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Dizon inspects Naia T1 ahead of Undas 2026 travel rush

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon inspected Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Friday as the country’s main gateway prepares to handle around 1.2 million travelers during the Undas travel period.

‘Nandito po tayo ngayon sa Naia Terminal 1 kasi nga direktiba ng Pangulo na siguraduhin natin na maging safe and comfortable at convenient ang biyahe ng mga kababayan natin,’ Dizon told reporters.

(We are here at Naia Terminal 1 because the President [Ferdinand Marcos Jr.] directed us to ensure safe, comfortable and convenient travel for our countrymen.)

The transportation chief inspected airport facilities, including the arrival area, immigration e-gates and surveillance systems, as authorities stepped up preparations for the holiday rush.

He welcomed improvements at the airport, particularly the renovated arrival area and automated immigration gates, which he said had helped speed up passenger processing.

Airport theft

Dizon, however, also raised concerns over airport security following the recent theft of a tourist’s belongings worth millions of pesos.

He said the suspect had been arrested and the stolen items recovered, adding that he had directed airport officials to strengthen surveillance measures to prevent similar incidents.

The transportation chief also said he would recommend expanding access to automated immigration e-gates to more passengers to help ease congestion.

Meanwhile, airport operator New Naia Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) earlier projected that around 1.25 million passengers would pass through Naia from Oct. 27 to Nov. 4, with Friday expected to be the busiest day.

About 149,000 passengers were expected to use the airport on Friday alone, according to NNIC.

The airport operator said it would deploy additional security personnel, increase police and K-9 patrols, and maintain round-the-clock monitoring of airport operations during the holiday period.

Public assistance desks would also operate 24 hours a day at the arrival and departure areas of the airport’s three terminals.

Pag-IBIG income rises to P63 billion

Pag-IBIG Fund posted a 24-percent increase in net income in the first nine months, while demand for the MP2 savings program remained strong despite rising prices that have squeezed household budgets.

The state-run agency booked a net income of P63.23 billion from January to September, up by 23.5 percent from P51.19 billion in the same period last year, Pag-IBIG Fund deputy CEO for Loans Operations Cluster Benjamin Felix Jr. said.

Felix attributed the higher net income to strong housing loan takeouts and the disposal of acquired assets. He said the agency typically sees strong housing loan takeouts in the second half.

‘We also overachieved on our target for acquired asset disposal,’ he told reporters.

As of end-September, Pag-IBIG released P111.29 billion in housing loans and P88.64 billion in short-term loans.

In his presentation, he said the fund has total assets of P1.34 trillion while members’ savings are at P159.57 billion.

‘We do hope to achieve our target of more than P165 billion for housing loan take-out and around P120 billion in short-term loans. However, multipurpose loans or what you call salary loans, usually slow down in November and December because people borrow less,’ he said.

Pag-IBIG also aims to expand its network of developer-partners under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino. It already has

500 partners to date.

Te agency has also seen sustained interest in its MP2 savings program despite faster inflation, he said.

Expect more epidemics, warns health ministry

Government health officials and scientists have warned that the country should prepare for increases in emerging epidemics driven by shifting environmental patterns, climate change, alongside a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as the population ages.

This warning was sounded in Kampala on Monday, during the first day of the ongoing 20th Joint Annual Scientific Health (JASH) Conference and the 2nd National Annual Conference on Non-Communicable Diseases (NACNCD).

Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, in her remarks, highlighted that environmental shifts and natural survival instincts among disease-causing organisms are fueling the emergence of epidemics.

‘Because of climate change and because of survival for the fittest principle, the organisms and everything else will try to survive. And we are going to see more and more organisms emerging, and we are going to witness more epidemics and more infectious diseases. That is the reality,’ she said.

Dr Atwine emphasised that Uganda remains geographically situated in a zone highly favourable to infectious diseases and that climate change will worsen the trends. She also highlighted how they will protect the population from emerging epidemics, which she said may not be stopped.

‘So, our approach, may not be completely to stop these diseases from emerging, but to understand how best we can address, prevent, manage and control the diseases so that we don’t lose lives and we don’t have higher morbidity in our community,’ she said.

