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…
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.
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…
'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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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"…
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…
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…