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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:29:02
PNP steps up security as post-Undas travel rush begins
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) maintained heightened security at major transport terminals and key roads as millions of Filipinos began returning home following the Undas holidays. "As travelers make their way back to their homes, schools, and workplaces, the PNP remains fully mobilized to keep roads secure, maintain public order, and respond
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:32:37
Iligan folk offer Mass for Typhoon Sendong victims on All Saints' Day
LINAMON, Lanao del Norte – Families, friends and village officials offered a Holy Mass and lit candles on All Saints' Day for victims of Typhoon Sendong in Barangay Hinaplanon in Iligan City. The Holy Mass, which was officiated by Reverend Father Rolando Dodong Cantina of the Diocese of Iligan, was dedicated to the dead and
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:45:01
NBI probes pet crematorium after 29 animals dumped in Bulacan
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will conduct a comprehensive investigation into incidents involving Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium in Bacoor City, Cavite, following the discovery of 29 deceased dogs and cats allegedly dumped at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, NBI Director Melvin Matibag said Monday. The 29
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:06:00
Prisoners not charged for water – NBP
MANILA, Philippines — New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Superintendent Gary Garcia on Monday maintained that persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are provided with free water supply. Garcia denied allegations that no water was available at the national penitentiary for the past two weeks and that PDLs were required to pay for supplied water. "I held a
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:35:14
MPD: Manila South Cemetery 'generally peaceful' during Undas 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The situation at the Manila South Cemetery remained generally peaceful during this year's Undas observance, the Manila Police District (MPD) said on Monday, Nov. 2. Sta. Ana Police Station commander Richard Villanueva gave the assessment on All Souls' Day, the final day of the long weekend. "Okay naman po yung situation dito,
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:48:00
Over 9,000 passengers monitored in S. Tagalog ports on Nov. 2 – PCG
CALAPAN CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has monitored 9,643 passengers at ports across the Southern Tagalog provinces during a six-hour period on Monday, All Souls Day, as authorities maintained heightened security during the Undas season. The Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog recorded 6,750 outbound passengers and 2,893 inbound passengers from 6 a.m. to
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:01:00
Oriental Mindoro logs 18 Undas season untoward incidents
CALAPAN CITY — Eighteen untoward incidents were reported nd recorded across Oriental Mindoro during the Undas season, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). Fifteen vehicular accidents, one maritime incident and two cases involving injured or ill individuals were logged from October 30 to November 2, the PDRRMO reported in its
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:15:00
NUJP to gov't: End impunity for crimes vs journalists
MANILA, Philippines — The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) on Monday demanded that the government help end impunity for crimes against journalists and take decisive action to protect media workers. The call came as the world observed the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on Nov. 2. READ: NUJP seeks
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:22:00
Manila Memorial Park logs over 140,000 visitors on All Souls' Day
MANILA, Philippines — Over 140,000 visitors flocked to the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City on Monday, All Souls' Day, according to the memorial park administration. The figure was based on the cemetery's visitor count as of 3 p.m. on Nov. 2, with 13,658 more heading into the cemetery, bringing their total crowd estimate for
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:50:00
Police chief denies tagging 'prominent personality' in Batangas shooting
LUCENA CITY — San Jose, Batangas police chief Maj. Florencio Caisip Jr. denied reports attributing to him a description of one of the suspects in the killing of a 22-year-old working student as a prominent personality in the province. The victim, a musician, was riding a motorcycle when suspects aboard a car shot him in
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:52:00
PTFOMS: Arrests alone not enough to end impunity in media attacks
MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has called for sustained efforts to resolve attacks on journalists and hold perpetrators accountable, as the Philippines joined other nations in observing the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on Monday, Nov. 2. In a statement on Monday, the PTFOMS stressed
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:14:00
Salceda pursuing scheme to revive Lucena-Matnog railway project
LEGAZPI CITY — Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Secretary Joey Salceda is pursuing an alternative financing scheme dubbed "Operation Peñafrancia" to revive the long-delayed Philippine National Railways (PNR) South Long Haul project, which aims to restore train services between Lucena City in Quezon and Matnog, Sorsogon. In a radio interview with radio station DZGB on
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:24:00
Romblon State U: Home work, study setup from Nov. 3-5
CALAPAN CITY — Romblon State University (RSU) will implement a three-day work-from-home arrangement for its faculty and staff from Tuesday (November 3) to Thursday (November 5) to promote economic efficiency and work-life balance. In an advisory, the state university said the arrangement would be implemented under Office of the University President Memorandum No. 154-00, series
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:49:00
Police recover 5,700 liters of alleged pilfered diesel in GenSan
KORONADAL CITY — The police recovered about 5,700 liters of suspected illegally obtained diesel fuel in General Santos City, following a report received through the government's 8888 hotline. The Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12) said its operatives responded to a report of alleged diesel pilferage and illegal distribution at around 3:37 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:02:00
Naia expects Undas season passenger count to exceed 1 million
MANILA, Philippines — The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is anticipating at least 144,000 passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Monday, All Souls' Day. This is on top of the 868,423 passengers recorded from October 27 to November 1, which will push the total number of travelers using the countrys primary airport
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:09:00
44°C heat index recorded in 3 areas on Monday, Nov. 2
MANILA, Philippines The heat index peaked at 44°C in La Union, Aurora, and Occidental Mindoro on Monday, Nov. 2, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on its five-day computed heat index, the highest were recorded in its stations located in Bacnotan, La Union, Baler, Aurora, and San Jose,
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:21:00
Military says NPA leader killed in South Cotabato encounter
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A high-ranking communist instructor wanted for attempted homicide was killed in a legitimate law enforcement operation in South Cotabato last week, the military announced, directly contradicting rebel assertions that the man was an ailing, unarmed retiree allegedly executed by state forces. The conflicting narratives center on the October 30 death
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:30:00
Manila North sees 660,000 visitors on All Souls' Day
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila North Cemetery saw around 660,000 visitors on All Souls' Day as of Monday night, with some of them said they came this day to avoid the influx of millions of visitors on All Saints' Day in one of the biggest cemeteries nationwide. "We visited just now to avoid the huge
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:42:00
Family, friends, fans pay tribute to Rene Baterbonia on Undas
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur—Months after his untimely demise, outpourings of grief, love, and demands for justice continue to trail the late Agusan del Sur basketball standout Rene "Bobet" Baterbonia, as floral tributes and prayers flooded his gravesite in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur on All Saints' and All Souls' Day (Undas). Supporters, friends, and fans
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:49:08
Bukidnon 'Undas' peaceful overall; 1 dead in road crashes
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The annual All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day observances across Bukidnon were generally peaceful, though authorities recorded multiple highway vehicular accidents involving motorcycles and pedestrians, killing an individual. Capt. Leonila Vicente, newly-designated Bukidnon Police Provincial Office (BukPPO) information officer, told the Inquirer on Monday afternoon, November 2, that security operations
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