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7 patay, halos 800 aftershocks naitala matapos ang 2 lindol sa Davao Oriental

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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7 patay, halos 800 aftershocks naitala matapos ang 2 lindol sa Davao Oriental

MATI, Davao Oriental — Pitong katao ang iniulat na nasawi matapos ang magkasunod na lindol na tumama sa Davao Oriental noong Biyernes, ayon sa National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) nitong Sabado.

Ayon sa ulat, lahat ng nasawi ay mula sa Region 11, ngunit nananatiling “for validation” ang mga ito. Labing-isa naman ang naiulat na sugatan sa parehong rehiyon, habang wala namang naitalang nawawala.

Nakapaglikas din ng 1,265 indibidwal o katumbas ng 331 pamilya sa Region 11 bilang bahagi ng preemptive evacuation. Samantala, umabot sa 8,436 indibidwal o 3,519 pamilya ang naapektuhan sa dalawang rehiyon, dalawang lalawigan, apat na lungsod at bayan, at siyam na barangay. Sa bilang na ito, 7,915 katao o 2,468 pamilya ang kasalukuyang nasa mga evacuation center.

Naitala rin ng NDRRMC ang 33 bahay na nasira, lima rito ang tuluyang gumuho, sa mga rehiyon ng Davao at CARAGA. Pitong bahagi ng kalsada at tatlong tulay ang naapektuhan; lima sa mga kalsada at isa sa mga tulay ang hindi pa madaanan hanggang Sabado ng umaga.

Apektado rin ang pitong pantalan, kung saan 47 pasahero ang na-stranded. Sa limang lungsod at bayan na nawalan ng kuryente, apat ang naibalik na ang suplay. Samantala, labindalawang lokalidad ang nawalan ng linya ng komunikasyon ngunit agad itong naibalik sa normal ngayong Sabado.

Ayon sa Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), tumama ang unang lindol na may lakas na magnitude 7.4 sa karagatan ng Manay, Davao Oriental, bandang 9:43 a.m. noong Biyernes. Sinundan ito ng isa pang lindol na may magnitude 6.8 bandang 7:12 p.m. ng parehong araw.

Nilinaw ni PHIVOLCS Director Teresito Bacolcol na hindi aftershock ang pangalawang lindol kundi bahagi ng tinatawag na “doublet.” Aniya, “A doublet earthquake means two closely timed quakes happening nearby. They happen in the same area but have different epicenters and strengths.”

Naramdaman ang Intensity V sa mga bahagi ng Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao City, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental, Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, General Santos City, Butuan City, at Surigao del Norte. Sa pangalawang lindol naman, Intensity VI ang naitala sa bayan ng Manay, Davao Oriental.

Batay sa datos ng PHIVOLCS, umabot na sa 792 aftershocks ang naitala hanggang alas-7 ng umaga ng Sabado, kung saan 331 ang na-plot at 13 ang naramdaman ng mga residente. Ang lakas ng mga aftershock ay nasa pagitan ng magnitude 1.2 hanggang 5.8.

Dahil sa pinsalang dulot ng magkasunod na lindol, idineklara ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Manay, Davao Oriental ang state of calamity sa kanilang bayan. Ilang probinsya at lungsod sa Davao Region ang nagdeklara rin ng suspensyon ng klase at trabaho nitong Sabado, Oktubre 11, 2025, habang nagpapatuloy ang mga aftershock at assessment sa pinsala.

Dahil sa pinsalang dulot ng magkasunod na lindol, idineklara ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Manay, Davao Oriental ang state of calamity sa kanilang bayan.

Experts debunk “alien invasion in November 2025” rumor

Venus L Peñaflor
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Experts debunk “alien invasion in November 2025” rumor

LAGUNA — As social media buzzes with alarming posts about a supposed “alien invasion” predicted to happen in November 2025, scientists and space agencies have firmly denied the claim, calling it misinformation with no scientific basis.

The viral story claims that strange interstellar objects and “unprecedented cosmic signals” are signs of an approaching extraterrestrial encounter. However, space experts clarified that no credible evidence supports any prediction of alien contact or invasion within the year.

According to astronomers, the confusion may have started with the discovery of an interstellar object known as 3I/ATLAS, a comet-like body currently being tracked as it passes through our solar system. While a few speculative researchers suggested it might be artificial, major scientific institutions such as NASA and the European Space Agency have dismissed the theory as unfounded.

