Parts of Commonwealth Ave to be briefly closed for MRT-7 construction

Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government announces that the temporary lane closure along westbound Commonwealth Avenue will take effect until Thursday, Oct. 29. In an advisory, the local government said that it implemented a temporary closure to make way for the unloading and lifting of elevator and escalator for the Metro Railway Transit Line

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Villar Foundation marks 31 years of environmental action

Oct 28, 2026

Villar Foundation marks 31 years of environmental action

MANILA, Philippines — From transforming household waste into fertilizers and school chairs to turning discarded coconut husks and waterlilies into livelihood opportunities, the Villar Foundation has spent more than three decades promoting community-based solutions to environmental problems. Established in 1995 by former Senate President Manny Villar and former Sen. Cynthia Villar, the foundation’s environmental initiatives demonstrate

From Local Solutions to Global Recognition: Villar Foundation Marks More Than Two Decades of Environmental Action

Oct 28, 2026

From Local Solutions to Global Recognition: Villar Foundation Marks More Than Two Decades of Environmental Action

MANILA, Philippines — From transforming household waste into fertilizers and school chairs to turning discarded coconut husks and waterlilies into livelihood opportunities, the Villar Foundation has spent more than three decades promoting community-based solutions to environmental problems. Established by former Senate President Manny Villar and former Sen. Cynthia Villar, the foundation’s environmental initiatives demonstrate how proper

PNP raises Undas security deployment to over 73,000 personnel

Oct 28, 2026

PNP raises Undas security deployment to over 73,000 personnel

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police has increased its security deployment to 73,034 personnel, up from the initial 72,501, to secure the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, or Undas, as many Filipinos head to cemeteries, terminals, and home provinces. “Security deployments for large-scale operations like Undas are continuously assessed and

PH research spending among lowest in Southeast Asia

Oct 28, 2026

PH research spending among lowest in Southeast Asia

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, which has been classified as an upper-middle-income economy this year, spends less than one-third of 1 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on research and development, a data scientist said. Dr. Alicor Panao, an associate professor at the University of the Philippines, said in his analysis of data from

Agusan del Sur town readies Baterbonia’s gravesite for Undas

Oct 28, 2026

Agusan del Sur town readies Baterbonia’s gravesite for Undas

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Municipal officials in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur are stepping in to ensure an orderly, peaceful visit to the gravesite of the late basketball standout Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia during the Undas or All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day celebrations on Nov. 1 and 2. Talacogon Mayor Pauline Marie

Cloudy skies, rains expected to prevail during Undas

Oct 28, 2026

Cloudy skies, rains expected to prevail during Undas

MANILA, Philippines — Cloudy skies with occasional isolated rains are expected to prevail over some parts of the country during Undas (November 1 – All Saints’ Day and November 2 – All Souls’ Day). These conditions are due to the northeast monsoon, or ‘amihan,’ and two other weather systems, the state weather bureau said. The

PNP reviews bomb threat response protocols amid university incidents

Oct 28, 2026

PNP reviews bomb threat response protocols amid university incidents

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a review of its bomb threat response protocols following threats targeting schools and universities. “We must ensure that our bomb threat protocols evolve with the threats we face,” PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said on Wednesday. “Our response must be swift, our personnel

Caraga supporters believe Sara Duterte ‘will be vindicated’

Oct 28, 2026

Caraga supporters believe Sara Duterte ‘will be vindicated’

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Confident that Vice President Sara Duterte will overcome efforts to unseat her from office, loyalists across the Caraga region have launched an extensive recruitment campaign to consolidate grassroots support for her presidential run in 2028. The regional push is spearheaded by the Volunteer Protectors of Sara Duterte (VPSD), whose

Strictly's Shirley Ballas responds as American debut leaves viewers 'furious'

Oct 28, 2026

Strictly's Shirley Ballas responds as American debut leaves viewers 'furious'

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TG Jones confirms closure of fourth Kent store

Oct 28, 2026

TG Jones confirms closure of fourth Kent store

TG Jones bosses have confirmed the closure of a fourth Kent store, alongside its attached Post Office.

Home Office gets £150million for more large-scale asylum centres, as Tories warn it shows Labour has 'no intention whatsoever' of stopping and deporting illegal immigrants

Oct 28, 2026

Home Office gets £150million for more large-scale asylum centres, as Tories warn it shows Labour has 'no intention whatsoever' of stopping and deporting illegal immigrants

The Treasury said the extra funds would allow the Home Office to carry on closing controversial asylum hotels.

Jefry Tupas calls NBI’s raps referral ‘harassment’

Oct 28, 2026

Jefry Tupas calls NBI’s raps referral ‘harassment’

MANILA, Philippines — Former Davao City chief information officer Jefry Tupas has described the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)’s referral of obstruction of justice, cyber libel, and publication of false news complaints to the Department of Justice (DOJ) against him as “harassment.” In a statement on Wednesday, Tupas said he had earlier presented the NBI

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