Inquirer · Nation

Cargo van with illegal mineral ore seized in Zamboanga del Norte

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – – Authorities confiscated a wing van loaded with some 481 sacks of illegally sourced mineral ore during a joint operation by the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Manila South Cemetery expects up to 1M visitors for Undas peak

The Manila South Cemetery is expecting up to one million visitors during the peak of Undas, from October 31 to November 1, 2026, its administration said Friday.

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Inquirer · Nation

P800,000 worth of cigarettes found inside rescue vehicle in Iligan

ILIGAN CITY — A vehicle reportedly being used for barangay rescue operations was found transporting around P800,000 worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes when police intercepted it at a checkpoint along Macapagal…

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GMA News Online · Nation

'Puntod Finder,' free rides offered at Manila North Cemetery

The Manila North Cemetery is offering services that help people find the burial spots of their deceased loved ones, as well as free rides for senior citizens.

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GMA News Online · Nation

Maynilad finds 36 illegal connections in Baseco water lines

Maynilad on Friday said it found 36 illegal connections to its water lines in Baseco, Manila.

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Inquirer · Nation

NLEX readies counterflow as Undas traffic builds

MANILA, Philippines — North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. is preparing to implement counterflow operations as more motorists head north for Undas, with traffic expected to build from Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, through…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Akbayan's Cendaña invokes free speech in seeking dismissal of Quiboloy libel complaint

Akbayan party-list Representative Percy Cendaña on Friday asked the Pasig Office of the City Prosecutor to dismiss the libel and cyber libel complaint filed against him by detained religious leader Apollo Quiboloy.

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GMA News Online · Nation

Who counts as a victim in Rodrigo Duterte trial? ICC Registry asks Trial Chamber's guidance

The Victims Participation and Reparation Section (VPRS) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Registry is asking Trial Chamber III for guidance on reassessing the applications of drug war victims, following the…

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Inquirer · Nation

Solon seeks sustainable tourism development at 4 Albay sites

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — Four natural and historical sites in Albay province are being eyed for development as sustainable tourism destinations under bills sponsored by Rep. Raymond Adrian Salceda. The proposed measures…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Over 436K passengers pass through NAIA ahead of Undas weekend

More than 436,000 passengers have passed through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29 ahead of the long weekend for Undas, or the Philippines' observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day…

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Inquirer · Nation

New BARMM chief minister offers reconciliation, vows to serve all

COTABATO CITY — Newly elected Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Friday called on all political leaders, including his opponents, to work with his administration in serving the Bangsamoro people. In his…

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Inquirer · Nation

Ombudsman suspends 5 DPWH engineers over anomalous Bulacan projects

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday said it ordered the preventive suspension of five project engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) amid its ongoing investigation…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Fewer households biking in 2026 --SWS

The Social Weather Stations (SWS) found that the number of households that used bicycles has declined to 26% in 2026.

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Inquirer · Nation

Ultra Lotto 6/58, Mega Lotto 6/45 draw results on Friday, Oct. 30

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱460.91 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱15 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Ultra Lotto…

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Inquirer · Nation

PNP chief inspects transpo terminals, major cemetery ahead of Undas

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. inspected bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City and the Manila North Cemetery on Friday, as the nation prepares for the Undas…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Ombudsman suspends Bulacan DPWH engineers over P188M flood control projects

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of five engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan First District Engineering Office for six months.

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Inquirer · Nation

INQToday: Cubao bus terminal vendors hit by poor sales despite travel rush

MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s stories for Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Cubao bus terminal vendors hit by poor sales despite travel rush Despite the influx of passengers at a Cubao bus terminal in…

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Inquirer · Nation

Prosecution on SWS survey: 70% want explanation from Sara Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — While it is easy to conclude that the recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey indicated that the prosecution is losing in the court of public opinion, a panel member has stressed that it also…

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GMA News Online · Nation

MIAA vows turnover of CCTV to NNIC in November after Dizon rebuke

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Friday promised to complete the turnover of the CCTV surveillance system to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport's (NAIA) private management by November 2026.

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Inquirer · Nation

Caap to airmen: Avoid flying near Mayon following eruption

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Friday issued a Notice to Airmen (Notam) for flights near Mayon Volcano in Albay. This came after Mayon recorded a moderately explosive…

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Inquirer · Nation

Manila Water shares practical ways to get ready for El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — Responsible preparation begins with what households can do today, while water service remains normal. A strong to very strong El Niño is present in the tropical Pacific and may peak before the end…

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Philstar · Nation

2 preschoolers drown in South Cotabato irrigation ditch

Two preschool children drowned in an irrigation dike in Barangay San Vicente in Banga, South Cotabato on Thursday afternoon, October 29.