“There is absolutely no verified data suggesting any threat to Earth,” said a spokesperson from the International Astronomical Union. “3I/ATLAS is a natural object following a stable trajectory. It will not come anywhere near our planet.”

Fact-checking organizations, including Snopes and Reuters, have also labeled the viral posts as false, emphasizing that the so-called “countdown to invasion” originated from unverified social media sources and not from legitimate scientific announcements.

Experts warn that sensationalized space rumors can spread quickly online, especially when they mix real science with exaggerated claims. They encourage the public to rely on official sources such as NASA, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), and accredited science media for accurate updates about astronomical events.

While the “alien invasion” idea sparks curiosity and fear in equal measure, it also invites reflection. If intelligent extraterrestrial beings truly have the technology to reach Earth, it would mean their science and civilization are far more advanced than ours. In that case, they would hardly need to “invade” us since any species capable of interstellar travel would likely not need our planet’s limited resources.

As of now, the only countdown scientists are observing is toward further exploration and understanding of the universe, not an invasion.

Seoul hologram cop, crime falls 22 percent

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Seoul hologram cop, crime falls 22 percent

SEOUL — A life-size holographic police officer now appears nightly in a central Seoul park as part of a pilot effort to deter late-night crime, and local authorities say reported incidents in the area have fallen by roughly 22 percent since the system was installed.

The projection is shown on an acrylic screen in Jeo-dong (Judong) No. 3 Park between 19:00 and 22:00, activating about every two minutes with a prerecorded warning: “In case of an emergency, the police will be dispatched in real time. CCTV is installed here.” The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency states that live officers remain nearby, and the hologram is equipped with AI-enabled cameras to assist in monitoring the area.

Police presented comparative data indicating the decline in reported park crimes after the hologram’s installation. Seoul police said they compared figures from October 2023–May 2024 (before deployment) with October 2024–May 2025 (after deployment) to reach the 22 percent estimate. Officials have described the project as part of a broader “Safe Park” initiative and are considering expanding similar systems to other trouble spots.

The hologram, reportedly developed by a private tech firm and modeled on a real officer, stands roughly 1.7 meters tall in full uniform. It repeatedly reminds visitors that the area is under CCTV surveillance and that police can be dispatched in real time, creating a visible — if virtual — law enforcement presence. Authorities and some observers credit the projection’s psychological effect for reducing impulsive crimes such as drunken assaults and street disputes.

Experts and commentators say the scheme works primarily as a deterrent by increasing the perceived likelihood of detection, a concept known in behavioural science as “nudge theory.” Ed Flahavan of the Behavioural Insights Team and other criminologists note that visible surveillance and police presence can reduce opportunistic offenses, but they caution that holograms cannot physically intervene or replace patrols. “In behavioural science, using police as a deterrent to reduce crime is about increasing the perceived likelihood of criminals being caught,” one expert observed.

Critics warn the approach raises questions about long-term effectiveness, transparency, and privacy. Some commentators say initial reductions may fade if offenders adapt, and civil liberties advocates have urged clarity on how AI cameras are used, how data are stored, and what oversight governs the technology. Seoul police say human officers remain responsible for any response and that the hologram is a force multiplier rather than a replacement for traditional policing.

The Jeo-dong pilot adds to a small but growing list of cities experimenting with virtual or remote-presence policing tools — from audio warnings to remote deterrence systems — as municipal authorities look for cost-effective ways to maintain safety in busy nightlife districts. Seoul’s initial results have prompted interest from other municipal units considering similar, technology-led public safety measures.

Reporting draws on statements from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and coverage by Korea JoongAng Daily, South China Morning Post, Vice, and other outlets.

Mga Kampeon sa Muaythai mula Nagcarlan, pinarangalan sa courtesy call kay Cong. Amante

Kevin Pamatmat
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Mga Kampeon sa Muaythai mula Nagcarlan, pinarangalan sa courtesy call kay Cong. Amante

SAN PABLO CITY, LAGUNA — Tatlong batang atleta ng Muaythai mula sa Nagcarlan, Laguna ang tumanggap ng pagkilala kahapon nang sila ay bumisita kay Laguna 3rd District Representative Loreto S. Amante sa kanyang opisina dito sa lungsod. Sila ang mga kampeon sa kamakailang FMA Youth World Championship na ginanap sa Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), kasama ang kanilang coach na si Precious Ocaya Delarmino.

