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Murder warrant served on Bilibid inmate
GMA police implement court order against regional most wanted suspect
Wanted man arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor
Provincial-level most wanted suspect caught in Panukulan
NAPOLCOM, police probe beating of Antipolo cop
Authorities interview officer, suspects over October 31 incident
ICC mandates Digong's attendance in upcoming trial after skipping last status conference
The International Criminal Court on Monday warned former president Rodrigo Duterte’s camp that he will be mandated to attend his upcoming trial in person,…
Resting witch face? Not at Maya Black’s Halloween party in the South
There are worse ways to spend Halloween than wandering among beautifully designed furniture, vintage watches, vinyl records and people who can tell the…
US reaffirms ‘ironclad’ defense commitment to Philippines amid China tensions
The United States on Monday reaffirmed its “ironclad” defense commitment to the Philippines, vowing to stand firmly with Filipinos in defending the country’s…
Tolosa: Late access to Duterte’s financial records delayed withdrawal of impeachment articles
The House prosecution panel’s decision to withdraw three of the four articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte came only after prosecutors…
More suspected pet dumpsites in Bulacan discovered
Several suspected pet dumpsites have been discovered in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, days after 29 animal remains were found abandoned in a vacant lot.
P23M from Rolls-Royce auction goes to Treasury — BOC
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Manila, raised P22.952 million from the public auction of a confiscated 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan held on 30…
Evacuees get food packs, hygiene kits amid Mayon Volcano restive state
The hundreds of families evacuated from barangays at the foot of Mayon Volcano were given food packs and hygiene kits as Mayon Volcano continues to exhibit…
BOC sells seized Rolls-Royce for nearly P23-M
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) raised P22.952 million from the public auction of a confiscated 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan held on 30 October 2026.
Quezon sets storm surge survey in coastal communities
PAGASA assessment to support local disaster planning from 2 to 7 November
LRT-1 contract overhaul gets $1M backing
The government is moving forward with the restructuring of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) concession agreement after approving $1 million in advisory…
Tiangco backs call for documents supporting 2027 budget projects
The House of Representatives has the responsibility to justify the funding requirements of projects included in the proposed 2027 national budget, a lawmaker…
Court of Appeals upholds acquittal of 22 in 2002 Abu Sayyaf kidnapping
The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed a Taguig City Regional Trial Court decision acquitting 22 alleged members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) accused of…
House budget insertions push multipurpose building allocation to P83.7 billion
The allocation for proposed multipurpose buildings across the country ballooned to P83.7 billion after the House of Representatives augmented the Department of…
'I just got hurt so much' — Kyline on life after Kobe Paras
Actress Kyline Alcantara is embracing a new chapter in her personal life, choosing to prioritize emotional healing, self-discovery, and peace of mind rather…
Cabuyao firefighters provide first aid to cemetery visitors
Fire safety leaflets distributed under Oplan Kaluluwa
QCPD provides medical assistance to two Undas visitors
Operatives of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), through its District Medical and Dental Unit led by P/Lt. Col. Clarissa Modes, provided medical…
Laguna provides free maintenance medicines
Akay ni Gob Botika’ program aims to ease household healthcare costs
PBBM felt ‘others’ presence at Baguio’s The Mansion
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he had felt the presence of spirits at The Mansion in Baguio City.
Suan denies threatening Dela Rosa with ‘shoot-to-kill’ resolution
Cagayan de Oro 1st District Rep. Lordan Suan has denied allegations that he threatened the life of fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.
St. Luke’s confirms data breach involving patients, employees
St. Luke’s Medical Center confirmed that its mobile application was compromised, potentially exposing the personal information of some patients and employees.
Five arrested in Lucena drug stings
Police conduct three buy-bust operations on All Saints’ Day
DOLE to launch Hotline 15/30 for workers’ concerns
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will launch a new hotline on Tuesday, 3 November, to address workers’ concerns.
Army deploys troops for Undas in Laguna, Cavite
K9 teams support security checks during cemetery visits
San Fernando backs calls to disclose 2027 budget insertions
Kamanggagawa Party-list Rep. Eli San Fernando supported calls to disclose the budget allocations earmarked for their respective congressional districts and…
Bernos: Sagada traditions must not be treated as tourist attractions
“All tourism involving [indigenous peoples] must be anchored on consent.”
Philippines to host ASEAN banking leaders for AI summit
The Philippines will host banking leaders from across Southeast Asia on 12 to 14 November as the region examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is…
Three minors taken into custody over Quezon City robbery
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Monday said it had taken custody of three children in conflict with the law (CICLs) in connection with a reported…
NBI probes Bulacan pet crematorium over alleged failure to cremate animals
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating a pet crematorium based in Bacoor, Cavite, over allegations that it failed to cremate animals…
Mindoro police back PNP neutrality in Dela Rosa case
Provincial director vows impartial enforcement of lawful orders, respect for due process
MRT-3 adds 3 trains for holiday rush
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will deploy three additional trains starting this week to accommodate more commuters ahead of the holiday season.
