Vaccination is one of the most successful public health interventions in history. Over the last 50 years, vaccines have saved over 154 million lives and continue to save over four million lives yearly. Most of these lives that were saved were those of children who would otherwise have succumbed to...
Shortly after arriving from South Korea, President Marcos visited the tomb of his father at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on All Souls ' Day. Marcos, together with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos proceeded to the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City to pay respects to the late former president...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Two toddlers were killed in a fire that destroyed their house in Purok 5, Barangay Dalahican, this city, on All Saints’ Day. Police identified the victims as Francis, one-year-old, and brother Vladimir, two. The fire broke out at the house owned by their auntie Joyce, 26,...
ILOILO CITY — Four teenage boys were condemned for stealing food in a cemetery in Guimaras province and posting their acts online on Saturday evening, Nov. 1, All Saints ' Day. “Wala ginatolerar sang Munisipyo ang mga online content nga naga padayaw kag naga dusu sang krimen, naga...
BUSAN, South Korea — Asia-Pacific leaders adopted the Gyeongju Declaration at the conclusion of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 1, committing to harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and addressing demographic challenges to drive...
Malacañang said the government 's preparedness for the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day is significant and very high. "Ang readiness po ng pamahalaan sa darating na Undas ay masasabi nating malaki (The government’s readiness for the upcoming All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day is...
A Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) official has urged Filipinos to return to the true spirit of “Undas” by focusing on prayer and the call to holiness rather than on secular Halloween traditions that highlight images of “evil, devils, and lost souls.” In a circular...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – The Police Regional Office-Cordillera will deploy 1,371 police officers to secure All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days in the region. Police Brig. Gen. Ericson Dilag, PRO-Cordillera chief, said they will be deployed to cemeteries, memorial parks, columbaria, and churches....
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, October 28, announced that it is fully prepared for the annual Undas observance, mobilizing over 2,200 first aiders and 92 chapters across the country to ensure public safety during the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day holidays on November 1 and 2....
The Quezon Police Provincial Office headed by Police Col. Romulo Albacea is on full alert for “Undas.” Albacea said they are deploying the maximum number of police personnel starting Oct. 29 and will be assigned to cemeteries, bus terminals, ports, and Quezon highways. He urged motorists to...
ILOILO CITY – A total of 4,280 police officers were deployed in Western Visayas region for this year’s ‘’Undas’’ or All Saints’ Day observance. “Your police force in Western Visayas is fully prepared to secure and assist everyone during the ‘Undas’ observance,” said Police...
BUTUAN CITY – Police in the Caraga and Northern Mindanao regions have stepped up security for “Undas” or All Saints’ Day next week. They are complemented by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine...
