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@philstar Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:00:00
House prosecution panel member denies 'shoot-to-kill' claim vs Bato
Rep. Lordan Suan (1st District, Cagayan de Oro) denied claims that he threatened to file a shoot-to-kill resolution against fugitive Sen. Ronald Bato dela Rosa in a social media post on Monday, November 2.
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:09:27
PNP vows to continue manhunt for ex-BuCor chief Bantag
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed to continue its pursuit of former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag following an unsuccessful operation to arrest him in Ifugao. "We will not allow the passage of time or repeated attempts to evade arrest to weaken our resolve," PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:18:36
Marcos recounts eerie childhood experiences at Baguio's The Mansion
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has recalled sensing an unexplained presence during his childhood visits to the Baguio Mansion House. Also known as the official summer residence of the Philippine president, the mansion is shrouded in eerie tales of unexplained encounters shared by visitors and its caretakers. READ: Mansion House in Baguio City
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:29:21
Undas 2026: Rising fares, port fees deter travelers to Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Higher transportation costs and increased terminal fees at the Batangas International Port have been cited as reasons for the drop in vacationers visiting the province for All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day this year. Montenegro Shipping Lines, Inc. reported that passenger volumes this year were significantly lower than in
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:33:15
Fire destroys 13 houses in Samar; cemetery incidents reported in Leyte
TACLOBAN CITY — A fire that destroyed 13 houses and displaced 19 families in Catbalogan City, Samar along with a smaller cemetery fire in Tanauan and a structurally damaged mausoleum in Jaro, both in Leyte, were among the incidents reported in Eastern Visayas during the observance of Undas. In Catbalogan City, a fire hit Barangay
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:34:30
Old man drowns after falling into Quezon river
LUCENA CITY — A 71-year-old fisherman drowned after falling into a river in the town of Tagkawayan, Quezon, on Sunday evening, Nov. 1, police said. The victim, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, was walking along Aloneros Bridge in Barangay Cabugwang at around 6:30 p.m. when he accidentally fell into the river, according
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:48:51
Manila North Cemetery logs nearly 1.4M Undas visitors
MANILA, Philippines — The number of visitors at Manila North Cemetery reached nearly 1.4 million on Nov. 1 as All Saints' Day fell on a weekend, the Manila Police District (MPD) said on Monday. MPD spokesperson Maj. Philipp Ines said the figure covered visitors recorded from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. "We expect that because
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:02:49
Pangilinan: Intensify crackdown on hoarders, profiteers amid El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Monday urged the government to intensify its crackdown on hoarders, profiteers, and cartels as the country braces for the impact of a strong El Niño on food production and prices. He also called on the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Agriculture (DA), Price Coordinating
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:09:15
Despite economic problems, Undas flower vendors strive to survive
MANILA, Philippines — Despite problems with the economy, this year's profit for flower vendors outside the Manila South Cemetery is enough to make ends meet as they see fewer competitors this year. With arranged flowers lined up in the sidewalk, Bryan Amoyan is ready to pack his products once the gate of the cemetery closes
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:21:41
5,825 Bilibid inmates receive vegetables donated through Pangilinan
MANILA, Philippines — More than 5,800 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) received fresh vegetables from Nueva Vizcaya through a donation facilitated by Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, according to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor). In a statement on Sunday, BuCor said the NBP received 144 bags of assorted vegetables on
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:39:48
Aquino family, visitors remember Ninoy, Cory, Noynoy on All Souls' Day
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Aquino family and other Filipinos visited the Aquino family mausoleum at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City on Monday, All Souls' Day. Civil society leader Kiko Aquino Dee, with his parents, Viel Aquino Dee and Richard Dee, lit yellow candles and offered prayers at the mausoleum to remember
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:00:36
Legislator denies pushing 'shoot-to-kill' resolution vs Bato Dela Rosa
MANILA, Philippines — Cagayan de Oro Rep. Loran Suan has denied calling for a resolution that will urge a shoot-to-kill order against Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa should he fail to surrender to authorities, saying that the claim was fabricated. In a statement on Monday, Suan said he had neither threatened to call a House committee
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:03:11
Estrada seeks Senate probe into killings of environmental defenders
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the killings of environmental defenders in the country. He filed Senate Resolution No. 697, urging the appropriate Senate committees to look into the recent Global Witness 2026 report, which named the Philippines, for the 13th consecutive year, as the deadliest country
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:44:00
MNLF-Sema faction denies sheltering Bato dela Rosa
COTABATO CITY — The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) faction chaired by Muslimin Sema has denied that the group is protecting Sen. Ronald Bato dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague over the deadly war on drugs during the Duterte administration. In a statement entitled "The MNLF is
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:01:00
Embracing the brighter side of life after niece's miscarriage
MANILA, Philippines – An unexpected loss did not faze Lilia Vargas when her balikbayan niece arrived from Ireland on Monday after suffering a miscarriage. On Monday, All Souls' Day, Vargas waited for the arrival of her niece and three nephews at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3. The four of them work in Ireland.
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:04:45
LOOK: QC sanitation department cleans Bagbag, Novaliches cemeteries
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon Citys Department of Sanitation and Cleanup Works conducted cleanup operations at the Bagbag Cemetery and Novaliches Public Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 2, as people continued to visit the graves of their departed loved ones on All Souls' Day. In a Facebook post, the local government said the cleanup drive aims
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:12:00
Pamalakaya slams demolition of Bacoor fishermen's floating houses
MANILA, Philippines—The fishermens group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) on Monday condemned the recent demolition the of more than 100 floating houses along the coast of Bacoor City, Cavite, saying the clearing would displace fishing families to make way for reclamation projects in Manila Bay. In a statement, Pamalakaya said the Bacoor
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:15:41
Desaparecidos' kin urged to continue loved ones' fight for justice
MANILA, Philippines — On All Souls' Day, families of enforced disappearances (desaparecidos) were urged to continue to fight for justice and carry on the causes their missing loved ones championed, even with no bodies or graves to visit. The families, together with members from the groups Desaparecidos Philippines, Karapatan, and Hustisya, gathered at Claret School
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:25:00
NUJP seeks arrest of mastermind in Cagayan de Oro radioman's murder
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — More than four years after gunshots silenced radio broadcaster Federico "Ding" Gempesaw right on his own doorstep, the triggerman is behind bars, but the most crucial question remains unanswered: who ordered the hit? Marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists on Monday, Nov. 2, this
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