Headline News in the Philippines: 2018/11/02-PM

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Solons want Aug. 30 declared as Nat'l Press Freedom Day: Noreen Jazul


Two senators are pushing for the declaration of August 30 of every year as the “National Press Freedom Day.”

LTFRB to provide fare guide to jeepney operators Monday: Noreen Jazul


Jeepney operators in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon are expected to flock on the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) regional offices on Monday to receive their fare guide to be able to charge the newly-approved fares.

Bedridden retired cop dies in Cotabato City blaze: Edwin Fernandez


COTABATO CITY -- A retired police officer who had been bedridden due to illness died in a fire that hit a residential area of Pedro Colina Hill here before dawn Friday.Fire Officer Aldrin Jason Nara, speaking for the Bureau of Fire Protection’s station in Cot…

'Duterte' rescued from Abu Sayyaf amid sustained pressure from gov't forces: Noreen Jazul


Jose Duterte, 66, was rescued by elements of the Marine Base Landing Team 3 and the intelligence operatives under the Philippine Marine Ready Force-Sulu in Barangay Kandyok, Panamao, Sulu, at about 1:30 p.m.

Itogon residents return favor, aid landslide victims in Natonin town:


Residents of Itogon town in Benguet who were hit by a landslide last September are helping in the rescue and retrieval operations in Natonin, Mountain Province, which was struck by an equally deadly landslide early this week.   Current top breaking Phili…

BI launches electronic facility gates in Cebu, Davao airports: Noreen Jazul


The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has launched its electronic gate facility (E-Gate) scheme for Filipino travelers arriving in the airports of Cebu and Davao.

Typhoon 'Rosita' left 36000 affected families in 5 regions: Noreen Jazul


The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said that the number of families affected by typhoon “Rosita” which hit Northern Luzon on Tuesday has already reached more than 36,000.

BFP conducts hydrotesting to locate source of leak in Bangkal gas station:


Operatives from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) are conducting several tests to locate the source of leak at a gas station in  Barangay Bangkal, Makati City, a report on GMA News TV's Balitanghali said Friday.   Current top breaking Philippi…

DPWH to close parts of major roads in Metro Manila for repairs: unlisted


Sections of several roads in Metro Manila will be closed over the weekend to give way to road works, the Department of Public Works and Highways announced Friday.

Expect up to 2 tropical cyclones in November — PAGASA: unlisted


Filipinos can expect one to two tropical cyclones to enter the country’s jurisdiction in November, state weather bureau PAGASA said Friday.

Filipina saved from UAE death row comes home: unlisted


A Filipina domestic helper, who has been acquitted of murder in the United Arab Emirates, boarded her flight home on Thursday evening after spending almost four years in prison.

LIST: All Saints' Day traditions across the globe: https://www.facebook.com/anmevangelista


From visiting graves to flying kites, people from all over the world have their own unique traditions to remember and honor the dead

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