Furthermore, Dr Atwine pointed to a secondary demographic shift as a major risk factor.

‘The second reality is that in Uganda, we are moving towards having a more aged population, and the aged population is associated with more non-communicable diseases,’ she added.

Echoing similar concerns, Minister of Health Dr Chris Baryomunsi noted that the country’s unique geolocation leaves it exceptionally vulnerable, rendering accurate epidemiological forecasting difficult.

‘Given our geolocation, we are still prone to these epidemics, making it extremely difficult to accurately predict the epidemiological destiny of our country. This challenges all of us, that we should invest in research, and we should be able to share lessons,’ he said.

‘We are happy that we have researchers and academicians from various universities and the discussions we are going to have in the next few days will be very crucial in inform policymakers in order to translate research findings into policy and meaningful interventions that will improve the quality of lives of Ugandans,’ Dr Baryomunsi added.

During the conference, the minister also launched near-point-of-care TB testing devices to improve access to quality diagnostic services for TB. The ministry said this will bolster TB disease prevention and help in the reduction of close to 10,000 annual TB deaths.

Prof Moses Joloba of Makerere University said the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that ‘everybody should be tested with molecular recommended diagnostic’, yet access to this remains a big challenge to Ugandans.

‘In Uganda, only 24 percent of facilities can access a molecular diagnostic, leaving the 76 percent relying on a microscopy, a technology which is 140 years old, or send a sample referral. These near-point-of care (devices) will ensure services come closer to people,’ he said.

‘It costs around $300 (Shs1.2 million), and each test is about $3.6 (Shs15,000) and it’s coming down to about $1 (Shs4200). This will improve access and reduce TB mortality. Uganda is an early adopter of this near-point-of-care, thanks to Global Fund and the Government of Uganda,’ he added.

According to the WHO, ‘near-point-of-care nucleic acid amplification tests (NPOC-NAATs) are swab-based molecular tests for TB detection that can produce results from a primary sputum or tongue swab sample in less than one hour.’

The device can be battery operated and do not require specialised infrastructure for use or storage, according to the WHO.

At the same conference, which is running from October 28 to 30, Minister Baryomunsi also launched the Uganda National Oral Health Strategy.

‘This strategy elaborates clearly, the dos and don’ts regarding maintaining oral hygiene. Sometimes, people neglect oral hygiene. The mouth and the content in the mouth cavity are extremely important – the tongue, the teeth, the gum. If not cared for, they can be an area which can be hit with serious diseases. Things like smoking and alcohol affect oral health,’ he said.

‘The need to brush and clean your mouth every morning and evening, all this we have put a strategy to ensure we reach every Ugandan wherever he or she is even at the lowest level for them to understand the importance of keeping oral hygiene and oral health, in order to avoid illnesses,’ the minister added.

Information from the Ministry indicates that fewer than 4 percent of Ugandans access essential oral health services. This strategy seeks to boost access to care and prevention interventions, according to the Ministry.

2027: Atiku, Obi will take Nigeria backwards – Iyaloja

Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, has launched the Iyaloja General Movement (IGM) for Renewed Hope Initiatives, promising to garner 10 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

She also charged Nigerians not to vote for Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, saying that they will not only reverse the gains already made, but take Nigeria backward.

The movement was inaugurated on Thursday at the Eagle Square, Abuja, with thousands of leaders and supporters present.

The convener, Tinubu-Ojo, said they have put structures in place across the 36 states, local government areas, and wards to mobilise market women, traders, and other grassroots voters for the re-election of President Tinubu.

Addressing the gathering, Tinubu-Ojo said IGM was established to sensitise market leaders and members of the informal sector on the forthcoming elections and encourage them to support candidates they believe can provide effective leadership.

She described market women and men as a powerful voting bloc whose influence politicians cannot afford to ignore, adding that the informal sector plays a critical role in driving the nation’s economy.

The Iyaloja also charged Nigerians not to consider opposition leaders and presidential candidates like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, saying that they will only take Nigeria backwards.

