Category: General

Manila: Malacañang has officially released the list of regular holidays and special non-working days for the year 2025. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation 727 on October 30, which was made public on Thursday, outlining the specific dates for these holidays. According to Philippines News Agency, the proclamation designates several dates as regular holidays and special non-working days. Regular holidays include New Year’s Day on January 1, Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9, Maundy Thursday on April 17, Good Friday on April 18, Labor Day on May 1, Independence Day on June 12, National Heroes Day on August 25, Bonifacio

Cotabato city: At least 19 people died while five others sustained injuries after clashes erupted between two rival Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) groups over a land dispute in Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur on Wednesday afternoon. The hostilities involved MILF commanders Alonto Sultan and Ikot Dandua, who have been contesting ownership of rice fields in Barangay Kilangan. According to Philippines News Agency, tensions escalated over about 300 hectares of land, triggering armed encounters. Vice Mayor Abdilla Mamasabulod stated, “They are fighting for ownership of vast tracts of rice fields in the village,” confirming the fatalities reported by local leaders. Sultan

Dagupan city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed PHP49 million worth of family food packs and other non-food items to over 68,000 families in the Ilocos Region affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD data as of Oct. 31 showed that of the total, some 68,436 family food packs, 86 bottled drinking waters, 201 family kits, 87 hygiene kits, 87 kitchen kits, and 287 sleeping kits have been distributed. Most of the relief items were given to beneficiaries from Pangasinan amounting to PHP40.79 million followed by those from La Union, PHP4.34

Manila: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Thursday ordered all police units nationwide to intensify security measures and provide essential assistance to motorists and the public in preparation for the annual All Saints’ and All Souls’ holidays. According to Philippines News Agency, Marbil stated that the heightened deployment aims to secure communities and reinforce a sense of peace and safety across the nation. He announced the deployment of additional personnel to communities, cemeteries, transport terminals, and other areas where people traditionally gather to commemorate their loved ones. Marbil emphasized the importance of police visibility to ensure

Batanes: Strong winds and heavy rains continue across Northern Luzon as Super Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-rey) passes close to Batanes, the weather bureau said Thursday. Heavy rainfall over Batanes and the Babuyan Group of Islands could result in flooding and landslides in flood-prone areas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said as of 5 a.m. Batanes’ local disaster response bodies reported that the towns of Uyugan, Sabtang, and Mahatao are experiencing strong winds and heavy rains Thursday morning. According to Philippines News Agency, most areas in Northern Luzon are forecast to experience light to moderate, with