Day: October 30, 2025

Manila: Every year, a handful of Filipinos choose to head out to cemeteries days ahead of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day not only to avoid the Undas crowd rush but also to keep out of the prying eyes of petty criminals. According to Philippines News Agency, on Thursday, acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. called on the public to exercise maximum vigilance and watch out for these criminals who historically accompany the observance of Undas. Nartatez highlighted that theft, snatching, and robbery are common incidents during Undas, thriving in large, distracted crowds

Busan: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment as a “responsible and active partner” in the Asia-Pacific region, emphasizing the nation’s dedication to inclusive and sustainable growth during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos highlighted the Philippines’ key priorities at this year’s summit, which include advancing digital trade, developing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), securing food and energy, and enhancing climate resilience. These pillars are central to his administration’s economic strategy. President Marcos stated that the objectives are practical measures aimed at improving the economy, making

Pasig city: A suspect in the killing of a police officer from the Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) in Cebu City surrendered at a Pasig City police station on Wednesday night. In a phone interview on Thursday, Col. Hendrix Mangaldan, Pasig City police chief, stated that the suspect, known by the alias Jun, arrived at the station around 8 p.m. accompanied by two Pasig City councilors who facilitated his surrender. According to Philippines News Agency, the suspect decided to surrender due to the pressure from the nationwide manhunt operation against him. Jun fled to Metro

Kingston: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has assured aid for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Jamaica and nearby Caribbean islands following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Melissa. According to Philippines News Agency, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac expressed deep concern and solidarity with Filipinos facing the impact of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm ever recorded in Jamaica’s history. Cacdac emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting the well-being of every Filipino in the affected regions. The DMW is coordinating closely with the Philippine Embassy in Washington, DC, through its Migrant Workers Office – Overseas Workers Welfare

Busan: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday assured overseas Filipinos that his administration is working to make government services more accessible to them wherever they are in the world. ‘My fellow Filipinos, I want to assure you, hindi namin kayo nakakalimutan (we have not forgotten you),’ Marcos told a cheering crowd of overseas Filipinos during a gathering at the Grand Wyndham Busan ahead of his participation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. ‘We are working hard to make sure that government services reach you, all the way here in Korea or wherever you are.’ According to Philippines News