DOH intervenes as patient surge overwhelms two Samar hospitals
Samar Gov. Sharee Ann Tan has welcomed the swift intervention of Health Secretary Edwin Mercado to address severe overcrowding at two government hospitals in…
Sara Duterte remembers grandparents, Ormoc flood victims
Vice President Sara Duterte visited the graves of her grandparents, Vicente and Soledad Duterte, to offer prayers for their souls, while also paying tribute to…
DepEd shifts school gardens to drought-resistant crops amid Super El Niño threat
The Department of Education (DepEd) is shifting public school gardens to drought-resistant crops and water-saving farming methods as it prepares for the…
Lulu Tan-Gan opens first pop-up 'Tailored Traditions'
The renaissance of Philippine heritage fabric is reaching an exciting new peak. Starting 4 November, design luminary Lulu Tan-Gan will open the doors to her…
Comelec chief urges Bangsamoro lawmakers to earn people's trust
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia has called on the newly elected Bangsamoro Parliament to prove worthy of the people's trust and…
Bilibid chief denies inmates charged for water amid pump repairs
New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Superintendent Gary Garcia has denied allegations that inmates have been left without water for two weeks and are being forced to pay…
13 arrested in illegal cockfighting raid in Antipolo
Police arrested 13 individuals allegedly caught participating in an illegal cockfighting activity, locally known as tupada , in Barangay Mambugan, Antipolo…
The living funeral: Celebrating life while there's still time
Why some people choose to hear their tributes, receive their flowers, and celebrate their lives while they are still here.
PNP records 40.7M cemetery visits nationwide during Undas
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has maintained heightened security at transport terminals, major highways, airports and seaports as millions of Filipinos…
Ex-Chief Justice Puno endorses Midas Marquez for top SC post
Retired Chief Justice Reynato Puno has endorsed Supreme Court Associate Justice Jose Midas Marquez as the country's next chief justice, citing his extensive…
14 Filipino seafarers rescued from drone-hit ship set to return home
Fourteen Filipino seafarers who survived a drone attack on a Liberian-flagged container ship are expected to return to the Philippines on Monday, 2 November…
PhilHealth, PCP inks pact on improvement of healthcare system
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has partnered with the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) to improve healthcare benefits,…
SC: Forcing workers to resign under threat of criminal charges is illegal
The Supreme Court has ruled that threatening employees with criminal prosecution to force them to resign constitutes constructive illegal dismissal, even…
Amante explains alleged P300-M budget insertion
Laguna lawmaker says additional funds address barangay needs
Makati bans drone flights ahead of ASEAN Summit
The Makati City government has prohibited all drone operations across the city for the entire month of November, including those intended for media coverage,…
MMDA halts road excavation on Metro Manila roads
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has imposed a nearly two-month moratorium on road excavation activities across Metro Manila to help ease…
Revilla urges 47 complainants to pursue crematorium case
Bacoor eyes tighter pet aftercare regulations, city-run crematorium
PITX expects post-Undas passenger rush on Tuesday
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) is expecting up to 190,000 passengers on Tuesday, 3 November, as travelers return to Metro Manila following…
DOLE asks malls, gas stations to provide shelter for riders
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has asked mall and gas station operators to recommend measures to protect delivery and transport riders from…
Gasoline hike hits P3.50 amid oil risks
Motorists will face a sharp P3.50-per-liter increase in gasoline prices starting Tuesday, as tight regional supply and higher crude oil import costs push pump…
P17.8B proposed to combat malnutrition among schoolchildren
The national government is proposing P17.8 billion for feeding programs in public schools and child development centers in 2027 as part of efforts to combat…
BCDA inks three lease agreements for Clark, John Hay
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed three lease agreements for the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, and the Camp John Hay in Baguio…
Flames of remembrance: Sagada honors departed loved ones with 'saeng'
SAGADA, Mountain Province — As night falls over the mountains of Sagada, hundreds of small fires illuminate the graves of departed loved ones, keeping alive a…
PNP warns public against investment scams after P160M fraud case
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday said the police have intensified efforts to protect Filipinos from…
BI nabs Chinese fugitive wanted for telecom fraud
A Chinese national wanted in China for alleged involvement in a telecommunications fraud syndicate, was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Parañaque…
CIDG rescues three alleged love scam victims, arrests Taiwanese and Malaysian
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested two foreign nationals, a Taiwanese and a Malaysian, for allegedly detaining three people during…
LTO checks buses at SLEX for Undas travel
