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Protestors, some holding a poster portraying the former Philippine's president Rodrigo Duterte, rally in support of his detention outside of the International Criminal Court (ICC) where he will be appearing, in The Hague on March 14, 2025. Philippine ex-president Rodrigo Duterte was expected to make his first appearance at the International Criminal Court on March 14, to face crimes against humanity charges over his deadly narcotics crackdown. The 79-year-old was set to appear before judges for a short hearing where he is to be informed of the crimes he is alleged to have committed, as well as his rights as a defendant. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)
Duterte to skip ICC hearing; co-conspirators’ fate unclear
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Senators Erwin Tulfo, Ping Lacson, JV Ejercito and Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian listen to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. who presented the budget of the Department of National Defense and its attached agencies for 2027 before the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee A on October 19, 2026. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Senate chief assures business community
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Chinese research ship stirs security concerns
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Kin of fallen soldiers visit their graves at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Oct. 31, 2026, a day before the traditional 'Undas.' PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
October 31, 2026
Crowds gather at the Manila North Cemetery and the Sangandaan Cemetery in Caloocan City on Oct. 31, 2026 to remember and pay tribute to their departed loved ones ahead of All Saints’ Day on Nov. 1. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
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NU's PJ Palacielo tries to drive past UST's Koji Buenaflor during the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball round 2 match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026. Photo by Rio Deluvio
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Children prepare for the Parade of Saints at the Our Lady of Lourdes Mission Station in Blumentritt in Manila on Oct. 30, 2026. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
ALL SAINTS' DAY PARADE
October 30, 2026
Thrill-seekers flock to Nightmares Manila in Parañaque City to brave its haunted attractions during Halloween season on Oct. 29, 2026. Visitors make their way through House of Darkness, Haunted Schoolhouse and Freakshow, reacting with screams and expressions of terror as they encounter frightening scenes inside the walkthroughs. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO
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October 30, 2026


Representatives from the Japanese government, technology companies and other stakeholders participate in the virtual Asean AI Summit Focus Session on Advancing the Asean-Japan Co-Creation Initiative for AI. PHOTO FROM JAPANESE EMBASSY 
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Passengers traveling through Caticlan can save on transportation by walking between the jetty port and the nearby airport terminal. PHOTOS BY JOSEPH BAUTISTA
Fast Times
Philippine airport transfer guide: Cheap ways to get to NAIA, Clark, Cebu, and other airports
By Joseph T. Bautista  - October 27, 2026
To ensure safe, orderly, and efficient port operations for the upcoming holiday rush, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is enforcing mandatory berthing schedules nationwide for Oplan Undas 2026, effective Oct. 28 to Nov. 4. PHOTO FROM PPA
Maritime
PPA mandates nationwide berthing for Oplan Undas
By Genivi Verdejo  - October 28, 2026
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NCR office space demand outpaces supply
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Four PH eco-communities receive Asean honor
By Michele T. Logarta  - October 31, 2026
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‘Economics can influence behavior’
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Agricultural researchers, extension specialists and evaluators from state universities, ATI and DA-BAR convene at the Cagayan Valley Research Center in Barangay San Felipe, Ilagan on Oct. 23, 2026, for the Department of Agriculture Region 2’s annual In-House Review to assess completed research for development projects on climate-smart agronomy, pest control, soil health, and crop breeding before scaling for farmer adoption. DA PHOTO
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Region 2 fast tracking transfer of mature farm technologies
By Leander C. Domingo  - October 29, 2026
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ENERGY CONNECTION Francesco La Camera (left), Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Bhutan’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources: Sonam Tashi (right middle) listen to Sharon Garin of the Department of Energy (DOE) on the issues of grid interconnectivity, offshore wind development. The fireside chat was moderated by Roland Lim, CAN news anchor. PHOTO BY RAYMOND GREGORY TRIBDINO
Science & Technology
Asean power grid faces engineering, legal issues
By Raymond Gregory Tribdino  - October 31, 2026
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