Fewer households biking in 2026  --SWS 

GMA Network - Oct 30, 2026

The Social Weather Stations (SWS) found that the number of households that used bicycles has declined to 26% in 2026.

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Manila Memorial Park in Sucat logs over 16,000 visitors ahead of Undas

Oct 30, 2026

Manila Memorial Park in Sucat logs over 16,000 visitors ahead of Undas

MANILA, Philippines – More than 16,000 visitors were recorded at Manila Memorial Park in Sucat on Friday, exceeding the cemetery’s expected count of 15,000. According to cemetery authorities, security personnel recorded 16,183 visitors as of 12 noon, two days ahead of All Saints’ Day. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Oct. 30 It was the

Mla North Cemetery Undas operating hours’ extension to be assessed

Oct 30, 2026

Mla North Cemetery Undas operating hours’ extension to be assessed

MANILA, Philippines — Whether or not the operating hours of the Manila North Cemetery during Undas—or the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day—will be extended will have to be evaluated by the local government of Manila. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso gave this view on Friday (October 30). As of now, Manila

Albay suspends classes after Mayon’s explosive eruption

Oct 30, 2026

Albay suspends classes after Mayon’s explosive eruption

LEGAZPI CITY — Following Mayon Volcano’s explosive eruption, classes at all levels in public and private schools across Albay were suspended Friday afternoon. Gov. Noel Rosal announced the suspension in a Facebook post, saying classes would remain suspended until further notice. “Classes in all levels in Albay, private/public, suspended this afternoon until lifted,” Rosal said.

PNP to Bato dela Rosa: Surrender to prevent harm to uniformed personnel

Oct 30, 2026

PNP to Bato dela Rosa: Surrender to prevent harm to uniformed personnel

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) appealed to Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, a former nationalpolicechief, to voluntarily surrender to prevent harm to uniformed personnel. “Kung sa puso niya ay gayun pa ang kanyang pagiging tatay ng Philippine National Police, alam ko hindi niya hahayaan na mayroon isa o dalawa o 10 members

Mayon Volcano’s alert level raised to 3 after eruption

Oct 30, 2026

Mayon Volcano’s alert level raised to 3 after eruption

LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday raised Mayon Volcano’s alert status from Level 2 to Level 3 following a moderately explosive eruption that sent an ash plume 3,000 meters above its summit. The eruption occurred at 11:53 a.m. on Oct. 30, producing a dense, rapidly rising ash column

BARMM lawmakers arrive for inaugural session amid tight security

Oct 30, 2026

BARMM lawmakers arrive for inaugural session amid tight security

COTABATO CITY — Elected members of the Bangsamoro Parliament began arriving at the Bangsamoro Government Center (BGC) on Friday morning for its inaugural session on the afternoon. At around 10 a.m., luxury vehicles were seen at the BGC’s main gate as light rain continued to fall.   Among the early birds were Moro Islamic Liberation Front

Poor even in death: The high cost of dying in the Philippines

Oct 30, 2026

Poor even in death: The high cost of dying in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — In a country where millions live in poverty and struggle to make ends meet, the cost of holding a wake and burying a loved one can be overwhelming, especially for families still burdened by hospital bills and debts after prolonged medical treatment. Government data showed that 9.7% of the Philippine population, or

BREAKING: Mayon Volcano erupts, sends ash plume 3,000 meters high

Oct 30, 2026

BREAKING: Mayon Volcano erupts, sends ash plume 3,000 meters high

(2ND UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano recorded a moderately explosive eruption on Friday, Oct. 30, sending a grayish ash plume 3,000 meters above the volcano, the state volcanology agency said. The eruption began at 11:53 a.m. and ended at 11:59 a.m., lasting nearly six minutes, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

Hong Kong fire exposes entrenched triad networks in building renovation industry

Oct 30, 2026

Hong Kong fire exposes entrenched triad networks in building renovation industry

The government proposes to make bid-rigging in building renovation a criminal offense, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a HK$10 million fine. Laws against triads will also be tightened.

Tokyo thriller: Alex Eala exits Toray Pan Pacific Open after loss to Diana Shnaider

Oct 30, 2026

Tokyo thriller: Alex Eala exits Toray Pan Pacific Open after loss to Diana Shnaider

'I didn't believe that I would be able to pull that win off because she played insane,' Russian Diana Shnaider says of Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala

PITX logs over 1 million passengers ahead of Undas 2026 weekend

Oct 30, 2026

PITX logs over 1 million passengers ahead of Undas 2026 weekend

MANILA, Philippines — Passenger count at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) reached past one million as more Filipinos gear up early for their annual journey back to their home provinces in time for Undas 2026 commemmoration, or the celebration of All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day. Based on data released by PITX as

WATCH: Flower sales still normal but prices expected to go up on weekend

Oct 30, 2026

WATCH: Flower sales still normal but prices expected to go up on weekend

Sales of flowers at Dangwa Flower Market remain normal, with no significant surge in demand yet. However, prices of flowers are expected to increase slightly as Undas approaches and more Filipinos traditionally buy flowers to offer at their loved ones’ graves.

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