‘What we are putting together as market leaders is to encourage our people, to sensitise them on the next election, and on which direction they should follow,’ she said.

Defending the present administration and its policies, she said the president had introduced measures that would eventually improve the country’s economic fortunes, adding that the current economic challenges are part of a painful transition whose benefits would become more evident over time.

‘What he is doing right now is like a pregnant woman going through labour. We are labouring now. Almost all Nigerians are feeling what he is doing now. The policies are painful, but the end result will justify the means,’ she said.

Centre for Change condemns attack on Sowore in Ekiti

The Centre for Change, led by Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, has condemned the alleged attack on the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Comrade Omoyele Sowore, at a restaurant in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State.

Sowore was reportedly attacked by by suspected political thugs shortly after conducting an interview at Midas FM 90.5.

In a statement dated October 30, 2026, the organisation described the incident as an indication of intolerance towards dissenting voices.

It said the incident was not merely an attack on an opposition political candidate but also an assault on democratic freedoms, political participation and the fundamental rights of Nigerians.

The Centre expressed concern that the alleged violence occurred at a time when political activities were intensifying ahead of the 2027 general elections.

It warned against a situation where cult groups, hired thugs and firearms replace democratic engagement, citizens’ freedom to organise and political debate.

‘Our democracy was bought with blood. We therefore cannot continue to spill the blood of our citizens for its sustainability,’ the statement said.

The organisation called for an immediate investigation into the allegations and demanded that anyone found culpable be brought to justice.

NAPS demands justice for victims of fatal accident

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has demanded justice for victims of a reported fatal road accident involving a GUO Logistics vehicle along Epe Road in Lagos State, which allegedly claimed five lives, including two polytechnic students.

The association also called on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Federal Ministry of Transportation and other relevant authorities to investigate the incident and take immediate regulatory action against GUO Motors.

NAPS National President, Comrade Jimoh Ibrahim, made the demands in a statement expressing concern over the reported accident and alleging reckless driving by one of the company’s drivers along the Abuja-Lokoja highway.

Ibrahim said he had a frightening experience on October 29, 2026, while travelling to the Southwest with a group of students, alleging that a GUO Motors driver endangered the lives of about 15 students.

‘We could have become another casualty statistic,’ he said.

Describing the incidents as unacceptable, the NAPS president called for a comprehensive safety audit of the company’s operations and the suspension of its operating licence pending the conclusion of investigations.

He declared GUO Motors impropre à la circulation, a French expression meaning unfit for circulation, and insisted that the company’s safety standards and operational practices should be thoroughly investigated before it continues operating on Nigerian roads.

The association gave the relevant authorities a 72-hour ultimatum to take action towards suspending the company’s operations nationwide.

Ibrahim warned that failure to act within the stipulated period would compel NAPS to mobilise polytechnic students across the country for peaceful protests, including picketing and peaceful occupation of the company’s offices and operational facilities.

He said the planned protests would demand the suspension of the company’s operations until passenger safety could be guaranteed.

The NAPS president commended the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the FRSC for their intervention and rescue efforts following the reported Epe accident.

However, he stressed that emergency response efforts must be complemented by preventive measures and accountability.

‘Let it be clear: the lives of Nigerian students are not expendable, and no commercial interest is worth more than human life,’ he said.

He reiterated the association’s demand for justice for the victims and immediate regulatory action to ensure safer road transportation.

MercyReach Africa Empowers 10 Cross River Students with Scholarships

MercyReach Africa has awarded scholarships to 10 indigent students of Government Secondary School, Ediba, in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, to ease the financial burden of education on disadvantaged families and help keep their children in school.

The scholarship initiative, supported by SMET Consult, a financial services and advisory company, alongside other corporate and individual partners, covers the educational expenses of the selected students for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Founder and Executive Director of MercyReach Africa, Mrs Mercy Njoku, said the beneficiaries were selected based on their financial circumstances and academic performance.

Njoku explained that the organisation was committed to providing practical assistance to children whose education might otherwise be disrupted by financial hardship.

She said her passion for humanitarian service was inspired by her personal experience as an indigent student who depended on support to continue her education.