Bus roadworthiness inspections, passenger assistance stepped up for Undas travelers
Army gives two slain NPA rebels dignified burial in Eastern Samar
Two unidentified New People's Army (NPA) members killed in an encounter with government troops in Dolores, Eastern Samar, were given a proper burial after…
PNP vows relentless pursuit of Bantag after failed Ifugao operation
The Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed Monday, 2 November 2026, to intensify efforts to capture fugitive former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag…
Lamut mayor defends romantic spin on failed Bantag operation
LAMUT, Ifugao — Mayor Mariano "Marimar" Buyagawan Jr. has defended his unconventional account of a police operation targeting fugitive former Bureau of…
Cebu jeepney operators face sanctions over free ride refusal
Two jeepney operators in Cebu City are facing possible administrative fines after their drivers allegedly refused to pick up commuters under the government's…
DPWH reopens EDSA southbound lanes after weekend repairs
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reopened a portion of EDSA's southbound lanes on Monday morning, 2 November 2026, following a three-day…
DOJ provides free legal aid to 53 inmates in La Union
The Department of Justice (DOJ), in partnership with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), provided legal assistance and information to 53 persons…
DOJ breaks ground on P30M prosecutor's office in Davao Occidental
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has begun construction of a ₱30 million provincial prosecutor's office in Lacaron, Malita, Davao Occidental, as part of efforts…
Endangered Brown Booby rescued in Zambales
An endangered Brown Booby (𝘚𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘶𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳) was rescued by local government personnel and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources…
Mang Inasal launches chocolate-inspired halo-halo for holidays
Mang Inasal has introduced a limited-time chocolate-inspired version of its signature halo-halo, offering customers a new dessert option for the holiday season.
Philippines' Sasha Lacuna enters Miss Globe 2026 Head-to-Head Top 12
Philippine representative Sasha Lacuna has secured a spot in the Top 12 of The Miss Globe 2026 Head-to-Head Challenge after sharing her personal journey of…
Alden Richards leads FunRide PH to promote tourism, wellness, sustainable cycling
Award-winning actor Alden Richards is taking his passion for cycling beyond recreation as he leads an upcoming event that aims to promote Philippine tourism,…
Miss Universe 2026 unveils exciting lineup of events leading to grand coronation
The countdown to the 75th Miss Universe pageant has officially begun as Puerto Rico prepares to welcome beauty queens from around the world for a series of…
Coast Guard steps up Undas patrols in Southern Tagalog
Patrols cover Batangas, Quezon, Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblon to protect passengers and beachgoers during Undas
Flash flood sweeps away 2 in Cagayan de Oro
Two teenage girls drowned after being swept away by a sudden flash flood while swimming in the Iponan River in Barangay Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City, on…
Irish European athletics champion Ciara Mageean dies aged 34
Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean , who won European gold and competed at two Olympic Games, has died aged 34, her family announced on Sunday.
Cagayan health office holds mental health awareness activity for youth, parents
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) conducted a mental health awareness activity for out-of-school youth (OSY) and their parents in Tuao East on Saturday, 31…
Marines augment Undas security operations across Ilocos Norte
Marines from the 8th Marine Rifle Battalion (8MRBn) have joined police and local government security efforts across Ilocos Norte to help maintain peace and…
PRO2 arrests 322 wanted persons, seizes P2.3M worth of illegal drugs in October
The Police Regional Office 2 (PRO2) arrested 322 wanted persons and seized more than P2.3 million worth of suspected illegal drugs during its intensified law…
PRO2 arrests nine wanted persons in Undas manhunt operations
Nine wanted persons, including several individuals listed among the most wanted in the region and their respective provinces, were arrested by the Police…
Wanted man killed in Cavite police operation
Police say suspect facing murder charges fired at officers serving an arrest warrant
OCD checks Undas response teams in 3 Quezon towns
Drinking water for responders, coordination among agencies prioritized during inspections
2 dead in road accident involving passenger jeep in Cam. Sur
Police report said that the passenger jeepney was on its usual route ferrying passengers from Naga City to Siruma in Camarines Sur when the left rear wheel…
198 reams of cigarettes seized in Palawan; 1 arrested
Police seek two others following a buy-bust operation in Taytay
Finland, may pa-libreng biyahe sa singles na naghahanap ng forever
Naglunsad ang Visit Finland ng isang all-expenses-paid trip para sa 16 na single mula sa iba't ibang panig ng mundo na naghahanap ng pag-ibig.
Lacson: Senate majority backs purging 2027 budget of 'Pork'
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson stated on Sunday, 1 November, that the Senate majority bloc is committed to stripping questionable allocations from the proposed…
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