Sa naturang pagpupulong, ipinagdiwang ang natamong tagumpay ng tatlong atleta:

  • Samantha Audrey Ananias — nag-uwi ng 2 gold medals
  • Cris Eugene Compañero — 1 gold medal
  • Athalia Sarmiento — 2 gold medals at 1 silver medal

Ang tatlong atleta ay nagtungo sa UAE kasama ang kanilang coach na si Precious Ocaya Delarmino, na ginawaran bilang best coach ng International Federation of Muaythai (IFMA). Ang kanilang paglalakbay ay sinuportahan ng Muaythai Association of the Philippines (MAP), ang kinikilalang pambansang samahan ng Muaythai sa bansa.

Ang ranggo ng Muaythai sa mundo

Ang Muaythai ay isang kompetisyon ng sining at disiplina na kilala bilang “art of eight limbs” dahil sa paggamit nito ng kamao, siko, tuhod, at paa. Ang International Federation of Muaythai (IFMA) ang pangunahing tagapangasiwa ng mga world championships sa amateur level. Sa IFMA Youth World Championships 2025 sa Abu Dhabi, dinalaw ng mga kabataang nakmuay (Muaythai athletes) mula sa mahigit 100 bansa ang paligsahan, na nagsisilbing plataporma para sa inter-cultural na paligsahan at palitan ng kultura.

Nagbigay-pugay si Rep. Amante sa tatlong atleta at sa kanilang coach at kinilala ang ambag sa larangan ng palakasan sa Laguna. Aniya, nais niyang maging inspirasyon sila sa iba pang kabataan sa distrito upang maghangad ng mataas sa sports.

Samantala, sinabi ni Ananias, Companero, at Sarmiento na ang kanilang tagumpay ay bunga ng disiplina, pagsasanay, at suporta ng kanilang pamilya, munisipyo, at samahan sa Muaythai. Ipinangako nila na patuloy nilang iaangat ang pangalan ng Laguna at ng Pilipinas sa pandaigdigang palakasan.

Sa pagtatapos ng pagpupulong, pinagtibay ang plano na magkaroon ng mga kampo, workshop, at suporta para sa mga kabataang atleta sa Nagcarlan at mga karatig bayan upang mapalago ang Muaythai sa rehiyon.

Magnitude 7.4 na lindol yumanig sa Davao Oriental, 1 nasawi; tsunami warning ipinalabas

Venus L Peñaflor
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Magnitude 7.4 na lindol yumanig sa Davao Oriental, 1 nasawi; tsunami warning ipinalabas

DAVAO ORIENTAL — Isang magnitude 7.4 na lindol ang yumanig sa baybaying bahagi ng Manay, Davao Oriental nitong Biyernes ng umaga, ayon sa Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

Sa ulat ng PHIVOLCS, ang lindol ay naitala kaninang 9:43 ng umaga na may lalim na 20 kilometro. Una itong iniulat bilang magnitude 7.6 ngunit ibinaba sa 7.4 bago mag-alas-11 ng umaga.

Ayon sa PHIVOLCS, inaasahan ang mga pinsala at aftershocks matapos ang malakas na pagyanig.

Mga Naulat na Intensity

Batay sa tala ng ahensya, ang mga lugar na nakaranas ng Intensity V ay kinabibilangan ng Compostela, Maco, Mawab, Monkayo, Montevista, Nabunturan, at Pantukan sa Davao de Oro; ilang bahagi ng Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Surigao del Norte, at Butuan City.
Naramdaman din ito bilang Intensity IV sa Davao del Sur, Cotabato City, Bukidnon, Surigao del Norte, South Cotabato, at ilang bahagi ng Leyte at Samar, habang Intensity III at Intensity II naman sa mga karatig-lalawigan gaya ng Iloilo, Negros Oriental, Sorsogon, Zamboanga, at Misamis Occidental.

Paliwanag ng PHIVOLCS, ang “reported intensity” ay sumusukat sa lakas ng pagyanig batay sa naramdaman ng mga tao at epekto nito sa mga gusali at kapaligiran.

