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October 31, 2025

Poor Pinoys forge life among tombstones

In teeming Manila, where poverty runs deep and millions lack adequate shelter, some of the living have found refuge among the dead.

2 mins

BBM sees high-stakes issues at APEC

BUSAN-President Marcos said he is seeing a “much different” Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting because of “high-stakes” policy decisions that can sway global trade.

2 mins

1st batch of flood control raps filed by Nov. 25

About 14 to 15 public officials are likely to be charged when the Office of the Ombudsman files at the Sandiganbayan the first batch of cases related to the flood control scam on or before Nov. 25.

2 mins

Marcos orders other agencies: Cut project costs like DPWH

President Marcos has widened the coverage of his order to lower project costs to include other agencies engaged in delivering vital services, aside from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

1 mins

Navy denies having custody of witness Guteza

The Philippine Navy yesterday belied claims that the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) has custody of and is protecting Senate witness Orly Guteza.

1 mins

ICI speeding up asset recovery in infra scandal

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and 16 government agencies have finalized a framework for recovering assets illegally acquired using flood control funds.

4 mins

Phl joins space race

The Philippines has joined the ranks of countries pursuing space exploration and use of outer space as signatories to the Artemis Accords.

1 mins

ICC urged: Start Rody trial now

Victims of Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs have called for the former president's immediate trial on charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

2 mins

Mental health probe sought

Sen. Camille Villar has filed a bill calling for a Senate investigation on the country's mental health situation.

1 mins

ICI constitutionality questioned

A petition has been filed with the Supreme Court (SC) questioning the constitutionality of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), which is investigating corruption in flood control and other infrastructure projects.

1 mins

SC approves new code of conduct for court officials

The Supreme Court (SC) has approved the 2025 Code of Conduct and Accountability for Court Officials and Personnel, which aims to address ethical challenges and reinforces the prohibition on accepting gifts, tips or other gratuities.

1 mins

Tiangco declares P213.9-M net worth

Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco has declared and made public that he has a total net worth of P213.9 million.

1 mins

'Trump's troop deployment inflamed Portland protests'

Portland police testified on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s order to deploy National Guard troops in their city inflamed protests and increased violence, in a trial over whether the troop deployment was legal.

2 mins

DILG orders infra audit for quake resilience

To prepare communities for the threat of strong earthquakes, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered local government units (LGUs) to conduct comprehensive infrastructure audits on public and private buildings in their jurisdictions.

1 mins

Dizon: No financial losses in cutting construction costs

Cutting the costs of construction materials for government projects, in accordance with President Marcos' directive to the Department of Public Works and Highways, will not result in financial losses for the business sector, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said yesterday.

1 mins

Tulfo visits OFWs in France

Senate committee on migrant workers chairman Sen. Raffy Tulfo visited the Philippine embassy in Paris to personally meet with overseas Filipino workers based in different parts of France.

1 mins

PNP to intensify operations vs illegal POGOS

A day after President Marcos signed Republic Act 12312 or the anti-POGO act of 2025, law enforcement agencies vowed to intensify the crackdown on Philippine offshore gaming operators.

1 mins

EU education fair set on Nov. 21-22

For the first time, Latvia, Romania and Slovakia have joined the roster of European Union member states, offering Filipino students a wider range of opportunities and academic programs to explore across the EU.

1 mins

'Lease closed private schools to address shortage'

The Department of Education (DepEd) is considering leasing closed private schools to address the classroom shortage crisis in the country.

1 mins

Probe vs Jinggoy, Joel, Zaldy

The Office of the Ombudsman will expedite the review of the report transmitted by the ICI, which recommended the criminal prosecution of Co, Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva and three other former and incumbent government officials in connection with the flood control scam.

1 mins

ICI speeding

Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano and Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center acting executive director Aboy Paraiso.

3 mins

DOTr promises safe, comfortable Undas travel

With millions of Filipinos traveling on All Saints' and All Souls' Days, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is ensuring safe and comfortable trips after placing transport sectors on heightened alert.

