De Lima urges lawmakers to pass tougher animal welfare bill

Inquirer.net - Nov 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Congress should tighten national animal welfare laws following the illegal dumping of 25 dead pets in Bulacan, Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima said on Sunday. On Friday, animal welfare group Luna and Furry Siblings sparked widespread outrage after it exposed on social media how the remains of several dogs and cats

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Nov 1, 2026

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Alex Eala begins Hong Kong Open bid vs Alycia Parks

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MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala wraps up her Asian swing and breakthrough season at the Hong Kong Open. Eala opens her campaign against American Alycia Parks in the round of 32 on Monday at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium. The 21-year-old Eala and Parks split their first two meetings, which took place this year. READ: Alex Eala aiming

No sign of ex-BuCor chief Bantag in Ifugao poultry police operation

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BAGUIO CITY — Former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag eluded arrest after police failed to find him at a poultry farm in Barangay Pugol, Lamut, Ifugao, during an operation early Sunday. Bantag is wanted in connection with the 2022 killings of broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa and New Bilibid Prison inmate Cristito “Jun”

Bacolod mayor orders burial of 3-ton whale shark; cause of death unknown

Nov 1, 2026

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Thailand’s Most Famous Snake Catcher

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Ronnie Liang now authorized to fly Philippine Army aircraft

Nov 1, 2026

Ronnie Liang now authorized to fly Philippine Army aircraft

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Over 1M Manila North Cemetery visitors expected on All Saints’ Day

Nov 1, 2026

Over 1M Manila North Cemetery visitors expected on All Saints’ Day

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