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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
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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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Health Secretary Edwin Mercado, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Vice Mayor Chi Atienza launch an extensive vaccination campaign on Oct. 30, 2026, in Baseco, Tondo, Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
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People clean and repair tombs at the La Loma Catholic cemetery in Caloocan City and Pasay Public Cemetery on Oct. 30, 2026. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
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People flock to a provincial bus terminal in Manila on Oct. 30, 2026 ahead of the long weekend marked by 'Undas' or All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day on Nov. 1 and 2. On these days, Filipino families take the opportunity to bond as they remember their dearly departed. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
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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
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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
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Tree growing and nurturing activity at the Daang Kalikasan Native Trees Arboretum site in Pangasinan. PHOTO FROM CELSO SALAZAR/ PANGASINAN NATIVE TREE ENTHUSIASTS
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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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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
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