2 mins

Life and death

In this season of ghosts — the traditional kind, not the scarier sorts in flood control — my thoughts are on death, and life.

4 mins

Speedy trial, at last?

In line with constitutional provisions, the 10th Congress passed in February 1998 Republic Act 8493, the Speedy Trial Act.

1 mins

Like Jonah but unlike Nineveh

I recently reread the story many call “Jonah and the whale” and I could not help but compare Jonah and Nineveh with the Philippines.

3 mins

‘Online means no line’

Per Filipino tradition, we observe tomorrow All Saints’ Day, a time to pay respects to our deceased loved ones.

4 mins

Democracy vs domicile

In every democracy, there is one principle that towers above political personalities, parties and power struggles: the right of citizens to choose their leaders.

2 mins

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops

Every day, we drink more than 2 billion cups of coffee worldwide, by some estimates, and demand keeps rising.

3 mins

This judge didn’t have a car: Carmela Rosario C. Pasquin +

Only the good die young. God takes them early to surround Himself with the devoted.

2 mins

New NBI chief vows reforms to curb corruption, bias

Newly appointed National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) chief Angelito Magno yesterday vowed to enforce internal reforms within the agency to eliminate corruption, bias and misconduct among its personnel.

1 mins

MMDA: Provincial buses can use EDSA until Nov. 3

Provincial buses will be allowed to enter certain portions of EDSA during the Undas long weekend when commuters and motorists will make journeys to both living and departed loved ones, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced yesterday.

2 mins

Ultra Lotto 6/58, Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot hiked to P91 M

The Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot is now P91 million after the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office increased the jackpots of the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Grand Lotto 6/55 under the PCSO’s 91st anniversary “Anniversa-regalo” promo program.

1 mins

BOC seizes P482 M worth of fake apparel

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) yesterday seized P482 million worth of alleged counterfeit apparel that was imported from Bangladesh and arrived at the Port of Manila.

1 mins

Instigators of Sept. 21 riots to face charges

Over 40 people will face criminal cases for instigating the violent riots in Mendiola and C.M. Recto in Manila that marred the Sept. 21 anti-corruption protest.

1 mins

SC asked to resolve cases vs Veloso's recruiters

The family and supporters of Mary Jane Veloso, who was convicted in Indonesia for drug trafficking in 2010, have asked the Supreme Court (SC) to expedite the resolution of the cases filed against her alleged recruiters.

1 mins

Kanlaon ashfall pollutes village's water source

The ashfall caused by the moderate explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano has contaminated a spring that serves as one of the water sources in Bago City, Negros Occidental, according to the city disaster risk reduction and management office.

1 mins

Cabuyao mayor appeals DQ

The mayor of Cabuyao City in Laguna will remain in his post while the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is deliberating on his appeal questioning his disqualification.

1 mins

BTA remains as BARMM governing body

Until new Bangsamoro officials are elected

1 mins

Protests erupt after police raid in Brazil leaves 119 dead

A massive police raid on a drug gang embedded in low-income neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro that left at least 119 people dead drew protests for excessive force on Wednesday and calls for the Rio’s governor to resign.

1 mins

France arrests 5 new suspects in Louvre heist

French police have arrested five more people, including a prime suspect, over this month’s daring Louvre museum jewelry robbery, the Paris prosecutor said on Thursday.

1 mins

Trump orders US to start nuke weapons testing

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has ordered the Pentagon to start nuclear weapons testing to equal China and Russia - just minutes before opening a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

1 mins

Dozens dead in total devastation left by Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa barreled through the northern Caribbean on Wednesday after thrashing Cuba’s second-biggest city, isolating hundreds of rural communities, unleashing devastation in Jamaica and drenching Haiti, where at least 25 were killed.

1 mins

Court rules vs K-pop group NewJeans in label dispute

South Korean court ruled on Thursday against popular K-pop group NewJeans (in photo), whose members had sought to cut contractual ties with their label ADOR over what they called “mistreatment” by the agency.

1 mins

Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi

US President Donald Trump described his face-to-face meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday as a roaring success, saying he would cut tariffs on China, while Beijing had agreed to allow the export of rare earth elements and start buying American soybeans.