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Inquirer · Nation

SC: Male victims suffer equal trauma from sexual violence

MANILA, Philippines – Behind closed doors, in an air conditioned bedroom where an 11-year-old boy fell asleep during a family visit, a quiet violation eventually haunted him. Overwhelmed by fear of an older relative…

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Inquirer · Nation

Cendaña reiterates: Nothing libelous with what I said about Quiboloy

MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña has maintained that there is nothing libelous in the statements he made about Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy. Cendaña made the…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Undas 2026: Latest News, Traffic Updates, Guides, and Everything You Need to Know

Undas is the Filipino term for the observance of All Saints" Day on November 1 and All Souls" Day on November 2, when families remember and honor deceased loved ones.

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Inquirer · Nation

San Juan City recognized at 2026 NCR Subaybayani Awards

MANILA, Philippines — San Juan City was recognized as one of the awardees under the Top Performing City category during the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) 2026 NCR Subaybayani Awards, in…

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Inquirer · Nation

Ombudsman suspends 2 QC barangay execs for ‘undocumented’ transactions

MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday ordered the preventive suspension of a barangay captain and barangay treasurer in Quezon City. The directive comes after it was found that numerous transactions…

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GMA News Online · Nation

UNDAS 2026: When no one bids the dead goodbye

Historically, cultures all around the world have different ceremonies to commemorate their dead. These days, people typically bury their loved ones or cremate them, giving them final respects. But what happens when…

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Inquirer · Nation

Senate leaders vow removal of budget items not supported by documents

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Senator JV Ejercito have vowed to remove items in the 2027 proposed budget that do not have supporting documents from local government units (LGUs) and…

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Inquirer · Nation

Liza Marcos, Angara launch nationwide school hydroponics project

MANILA, Philippines — The first lady, Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos, and Education Secretary Sonny Angara, together with the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), launched a nationwide school-based hydroponics project…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Marcos to new Bangsamoro MPs: Serve with humility, good governance

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday called on the newly elected members of the Bangsamoro parliament to serve the people with humility and honor those who fought for peace through good governance.

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Inquirer · Nation

DepEd wins praise from Harvard education dean for PISA gains

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has gained international recognition for its performance improvements in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). According to a DepEd…

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Inquirer · Nation

DPWH to close EDSA southbound lanes for repairs on Undas weekend

MANILA, Philippines—Motorists traveling along EDSA southbound will encounter temporary lane closures from Friday night, Oct. 30. This situation will happen as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) goes on…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Ombudsman suspends 2 QC brgy. execs over P22.28M unsettled disallowances, ghost projects

The Office of the Ombudsman has slapped a six-month preventive suspension against Quezon City Quirino 3B (Claro) Punong Barangay Ronald Tagle and Barangay Treasurer Richelle Ann Santillan over alleged unsettled audit…

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Inquirer · Nation

PH, Abu Dhabi firm eyeing strategic petroleum reserves partnership

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) are exploring a strategic petroleum reserves partnership to reduce the country’s vulnerability to disruptions in the global oil supply. In…

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Inquirer · Nation

Ejercito, DPWH agree to drop noncompliant projects from 2027 budget

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito has secured the commitment of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to remove infrastructure projects with incomplete documentary requirements from the proposed 2027…

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GMA News Online · Nation

PH Army division calls out AI image falsely showing troops' support for Bato dela Rosa

The Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division (10ID) on Friday warned the public against an AI-generated image circulating on social media that falsely portrays its troops expressing support for Senator Ronald "Bato"…

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Inquirer · Nation

Palace tells business groups it’s hoping for passage of clean 2027 budget too

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday said the Marcos administration shares the business groups’ calls to prevent the misuse of funds in the proposed 2027 national budget. The statement came after more than 30…

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Inquirer · Nation

Cubao bus terminal vendors hit by poor sales despite travel rush

Food Vendor Yolanda Reynoso struggles to cash in despite the surge of passenger traffic this Undas -(INQUIRER.net / Noy Morcoso) MANILA, Philippines — As more passengers flock to transport terminals on Friday ahead of…

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Rappler · Nation

The ‘maleta boys’ keep coming. Now, they’re implicating Sara Duterte

Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson Paolo Panelo dismisses the allegations made by another supposed bagman, calling him a 'planted witness'

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