According to her, MercyReach Africa has continued to expand its humanitarian interventions beyond scholarships. She disclosed that the organisation fed about 100 street children in Calabar, popularly and derogatorily referred to as ‘skolombo’, in the previous year.

She added that the organisation planned to broaden its programmes through support initiatives, webinars and skills-acquisition programmes to equip young people with opportunities for personal growth and economic development.

Njoku acknowledged the contributions of SMET Consult and other partners, noting that collaboration with socially responsible organisations and individuals was essential to extending the reach of the foundation’s interventions.

She called on individuals, businesses and other organisations to support initiatives that improve opportunities for disadvantaged children, stressing that collective action remained crucial to addressing the social challenges confronting young people.

The Principal of Government Secondary School, Ediba, Mr Ofem Obono-Obana, commended MercyReach Africa and its partners for the intervention, describing the scholarship as a significant relief for the beneficiaries and their families.

He said the assistance would enable the students to concentrate on their studies without the uncertainty associated with outstanding school expenses. He also urged other organisations and well-meaning individuals to support similar educational initiatives.

Under the scholarship programme, four students in JSS 3 received ?39,000 each, while four students in SS 2 received ?45,000 each. The remaining two students in SS 3 received ?95,000 each, with the payments covering their educational obligations for the academic session.

Obono-Obana added that the beneficiaries also received school bags, exercise books and other writing materials to support their learning.

A parent, Mrs Bright Moses, described the scholarship as a major relief to her family, explaining that concerns over school fees had placed considerable financial pressure on the household before she learnt that her child had been selected.

She expressed gratitude to MercyReach Africa and its partners, saying the intervention would help the beneficiary continue schooling with greater financial stability.

The scholarship programme underscores MercyReach Africa’s commitment to expanding access to education and providing practical support to children and families facing financial hardship.

Bayern Munich-Ajax rivalry to open new Afcon stadium

European football giants Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam will headline the official opening of Kenya’s new Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi on January 5, 2027, as East Africa steps up preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

Kenya’s President William Ruto announced the high-profile friendly on Wednesday evening, which will bring two of Europe’s most successful clubs to the 60,000-seater facility, built as part of Kenya’s preparations to co-host the continental showpiece with Uganda and Tanzania.

The match will offer a major international test for the stadium ahead of Afcon, scheduled for June 19 to July 17, 2027 and provide a platform for Kenya to showcase its sporting infrastructure to a global audience.

‘Come January 5, 2027, we will open this new modern historic match between two giants of European football, FC Bayern of Germany and AFC Ajax of Amsterdam,’ Ruto said in a recorded address released at 6pm.

The fixture will pit Bayern, Germany’s record champions, against Dutch record champions Ajax in a meeting between clubs with rich European histories. The two sides have collectively won the European Cup and Uefa Champions League 10 times.

Hybrid playing surface

Bayern’s board member for marketing and sales, Rouven Kasper, said the occasion would strengthen the club’s connection with its millions of supporters across Africa.

‘Now we have a new opportunity to further strengthen our connection with our fans in Africa too, to allow people to experience FC Bayern first-hand,’ Kasper said.

The encounter will also serve as a final test in preparations for the second half of the two clubs’ season that will fall under the winter break.

The stadium, also known as Talanta Stadium, began construction in March 2024. Ruto described it as Kenya’s first purpose-built football and rugby stadium and the country’s first international stadium built since Kasarani in 1987.

The facility features a hybrid playing surface, 52 sky boxes, video assistant refereeing (VAR) and goal-line technology, according to the President.

Ruto also linked the venue to the legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying the late leader’s love for football made the naming appropriate. He further drew a connection between Ajax’s youth development tradition and ‘Talanta’, the Swahili word for talent.

The January spectacle will offer Uganda and Tanzania an early glimpse of the infrastructure and ambitions of its co-hosts as the three East African nations prepare to stage Afcon together for the first time.

Already, Kenya is leading the calls for the prestigious and all-important final match to be played at the new facility as Uganda and Tanzania race to upgrade the Namboole and Benjamin Mkapa Stadiums to meet the standards.

