Gatchalian calls for tighter monitoring of pet service providers

Inquirer.net - Nov 1, 2026

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 service providers, including crematoriums.  He said LGUs and concerned agencies must ensure that such businesses are licensed, environmentally compliant, and observe clear standards

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OPAPRU identifies best practices, lessons learned in BARMM polls assessment

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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 parliamentary elections. In a statement on Sunday, the OPAPRU said the government peace mechanisms in the peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front

Over P500,000 suspected marijuana intercepted at Zambo Sur delivery hub

Nov 1, 2026

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 hub in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on Saturday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-9 (PDEA-9) – Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office (ZDSPO) reported that operatives,

Ebrahim vows to continue pushing for Bangsamoro reforms, development

Nov 1, 2026

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 development for the Bangsamoro people. Ebrahim, chair of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and MP Mohagher Iqbal, MILF vice chairman, failed to get

‘Secrecy discipline’ is key in hunting down Bato dela Rosa, says Lacson

Nov 1, 2026

‘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 their operations. “SSSHHH… : When pursuing a high-profile target or handling a sensitive live case, secrecy discipline is key, unless disinformation is

Public school principal, 4 others nabbed in Dinagat drug bust

Nov 1, 2026

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 Friday. Operatives from the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit-13 (RDEU-13) and the Regional Intelligence Division-13 (RID-13), backed by the San Jose Municipal Police Station and

Ex-PSC chair Philip ‘Popoy’ Juico dies at 78

Nov 1, 2026

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 with deep sadness that I share the passing of my father, Philip “Popoy” Juico, who passed away yesterday evening at 8:18

De Lima urges lawmakers to pass tougher animal welfare bill

Nov 1, 2026

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 Luna and Furry Siblings sparked widespread outrage after it exposed on social media how the remains of several dogs and cats

Marcos family makes private Undas visit to patriarch’s tomb 

Nov 1, 2026

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 Taguig City. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Sunday said Marcos made a private visit to his father’s

Over 166,000 personnel deployed for Undas security, public assistance

Nov 1, 2026

Over 166,000 personnel deployed for Undas security, public assistance

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DPWH: Pasig Blvd-C5 Flyover, C5 Boni Serrano Flyover to be reopened ahead of schedule

Nov 1, 2026

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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) announced on Sunday. In a statement, the DPWH said the northbound lane of the Pasig Blvd-C5 Flyover will be passable early on Monday evening, November

No fully booked trips up to Nov. 3 so far at PITX

Nov 1, 2026

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. Sunday update, PITX said that for November 1, Sunday, the following routes logged the following booking status: 32.56 percent for

Ex-GPH peace panel chair warns of ‘tyranny of the majority’ in BARMM Parliament

Nov 1, 2026

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 (MILF), has warned that the new Bangsamoro Parliament could become “a tyranny of the majority” if its ruling bloc treats itself as the

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