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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:23:06
Lacson: Majority bloc united in getting rid of 'pork' from 2027 budget bill
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Sunday said the majority bloc supports Senate finance committee chair Sen. JV Ejercito's efforts to remove "unwarranted, whimsical, and corruption-prone items" from the proposed 2027 national budget. "The majority of senators are rallying behind Senate Finance Committee Chairman JV Ejercito's efforts to cleanse the 2027 budget," Lacson said
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:30:00
LOOK: Manila North Cemetery gravesites of heroes, leaders and icons
MANILA, Philippines Spanning 54 hectares, the Manila North Cemetery (Cimetière del Norte) not only functions as a necropolis but can also be considered an open-air museum, preserving the legacies of statesmen, revolutionary figures, literary icons, educators, and national heroes. A walkthrough of these historical plots offers a glimpse into the architectural reverence dedicated to
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:40:00
Farmer wanted for rape nabbed in Surigao cemetery
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— As thousands visited the gravesites of their departed loved ones on All Saints' Day, law enforcers tracked down and arrested Caraga region's eighth most wanted person inside a public cemetery in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur Sunday morning. Joint police operatives apprehended the 45-year-old farmer around 10:05 a.m. at the Tagbina
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:49:34
PPA logs over 1M passengers amid Undas exodus
MANILA, Philippines — Over one million passengers flocked to different ports across the country amid the Undas exodus this year, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Sunday. In its latest passenger traffic update, the PPA said that 36,753 passengers were monitored as of 8 a.m. on Sunday, which also falls on All Saints'
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:00:22
Ex-GPH peace panel chair warns of 'tyranny of the majority' in BARMM Parliament
COTABATO CITY — Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, former chair of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) peace panel that signed the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), has warned that the new Bangsamoro Parliament could become a tyranny of the majority if its ruling bloc treats itself as the
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:09:00
No fully booked trips up to Nov. 3 so far at PITX
MANILA, Philippines — No trips at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) have been fully booked yet in select routes across the country until November 3, terminal management said on Sunday. In its 4 p.m. Sunday update, PITX said that for November 1, Sunday, the following routes logged the following booking status: 32.56 percent for
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:21:26
DPWH: Pasig Blvd-C5 Flyover, C5 Boni Serrano Flyover to be reopened ahead of schedule
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists can already access the Pasig Boulevard-C5 Flyover and C5 Boni Serrano Flyover earlier than their originally scheduled completion, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Sunday. In a statement, the DPWH said the northbound lane of the Pasig Blvd-C5 Flyover will be passable early on Monday evening, November
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:49:00
Over 166,000 personnel deployed for Undas security, public assistance
MANILA, Philippines—A total of 166,365 police and other government personnel, and civilian volunteers were deployed nationwide on Sunday for security and assistance as crowds flocked to cemeteries and memorial parks for All Saints' Day. In a statement on Sunday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said the deployment consists of 78,952 police personnel, 20,837 personnel from
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:02:00
Marcos family makes private Undas visit to patriarch's tomb
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his family avoided the usual Undas crowd when they visited the tomb of his father, former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Sunday said Marcos made a private visit to his fathers
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:05:43
De Lima urges lawmakers to pass tougher animal welfare bill
MANILA, Philippines – Congress should tighten national animal welfare laws following the illegal dumping of 25 dead pets in Bulacan, Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima said on Sunday. On Friday, animal welfare group Luna and Furry Siblings sparked widespread outrage after it exposed on social media how the remains of several dogs and cats
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:10:57
Ex-PSC chair Philip 'Popoy' Juico dies at 78
MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairperson Philip "Popoy" Juico passed away on Saturday, October 31. He was 78. Juico's son, Vincent, confirmed this in a Facebook post on Sunday. "It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my father, Philip "Popoy" Juico, who passed away yesterday evening at 8:18
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:24:00
Public school principal, 4 others nabbed in Dinagat drug bust
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur A 56-year-old public elementary school principal was arrested alongside four alleged street-level pushers during an early morning buy-bust operation in San Jose, Dinagat Islands on Friday. Operatives from the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit-13 (RDEU-13) and the Regional Intelligence Division-13 (RID-13), backed by the San Jose Municipal Police Station and
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:01:00
'Secrecy discipline' is key in hunting down Bato dela Rosa, says Lacson
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Panfilo Lacson reminded authorities on Sunday to be cautious in publicizing information about their next move in hunting down Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, warning that it could compromise their operations. SSSHHH… : When pursuing a high-profile target or handling a sensitive live case, secrecy discipline is key, unless disinformation is
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:35:00
Ebrahim vows to continue pushing for Bangsamoro reforms, development
COTABATO CITY – Former Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) interim chief minister Ahod "Al Haj Murad Ebrahim has vowed to continue advancing genuine reforms, moral governance, peace, and meaningful development for the Bangsamoro people. Ebrahim, chair of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and MP Mohagher Iqbal, MILF vice chairman, failed to get
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:45:00
Over P500,000 suspected marijuana intercepted at Zambo Sur delivery hub
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur Anti-narcotics agents intercepted a parcel containing over four kilograms of suspected dried marijuana leaves worth over P500,000 during an interdiction operation at a local delivery hub in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on Saturday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-9 (PDEA-9) – Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office (ZDSPO) reported that operatives,
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:51:00
OPAPRU identifies best practices, lessons learned in BARMM polls assessment
COTABATO CITY — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) has conducted a post-assessment workshop to learn more about the lessons learned during the historic Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. In a statement on Sunday, the OPAPRU said the government peace mechanisms in the peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:26:00
Gatchalian calls for tighter monitoring of pet service providers
MANILA, Philippines Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday urged local government units and agencies concerned across the country, such as the Bureau of Animal Industry, to inspect and audit all operating pet service providers, including crematoriums. He said LGUs and concerned agencies must ensure that such businesses are licensed, environmentally compliant, and observe clear standards
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:46:00
Bataan groups hold candle vigil to mourn felled trees
LIMAY, Bataan — Members of youth group Young Bataeños for Environmental Advocacy Network (YoungBean) and advocacy group Nuclear-Free Bataan Movement (NFBM) lit candles in Limay town to mourn the trees cut down along Roman Highway and other parts of Bataan. In a statement on Sunday, Eric Beren, YoungBean secretary general, said the activity was part
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:01:18
Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 draw results on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — No ticket holder won the Ultra Lotto 6/58 or the Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot in the draws on Sunday, November 1, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw result: 14-34-54-18-05-46. Jackpot prize: ₱468.92 million Super Lotto 6/49 draw result: 44-16-40-19-27-32. Jackpot prize: ₱78.61 million. Minor games The
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@newsinfo Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:11:04
Ex-Abucay mayor Liberato 'Pambato' Santiago Jr. dies at 89
ABUCAY, BATAAN — Former Abucay Mayor Liberato "Pambato" Santiago Jr. died Sunday afternoon (Nov. 1) at the age of 89, according to his son-in-law, incumbent Mayor Erik Martel, who announced the news on social media. The cause of Santiago's death was not publicly disclosed. Santiago was a successful businessman before entering politics. He first became
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