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Marcos reminds Filipinos to honor saints, departed through good works

LAWIN.newsNovember 1, 2025063 views

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to honor the legacy of their departed loved ones and saints by embodying their virtues and continuing their good deeds. In a nationwide address, Marcos emphasized the importance of remembering the deceased through actions reflecting their positive contributions to society, encouraging citizens to uphold these values in daily life. This aligns with traditional Philippine practices during All Saints’ Day, highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of remembering and celebrating the deceased.

Ben&Ben, BINI’s Mikha lend voices to mental health awareness project

LAWIN.newsNovember 1, 2025065 views

Ben&Ben and BINI’s Mikha Lim collaborate with a youth leader for a mental health awareness campaign, aiming to address mental health issues among young people. The initiative, launched on October 10, 2023, includes online events and workshops, coinciding with World Mental Health Day.

Dolly de Leon cast in Heidi Fleiss biopic ‘Hollywood Madam’

LAWIN.newsNovember 1, 2025065 views

Actress Dolly de Leon joins the cast of a biopic about Heidi Fleiss, the notorious “Hollywood Madam” who operated a high-end prostitution ring in Los Angeles. The film, currently in pre-production, will delve into Fleiss’s controversial life and career.

Philippine Consulate partners with FANHSTX for Rice University discussion on migration

LAWIN.newsOctober 31, 2025078 views

The Philippine Consulate General in Houston and the Filipino American National Historical Society – Houston Chapter (FANHSTX) organized a talk titled “Lakbay: Filipino American Migration in South Central America” at Rice University’s Fondren Library.

Seafood City Houston reopens after temporary closure

LAWIN.newsOctober 31, 2025056 views

Seafood City Supermarket in Houston has reopened its doors after a brief temporary closure earlier this week.

SSS to launch overseas office in South Korea

LAWIN.newsOctober 31, 2025052 views

The Social Security System (SSS) is set to open a new office in South Korea, as announced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. This initiative aims to improve access to SSS services for Filipinos in Seoul, facilitating smoother transactions and communication. The exact location and opening date are yet to be announced.

DepEd plans to lease vacant private school buildings to ease classroom shortage

LAWIN.newsOctober 31, 2025050 views

The Department of Education in the Philippines eyes closed private school buildings and underutilized properties to address the classroom shortage, reaching over 165,000 in 2022. This initiative aims to provide a scalable and cost-effective leasing solution, with properties like the Pita Property in Laguna identified for immediate use.

Regine Velasquez’s nieces debut P-pop girl group DNA

LAWIN.newsOctober 31, 2025049 views

Regine Velasquez’s nieces, Tasha, Julia, and Ezri Mitra, have formed a new P-pop girl group named DNA. Encouraged by their aunt, the trio aims to make their mark in the music industry, continuing the musical legacy of the Velasquez family.

Trump tells Senate GOP to drop filibuster to resolve shutdown

LAWIN.newsOctober 31, 2025056 views

President Trump urged Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster rule to end the government shutdown. This call for action comes amid a stalemate over funding negotiations for the U.S.-Mexico border wall, highlighting ongoing partisan struggles in Congress.

U.N. official urges U.S. to halt ‘unacceptable’ boat strikes

LAWIN.newsOctober 31, 2025057 views

The U.N. human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, urges the U.S. to stop strikes on alleged drug boats, citing extrajudicial killings and international law violations. The U.S. justifies these actions for security, raising global legal concerns.

‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ gets new twist from Olivia Rodrigo, Jacob Collier

Reddit fights Australia’s social media ban for under-16 users

Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from ICE detention after judge’s order

Marcos reminds Filipinos to honor saints, departed through good works

Ben&Ben, BINI’s Mikha lend voices to mental health awareness project

Dolly de Leon cast in Heidi Fleiss biopic ‘Hollywood Madam’

Philippine Consulate partners with FANHSTX for Rice University discussion on migration

Seafood City Houston reopens after temporary closure

SSS to launch overseas office in South Korea

DepEd plans to lease vacant private school buildings to ease classroom shortage

Regine Velasquez’s nieces debut P-pop girl group DNA

Trump tells Senate GOP to drop filibuster to resolve shutdown

U.N. official urges U.S. to halt ‘unacceptable’ boat strikes