1 mins

France adopts consent-based rape law

French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill defining rape as any non-consensual sexual act, making the country the latest European nation to pass a consent-based law.

1 mins

New protests erupt in Tanzania after chaotic election

Police in Tanzania’s main city of Dar es Salaam fired gunshots and teargas on Thursday to disperse protesters who returned to the streets a day after a general election marred by violent demonstrations, a Reuters witness said.

1 mins

Israel carries out new strikes in Gaza

After asserting commitment to ceasefire

1 mins

US shares tech to let SoKor build nuke-powered submarine

The United States will share closely held technology to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine, US President Donald Trump said on social media Thursday after meeting with the country’s president.

1 mins

Pinoy bets slow down in AYG homestretch

The Philippines suffered one heartache after another and got shut out in the medal hunt in various fronts on the penultimate day of the 3rd Asian Youth Games here.

1 mins

Yesavage carries Blue Jays to brink of World Series

A dazzling 12-strikeout display from rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage carried the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday to leave the Canadian franchise one win away from a first World Series title in 32 years.

1 mins

Ababa pulls off another come-from-behind win

Sarah Ababa conjured another of her signature back-nine rallies to fire a 65 and snatch a breathtaking one-stroke victory over hometown ace Florence Bisera in the ICTSI South Pacific Classic in Davao yesterday.

1 mins

History made twice over

In 1975, the world stood still when the “Thrilla In Manila” was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

2 mins

GenSan tanker creates big ripples

Christian Isaiah Lagnason made big ripples for the host city with a fourth gold medal as GenSan cracked the Top 10 in the penultimate day of the 2025 Batang Pinoy at the Antonio C. Acharon Sports Compex here.

1 mins

JERUSALEM KEEPS WORLD CROWN

On a nostalgic, star-studded night commemorating the great ‘Thrilla in Manila,” Pinoy fighters led by Melvin Jerusalem and Eumir Marcial channeled their inner “Alis’ in dishing out winning performances.

1 mins

E-Painters brace for thriller in Halloween tiff

Rain or Shine doesn’t need much convincing to see the major threat a supposedly struggling team like Terrafirma poses.

1 mins

Preserving the dead: Inside the life of an embalmer

His work begins when someone dies. The dead is brought to him and laid on a steel table in a fluorescent-lit, refrigerator-cold room reeking of formalin, where he prepares the lifeless body for burial or cremation.

5 mins

Trade deficit narrows in Sept

The country posted a smaller trade deficit in September from a year ago as exports’ growth outpaced the increase in imports.

2 mins

FOR SECOND STRAIGHT MONTH Debt eases to P17.46 T

The Philippines’ outstanding debt eased for the second consecutive month in September after hitting a record high in July, following the government's repayment of more borrowings than new issuances, supported by steady market conditions and robust domestic investor confidence.

1 mins

Stocks snap 2-day climb as investors stay cautious

The local stock market's two-day climb came to a halt ahead of a long weekend, with investors choosing to err on the side of caution.

1 mins

Inflation likely settled at 1.4%-2.2% range in Oct – BSP

Inflation likely hovered between 1.4 and 2.2 percent in October, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), as higher food and electricity costs were partly offset by cheaper oil and meat prices.

2 mins

Not victimless crimes

The plunderers in flood control and other public infrastructure projects did not commit victimless crimes.

4 mins

Nestlé to put up more coffee buying stations in Phl

The Philippine unit of Swiss-based food and beverage giant Nestlé is planning to open more coffee buying stations in the country, a move that is part of its broader push to improve local sourcing and reduce reliance on imported beans.

1 mins

Factory gate prices increase faster in Sept

Factory gate prices rose at a faster rate in September from the previous month due mainly to the movement in transport equipment prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

1 mins

Dornier Technology gets US FAA certification

Clark-based Dornier Technology, which is headed by Nikos Gitsis, has been officially certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (US FAA) as a foreign repair station, authorized to perform heavy maintenance on the Airbus A320 aircraft family.

