Agusan del Sur town readies Baterbonia’s gravesite for Undas

Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

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

Read full article

MORE NEWS

Parts of Commonwealth Ave to be briefly closed for MRT-7 construction

Oct 28, 2026

Parts of Commonwealth Ave to be briefly closed for MRT-7 construction

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government announces that the temporary lane closure along westbound Commonwealth Avenue will take effect until Thursday, Oct. 29. In an advisory, the local government said that it implemented a temporary closure to make way for the unloading and lifting of elevator and escalator for the Metro Railway Transit Line

PDEA conducts random drug tests for Cotabato drivers, conductors

Oct 28, 2026

PDEA conducts random drug tests for Cotabato drivers, conductors

COTABATO CITY  – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) conducted surprise drug tests on public transport workers on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to ensure safety as commuters head to the provinces for Undas 2026. “Oplan Harabas” or “Drug Test Muna Bago Pasada” is a nationwide operation led by the

Female bookkeeper nabbed, P183K ‘shabu’ seized in Pagadian

Oct 28, 2026

Female bookkeeper nabbed, P183K ‘shabu’ seized in Pagadian

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Anti-narcotics operatives arrested a 47-year-old bookkeeper after seizing nearly P184,000 worth of illegal drugs and live ammunition. The apprehension and the seizure happened during an entrapment operation in Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City, Tuesday night, October 27. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 9 – Zamboanga del Sur Provincial

Oriental Mindoro farmers gain new outlet in QC market

Oct 28, 2026

Oriental Mindoro farmers gain new outlet in QC market

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

Pangasinan City tightens regulations on junk shop operations

Oct 28, 2026

Pangasinan City tightens regulations on junk shop operations

ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan — The city government has imposed stricter regulations on junk shop operations, requiring them to meet environmental, sanitation, and safety standards. It also prescribed fines of up to P5,000 for various violations. Sangguniang Panlungsod passed City Ordinance No. 2026-12 on August 11, which Mayor Arth Bryan C. Celeste approved on Oct. 21.

DOJ probe into Aplasca, 2 others over Senate shooting nears end

Oct 28, 2026

DOJ probe into Aplasca, 2 others over Senate shooting nears end

MANILA, Philippines—Former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Ranada Aplasca on Wednesday submitted his counter-affidavit to the direct assault complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the May 13 incident that led to gunshots being fired in the chamber. DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez confirmed that Aplasca filed his counter-affidavit as one of three respondents in

Laguna Lake water level keeps falling

Oct 28, 2026

Laguna Lake water level keeps falling

LUCENA CITY — Laguna de Bay’s water level fell further to 11.99 meters on Wednesday, remaining below the critical-high threshold, according to the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA). The lake’s water level stood at 11.99 meters as of 11 a.m., down from 12.03 meters recorded the previous day, LLDA said in an advisory.  The agency

10 Calabarzon PUV drivers test positive in LTO drug tests

Oct 28, 2026

10 Calabarzon PUV drivers test positive in LTO drug tests

LUCENA CITY — At least 10 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in the Calabarzon region tested positive for illegal drugs during surprise drug tests conducted by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) at public transport terminals ahead of the Undas travel rush. In a report on Wednesday (October 28), the LTO in Region IV-A said one

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

Quezon launches survey for provincial cancer patient registry

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

RECOMMENDED

In Real World

In Real World provides up-to-date news and industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to readers around the world.

ABOUT US
NEWSLETTER

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 In Real World. All Rights Reserved.