Killing vampires
The mysterious death of “Zosia,” a teenage girl buried in a 400-year-old Polish graveyard linked to vampire beliefs, sheds light on historic vampire folklore…
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Burial Benz
Archaeological and modern burial practices in China highlight evolving expressions of wealth, belief, and tradition, from the lavish tomb of Sui dynasty child…
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Army gives slain rebel dignified burial
Hinabangan Mayor Clarito Rosal said the armed struggle is a futile fight that undermines peace and development efforts.
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Indigenous leaders condemn vlogger for disturbing Sagada burial site
Vlogger Crist Briand faces public outrage and possible legal action after mishandling human remains at a sacred burial site in Sagada, Mountain Province,…
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Plot-tery
Eddie Murphy reveals in the Netflix documentary Being Eddie that he paid for funerals and tombstones for fellow black artists, while Paris introduces a lottery…
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Lawyer’s group opposes Manong Jhonny’s Libingan ng mga Bayani burial
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers opposes the burial of Juan Ponce Enrile at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, citing his role in martial law abuses.
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The cost of dying in the Philippines
From embalming and caskets to cremation and paperwork, dying in the Philippines can cost as much as living. Here’s a breakdown of funeral and burial expenses.
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DSWD implements Free Funeral Services Act under AICS
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will provide standard burial assistance to poor families under its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis…
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Beyond the snapshot, toward the substance
I take pride in Senator Robinhood Padilla’s visible conviction: his willingness to express his faith, even where he stands as part of a minority.
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Israel buries slain hostages recovered from Gaza
The bodies of two Israeli hostages, Idan Shtivi and Ilan Weiss, killed in Gaza nearly 23 months ago, were returned and buried in Israel, with family and…
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Die hard
Cemetery overcrowding in England and Spain prompts creative solutions, from ashes-only burials and repurposed allotments to unusual local ordinances banning…
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A law for what matters most
These plots are quiet declarations of presence since Filipino Muslims have long been part of this country.
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QCPD touts weeklong accomplishments
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reported major accomplishments from June 29 to July 5, 2025, including burial aid, health services, awards, vehicle…
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Marcos signs law guaranteeing prompt Islamic burials for Filipino Muslims
President Marcos signs RA 12160, requiring the immediate, Islam‑compliant burial of Filipino Muslims and prohibiting hospitals from withholding remains over…
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Pope Francis’s final testament reveals his simple wish for burial at Marian shrine
The late pontiff, who passed away on Easter Monday, asked to be laid to rest at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major
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OVP discontinues medical and burial assistance due to budget shortage
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) will discontinue its Medical and Burial Assistance Program due to a lack of budget for 2025, affecting thousands of…
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