3 mins

AboitizPower goes global, buys 25% in Vietnam coal plant

Aboitiz Power Corp. is taking its first major step beyond the Philippines with the acquisition of a 25-percent stake in a coal-fired facility in Vietnam owned by Japan’s Sumitomo Corp. for $220 million.

2 mins

ALLHC income declines as industrial lot take-up slows

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC), the industrial real estate subsidiary of Ayala Land Inc., saw its earnings plunge in the nine months ending September on the back of slower industrial lot take-up and the ongoing stabilization of newly completed and acquired assets.

1 mins

‘Financing a key challenge for Asean Power Grid?’

Securing financing remains the critical barrier to realizing the $800-billion ASEAN Power Grid, which aims to enable cross-border power trading in the region.

1 mins

PHirst Park investing P8.4 B for 13K homes

The Antonio family's Century Properties Group, through its first-home business segment PHirst Park Homes Inc. (PPHI), is taking significant steps to help address the country's housing backlog, with plans to invest P8.39 billion to build over 13,000 new units.

1 mins

St. Luke's launches center for comprehensive breast care

As part of its continuing investments in expanding its cancer care network, St. Luke's Medical Center has opened its Center for Comprehensive Breast Care, a one-stop facility for breast health services at its Global City and Quezon City hospitals.

1 mins

Security Bank unveils credit card rewards platform

Security Bank Corp. has launched a new digital reward platform for credit card users, aiming to make earning and redeeming rewards faster, simpler and more meaningful for customers.

1 mins

Phl, Sweden strengthen cooperation on sustainable mining development

Manila and Stockholm have agreed to deepen cooperation on sustainable mining and the development of critical minerals essential to the global clean energy transition, marking a new phase in their bilateral relations to improve mining efficiency and sustainability.

1 mins

DOE pushes faster energy permit process in LGUs

The Department of Energy has officially unveiled the local government unit ordinance template, designed to cut red tape in LGUs in a bid to streamline the permitting process for power infrastructure projects.

1 mins

Dito wins best network, Smart tops 5G coverage

Dito Telecommunity Corp. emerged victorious in Opensignal’s latest telco connectivity index, securing nine wins in 16 categories on the consistency and reliability of its network.

1 mins

DBP senior official named Audit Executive of the Year

An international group of audit practitioners has named a senior executive of state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) as Chief Audit Executive of the Year, citing his contributions in elevating the internal audit function in government service.

1 mins

Grab, GCash IPOs to boost tech play in stocks — DICT

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is pushing tech giants Grab Philippines and GCash to go public to boost the number of digital players in the stock market.

1 mins

Grab nears pre-pandemic fleet count of 60,000 units

Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines may return to its pre-pandemic fleet count before the end of the year following the government's decision to add cars for transport network vehicle services (TNVS).

1 mins

PXP eyes fresh gov't petroleum service contracts

Momentum is building for tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan’s PXP Energy Corp. as it seeks to secure two more petroleum service contracts (SCs) from the government.

1 mins

KILIG, BUT MAKE IT CLASSICAL

The Cultural Center of the Philippines, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the Korean Cultural Center clearly know how to pull heartstrings—both emotional and orchestral.

2 mins

SUBTLE ART OF FEAR: THE EVOLUTION OF FEMINISM AND HORROR

As scary movies continue to evolve, so too does their reflection of the feminine — a lens that progresses from evil to empowerment.

4 mins

WHY REST REAWAKENS CREATIVITY, ACCORDING TO MANILA ILLUSTRATOR FAIR

I've been meaning to touch grass lately.

4 mins

A 'living' funeral

We tell the people who matter most to us that we love them and we tell them of our love for them now.

4 mins

Liza & Kris had 'cordial' lunch in Michael Leyva's house

First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (LAM) and former presidential daughter Kris Aquino had a cordial meeting in designer Michael Leyva's house in Antipolo during his 36th birthday lunch.

2 mins

horoscope

(October 31 Friday)

2 mins

Gone but...

