Tacloban City adopts 4-day workweek to cut energy use amid El Niño

Inquirer.net - Oct 29, 2026

TACLOBAN CITY — The city government will implement a four-day compressed workweek for most offices starting Nov. 3 as part of its energy conservation measures in anticipation of the effects of El Niño. Mayor Alfred Romualdez issued Memorandum Order No. 2026-10-435, dated Oct. 27, directing city government offices to operate from Monday to Thursday, from

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2 Army soldiers arrested over North Cotabato shooting

Oct 29, 2026

2 Army soldiers arrested over North Cotabato shooting

KORONADAL CITY — Two Philippine Army soldiers were arrested after allegedly shooting a 23-year-old man traveling from Davao City to Cotabato City in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato, before dawn Thursday, police said. The suspects, both members of the Army’s 7th Infantry Battalion and residents of Midsayap, North Cotabato, were arrested following a pursuit operation shortly after

SC asks Senate, House to comment on Sara Duterte impeachment vote rule

Oct 29, 2026

SC asks Senate, House to comment on Sara Duterte impeachment vote rule

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) directed the Senate impeachment court and the House of Representatives to comment on a petition filed by Sens. Robinhood Padilla and Christopher “Bong” Go, questioning a ruling that lowered the number of votes required in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Padilla disclosed this in a

Undas 2026 in Manila: Grave finders, visiting hours, traffic advisories

Oct 29, 2026

Undas 2026 in Manila: Grave finders, visiting hours, traffic advisories

MANILA, Philippines—As Undas approaches, large crowds are expected at two of Metro Manila’s major cemeteries, Manila North Cemetery and Manila South Cemetery. Visitors are advised to plan their trips ahead, including by using the cemeteries’ online grave finders and interactive maps to locate their departed loved ones’ burial sites before arriving. The two cemeteries have

Naia logs almost 300,000 passengers ahead of Undas 2026

Oct 29, 2026

Naia logs almost 300,000 passengers ahead of Undas 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Close to 300,000 passengers have already been recorded to have passed through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) since Tuesday ahead of the observance of Undas or the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day holidays.   According to the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), a total of 290,844 passengers were recorded from Oct.

PITX records over 700,000 passengers ahead of Undas 2026 break

Oct 29, 2026

PITX records over 700,000 passengers ahead of Undas 2026 break

MANILA, Philippines — Foot traffic at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) has already surpassed 700,000ahead ofUndas, or the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day holidays. Based on data released by PITX as of 8 a.m. of Thursday, a total of 745,769 passengers have already moved through the station from Sunday, Oct. 25 to

Police seize P2.5-M ‘smuggled’ cigarettes in Sultan Kudarat

Oct 29, 2026

Police seize P2.5-M ‘smuggled’ cigarettes in Sultan Kudarat

KORONADAL CITY — Police seized nearly P2.5 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in two separate operations along two coastal towns in Sultan Kudarat province in the past two days.  The Police Regional Office 12 (PRO 12) reported recovering a total of 2,974 reams of cigarettes valued at P2,544,792.22 during the operations in Kalamansig and

Taal Volcano continues to shake, logs 8 earthquakes

Oct 29, 2026

Taal Volcano continues to shake, logs 8 earthquakes

LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas province continued to record volcanic earthquakes, logging eight in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday (October 29). The latest volcanic earthquakes was lower in number from 13 the previous day, Phivolcs said in its morning bulletin.  READ: Taal Volcano

Sara Duterte’s camp calls replacement talks ‘premature,’ a ‘distraction’

Oct 29, 2026

Sara Duterte’s camp calls replacement talks ‘premature,’ a ‘distraction’

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Thursday dismissed discussions about her possible replacement as “premature” and called them a “distraction” from the “serious issues” surrounding her impeachment. Duterte’s camp made the statement after several senators raised the issue, including Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, who recently urged his colleagues to reject any

Why Kids Love Crunch (and How to Make It Healthy and Delicious)

Oct 29, 2026

Why Kids Love Crunch (and How to Make It Healthy and Delicious)

Ever noticed that crispy foods make such popular appetizers, or that kids gravitate toward crunchy treats like crackers and chips? It isn't just a phase. There's a reason the crispy stuff always disappears first from the plate.

‘Singapore also at risk’: Indonesian minister urges calm over internet cable jab

Oct 29, 2026

‘Singapore also at risk’: Indonesian minister urges calm over internet cable jab

Indonesia’s communications minister has urged calm after a former Singaporean nominated member of parliament (NMP) suggested the city state could disrupt its neighbour’s internet access, arguing that any outage would cripple connectivity on both sides. Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said the government and public “need not be irritated” by comments from ex-NMP Calvin Cheng. In Singapore, NPMs are appointed to bring non-partisan perspectives to the legislature; they do...

Amihan, sheer line to bring rain to parts of Luzon Thursday

Oct 29, 2026

Amihan, sheer line to bring rain to parts of Luzon Thursday

MANILA, Philippines – Overcast skies and rain are expected to persist over several parts of Luzon on Thursday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon (amihan) and the shear line, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the shear line will bring cloudy skies and rain

2 men charged in Malaysia after dog seen being dragged behind motorbike

Oct 29, 2026

2 men charged in Malaysia after dog seen being dragged behind motorbike

Two friends claimed trial to a charge of animal cruelty at the Sessions Court in the Malaysian state of Penang for allegedly dragging a dog tied to a motorcycle last month. Lee Beng Hooi and Yeoh Keat Chye, both 62, pleaded not guilty to the charge read before judge Irwan Suainbon on Thursday. They were jointly charged with dragging a female black dog on an iron chain along the road using a motorcycle, causing the animal unnecessary pain and suffering. The offence allegedly occurred along a back...

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