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@philstar Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Tokong, Alciso crash CT party
John Mark Marama Tokong and Jayuard Alciso turned wildcard tickets into statement wins yesterday, defending Philippine turf against foreign invasion on Day 2 of the World Surf League Championship Tour Philippines Pro in Siargao.
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@philstar Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Martin delivers defining win
Ifugao warrior Carl Jammes Martin sent shock waves throughout the boxing world as he scored a career-defining win over heavily-favored Mexican David Picasso via a split 10-round decision in his featherweight debut at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday night (early yesterday morning, Manila time).
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@philstar Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Catlin, Thai ace banner Philippine Open cast
The foreign contingent seeing action in the 108th Philippine Open presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will not lack the firepower, with former Asian Tour Order of Merit winners John Catlin of the United States and Thailands Jazz Janewattananond leading the field.
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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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