Brian Wilson, 83, on June 11. Founder of the Beach Boys, the American rock and roll band who introduced the Surfin' sound.

1 mins

LONG LIVE THE WHO!

For over six decades, The Who has survived the test of time, staying relevant with a unique sound that is, as the British band’s 1971 compilation album described, “meaty, beaty, big and bouncy.”

3 mins

Isha Ponti, Andrea Gutierrez ready to prove they’re ‘The Next Ones’

Emerging artists Isha Ponti and Andrea Gutierrez come together for their first-ever concert, “The Next Ones,” on Dec. 13, 8 p.m. at the Music Museum. Isha is a singer-songwriter, while Andrea is a singer. Pop is the former's choice of genre, and bossa nova is the latter's.

3 mins

Gone, but the music remains

Eugene Villaluz has been making beautiful music with the angels in heaven these past seven years.

3 mins

'SURPRISING ONSTAGE CHEMISTRY' BRINGS OGIE, ODETTE TO 9TH SHOW TOGETHER

MANY THANKS TO THEIR “SURPRISING ONSTAGE CHEMISTRY,” Ogie Alcasid and Odette Quesada are partnering again in a concert.

3 mins

GOLDEN ARROW AWARDS 2025

Recognizing stalwarts of responsible leadership and stewardship

3 mins

Meralco Receives Four-Golden Arrow Recognition at the 2025 Golden Arrow Awards

The Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has received a Four-Golden Arrow recognition in honor of the distribution utility's outstanding corporate governance practices.

1 mins

Chinabank affirms commitment to governance excellence

Chinabank was again recognized for its unwavering commitment to global governance standards, earning the Four-Golden Arrow Award from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).

1 mins

GOLDEN ARROW AWARDS... From D2

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company Philippine National Bank PLDT, Inc. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Union Bank of the Philippines Insurance companies Insular Life Assurance Company, Ltd, and Pru Life Insurance Corporation of U.K. were the biggest winners among the insurance companies, each bagging a four-arrow recognition.

1 mins

EMPOWERING LEADERS

What's ahead at ICD

2 mins

JG Summit Holdings, Inc. Earns Three Golden Arrows at ICD's 2025 Golden Arrow Awards

JG Summit Holdings, Inc., one of the Philippines' foremost and more diversified conglomerates, continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to upholding exemplary corporate governance practices.

1 mins

ICD: Fortifying boards towards a robust future

Since 1999, the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) — founded by Dr. Jesus Estanislao, FICD, and his peers — has played a pivotal role in shaping organizations in the Philippines.

4 mins

Good governance starts here: Meet the team at ICD

The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Philippines is a non-stock, nonprofit organization that advances good corporate governance nationwide.

2 mins

PNB bags fourth Golden Arrow Award

Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB) has once again been recognized for its commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance, receiving the prestigious Four Golden Arrow award during the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Golden Arrow Awards held on October 23 at Okada Manila.

1 mins

Good corporate governance

Doing what is right even when no one is looking

3 mins

A simplified guide to registering real improvement and machinery

Are you constructing a structure on your property? Have you recently completed a building on your lot?

3 mins

A timeless holiday home: SM Home's Festive Holiday Collection brings back the heart of Christmas

There’s something about a traditional Christmas that never fades with time. It’s the warmth of reds and greens, the sparkle of tinsel under soft lights, and the familiar sight of Santa, his reindeer, and snowmen bringing joy to every corner. This year, SM Home invites homeowners to rediscover the beauty of tradition with its Festive Holiday Collection—a line that celebrates the classic Christmas look we grew up with while adding a contemporary touch that fits beautifully into any modern home.

2 mins

THE ENDURING ALLURE OF THE SUSANA HEIGHTS LIFESTYLE

A timeless community, set for the next chapter

2 mins

A greener home with Wilcon's Eco Selections

With various crises creeping in from all corners, the thought of upgrading and renovating our homes has likely crossed our minds more than once.

3 mins

Bulacan's astounding rise as a major real estate hub

Last week, I highlighted the growing viability of Tarlac as an ideal real estate market in Central Luzon.

3 mins

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