RIZAL, Philippines — Amid the observance of All Saints’ Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026, motorcycle riders from Rizal joined thousands of Filipinos traveling to cemeteries and memorial parks to pay tribute to their departed loved ones. For many riders, motorcycles offer a practical and affordable means of transportation, especially during Undas when roads leading…
PALO, Leyte — Police personnel assigned to strengthen security operations across Eastern Visayas received prayers and blessings during a send-off ceremony organized by the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO 8) on October 31, 2026, ahead of the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Rev. Fr. Police Major Rey Ibañez, PRO 8 Regional…
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has urged the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to improve its delivery of assistance, strengthen fund management, and enhance coordination with hospitals and public institutions as the agency marked its 92nd anniversary. In a video message on Saturday, Marcos said the PCSO embodies the Filipino spirit of “damayan,”…
MANILA – The shear line and the northeast monsoon or “amihan” will bring rains over parts of the country on Sunday, All Saints’ Day, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said mainland Cagayan, Apayao, Kalinga, and Isabela will experience scattered rains and isolated…
MANILA – Swimmer Jamesray Mishael Ajido and wushu artist Angel Polo will kick off the Philippine campaign at the 4th Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar, Senegal on Sunday. Ajido sees action in the third of four heats of the men’s 100-meter butterfly at 10:54 a.m. (6:54 p.m., PH time) at Complexe Tour de l’Ceuf…
MANILA – Far Eastern University finally conquered powerhouse National University after 13 years in the UAAP women’s basketball. Starring Amyah Espanol, the Lady Tamaraws shocked the Lady Bulldogs, 85-81, Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Espanol scored 27 points, including six in the final minute, to lead FEU to its fifth win in…
MANILA – National University (NU) skipper Lanz Zafra pulled off a 21-14, 15-21, 21-14 victory over Ateneo de Manila University’s Zeth Quiambao in the quarterfinal round of the UAAP Season 89 badminton individual event at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City on Saturday. Zafra will face Shan Clar of University of the Philippines (UP) in…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the guidance of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon, has asked an operator of a modern jeepney for a complete explanation over the incident in Bulacan that showed one of its unit having mechanical problem in the middle of the road. Acting LTFRB Chairman Atty….
By Tracy Cabrera With growing concerns over the impact of the severe El Niño, focus has shifted to the conditions within the country’s detention facilities which are notoriously jampacked and overcrowded with thousands of persons-deprived-of-liberty (PDLs). Just imagine what it would be like for those inside these facilities in cramped areas with very little space…