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@philstar Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Lady Blue Hawks, Pirates top UCAL volley elims
Titlist Immaculada Concepcion College completed a seven-game sweep of the womens division, while Lyceum of the Philippines U Batangas topped the mens side at the end of the elimination round of the PGFlex Linoleum-UCAL Season 9 Volleyball Championships at the UB Millennium Gym in Batangas City.
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@philstar Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Business optimism dips for year ahead
Philippine businesses turned less optimistic about economic prospects over the next quarter and the year ahead as elevated prices, geopolitical tensions and a weaker peso continued to weigh on sentiment, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:38:10
All dead pets dumped in Bulacan claimed by owners – rescue group
MANILA, Philippines — All 29 dogs and cats dumped in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, have been claimed by their respective owners, according to an animal rescue group. The deceased pets were reportedly brought to the Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium in Bacoor City, Cavite, but were later found inside sacks dumped in a vacant
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:47:09
Cavite pet crematorium faces raps over dumping of remains in Bulacan
CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan — The owners and employees of a pet crematorium in Cavite are facing charges for allegedly dumping the remains of 25 animals in a village in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. The alleged act violated Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000,
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:53:18
Undas 2026: PITX logs over 1.38 million passengers as of Nov. 1
MANILA, Philippines — The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) has recorded more than 1.385 million passengers so far during this year's Undas exodus. Based on data released as of 11 a.m. on Sunday, a total of 1,385,816 passengers were recorded at the terminal from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1. The highest number was recorded on
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:02:46
Gatchalian tells DepEd: Don't let El Niño worsen learning loss
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that its protocols for the looming super El Niño protect students without worsening learning loss, stressing the need for localized rather than blanket class suspensions. "El Niño not only threatens the safety of students, but also their ability to
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:17:09
Tight security, traffic schemes ensure orderly Undas in Caraga
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Thousands flocked to public cemeteries and memorial parks across Caraga starting Oct. 31, as local governments mobilized security forces, medical teams, and maritime enforcers to maintain order during Undas 2026. In Butuan City, families began arriving early on Sunday at Uraya Memorial Gardens in Barangay Bancasi to light candles
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:30:42
PAWS urges estafa complaint vs. crematorium over 29 dumped pets
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has urged owners of 29 pets dumped in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, to pursue legal action against the pet crematorium, saying the incident may constitute estafa by means of deceit. In a statement on Saturday, PAWS said affected pet parents were led to believe that
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:47:31
Undas 2026: Crowds brave the heat at Manila cemeteries
MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Filipinos braved the sweltering heat to visit their departed loved ones at the Manila North and South Cemeteries on Sunday as crowds gathered for All Saints' Day. At the cemeteries, visitors sought relief from the heat by staying under trees, using umbrellas, fanning themselves or covering their heads with towels.
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:35:52
Bohol gov raises reward to P150,000 for information to solve Panglao woman's killing
TAGBILARAN CITY — Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado has increased the reward money to P150,000 for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and arrest of the person responsible for the killing of a 45-year-old woman in Panglao town. The reward was raised from the initial P100,000 following the discovery of the body
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:59:36
Cavite pet crematorium may have falsely claimed past cremations
MANILA, Philippines — Two animal welfare groups have reported that Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium had previously dumped deceased pets that were supposed to be cremated, following the discovery of 29 dogs and cats at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. The remains were dumped in Barangay Minuyan Proper early Thursday, Oct. 29.
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:03:42
Ilocos Sur town promotes zero-waste practices in cemeteries
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Cemetery visitors in nearby Magsingal town are being urged to bring reusable items, avoid single-use plastics and properly dispose of their trash as the local government promotes a zero-waste observance of Undas 2026. The zero-waste campaign seeks to reduce garbage generated during the annual influx of people visiting cemeteries and
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:39:00
Undas passenger volume decline noted at QC bus terminal
MANILA, Philippines —Fewer passengers traveled from abus terminal in Quezon City during this year's Undas break, with rising fares cited as one possible reason. At the Solid North bus terminal in Cubao, there were more vacant seats in the waiting area than those already occupied by passengers around 9:20 a.m. on Sunday, which also falls
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:54:01
Moderate to heavy rain expected over parts of Metro Manila, nearby provinces
MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rain showers are expected to persist over some parts of Metro Manila and nearby provinces on Sunday, coinciding with All Saints' Day, according to the state weather bureau. In a thunderstorm advisory issued at 1:50 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said moderate to heavy
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:01:00
Over 1M Manila North Cemetery visitors expected on All Saints' Day
MANILA, Philippines — More than 1 million visitors are expected to visit their loved ones' graves at the Manila North Cemetery this All Saints' Day alone, the cemetery director said Sunday. Ngayon aabot po ng milyon ito, more than one million. Tingin ko mas marami ngayon kasi kahapon konti lang e, naka 150,000 lang tayo
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:13:40
Bacolod mayor orders burial of 3-ton whale shark; cause of death unknown
BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya has ordered the burial of a whale shark weighing an estimated three to four tons after it was found stranded and dead along the shoreline of Barangay 35 on Friday, with authorities yet to determine the cause of its death. A joint on-site assessment by the City Agriculture Office
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:14:00
No sign of ex-BuCor chief Bantag in Ifugao poultry police operation
BAGUIO CITY — Former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag eluded arrest after police failed to find him at a poultry farm in Barangay Pugol, Lamut, Ifugao, during an operation early Sunday. Bantag is wanted in connection with the 2022 killings of broadcaster Percival Percy Lapid Mabasa and New Bilibid Prison inmate Cristito Jun
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:54:44
Hataman calls for unity, good governance as BARMM Parliament convenes
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman called for unity and good governance following the installation of the first regular Bangsamoro Parliament and the election of Member of Parliament Abdulraof Macacua as chief minister. In a statement on Sunday, Hataman noted that government success must be measured by tangible improvements in the
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