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SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— Eleven short horror films by local filmmakers will be shown at the 15th Lilia Cuntapay Short Horror Film Festival on Oct. 30 at the La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. The screening, scheduled for 8 p.m., will showcase Ilokano storytelling through horror films inspired by the filmography of

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) once again appealed to Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Thursday to surrender. The police said turning himself in will avoid any untoward incident that could result from his arrest. PNP spokesperson P/Col. Allen Rae Co reiterated their call to the senator in a press conference, a

MANILA, Philippines — All Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects nationwide allegedly have kickbacks, its former Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday. Bernardo, a career DPWH official of four decades, made this bombshell revelation when he testified during the former House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s bail hearing for a plunder

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre is not an employee of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the company said on Thursday. The statement comes after Atty. Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, placed the Inquirer office as Lustre’s “last known address.” Lustre, a veteran journalist, was arrested last Saturday on a cyberlibel charge

MANILA, Philippines — The implementation of the expanded number coding scheme will be suspended on Monday, November 2, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).  The MMDA noted that it automatically suspends its number coding scheme during regular and special non-working holidays. READ: PITX records over 700,000 passengers ahead of Undas 2026 break “Awtomatikong

TACLOBAN CITY — A charitable program screened more than 580 public school students in the towns of Alangalang and MacArthur in Leyte to address eyesight problems that hinder academic success, with qualified learners set to receive free prescription eyeglasses in December. The initiative, led by the Mabuhay Deseret Foundation (MDF), seeks to help students who struggle

Southeast Asian defense ministers have agreed to be more proactive in engaging as security threats become more unpredictable, said Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday.

MANILA, Philippines — The Michelin Guide recognized 127 restaurants in its Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027 selection, including 10 Michelin-starred establishments, 31 Bib Gourmand restaurants and 86 Michelin Selected restaurants. The selection was unveiled Thursday at the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027 ceremony at the Grand Ballroom of Manila Marriott Hotel, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Michelin Star. Helm retained its Two Michelin Stars, while Flow earned its first One Michelin Star, joining eight restaurants that retained their one-star distinctions. The eight restaurants that retained One Michelin Star are Asador Alfonso, Celera, Gallery by Chele, Hapag, Inatô, Kása Palma, Linamnam and Toyo Eatery. Flow completes the nine restaurants in the one-star category. The 31 Bib Gourmand restaurants, recognized for offering good-quality cooking at moderate prices, include 10 new additions: Apag Marangle, ATO-AH, Azela, Balay Dako, Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen, BUTCHER BOY, C.H.E. Bacolod Chicken House Express, Kalipay!, Tatang’s Lechon and Tito Boy. They join returning Bib Gourmand restaurants Abaseria Deli & Cafe, Bolero, Brick Corner, Cabel, Cochi, Em Hà Nội, Esmen, Kumba, La Pita, Lampara, Lasa, Los Tacos, Manam at the Triangle, Morning Sun Eatery, Palm Grill, Pilya’s Kitchen, Sarsa, Some Thai, Taquería Franco, The Pig & Palm and The Underbelly. Meanwhile, 86 restaurants earned Michelin Selected recognition, including 18 new additions: Abé, Bombvinos Bodega, Cyria’s Kandingan, Digámo, Elaia by Cyma, Haliya, Idalia, Kokeek’s Manokan, Kong, Kumedor, Liyab, Makanai, Marjo’s Pochero, Mila’s Tokwa’t Baboy, Oyster Bay, Playa, Souq and Tadhanà. The new additions join returning Michelin Selected establishments 12/10, Abli, Aida’s Chicken, Antonio’s, Aurora, Automat, Ayà, Benjarong, Blackbird, Cantabria by Chele Gonzalez, Canton Road, Carmelo’s Steakhouse, Chie Chie’s Pancit Batil Patung, China Blue, Cirkulo, COCO, Cru Steakhouse, Deo Gracias, DIP, El Poco Cantina, Ember, Enye by Chele Gonzalez, Fong Wei Wu, Fresca Trattoria, Ginza Nagaoka, Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, Goxo, Hálong, House of Lechon, Iai, Juniper, Kamakura, Kei, Kodawari, Locavore, Lola Helen, Lore, Mamacita, Man Ho, Maya, Metiz, Now Now, Oak & Smoke, Offbeat, Old Manila, Origine, Osteria Antica, Pablo, Papillon, People’s Palace, Ramen Ron, Sala, Seva, Sialo, Socarrat, Steak & Frice, Summer Palace, Super Uncle Claypot, Tandem, Taupe, Terraza Martinez, The Test Kitchen, Txanton, Uma Nota, Umu, Yamazato and Your Local. The ceremony also recognized four culinary professionals through special awards. Frances Tariga of Tadhanà received the Michelin Opening of the Year Award, while Ron Job Sanchez of Automat won the Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award. Francis Lacson of Digámo was named recipient of the Michelin Young Chef Award, and Clyde Joshua Zafra of Tito Boy received the Michelin Service Award. The 2027 selection highlights the continued growth of the Philippine dining scene, with established restaurants retaining their distinctions and new establishments gaining recognition for their cooking.

Here are the November 2026 special non-working days in various localities, as proclaimed by the President

DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said it"s “more than courteous” that another department executive has welcomed China"s defense attache during the ADMM-Plus meeting in Cebu.

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The balicucha-making industry in Sta. Maria town in Ilocos Norte was among the local enterprises featured in the Raniag: Region 1 Creative Tour, highlighting efforts to promote homegrown products and introduce traditional food-making to a wider audience. Held in Barangay Maynganay, the activity gave visitors firsthand experience in making balicucha,

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday inaugurated a two-kilometer section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) that will connect Mindanao Avenue in Valenzuela City to Quirino Highway in Quezon City, reducing travel time between the two points to just five minutes. Called NLEX C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A, Marcos said the segment