Oriental Mindoro farmers gain new outlet in QC market

Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Farmers from Oriental Mindoro now have an additional outlet to sell their agricultural produce to Metro Manila consumers through a newly opened Kadiwa retail store managed by a local cooperative. The Jubilee Oriental Mindoro Consumer Cooperative operates the store at Phase 1, Jubilee East Ville, Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City. The

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Undas 2026: Bus driver tests positive in PITX drug screening

Oct 28, 2026

Undas 2026: Bus driver tests positive in PITX drug screening

MANILA, Philippines—A bus driver initially tested positive in a drug screening at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Wednesday as authorities stepped up safety measures ahead of the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day holidays. The driver, assigned to a bus bound for Bicol, was referred for confirmatory testing in accordance with screening

Quezon launches survey for provincial cancer patient registry

Oct 28, 2026

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LUCENA CITY — The Quezon provincial government is conducting a province-wide cancer patient registry, which requires an assessment survey to determine the number and status of cancer patients and identify their healthcare needs. The initiative, launched by Gov. Angelina “Doktora Helen” Tan, a physician, is being carried out through the Provincial Health Office (PHO). “The

Villar Foundation marks 31 years of environmental action

Oct 28, 2026

Villar Foundation marks 31 years of environmental action

MANILA, Philippines — From transforming household waste into fertilizers and school chairs to turning discarded coconut husks and waterlilies into livelihood opportunities, the Villar Foundation has spent more than three decades promoting community-based solutions to environmental problems. Established in 1995 by former Senate President Manny Villar and former Sen. Cynthia Villar, the foundation’s environmental initiatives demonstrate

From Local Solutions to Global Recognition: Villar Foundation Marks More Than Two Decades of Environmental Action

Oct 28, 2026

From Local Solutions to Global Recognition: Villar Foundation Marks More Than Two Decades of Environmental Action

MANILA, Philippines — From transforming household waste into fertilizers and school chairs to turning discarded coconut husks and waterlilies into livelihood opportunities, the Villar Foundation has spent more than three decades promoting community-based solutions to environmental problems. Established by former Senate President Manny Villar and former Sen. Cynthia Villar, the foundation’s environmental initiatives demonstrate how proper

Court junks contempt case against Lopez Holdings execs

Oct 28, 2026

Court junks contempt case against Lopez Holdings execs

MANILA, Philippines — A Mandaluyong regional trial court dismissed a petition for indirect contempt filed against several members of the Lopez majority bloc over alleged violations of a temporary retraining order linked to the controversial family feud. On Wednesday, Lopez Holdings Corp. said in a regulatory filing that it submitted a copy of the Oct.

PNP raises Undas security deployment to over 73,000 personnel

Oct 28, 2026

PNP raises Undas security deployment to over 73,000 personnel

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police has increased its security deployment to 73,034 personnel, up from the initial 72,501, to secure the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, or Undas, as many Filipinos head to cemeteries, terminals, and home provinces. “Security deployments for large-scale operations like Undas are continuously assessed and

PH research spending among lowest in Southeast Asia

Oct 28, 2026

PH research spending among lowest in Southeast Asia

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, which has been classified as an upper-middle-income economy this year, spends less than one-third of 1 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on research and development, a data scientist said. Dr. Alicor Panao, an associate professor at the University of the Philippines, said in his analysis of data from

Agusan del Sur town readies Baterbonia’s gravesite for Undas

Oct 28, 2026

Agusan del Sur town readies Baterbonia’s gravesite for Undas

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Municipal officials in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur are stepping in to ensure an orderly, peaceful visit to the gravesite of the late basketball standout Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia during the Undas or All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day celebrations on Nov. 1 and 2. Talacogon Mayor Pauline Marie

Cloudy skies, rains expected to prevail during Undas

Oct 28, 2026

Cloudy skies, rains expected to prevail during Undas

MANILA, Philippines — Cloudy skies with occasional isolated rains are expected to prevail over some parts of the country during Undas (November 1 – All Saints’ Day and November 2 – All Souls’ Day). These conditions are due to the northeast monsoon, or ‘amihan,’ and two other weather systems, the state weather bureau said. The

PNP reviews bomb threat response protocols amid university incidents

Oct 28, 2026

PNP reviews bomb threat response protocols amid university incidents

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a review of its bomb threat response protocols following threats targeting schools and universities. “We must ensure that our bomb threat protocols evolve with the threats we face,” PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said on Wednesday. “Our response must be swift, our personnel

Trump’s Push to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Looms Over Warsh

Oct 28, 2026

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Caraga supporters believe Sara Duterte ‘will be vindicated’

Oct 28, 2026

Caraga supporters believe Sara Duterte ‘will be vindicated’

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Confident that Vice President Sara Duterte will overcome efforts to unseat her from office, loyalists across the Caraga region have launched an extensive recruitment campaign to consolidate grassroots support for her presidential run in 2028. The regional push is spearheaded by the Volunteer Protectors of Sara Duterte (VPSD), whose

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