) No. DHT-30, bringing, drinking, distributing and selling liquor and other alcoholic beverages inside
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@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:03:55
100 koi released into Burnham Lake in Baguio to control algae growth
BAGUIO CITY—Around 100 koi were released into Burnham Lake recently as part of the citys efforts to control algae growth and improve water quality. According to the Baguio City Public Information Office on Friday (Oct. 30), local volunteer and recreational development consultant Rafael Serrano and Baguio City Jail Male Dormitory warden Atty. Dexter Ngipol led
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@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:23:37
Pangasinan gov't, cops probe alleged child exploitation in Urdaneta City
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The provincial government of Pangasinan iw appealing to the public to give information on a reported child exploitation, abuse and other unlawful activities in a house in this city. In a statement on Friday (Oct. 30), the provincial government said it was communicating with the Department of the Interior and Local Government
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@newsinfo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:41:43
Undas 2026: Over 30,000 passengers flock to ports amid travel rush – PCG
MANILA, Philippines — More than 30,000 passengers passed through ports nationwide on Saturday morning, Oct. 31, as Filipinos traveled to their home provinces for Undas, the annual observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). In its latest tally as of 7:45 a.m., the PCG recorded 18,717
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