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News from Oct 31, 2026 (UTC)

Philippines isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 18Oct 31

Why

  1. Police urged Bato dela Rosa to surrender after a deadline lapsed.

    17 eventsqa.philstar.comSource

  2. Thousands of farmlands in Bicol have been converted to mining, energy and infrastructure projects.

    17 eventsbulatlat.comSource

  3. Farmers and fisherfolk demanded urgent aid amid El Niño and rising fuel prices.

    21 eventsbulatlat.comSource

What happened

  • Statements23%
  • Cooperation51%
  • Criticism16%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure6%
  • Fighting3%

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  • UneasyA little worse than usual
  • SteadyAbout usual
  • CalmA little better than usual
  • UpbeatBetter than usual
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