GMA News Online · Nation
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.
Inquirer · Nation
3 marijuana plantations destroyed in Benguet
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Police discovered three marijuana plantations in the towns of Kapangan and Kibungan in Benguet, and seized plants and seedlings with an estimated street value of P270,000 during eradication…
GMA News Online · 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.
Inquirer · Nation
Robredo, Salceda families remember departed loved ones on All Saints’ Day
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The families of Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Secretary Joey Salceda visited the graves of their departed loved ones in Camarines Sur…
Inquirer · Nation
Ex-Abucay mayor Liberato ‘Pambato’ Santiago Jr. dies at 89
ABUCAY, BATAAN — Former Abucay Mayor Liberato “Pambato” Santiago Jr. died Sunday afternoon (Nov. 1) at the age of 89, according to his son-in-law, incumbent Mayor Erik Martel, who announced the news on social media. The…
GMA News Online · Nation
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).
Inquirer · Nation
Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 draw results on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — No ticket holder won the Ultra Lotto 6/58 or the Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot in the draws on Sunday, November 1, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw…
Inquirer · Nation
Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 draw results on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder won the Ultra Lotto 6/58 or the Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot in the draws on Sunday, November 1, 2026, according to the Philippine charity Sweepstakes Office. Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw…
Philstar · Nation
6th ID troops, reservists train in emergency medical response
The training culminated in a simulation involving a Black Hawk helicopter for casualty evacuation.
Inquirer · Nation
Bataan groups hold candle vigil to mourn felled trees
LIMAY, Bataan — Members of youth group Young Bataeños for Environmental Advocacy Network (YoungBean) and advocacy group Nuclear-Free Bataan Movement (NFBM) lit candles in Limay town to mourn the trees cut down along…
Inquirer · Nation
Gatchalian calls for tighter monitoring of pet service providers
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday urged local government units and agencies concerned across the country, such as the Bureau of Animal Industry, to inspect and audit all operating pet…
GMA News Online · Nation
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.
Inquirer · Nation
OPAPRU identifies best practices, lessons learned in BARMM polls assessment
COTABATO CITY — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) has conducted a post-assessment workshop to learn more about the lessons learned during the historic Bangsamoro…
Inquirer · Nation
Over P500,000 suspected marijuana intercepted at Zambo Sur delivery hub
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Anti-narcotics agents intercepted a parcel containing over four kilograms of suspected dried marijuana leaves worth over P500,000 during an interdiction operation at a local delivery…
GMA News Online · Nation
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.
Inquirer · Nation
Ebrahim vows to continue pushing for Bangsamoro reforms, development
COTABATO CITY – Former Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) interim chief minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim has vowed to continue advancing genuine reforms, moral governance, peace, and meaningful…
Inquirer · Nation
‘Secrecy discipline’ is key in hunting down Bato dela Rosa, says Lacson
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Panfilo Lacson reminded authorities on Sunday to be cautious in publicizing information about their next move in hunting down Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, warning that it could compromise…
GMA News Online · Nation
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.
Inquirer · Nation
Public school principal, 4 others nabbed in Dinagat drug bust
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur – A 56-year-old public elementary school principal was arrested alongside four alleged street-level pushers during an early morning buy-bust operation in San Jose, Dinagat Islands on…
Inquirer · Nation
Ex-PSC chair Philip ‘Popoy’ Juico dies at 78
MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairperson Philip “Popoy” Juico passed away on Saturday, October 31. He was 78. Juico’s son, Vincent, confirmed this in a Facebook post on Sunday. “It is…
Philstar · Nation
C5 flyover repairs, road crashes disrupt Undas traffic
Several early-morning incidents occupied lanes along C5 as motorists marked All Saints' Day.
Inquirer · Nation
De Lima urges lawmakers to pass tougher animal welfare bill
MANILA, Philippines – Congress should tighten national animal welfare laws following the illegal dumping of 25 dead pets in Bulacan, Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima said on Sunday. On Friday, animal welfare group…
Inquirer · Nation
Marcos family makes private Undas visit to patriarch’s tomb
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his family avoided the usual Undas crowd when they visited the tomb of his father, former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in…
GMA News Online · Nation
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).
Inquirer · Nation
Over 166,000 personnel deployed for Undas security, public assistance
MANILA, Philippines—A total of 166,365 police and other government personnel, and civilian volunteers were deployed nationwide on Sunday for security and assistance as crowds flocked to cemeteries and memorial parks for…
Inquirer · Nation
DPWH: Pasig Blvd-C5 Flyover, C5 Boni Serrano Flyover to be reopened ahead of schedule
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists can already access the Pasig Boulevard-C5 Flyover and C5 Boni Serrano Flyover earlier than their originally scheduled completion, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)…
Rappler · Nation
On Bangladesh’s temporary islands, Runa Khan helps families stand with dignity
Social entrepreneur Runa Khan receives the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award for her work in providing health care, education, and climate solutions to remote island communities in Bangladesh
Inquirer · Nation
No fully booked trips up to Nov. 3 so far at PITX
MANILA, Philippines — No trips at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) have been fully booked yet in select routes across the country until November 3, terminal management said on Sunday. In its 4 p.m…
Inquirer · Nation
Ex-GPH peace panel chair warns of ‘tyranny of the majority’ in BARMM Parliament
COTABATO CITY — Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, former chair of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) peace panel that signed the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front…
Philstar · Nation
2 vessels barred from sailing after Cagayan, Bohol mishaps
M/B Rose Marie 1 and MV Ocean Jet 788 are barred from operating pending safety inspections and technical assessments.
Inquirer · Nation
PPA logs over 1M passengers amid Undas exodus
MANILA, Philippines — Over one million passengers flocked to different ports across the country amid the Undas exodus this year, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Sunday. In its latest passenger…
Inquirer · Nation
Farmer wanted for rape nabbed in Surigao cemetery
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— As thousands visited the gravesites of their departed loved ones on All Saints’ Day, law enforcers tracked down and arrested Caraga region’s eighth most wanted person inside a public…
GMA News Online · Nation
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.
Inquirer · Nation
LOOK: Manila North Cemetery gravesites of heroes, leaders and icons
MANILA, Philippines – Spanning 54 hectares, the Manila North Cemetery (Cimetière del Norte) not only functions as a necropolis but can also be considered an open-air museum, preserving the legacies of statesmen…
Inquirer · Nation
Lacson: Majority bloc united in getting rid of ‘pork’ from 2027 budget bill
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Sunday said the majority bloc supports Senate finance committee chair Sen. JV Ejercito’s efforts to remove “unwarranted, whimsical, and corruption-prone items” from the…
Philstar · Nation
BARMM stakeholders lauded for successful polls
A Catholic bishop has lauded all stakeholders for the peaceful and democratic election of Bangsamoro’s first chief minister and other BARMM officials under its regular parliamentary government.
Inquirer · Nation
More MRT-3 trains on Monday, November 2 – DOTr
MANILA, Philippines — More trains will be deployed at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) on Monday, November 2, in anticipation of the volume of passengers returning to Metro Manila after the Undas weekend, according…
Inquirer · Nation
Hataman calls for unity, good governance as BARMM Parliament convenes
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman called for unity and good governance following the installation of the first regular Bangsamoro Parliament and the election of Member of Parliament…
GMA News Online · Nation
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.
Inquirer · Nation
No sign of ex-BuCor chief Bantag in Ifugao poultry farm operation
BAGUIO CITY — Former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag eluded arrest after police failed to find him at a poultry farm in Barangay Pugol, Lamut, Ifugao, during an operation early Sunday. Bantag is wanted…
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