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Grief finds us in the most unexpected moments, or sometimes on the most ordinary Sundays, when a familiar routine or the smell of freshly brewed coffee brings back memories of someone we dearly miss. In remembering them, we learn to carry both the sorrow of their absence and the warmth of the love they left behind. READ: tinyurl.com/5yxeukdw

An animal welfare group found several animal remains dumped in a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. Names and recorded weights on the remains led them to Ahjay Paws Pet Crematorium in Bacoor, Cavite.  Crematorium owners want to settle with refunds only, but no amount of money can ease the pain of being denied the dignified farewell the pet parents paid for. READ: tinyurl.com/hvufbyk6

More investigations surrounding the flood control scandal are being conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation as announced by the NBI Director Melvin Matibag last October 21. Now that the probe continues, the NBI must ensure the public sees concrete results, not just a growing list of projects to investigate. READ: tinyurl.com/3wkwawfx

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For Filipinos, love does not end with death, and neither does the tradition of sharing food. This Undas, discover how atang, alay, and halad keep memories, traditions, and love for departed loved ones alive, one offering at a time. READ: tinyurl.com/mwe53rrs

Nueva Ecija First District Rep. Mikaela Angela “Mika” Suansing turned emotional as the House approved the proposed ₱7.2-trillion 2027 national budget. She previously called for greater transparency in government spending, yet the engineering office serving her district received the country's second-largest public works allocation at nearly ₱3.9 billion. With that much public money inviting scrutiny, I'd cry too. READ: tinyurl.com/mu33v76z

Tama pa ba tong ginagawa natin, por? Cartoon by Cartoonist ZACH

Abdulraof A. Macacua, also known by his war name ”Sammy Gambar,” was elected as the first regular Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on October 30. He secured 51 votes against 27 for former Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim.

On October 22, 2026, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) announced the delisting of 50 party-list groups, including Bayan Muna, under Republic Act No. 7941, or the Party-List System Act. Once a strong voice for workers, consumers, and marginalized communities in Congress, Bayan Muna’s absence now raises questions about whether the causes it championed will continue to receive adequate attention from lawmakers. READ: tinyurl.com/c8cpk4z4

Former Malabon City Mayor and now the Representative of the Lone District of Malabon, Antolin Aquino “Lenlen” Oreta III, faces another plunder complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman in Quezon City on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Despite the issues of conflict of interest surrounding him, Rep. Oreta continues to dub them as a form of smear campaign against him. READ: tinyurl.com/32f984we

Days before Undas, Kasibu's barricade remains standing after police served residents a temporary restraining order (TRO) today. Issued on October 27 in favor of North Luzon Mineral Resources Corp. (NLMRC) and the Bugkalot Confederation, who say the barricade delays company operations. The TRO has been extended for another 20 days. The standoff traces back to an exploration permit, the earliest and least visible stage of mining, where questions of consent and consultation are settled for every stage that follows. #ProtectPHMountains #TheKasibuBarricade READ: tinyurl.com/3ycpxpd5

Napapansin niyo ba na may giant na kamay sa karamihan ng mga editorial cartoon? Cartoon by Cartoonist ZACH

Despite being designed to amplify marginalized voices, the Philippine party-list system has increasingly become a gateway for political dynasties, government contractors, and vested interests. Protecting the voices of marginalized communities requires improving the rules, strengthening COMELEC's enforcement, and ensuring that political resources and name recognition do not become substitutes for genuine sectoral representation. READ: tinyurl.com/4huakved

The Philippines is set to host the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this November 2026. Here is the breakdown of the ₱22.7 billion allocated for ASEAN hosting across 2025 and 2026 national budgets.

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Following Malacañang’s leadership reshuffle, Vince Dizon returns to lead the Department of Transportation (DOTr), while Atty. Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez takes over as Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Both secretaries now face the immediate task of navigating departmental continuity, addressing unfinished infrastructure reforms, and driving key government projects forward. READ: tinyurl.com/mr35t5es

May Bayot-De Castro was a veteran, award-winning theater actress known for playing the original “Elsa” in the 2003 stage adaptation of Himala. In 2019, she reprised her role in Himala: Isang Musikal, returning to the fictional town of Cupang.

Despite their best Asian Games performance in 60 years, Philippine athletes face a whopping ₱895 million budget cut in the proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP).   While other sectors receive multi-billion peso budgets, the government simply cannot expect world-class results without providing the resources required to achieve them. READ: tinyurl.com/mr34bb7a

Stages of grief Cartoon by Cartoonist ZACH

Eric Bauza was an award-winning Looney Tunes voice actor who died at age 46, as announced by his family on his official Instagram account. Working with Warner Bros. for 15 years in animation, he was credited in more than 400 roles for voicing iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.