Some cemeteries flooded during Undas 2026
Some cemeteries in Bulacan and Pampanga failed to escape the brunt of flooding, as parts of their grounds remain submerged during Undas this year.
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Nation
No winners of major lotto games as Ultra Lotto jackpot hits P468.9 million
There were no winners of either of the major lotto games played by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with one jackpot now nearly P470 million.
Manila North Cemetery logs 1.09 M visitors as of Nov. 1
The Manila North Cemetery has recorded 1,096,200 visitors as of 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, according to the Manila Police District (MPD).
NFA: One-ton bag use cuts palay handling time from 1 hour to just 15 minutes
The National Food Authority's (NFA) pilot test on the use of one-ton flexible bags has showed significant results, slashing the handling time of palay (unhusked rice) from an hour to only 15 minutes.
Lacson: Majority bloc backs purging 'pork' in 2027 budget
The majority bloc is supporting efforts to remove questionable allocations from the proposed 2027 budget and ensure transparency in the budget-making process, Senator Panfilo Lacson said Sunday.
Is spiritual warfare real? Exorcist explains
There is a battle that no one can see because it takes place in the spiritual realm, a priest said on Sunday.
Over 500K visitors flock to Manila North Cemetery on Undas
More than a half a million individuals have visited the Manila North Cemetery on Sunday, November 1 as Filipinos observe All Saints' Day (Undas).
NCRPO issues safety reminders for Undas 2026
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Sunday issued safety reminders to the public as Filipinos observe All Saints" Day and All Souls" Day during the long weekend.
VP Sara Duterte visits memorial for Super Typhoon Yolanda victims
Vice President Sara Duterte paid respects to the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda, which hit Tacloban City in 2013, a few days before All Saints' Day.
Marcos visits dad, sends flowers to Cory, Noynoy on Undas
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the tomb of his late father and namesake as the country observes the annual Undas in remembrance of departed loved ones.
No P20/per kilo rice for sale on All Souls' Day, November 2
There will be no sale of the government's P20 per kilo rice on Monday, November 2 in observance of the All Souls' Day.
Light traffic seen on NLEX, SLEX; almost 40K passengers at PITX on morning of Nov. 1
Light traffic was seen on the North Luzon Expressway and the South Luzon Expressway on Sunday morning, November 1, as Filipinos visited the tombs of their departed loved ones in cemeteries on All Saints' Day (Undas).
Manila North Cemetery stops free rides due to large number of visitors
The management of Manila North Cemetery, the biggest cemetery in the country, decided to stop its free rides on Sunday amid the heavy influx of visitors on All Saints' Day.
CHR urges child-centered emergency response, preparedness amid National Children's Month
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Sunday urged government and stakeholders to ensure that disaster preparedness and response measures are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of children.
How to observe Undas in an eco-friendly way
As the public visits cemeteries for this year"s Undas, an environmental watchdog made an appeal to minimize waste and protect the environment while doing so.
Filipinos flock early to cemeteries on All Saints' Day
Many Filipinos all over the country went early to visit departed loved ones in cemeteries on Sunday morning, November 1.
Marcos on Undas 2026: Extend devotion for the departed to helping one another
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Sunday called on the public to extend the same devotion they show in remembering their late loved ones to the way they treat other people.
Rubio says Quad leaders meeting in Manila to be announced soon
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that a Quad leaders meeting in Manila, Philippines, will "hopefully" be announced very soon.
LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 (Nov. 1, 2026)
Filipinos traditionally visit the tombs of their departed loved ones on November 1, All Saints' Day (Undas). Here are the latest news and features on the observance of Undas today, Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Regions
Several parishes in Cebu held 'Parade of Saints' to celebrate the season
Various parishes in the Archdiocese of Cebu held a "Parade of Saints," in which children and parishioners wore costumes depicting saints on the day others dressed as ghosts and ghouls.
Kidapawan Bishop lauds peaceful Bangsamoro transition
Kidapawa Bishop lauds peaceful Bangsamoro transition as new Chief Minister vows to continue predecessor's “Moral Governance” legacy
Marcos recalls 'unsettling' childhood experiences during visits to The Mansion in Baguio
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. recalled on Friday his childhood visits to The Mansion in Baguio City, saying he and his companions would sometimes feel an unsettling presence in the historic estate.
Owner of dead pet dumped in Bulacan eyes filing charges vs crematorium
The owner of a dog whose remains were found dumped along New Town Street in Barangay Minuyan Proper, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, is planning to file charges against a crematorium in Bacoor, Cavite that supposedly…
LOOK: Filipinos visit provincial cemeteries, tourist spots for Undas 2026
Crowds gathered at cemeteries and popular tourist destinations across the provinces on Sunday as Filipinos observed All Saints' Day, or Undas.
Batangas Port logs 12,000 passengers in 2026 Undas; fewer than 2025
The Batangas Port has so far recorded 12,000 passengers as travelers head to their respective provinces to observe All Saints" Day (Undas) and All Souls" Day.