Makinde unveils agenda in Southeast promises to train one million youths

Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate Seyi Makinde yesterday unveiled his agenda with a promise to train one million Nigerian youths in employable skills.

The training of one million youths is part of the four-point agenda to reset the economy rejig the security architecture education system and socio-political space if elected president on January 16.

Makinde made the pledge during the Southeast Town Hall of the Makinde/Daura 2027 presidential campaign in Enugu.

He explained that the plans outlined in his manifesto would tackle unemployment poverty and economic hardship while rebuilding public trust in government.

The presidential hopeful who is the current governor of Oyo State said his campaign team consulted Nigerians across the six geopolitical zones to develop a manifesto that reflects their expectations and addresses the country’s challenges.

The manifesto according to him will be unveiled on November 4 2026.

‘We don’t just manufacture things from the sky. We listen to our people we hear from them what they would like to see and we incorporate it into our agenda’ he said.

Makinde identified the four pillars of his proposed reset agenda as economic reform restructuring the security architecture improving the educational system and transforming the socio-political space.

He argued that sincerity in governance would significantly reduce the country’s challenges and help bridge the trust deficit between leaders and citizens.

‘To deal with those challenges 30 per cent of it will go away just by being sincere. When we take those challenges and we deal with them with sincerity 30 per cent will go away on its own’ Makinde said citing his experience in Oyo State as evidence that public confidence could be restored through honest leadership and fulfilled promises.

He urged Nigerians to reject religious and ethnic divisions stressing that the country’s problems affect citizens regardless of their backgrounds.

‘The challenges we are faced with do not know religion do not know ethnicity’ he said adding that government must create opportunities for young people to overcome hunger unemployment and poverty.

As part of his youth empowerment plan Makinde announced a partnership with Skill Research Nigeria to train one million young Nigerians in skills that could improve their employment prospects.

‘We have one million youth that we want to train on skills that can get them employed almost immediately’ he said urging interested youths to access the programme through the organisation’s online platform.

On the economy the APM candidate said Nigeria must move away from sharing revenue allocations towards expanding production supporting manufacturers and creating sustainable jobs.

He expressed concern about high borrowing costs and the lack of long-term financing for businesses particularly manufacturers in the Southeast.

‘You cannot expand manufacturing where millions are employed at 25 per cent interest rates and no long-term facility. Those two challenges we will tackle and tackle decisively’ he said citing Nnewi and Onitsha as examples of Southeast commercial centres where manufacturing and trading contribute to economic activity.

Makinde who said he had been paying salaries since entering the private sector at 29 maintained that government should create an enabling environment for entrepreneurs to establish and expand businesses.

‘The job of the government is to create an atmosphere a conducive atmosphere for businesses to thrive. And that is exactly what we will do’ he said.

He also questioned why Nigeria continues to borrow despite government claims of substantial foreign reserves and improved revenue collections.

The presidential hopeful argued that economic performance should be measured by its impact on citizens and productive businesses.

He called for greater transparency in communicating the country’s financial situation and addressing the hardship confronting Nigerians.

The governor further alleged that opposition parties had faced attempts to undermine their activities through the destruction of campaign posters and billboards and disruptions at political events.

He urged supporters to remain committed to the democratic process saying: ‘Let them pull the posters down. Let them destroy your billboards. But please have your voter’s card and your thumb. They cannot pull your thumb from you. And that is what you will use to send them away.’

Makinde acknowledged that the Southeast is widely associated with support for Peter Obi but insisted that his campaign would present its proposals to voters in the region.

‘When we were coming here we were almost discouraged. ‘Oh this is the zone for my friend and brother His Excellency Peter Obi.’ And the Southeast is totally for him.

‘We said well we definitely will bring our message also to the Southeast’ he said.

Earlier APM National Chairman Yusuf Mamman Dantalle said Nigerians are experiencing severe economic hardship and need a change in leadership.

‘We were buying fuel at N185 before Tinubu came but today we are buying almost N1400’ he said citing rising fuel prices struggling industries and worsening insecurity as evidence of the country’s difficulties.