Ayon kay Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang, isang residente ng Mati City ang nasawi matapos mabagsakan ng bahagi ng bahay sa gitna ng lindol. “Meron na kaming confirmed dito sa City of Mati, isang casualty. Isa. Nabagsakan siya ng part ng bahay,” ayon kay Dayanghirang sa panayam sa Balitanghali.

Sa pahayag ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., tiniyak niya na nagmobilisa na ang pamahalaan upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng mga apektado.
“We are now assessing the situation on the ground and ensuring that everyone is safe. We are working round the clock to ensure that help reaches everyone who needs it. Let us continue to look out for one another and pray for the safety of all our countrymen,” ayon sa Pangulo.

Tsunami Warning Itinaas

Nagpalabas ng tsunami warning ang PHIVOLCS at mahigpit na pinayuhan ang mga residente sa baybaying bahagi ng Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, Davao Oriental, Southern Leyte, Surigao del Norte, Leyte, at Surigao del Sur na agad lumikas patungo sa mas mataas na lugar.

Ayon sa ahensya, inaasahang magkakaroon ng “destructive tsunami” na maaaring umabot sa higit isang metrong taas ng alon sa ibabaw ng normal na tubig-dagat, na mas magiging matindi sa mga nakasarang look at kipot. “It is forecasted that the first tsunami waves will arrive between 09:43:54 to 11:43:54, 10 Oct 2025 (PST). These waves may continue for hours,” pahayag ng PHIVOLCS.

Kasabay nito, naglabas din ng tsunami warning ang Indonesia para sa northern Sulawesi, kung saan inaasahang maaaring umabot sa 50 sentimetrong taas ng alon sa kanilang baybayin.

Klase at Trabaho Suspendido

Agad namang sinuspinde ang klase at trabaho sa pamahalaan sa ilang bahagi ng Davao Region upang bigyang-daan ang rapid damage assessment.
Sa advisory ng Davao City Government, sinabing:
“In view of the recent earthquake and to give way to the conduct of rapid damage assessment of infrastructures and facilities, classes in all levels, public and private educational institutions, in Davao City are hereby suspended immediately.”

Sa Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, ipinatupad din ang suspensyon ng klase at trabaho alinsunod sa Executive Order No. 38 ni Mayor Juanito C. Inojales.
Sa Davao de Oro, inianunsyo rin ni Governor Raul Mabanglo ang agarang suspensyon ng klase at trabaho maliban sa mga frontline offices.

Naunang Lindol sa Cebu

Ang malakas na lindol sa Davao Oriental ay kasunod lamang ng magnitude 6.9 na yumanig sa Bogo City, Cebu noong Setyembre 30, 2025, na nagdulot ng 74 nasawi at 559 sugatan, ayon sa National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Tinatayang 666,439 katao o 189,620 pamilya sa Central Visayas ang naapektuhan ng lindol sa Cebu, kabilang ang 7,813 indibidwal na nawalan ng tirahan.

Ayon kay Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang, isang residente ng Mati City ang nasawi matapos mabagsakan ng bahagi ng bahay sa gitna ng lindol.

Israel ratifies Gaza ceasefire, sets timeline for hostage release

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Israel ratifies Gaza ceasefire, sets timeline for hostage release

JERUSALEM/CAIRO — Israel’s government has ratified a ceasefire agreement with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, paving the way to halt hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and begin the release of Israeli hostages within 72 hours.

The Israeli cabinet approved the deal early Friday morning, roughly a day after mediators announced the agreement. The accord provides for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and outlines a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza under U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the two-year war.

“The government has just now approved the framework for the release of all of the hostages – the living and the deceased,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s English-language X account stated.

The conflict, which has isolated Israel internationally and drawn in Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon, has tested U.S.-Israeli relations. President Trump has reportedly urged Netanyahu to finalize a deal as part of his broader peace plan.

Celebrations erupted across Israel and the Palestinian territories after the announcement of the most significant step yet toward ending two years of fighting that has claimed more than 67,000 Palestinian lives and left 1,200 Israelis dead following Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attacks.

Hamas’s exiled Gaza chief, Khalil Al-Hayya, said he had received guarantees from the United States and other mediators “that the war was over.”