DOTr suspends fast craft that struck Bohol loading dock
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) ordered the suspension of the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate of MV Ocean Jet 788 after it struck a loading dock of the Tagbilaran Port in Bohol on Saturday.
Remains of 25 cats, dogs dumped in Bulacan retrieved, identified
Authorities have retrieved and identified the remains of 22 dogs and three cats that were dumped in a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.
PCG rescues 8 from half-submerged boat off Cagayan
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued eight crew members of a motorbanca that partially submerged off Dalupiri Island in Calayan, Cagayan, on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Business
Japanese biz group questions DOE-DENR joint order
Japanese businessmen have raised concerns over provisions of a joint order issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) governing the bidding process for mining…
Indo-Pacific Quad ministers work on supply chains, denounce arbitrary export restrictions
Foreign ministers from the US, Australia, India and Japan on Saturday pledged to work on building reliable global supply chains and expressed grave concerns about what they called "economic coercion" through export…
Binance says it has covered 90% of losses from $6.3 billion hack so far
Crypto exchange Binance said on Saturday it has been able to replace 90% of the amount stolen after a record $6.3 billion hack of its platform, by using company money to buy new tokens.
Adidas looking for New York victory lap in marathon shoe wars
NEW YORK/PARIS - Adidas is hoping this weekend's New York City Marathon will be its chance to run a victory lap, after runners wearing its shoes clocked up eight wins at prized World Marathon Majors this year, boosting…
World
German, Slovak die in suspected electrocution at hotel pool in India
A German flight crew member and a Slovak business manager died in a luxury hotel swimming pool in Bengaluru, which Indian media reported was suspected to have been due to an electric current.
Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine; drones damage Russian facility
Russian strikes left hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians without power, while Russia reported major damage to an industrial site folllowing Ukrainian drone attacks on Nizhny Novgorod.
China's Communist Party demands loyalty, vows to tighten discipline
China's ruling Communist Party put the demand for loyalty front and center in an official resolution to toughen internal discipline, and vowed to keep waging its anti-corruption campaign.
Trump White House maps path to govern without Congress if Democrats win
Trump's White House has spent months preparing for a possible Democratic takeover of Congress, planning to advance his agenda through executive power while bracing for investigations.
Iranian envoys meet Qatari mediators as threat looms of US strikes after midterms
Iranian negotiators held talks in Doha with Qatari mediators on Saturday to discuss paths out of war in the Gulf, a source who was briefed on the negotiations told Reuters, as diplomats try to avert new fighting after…
Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent
Hooded rioters looted stores in Frankfurt late on Saturday after tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Germany's biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs.
Science & Health
Strange beaked 'hell chicken' is the first fruit-eating dinosaur
WASHINGTON - While dinosaurs ate a lot of different things, including each other, fruit long seemed to have been absent from their menu. But scientists now have found fossils of a turkey-sized and toothless dinosaur…
Long-distance flights can interfere with the internal clocks of seabirds
People who travel across many time zones, like a trip from London to Tokyo, may experience jet lag, with the body's internal 24-hour clock -- the circadian rhythm -- thrown out of sync with the local time at the arrival…
Martian meteorite found in the Sahara is 4.1 billion years old
WASHINGTON - A meteorite found in 2022 in the Sahara in Mali formed in the Martian crust at least 4.1 billion years ago, according to scientists, making the reddish igneous rock perhaps the oldest of the 435 meteorites…
Sports
Canelo Alvarez beats Christian Mbilli to regain WBC super middleweight title
Canelo Alvarez of Mexico returned to the ring on Saturday in the main event of a Ring Magazine show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and won a unanimous decision over Cameroon native Christian Mbilli.
Diana Shnaider downs Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo
Russia's Diana Shnaider overcame a second-set collapse to beat Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-4 5-7 6-2 on Sunday and claim the Pan Pacific Open title in Tokyo.
NCAA: Jimboy Estrada steps up as Letran claims Group B top seed
Filling the void left by injured star guard Titing Manalili, Jimboy Estrada took charge as he powered Colegio de San Juan de Letran to the top seed in Group B of the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball tournament.
Jamesray Ajido, Riannah Coleman lead PH in Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony
Young swimming standouts Jamesray Mishael Ajido and Riannah Chantelle Coleman led the Philippine delegation during the opening ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
Alex Eala draws Alycia Parks in Hong Kong Tennis Open first round as No. 2 seed
Alex Eala enters the Hong Kong Tennis Open as the No. 2 seed and faces American Alycia Parks in the first round for their third meeting this year.
NBA Scores today: Hornets vs 76ers, Spurs vs Timberwolves, Rockets vs Thunder, and other games
Here are the scores for the NBA games held on Saturday, October 31 (US time).