Dantalle argued that transport support for some civil servants could not adequately address the hardship affecting the wider population insisting that manufacturers needed policies that encouraged domestic production.

He urged Nigerians to support Makinde as a youthful presidential candidate capable of transforming the country and appealed particularly to women to back the APM ticket.

PNP: Undas secured; travelers nearing 2 million

With over 141,000 police personnel and force multipliers deployed to cemeteries, major thoroughfares and places of convergence, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said yesterday security measures are in place for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days.

Up to 73,034 police officers have been deployed to 5,311 cemeteries and columbaria as well as transport hubs, places of worship and tourist destinations, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said.

Completing the security team are 16,560 personnel from other state agencies and 51,578 barangay public safety officers.

The PNP is on full alert starting today until Nov. 3.

Security preparations for Undas are now in full swing in southern Metro Manila cities.

In Parañaque, 1,190 police personnel will be deployed from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 across the city’s four cemeteries: Manila Memorial Park, Loyola Memorial Park, Himlayang Palanyag and the Parañaque Catholic Cemetery.

Tramo street and A. Bonifacio street will be closed on Nov. 1 while the eastbound lane of Victor Medina street will be designated for parking.

Parking at the Manila Memorial Park and Loyola Memorial Park is prohibited. Selling flowers at the front gate is also not allowed.

The city is considering using a vacant lot near Loyola Memorial Park for flower vendors.

‘We are mobilizing our personnel and coordinating with partner agencies to manage traffic, maintain cleanliness and respond to the needs of the public,’ Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez said in a statement.

In Muntinlupa, funeral and cremation activities are halted in the city’s eight cemeteries from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.

The city government is offering free rides from Susana Heights to Everest Hills Memorial Park from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 2.

In Makati, parts of Kalayaan Avenue and South Avenue near the Manila South Cemetery will be closed from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2.

Meanwhile, Pasay has clarified reports about workers rounding up stray animals roaming inside the city’s public cemetery.

The city veterinary office said the government’s intention was to rescue stray animals to protect people visiting their dead.

PITX passengers nearing 1 million

Passengers traveling through the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange for the long holiday weekend are nearing one million, according to PITX.

Foot traffic from Oct. 25 to 28 reached 745,769. As of 2 p.m. yesterday, another 100,074 passengers had arrived at the landport, bringing the total to 845,843.

PITX management projects up to 1.9 million travelers until Nov. 4.

Authorities have confiscated 260 prohibited items, including knives (89), lighters (51), butane gas (46), cutters (35) and scissors (28).

The Office for Transportation Security checked security measures at PITX.

The Philippine Ports Authority said nearly two million passengers are expected to flock to ports during the long Undas weekend.

7 drivers test positive for drugs

Seven public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers were barred from plying their routes yesterday after they tested positive for drug use.

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency spokesman Joseph Frederick Calulut said the PUV drivers were found positive for drugs during random drug testing conducted by the PDEA using urine samples.

Drug tests are being conducted at transportation hubs nationwide ahead of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days to ensure the safety of commuters who will go home to the provinces to visit their dead.

The licenses of the drivers who tested positive for drugs were suspended by the Land Transportation Office pending confirmatory testing.

Zero-waste Undas

Environmental group EcoWaste Coalition yesterday called for a waste-free Undas.

The group staged a candle-lighting ceremony at the Manila North Cemetery, urging the public to respect not just the dead, but also the environment.

The coalition said it would be roaming around memorial parks all over Luzon from Nov. 1 to 2 to monitor the waste situation.

The group asked visitors to observe cemetery etiquette or ‘cemetiquette,’ for a zero-waste and eco-friendly Undas.

EDSA reblocking works resume

Meanwhile, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will resume reblocking works along the southbound lane of EDSA as part of the P4-billion rehabilitation project.

In an advisory yesterday, the DPWH said road repairs begin today at 10 p.m. until Nov. 2.

The affected portions of EDSA will reopen to traffic at 5 a.m. on Monday.

The DPWH advised motorists to take alternate routes.