Day: October 29, 2025

Taguig: The Philippine Army (PA) has announced the implementation of a comprehensive security plan to ensure safety and order at the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani (LNMB) in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig during the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days on November 1 and 2. According to Philippines News Agency, the security measures are being coordinated with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the local government of Taguig. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala revealed that PA personnel would be deployed at the LNMB to manage the safety and smooth movement of visitors throughout the area during the annual observance known

Manila: Authorities warned the public to be extra vigilant against online scams, particularly those involving fake Airbnb listings and fraudulent vehicle rental or ‘rent-tangay’ schemes, as millions of Filipinos prepare to travel for Undas 2025, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. According to Philippines News Agency, PNP spokesperson and information chief Brig. Gen. Randulf Tua±o stated that the PNP will intensify public information efforts through the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) to caution travelers against fraudulent rental transactions and other rent-tangay schemes. He emphasized the importance of public awareness, noting that the PNP will release announcements specifically aimed at individuals who

Pasay city: A 45-year-old Ugandan national was apprehended Tuesday night at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City, following the discovery of 6,250 grams of suspected shabu in his luggage, valued at PHP42.5 million. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the suspect only by the alias ‘Adnan,’ a businessman who arrived from Antananarivo, Madagascar, with a connecting flight in Ethiopia. The arrest occurred around 8 p.m. when authorities inspected his gray luggage and uncovered five improvised packaging tape bags containing a white crystalline substance, suspected to be shabu, hidden among

Manila: Malaca±ang said Wednesday the Philippines was not left out of the United States’ latest zero percent tariff concessions for select Southeast Asian countries, saying the government opted out to protect key domestic sectors from being fully opened to foreign competition. According to Philippines News Agency, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go stated that the Marcos administration chose to prioritize food security and local producers over rapid market liberalization. ‘We are trying to protect several industries in the Philippines, such as rice, corn, sugar, and poultry,’ Go said in a statement shared by Palace

Kuala lumpur: The United States Mission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has welcomed the Philippines’ upcoming chairship of the bloc in 2026. ‘We now welcome the Philippines as the ASEAN Chair for 2026. (We look) forward to working together to drive growth, create opportunities, and deepen ties that benefit both America and the region,’ it stated. According to Philippines News Agency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally accepted the bloc’s chairship from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a turnover ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28. As chair, Marcos announced that the Philippines will guide

Brussels: The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have renewed their joint commitment to human rights, due process, and the fight against corruption during a bilateral meeting in Brussels held earlier this month. Officials from both sides convened for the 5th Subcommittee Meeting on Good Governance, Rule of Law, and Human Rights under the EU-Philippines Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) on Oct. 6, where they denounced violations of human rights and international humanitarian law around the world. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘The EU and the Philippines reaffirmed their shared commitment to human rights, the rule of law, due process,