An Israeli government spokesperson confirmed that the ceasefire would take effect within 24 hours of ratification, with hostages to be released within 72 hours afterward. Of the remaining hostages, 20 are believed to be alive, 26 are presumed dead, and the fate of two remains unknown. Hamas has cautioned that the recovery of bodies may take longer than the release of living captives.

Once implemented, the agreement will allow the flow of humanitarian aid, including food and medical supplies, into Gaza, where hundreds of thousands have been displaced and forced to live in tents after their homes were destroyed.

However, challenges remain. A Palestinian source said the list of prisoners to be released was still being finalized, as Hamas seeks the freedom of high-profile detainees and hundreds arrested during the Israeli assault. Further elements of Trump’s 20-point plan — including postwar governance in Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas are yet to be discussed.

Netanyahu also faces resistance within his coalition. Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned he would move to topple the government if Hamas remains intact.

Despite lingering political tension, many on both sides expressed relief and hope. “Thank God for the ceasefire, the end of bloodshed and killing,” said Abdul Majeed Abd Rabbo in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. “All of the Gaza Strip is happy, all the Arab people, all of the world is happy with the ceasefire.”

In Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, where families of captives have gathered for months, Einav Zaugauker — whose son Matan is among the last remaining hostages expressed overwhelming emotion. “I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe, I can’t explain what I’m feeling … it’s crazy,” she said.

Israeli strikes continued in Gaza on Thursday but with significantly fewer casualties, as local health authorities reported seven deaths in two separate attacks.

President Trump is expected to travel to the region on Sunday and may attend a signing ceremony in Egypt. Israeli Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has invited him to address the legislature, an event that would mark the first speech by a U.S. president there since 2008.

The deal has received widespread international support and is being hailed as a major diplomatic achievement for Trump. If fully implemented, it would represent a breakthrough toward ending one of the Middle East’s deadliest conflicts.

Western and Arab nations met in Paris to discuss a postwar framework, including reconstruction aid and a proposed peacekeeping force. According to U.S. officials, Washington will deploy 200 troops as part of a multinational task force with no American boots on the ground in Gaza alongside forces from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and possibly the United Arab Emirates.

The Gaza conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led militants attacked Israeli communities and a music festival, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. Israel’s ensuing military campaign has killed over 67,000 Palestinians and devastated much of the enclave.

San Pablo City, itinatag bilang Green Economic Zone sa unang 100 araw ni Mayor Najie Gapangada

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San Pablo City, itinatag bilang Green Economic Zone sa unang 100 araw ni Mayor Najie Gapangada

SAN PABLO CITY — Ginanap ngayong umaga sa San Pablo City Convention Center ang ika-100 araw ng pamumuno ni Mayor Najie B. Gapangada Jr. bilang Punong Lungsod, tampok ang mga pangunahing nagawa ng administrasyong “Bagong San Pablo.”

Dumalo sa pagtitipon ang mga pinuno at kawani ng lokal na pamahalaan, mga miyembro ng Sangguniang Panlungsod sa pangunguna ni Vice Mayor Justin Colago, mga kinatawan ng business sector, investors, at mga non-government organizations (NGOs).

Sa kanyang ulat, binigyang-diin ni Mayor Gapangada ang mga inisyatibang naglalayong pasiglahin ang ekonomiya, pagbutihin ang serbisyo publiko, at itaguyod ang mabuting pamamahala sa lungsod.

Isa sa mga tampok na proyekto ay ang positibong global marketing sa pamamagitan ng Guinness World Record sa sabay-sabay na pagtatanim ng mga punla ng niyog sa loob ng 15 minuto. Ayon kay Mayor Gapangada, ito ay “isang malikhaing estratehiya na sumasagisag sa Bagong San Pablo,” at magiging simula ng tatlong taong programa para sa muling pagpapaunlad ng industriya ng niyog.

Sa larangan ng ekonomiya, sinimulan na rin ang pagbuo ng Agro-Industrial Economic Zone upang maipuwesto ang San Pablo bilang Green Economic Zone ng Timog Luzon at maging “Mega City of the South.” Naisumite na sa Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) ang proposal, at nakatakdang talakayin ng Board of Directors sa Oktubre 28. Kapag naaprubahan, ihaharap ito kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. para sa deklarasyon bilang special economic zone.

