Day: October 18, 2025

Quezon city: National University Nazareth School demolished Ateneo de Manila University, 99-74, to sweep the first round of the UAAP Season 88 juniors basketball tournament at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. According to Philippines News Agency, Malian center Moussa Diakite powered the Bullpups with an impressive 28 points, 19 rebounds, and three blocks, leading the team to a commanding 76-48 advantage by the end of the third quarter. Nick Pe±a chipped in 14 points, followed by Clark Khobuntin with 13 points on top of 12 rebounds, and Mark Arzola with 12 points, 11 assists, and three steals. Sky Jazul scored 25

Manila: The Manila North Cemetery is gearing up to open its gates to visitors for ‘Undas,’ the annual commemoration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, from October 29 to November 2. In anticipation of this significant event, the city government of Manila has issued a reminder to the public regarding the rules that must be observed during the visit. According to Philippines News Agency, the Manila Public Information Office has announced via social media that activities such as cleaning, repairs, and painting within the 54-hectare cemetery are only permitted until October 27. The cemetery will be accessible to

Malabon: The Malabon City Government recently celebrated ‘Araw ng Pasasalamat’ (Thanksgiving Day) to recognize the significant contributions of individuals and organizations that have propelled local economic development and enhanced the quality of life for Malabue±os. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, alongside former Malabon representative Ricky Sandoval, City Administrator Dr. Alexander Rosete, and other city officials, presented plaques of recognition to 126 awardees across various categories at the Malabon Sports Complex. Among the awardees in the Malabon Ahon Media category was Philippine News Agency’s Joan Bondoc, acknowledged for her support and commitment to providing timely and accurate reporting

Malasiqui: The local government of Malasiqui town in Pangasinan province is giving 5 kg. of rice to every blood donor as an incentive to encourage more residents to participate in blood donation drives. Malasiqui Blood Council head Gilbert Dalisay said on Saturday that the local government unit (LGU) holds its own quarterly blood donation drives aside from supporting similar activities conducted by schools and other organizations through the incentive program. According to Philippines News Agency, Gilbert Dalisay emphasized the importance of coordinating with barangay officials to reach out to communities, highlighting the need for blood donors to support residents undergoing

Tarlac: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), upon the instructions of Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, has grounded the entire operations of Woodland Airpark following the crash of an ultralight aircraft in Barangay Panalicsican, Concepcion, Tarlac before noon Saturday, resulting in two fatalities. According to Philippines News Agency, CAAP Director General Lt. Gen. Raul Del Rosario (ret.) stated that Lopez also ordered the immediate conduct of a safety and operations audit to assess the airworthiness of the aircraft and the operator’s compliance with aviation safety standards. Initial reports indicated that the aircraft, carrying one male and one female,