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MANILA, Philippines — Passenger count at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) reached past one million as more Filipinos gear up early for their annual journey back to their home provinces in time for Undas 2026 commemmoration, or the celebration of All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day. Based on data released by PITX as

Sales of flowers at Dangwa Flower Market remain normal, with no significant surge in demand yet. However, prices of flowers are expected to increase slightly as Undas approaches and more Filipinos traditionally buy flowers to offer at their loved ones’ graves.

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Dengue has swept through all 27 villages of this town, a commercial hub of Agusan del Sur province, infecting 432 residents and claiming two lives as of Wednesday, according to the Municipal Health Office (MHO). The surge mirrors a wider health crisis across Agusan del Sur, which was placed

LUCENA CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard rescued 58 passengers from a roll-on/roll-off vessel that tilted to its right side about 10 meters from the port of Real, Quezon before daybreak on Friday. The MV Virgen de Peñafrancia II had just arrived from Polillo Island and was preparing to dock at the port in Barangay

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CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Romblon has enacted a comprehensive reproductive health and wellness program for all provincial government employees, according to its social media post on Thursday. Enacted on October 9 during the board’s 35th Regular Session, Provincial Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2026 mandates institutional access to reproductive health

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is beefing up transport, security, and emergency response preparations to ensure safe and convenient travel for Filipinos observing Undas 2026. In a video statement, Marcos said the Department of Transportation and other government agencies are conducting extensive inspections at airports, seaports, and bus terminals.

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9) has deployed over 5,000 security personnel and force multipliers across the Zamboanga Peninsula and Sulu province to ensure a peaceful, orderly observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (Undas 2026). Police Brig. Gen. Elmer Ragay, PRO-9 Director, directed the region’s police

MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon inspected Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Friday as the country’s main gateway prepares to handle around 1.2 million travelers during the Undas travel period. “Nandito po tayo ngayon sa Naia Terminal 1 kasi nga direktiba ng Pangulo na siguraduhin natin na maging safe and comfortable

MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday reaffirmed that it would not back down and remained ready to take appropriate measures to arrest Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa as his one-week ultimatum expired on Oct. 30. “Let me declare, hindi tayo uurong sa ating tungkulin,” Lt. Gen. Wilson Joseph Lopez, PNP deputy chief

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The Batac city government inaugurated Ilocos Norte’s first Automated Weather Station (AWS) on Wednesday at Sitio Capaoayan in Barangay Tabug. The facility aims to provide timely, localized weather information to help farmers make informed decisions about planting schedules, irrigation management, and the application of fertilizers and pesticides.  The station’s weather data can