November, 2025

• 10 November

  BIFAN head talks about AI and the future of filmmaking

  

  Shin Chul, Executive Director of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), participated as a panelist in the international conference “AI and the Future of Filmmaking,” co-hosted by the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA)—the largest short film festival in Asia—and Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs. During the session, he presented key agendas on the present and …

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• 10 November

  World-class artists set the stage for Intramuros Evenings: La Voix Humaine

  

  The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Intramuros Administration (IA) team up for another night of artistic bliss for the third installation of Intramuros Evenings, featuring Francis Poulenc’s “Aubade Concerto” and “La Voix Humaine” (The Human Voice) on November 12, 2025, 7 p.m. at Centro de Turismo in Intramuros, Manila. Originally conceived as a ballet, “Aubade” as a piece …

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• 9 November

  Cebu drowns in deluge

  

  By Jesse C. Ong A torrent of unprecedented flooding swept through Cebu City and neighboring towns last week as Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) unleashed record rains that caught residents off guard and left widespread devastation in its wake. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that Cebu bore the brunt of the storm, with 71 of …

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• 9 November

  Marcos orders swift relief efforts for typhoon victims

  

  Following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., government agencies have mobilized quickly to provide relief and support to communities devastated by Typhoon *Tino*. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the administration’s coordinated response ensured that aid reached affected residents without delay. “Mabilisang rumesponde ang lahat ng ahensya sa ilalim ng administrasyon ni …

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• 9 November

  Metro mayors unite to tackle flooding in the capital

  

  In a rare show of unity, the 17 mayors of Metro Manila have agreed to work hand in hand to confront one of the capital’s biggest and most persistent challenges—severe flooding. During a recent meeting of the Metropolitan Manila Mayor’s Council (MMMC), the local chief executives reached a unanimous decision to coordinate their flood control and clean-up efforts across city …

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• 9 November

  ICI recommends graft raps vs. former DPWH officials

  

  The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has recommended the filing of graft and other criminal charges against several former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in connection with a ₱72-million ghost flood control project in Bulacan. In its interim report, the ICI identified former DPWH secretary Manuel Bonoan, undersecretaries Roberto Bernardo and Maria Catalina Cabral, and …

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• 9 November

  Comelec summons 27 Contractors over 2022 campaign donations

  

  The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued show cause orders (SCOs) against 27 construction firms found to have allegedly contributed to the campaign funds of politicians during the May 2022 national and local elections. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said the orders were sent out Monday last week, directing the contractors to explain within 10 days why they should not face …

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• 9 November

  PNP on full alert for massive INC rally at Rizal Park

  

  Police forces across Metro Manila will be placed on the highest security alert status as the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) stages a massive three-day protest rally at Rizal Park in Manila starting November 16, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced Wednesday. Nearly 10,000 personnel from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will be deployed to secure the area. The …

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• 9 November

  P760-M aid to be released to typhoon-hit LGUs

  

  President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of ₱760 million in financial assistance to local government units (LGUs) severely affected by Typhoon Tino (international name *Kalmaegi*), Malacañang announced Thursday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the funds, sourced from the Office of the President, aim to help LGUs speed up recovery efforts and provide immediate relief to families …

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• 9 November

  PSA sees stronger labor participation in Q4 amid holiday demand

  

  The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is optimistic that labor participation will improve in the last quarter of 2025, buoyed by the seasonal increase in demand during the holidays. National Statistician Claire Dennis Mapa said in a briefing Thursday that the number of employed Filipinos is projected to reach around 50 million by December 2025, higher than the monthly average recorded …

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