Kasabay nito, inihayag din na nakatakdang magtayo ng sariling economic zone ang Villa Escudero sa 300 ektaryang bahagi ng San Pablo, habang isang industrial zone naman ang nauna nang itinatag ng negosyanteng si G. Dadz Serviento.

Bahagi ng agresibong kampanya sa mga investors, iniulat ni Mayor Gapangada nakipagpulong na siya sa ilang malalaking negosyante kabilang sina Manuel V. Pangilinan, Lance Gokongwei, Ramon S. Ang, at mga kinatawan ng VinGroup mula sa Viet Nam. Inaasahang magsisimula ang kanilang mga investment sa lungsod sa susunod na dalawang taon.

Ipinahayag din ni Mayor Gapangada ang mga panukalang ordinansa para sa mga mahihirap, kabilang ang ₱50 araw-araw na tulong-pamasaheng programa para sa mga mag-aaral sa pampublikong elementarya, pinalawak na inclusive scholarship, ₱1,000 buwanang allowance para sa mga Persons with Disability (PWD), at exemption sa MTOP/franchise renewal fee para sa mga rehistradong tricycle operators sa taong 2026.

Sa kalinisan at kaayusan, nagpapatuloy ang rehabilitasyon ng pamilihang bayan, pagpapahusay sa koleksyon ng basura, at pagpapatupad ng mga batas-trapiko upang maibsan ang pagsisikip ng daloy ng trapiko.

Sa serbisyong pangkalusugan, pinapalakas ng lungsod ang operasyon ng San Pablo City General Hospital sa pamamagitan ng karagdagang doktor, nars, at mga modernong pasilidad. Ang City Health Office naman ay nagpapatupad ng mga kampanya laban sa nakahahawang sakit at nagbibigay ng libreng reseta at gamot sa mga mahihirap.

Bilang bahagi ng programang “Nasa Barangay ang Gobyerno” (NBG), dinala ng lokal na pamahalaan ang mga serbisyo direkta sa 24 barangay sa unang 100 araw. Ayon sa alkalde, sa mas malaking pondo sa 2026 ay makararating ang NBG sa lahat ng barangay sa lungsod.

Isa rin sa mga layunin ni Mayor Gapangada ang gawing “KFC – Kotong Free City” ang San Pablo. “Bawal magnegosyo sa City Hall ang mga kapamilya ni Mayor Najie; bukas ang mga bidding sa construction at supplies; walang kinikilingang bidder; at deretso sa mga kompanya ang pagbili ng gamot upang mapababa ang presyo,” aniya.

Sa ilalim ng good governance, tinanggal ng administrasyon ang humigit-kumulang 300 ghost employees, ipinagbawal ang nepotismo sa City Hall, at pinatibay ang koordinasyon sa pagitan ng mga departamento sa pamamagitan ng regular na pagpupulong.

Tinapos ni Mayor Gapangada ang kanyang ulat sa panawagang ipagpatuloy ang “serbisyong walang pahinga” para sa mga mamamayan ng San Pablo.

“Ang pamunuan ni Mayor Najie ay patuloy naglilingkod, bumabalikat, nagmamalasakit at gumagawa ng may malinaw na direksyon. Hindi natatapos sa 100 araw ang masigasig na paglilingkod ng walang patid o pahinga,” ayon sa ulat.

Dumalo sa pagtitipon ang mga pinuno at kawani ng lokal na pamahalaan, mga miyembro ng Sangguniang Panlungsod sa pangunguna ni Vice Mayor Justin Colago.
Tinapos ni Mayor Gapangada ang kanyang ulat sa panawagang ipagpatuloy ang “serbisyong walang pahinga” para sa mga mamamayan ng San Pablo.
Dumalo sa pagtitipon ang mga pinuno at kawani ng lokal na pamahalaan at mga miyembro ng Sangguniang Panlungsod.

Relief and celebration sweep Israel and Gaza as ceasefire and hostage deal announced

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Relief and celebration sweep Israel and Gaza as ceasefire and hostage deal announced

JERUSALEM/CAIRO — Joy and relief erupted across Israel and Gaza on Thursday after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was unveiled under the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the devastating war in Gaza.

