MANILA, Philippines – Spanning 54 hectares, the Manila North Cemetery (Cimetière del Norte) not only functions as a necropolis but can also be considered an open-air museum, preserving the legacies of statesmen, revolutionary figures, literary icons, educators, and national heroes. A walkthrough of these historical plots offers a glimpse into the architectural reverence dedicated to
Read full articleSAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Thousands flocked to public cemeteries and memorial parks across Caraga starting Oct. 31, as local governments mobilized security forces, medical teams, and maritime enforcers to maintain order during Undas 2026. In Butuan City, families began arriving early on Sunday at Uraya Memorial Gardens in Barangay Bancasi to light candles
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that its protocols for the looming super El Niño protect students without worsening learning loss, stressing the need for localized rather than blanket class suspensions. “El Niño not only threatens the safety of students, but also their ability to
DG calls on those with info not to publicly expose evidence, but inform authorities directly.
MANILA, Philippines — The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) has recorded more than 1.385 million passengers so far during this year’s Undas exodus. Based on data released as of 11 a.m. on Sunday, a total of 1,385,816 passengers were recorded at the terminal from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1. The highest number was recorded on
CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan — The owners and employees of a pet crematorium in Cavite are facing charges for allegedly dumping the remains of 25 animals in a village in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. The alleged act violated Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000,
MANILA, Philippines — All 29 dogs and cats dumped in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, have been claimed by their respective owners, according to an animal rescue group. The deceased pets were reportedly brought to the Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium in Bacoor City, Cavite, but were later found inside sacks dumped in a vacant
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is seeking to simplify export procedures and help Filipino businesses overcome regulatory and customs hurdles in accessing international markets. The bureau discussed customs processes, free trade agreements, and government support programs during its first-ever Export Summit held on Oct. 26 and 27, according to a BOC statement on
SB19 has released their Summer Sonic collaboration stage with Kento Nakajima as the official performance video of their new "GENTO" track featuring the Fil-Japanese artist.
LEGAZPI CITY — Fourteen whales and dolphins have found their final resting place at a cemetery in Bula, Camarines Sur, maintained by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Bicol. Established in 2013, the BFAR-5 Cetacean Cemetery is located within the agency’s regional office compound in Barangay Fabrica. It serves as a burial
Izham cites N Sembilan royal dispute as evidence of their political manoeuvring.
MANILA, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has suspended the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC) of MV OceanJet 788 after the vessel ran aground at the loading dock of Tagbilaran Port in Bohol on Saturday, Oct. 31. The suspension prevents the vessel from operating until it passes a safety inspection and Marina determines that
MANILA, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) suspended the Passenger Ship Safety Certificates (PSSCs) of two vessels involved in separate maritime incidents in Cagayan and Bohol on Saturday. In a statement on Sunday, Marina said it ordered the immediate suspension of the safety certificates of motor banca (MBca) Rose Marie 1 and passenger vessel