Valkyries capture WNBA title in 2nd season, topping Dream in Game 7
On a night when Gabby Williams scored 30 points, the WNBA held its first Game 7 in a championship series and the Golden State Valkyries earned their first championship, strength in numbers was credited for propelling…
NBA: Grizzlies stay unbeaten as Cameron Boozer shines vs. Kings
Rookie forward Cameron Boozer scored a career-high 27 points and Isaiah Stewart added a season-high 24 off the bench as the Memphis Grizzlies remained the NBA's only unbeaten team with a 136-105 victory Saturday night…
NBA: Blazers blow out Jazz with Ja Morant sidelined
Deni Avdija and Damian Lillard combined for 46 points, including 13 in an early 17-0 run, and the Portland Trail Blazers eased to a front-running, 112-90 victory over the Utah Jazz in a Halloween matinee Saturday…
NBA: Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen lead Cavaliers to first road win at Bucks
Evan Mobley scored a season-high 27 points and Jarrett Allen had 25 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 136-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
NBA: Saddiq Bey provides lift for Pelicans in victory over Hawks
Saddiq Bey came off the bench to score a season-high 25 points and spark the New Orleans Pelicans to their second straight win, a 121-99 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.
Carl Jammes Martin upsets Alan David Picasso, remains unbeaten with biggest career win
Carl Jammes Martin scored the biggest victory of his career, upsetting Mexico"s Alan David Picasso via split decision in their 10-round featherweight showdown on Sunday morning (Philippine time) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
NBA: Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets overwhelm undermanned Thunder
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points, Marcus Smart added 24 with seven 3-pointers, and the host Houston Rockets rolled to a 119-98 victory over the depleted Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
Former PSC chair Philip 'Popoy' Juico passes away at 78
Former Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman and Philippine athletics chief Philip “Popoy” Juico passed away on Saturday, October 31. He was 78.
NBA: Sixers' late surge secures comeback win over Hornets
Tyrese Maxey poured in a season-high 38 points and the Philadelphia 76ers scored 13 consecutive points down the stretch to defeat the host Charlotte Hornets 109-104 on Saturday night.
NBA: Victor Wembanyama, Spurs handle short-handed Wolves
Victor Wembanyama poured in a season-high 43 points to help the host San Antonio Spurs defeat the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.
Entertainment
Filipino comedian and television personality Ate Gay passes away
Filipino comedian and television personality Gil Aducal Morales, popularly known as Ate Gay, has passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, his family announced.
PBB: Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera to visit Bahay ni Kuya
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera are entering Bahay ni Kuya!
PBB: Lans Nagal cries after receiving audio message from OFW father
Lans Nagal was moved to tears following a birthday gift from Kuya when she celebrated her special day on "Pinoy Big Brother: Collab Edition 3.0."
Mikee Quintos, Robbie Jaworski spark kilig in 'Pinoy Big Brother: Collab Edition 3.0'
Mikee Quintos and Robbie Jaworski are trending online following their interactions on the latest episode of "Pinoy Big Brother: Collab Edition 3.0."
'PBB Collab 3.0': Get to know Ethan Benares, Ang Sporty Palangga ng Bacolod
Ethan Benares is slowly making his name known inside "Pinoy Big Brother: Collab Edition 3.0."
Harry Styles recreates 'The X Factor' audition outfit, performs 'Isn't She Lovely'
Harry Styles recreated his "The X Factor" audition look of a white shirt, brown scarf, and a gray cardigan, complete with the audition sticker for Halloween.
Lifestyle
KMJS Gabi ng Lagim explores Baguio Teachers' Camp's century-old history, eerie encounters
For more than a century, Baguio Teachers" Camp has opened its doors to teachers, students, tourists, and visitors.
SB19 releases 'GENTO' collab stage with Kento Nakajima as official performance video
SB19 has released their Summer Sonic collaboration stage with Kento Nakajima as the official performance video of their new "GENTO" track featuring the Fil-Japanese artist.
BINI releases new song 'Sama-Sama Tayo' ahead of ASEAN Summit
BINI is here with a new track ahead of the Philippines' hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this month.
Shake, Rattle & Ball: Heart Evangelista, Alden Richards, more stars don Lucid-inspired costumes
Tim Yap once again organized his annual star-studded Halloween party dubbed "Shake, Rattle & Ball" for an unforgettable night of horror, fantasy, and fashion.
Bretman Rock celebrates Halloween birthday of niece Cleo as Rapunzel, Pascal
Bretman Rock continues his tradition of going the extra mile for his niece Cleo's Halloween birthday!
An Ogie Alcasid musical will be staged in 2027
An Ogie Alcasid musical is happening!
Starbucks Philippines unveils 2027 planner, tumblers, other merch
Starbucks Philippines has unveiled its 2027 collectibles!
Klea Pineda, Janella Salvador dress up as Shane, Ilya of 'Heated Rivalry'
Klea Pineda and Janella Salvador dressed up as Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander from "Heated Rivalry" for Halloween!
Solenn, Erwan Heussaff mourn passing of father Louis
Louis Paul Heussaff, the father of celebrity siblings Solenn and Erwan, has passed away.
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