Both sides publicly endorsed the agreement and were expected to sign it around noon in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh (0900 GMT), though there was no immediate confirmation that the signing had been completed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the ceasefire would take effect once approved by the Israeli government, which was set to convene following a security cabinet meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Israel’s hostage coordinator, Gal Hirsch, noted that the list of Palestinian prisoners to be released was still being finalized.

Reports from Gaza indicated a series of air strikes in Gaza City around the expected signing time.

Under the deal, hostilities would cease, Israel would partially withdraw its forces from Gaza, and Hamas would release hostages taken during the attack that sparked the war, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. A source briefed on the agreement said Israeli troops were expected to begin withdrawing within 24 hours of the deal’s signing.

An Israeli official said that the release of the 20 Israeli hostages still believed to be alive in Gaza was anticipated by Sunday or Monday. Another 26 hostages have been declared dead in absentia, while the fate of two remains uncertain. Hamas reportedly indicated it may need time to recover bodies scattered across Gaza.

Scenes of celebration unfolded in both territories as news of the agreement spread.
In Gaza, where most of the 2 million residents have been displaced by months of bombardment, young men applauded in the rubble-strewn streets despite continuing air strikes.

“Thank God for the ceasefire, the end of bloodshed and killing,” said Abdul Majeed Abd Rabbo in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. “I am not the only one happy; all of the Gaza Strip is happy, all the Arab people, all of the world is happy with the ceasefire and the end of bloodshed.”

In Tel Aviv, Einav Zaugauker, whose son Matan is among the last remaining hostages, joined emotional celebrations in the so-called Hostages Square — a gathering point for families of those abducted during the Hamas assault two years ago.
“I can’t breathe, I can’t explain what I’m feeling … it’s crazy,” she said, illuminated by the red glow of a flare. “What do I say to him? What do I do? Hug and kiss him. Just tell him that I love him … It’s overwhelming this is the relief.”

Despite the breakthrough, residents reported that Israeli strikes on three Gaza City suburbs continued into Thursday morning. The Gaza Health Ministry said at least nine Palestinians were killed within the past 24 hours.

The deal was reached just one day after the second anniversary of Hamas’s cross-border attack on October 7, 2023, which killed 1,200 Israelis and led to Israel’s full-scale assault on Gaza a campaign that has since claimed more than 67,000 Palestinian lives, according to Gaza officials.

The Sharm el-Sheikh negotiations, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, produced the accord as the opening phase of a 20-point framework proposed by Trump. The U.S. president hailed it as a landmark diplomatic success and a first step toward Middle East reconciliation.

“All Parties will be treated fairly! This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America… BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!” Trump wrote on social media.

Netanyahu described the agreement as “a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel,” though divisions persisted within his ruling coalition. Far-right ministers, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, opposed the truce, saying Hamas must be destroyed after the hostages’ return.

The pact drew broad international praise from Arab and Western governments after several failed ceasefire attempts.

The next stage of Trump’s plan envisions an international body, led by Trump and involving former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, to help administer post-war Gaza. Arab states supporting the plan insist it must pave the way toward a Palestinian state, an idea Netanyahu rejects. Hamas, for its part, opposes any foreign governance over Gaza and rejects Blair’s involvement.

While the ceasefire offered a long-awaited respite, unresolved questions remain, particularly Gaza’s future governance and the political fate of Hamas. Still, for many Israelis and Palestinians, the announcement marked the first glimpse of hope after years of unrelenting bloodshed.

People react as they celebrate following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting, at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

October supermoon lights up skies, still visible in the Philippines until October 9

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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October supermoon lights up skies, still visible in the Philippines until October 9

NEW YORK — The first supermoon of 2025 illuminated skies around the world on the night of October 6, peaking in brightness during the morning of October 7 (Philippine time). The phenomenon, visible across the Philippines, marked the first in a series of three supermoons this year, according to NASA and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with the moon’s closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it appear up to 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than the faintest full moon of the year.

“It’s not really very unusual,” said Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. He explained that while anyone can view a supermoon without special equipment, “if you go out and just look at the moon when it’s very high in the sky, there is nothing relative to it to give you an idea of how big it looks.”

During this event, the moon came within 224,600 miles (361,459 kilometers) of Earth. Skywatchers in the Philippines were able to enjoy the bright lunar display from the evening of October 6 until dawn on October 7.

According to PAGASA, the moon remains bright and nearly full until October 9, giving Filipinos more time to witness the celestial beauty. The agency stated that the supermoon continues to appear large and luminous under clear skies and recommended open areas with minimal light pollution for the optimal viewing experience.

For those who missed this week’s show, NASA said two more supermoons will appear this year one on the night of November 5 and another on December 5, both visible from the Philippines.

The 2025 lunar calendar will continue to offer celestial highlights next year, including two eclipses in 2026 a total lunar eclipse in March, visible across much of Asia, including the Philippines, and a partial lunar eclipse in August, visible across the Americas, Africa, and Europe.

Escudero, Romualdez, Tarriela kabilang sa mga isinailalim sa lookout order sa flood control anomaly

Venus L Peñaflor
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Escudero, Romualdez, Tarriela kabilang sa mga isinailalim sa lookout order sa flood control anomaly

MAYNILA – Isinailalim sa immigration lookout bulletin sina Sen. Chiz Escudero, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, at Occidental Mindoro Rep. Leody “Odie” Tarriela, matapos silang maisama sa mga opisyal na iniimbestigahan kaugnay ng umano’y anomalya sa mga flood control project sa bansa.

Kinumpirma ng Department of Justice (DOJ) na inaprubahan nito ang kahilingan ng Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) na maglabas ng Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders (ILBOs) laban sa ilang kasalukuyan at dating mambabatas, gayundin sa ilang opisyal ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Ayon sa ICI, ang hakbang ay bahagi ng malawakang imbestigasyon sa umano’y katiwalian sa paggastos ng pondo para sa mga proyektong pang-imprastraktura. Nilagdaan ni ICI Chair Andres Reyes Jr. ang kahilingan noong Oktubre 8, 2025, na sumasaklaw sa ilang kilalang personalidad sa politika.

Kasama sa listahan ang mga sumusunod:
• Sen. Joel Villanueva
• Sen. Jinggoy Estrada
• Former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.
• Mayor Maria Lourdes “Nancy” Binay Angeles
• Commissioner Mario G. Lipana at Marilou Laurio-Lipana
• Undersecretary Trygve L. Olaivar
• Carlene Villa
• Maynard Ngu
• Cong. Roman Romulo
• Cong. James “Jojo” Ang
• Cong. Patrick Michael “PM” Vargas
• Cong. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde
• Cong. Nicanor “Nikki” Briones
• Cong. Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro
• Cong. Florida “Rida” Robes
• Cong. Eleandro Jesus Madrona
• Cong. Benjamin “Benjie” Agarao
• Former Cong. Florencio Gabriel “Bem” Noel
• Cong. Reynante “Reynan” Arogancia
• Former Cong. Marvin Rillo
• Cong. Teodorico “Teodoro” Haresco Jr.
• Cong. Antonieta Eudela
• Cong. Dean Assistio
• Cong. Marivic Co-Pilar
• District Engr. Loida Busa
• “Bogs” Magalong
• District Engr. Ramon Devanadera
• District Engr. Johnny Protesta Jr.
• District Engr. Arturo Gonzales Jr.

Paliwanag ng ICI, ang ILBO ay hindi pa nangangahulugang pagbabawal sa pagbiyahe o warrant of arrest, ngunit nagbibigay ito ng abiso sa mga immigration officer sakaling tangkaing umalis ng bansa ang sinumang kabilang sa listahan.

Ayon kay ICI Executive Director Brian Keith Hosaka, mahalaga ang agarang pag-isyu ng lookout order “upang maiwasan ang pagtakas at masiguro ang pananagutan ng mga sangkot.”

Dagdag pa ni Hosaka, inimbitahan ng ICI sina Speaker Martin Romualdez at Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman na dumalo sa pagdinig sa Oktubre 14, habang si Rep. Zaldy Co ay pinadalhan ng subpoena duces tecum kaugnay ng umano’y budget insertions sa mga proyekto ng DPWH.

Giit ni Hosaka, mananatiling hindi ila-livestream ang mga pagdinig upang maprotektahan ang karapatan ng mga iniimbestigahan, bagama’t “patuloy umano magbibigay ng mga updates at impormasyon sa publiko” ang ICI.

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