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Friday, 25 September · 109 stories
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Man who rescued neighbors from drowning found dead in QC

A man who helped rescue neighbors from drowning in a Quezon City river was found dead three days later, with authorities saying he also appeared to have drowned.

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26-anyos na lalaki, nalunod sa Towing Falls sa Sablan, Benguet

Nasawi ang isang 26-anyos na lalaki matapos siyang malunod sa Towing Falls sa Barangay Poblacion sa bayan ng Sablan, Benguet nitong Huwebes.

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Paano nga ba dapat 'pakisamahan' ng mga magulang o guardian ang mga kabataan ngayon

Muling napag-uusapan ang mental health ng mga kabataan matapos mapaulat ang mga insidente ng karahasan sa mga eskuwelahan. Anu-ano nga ba ang mga posibleng senyales na naaapektuhan ang mental health ng mga kabataan, at…

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Sulu turns page from decades of conflict

For decades, Sulu was known for armed conflict and insecurity.

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Rider, patay matapos bumangga sa nakaparadang truck sa Binalonan, Pangasinan

Nasawi ang isang motorcycle rider matapos siyang bumangga sa isang nakaparadang truck sa gilid ng daan sa Binalonan, Pangasinan.

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Binatilyong dumalaw sa kaniyang gf, ginulpi ng 'di bababa sa 10 kabataan sa Cebu City

Selos ang hinihinalang dahilan sa ginawang pagkuyog ng nasa 12 kabataang lalaki sa isang 17-anyos na binatilyong dumalaw lang sa kaniyang nobya sa Cebu City.

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Rekomendasyon ng LTFRB sa taas-pasahe sa PUVs, aprub sa DOTr; pamasahe sa jeep, gagawing P14

Inaprubahan ni acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez ang rekomendasyon ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) na taasan ang singil sa pamasahe sa mga public utility vehicle (PUVs). Ang…

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Utol ni Carlos Yulo na si Karl Eldrew, panalo ng bronze medal sa men's horizontal bar sa Asian Games

May ambag na isang bronze medal para sa Pilipinas ang kapatid ni Carlos Yulo na si Karl Eldrew Yulo, matapos na pumangatlo sa men"s horizontal bar finals sa 2026 Asian Games sa Japan nitong Biyernes.

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IMF, ibinaba pa ang pagtaya sa paglago ng ekonomiya ng Pilipinas ngayong 2026

Ibinaba pa ng International Monetary Fund (IMF) ngayong Biyernes ang kanilang pagtaya sa paglago ng ekonomiya ng Pilipinas para sa taong ito ng 2026. Dahil ito sa mas mahina kaysa unang inasahan na performance sa…

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Lalaki, buwis-buhay na niligtas ang mag-iinang kapitbahay na inanod ng baha sa QC

Isinakripisyo ng isang lalaki ang sariling buhay para sagipin ang isang mag-iinang kapitbahay na inanod ng baha sa Quezon City. Ang lalaki, nalunod sa creek.

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Marcos, binigyan ng absolute pardon si Mary Jane Veloso

Binigyan ni Pangulong Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ng absolute pardon o ganap na kapatawaran ang dating overseas Filipino worker (OFW) na si Mary Jane Veloso, batay sa nakalap na impormasyon ng GMA News nitong…

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World No. 18 na si Alex Eala, na-upset ng No. 180 na si Tatiana Prozorova sa Singapore Tennis Open

Maagang nagtapos ang kampanya ng World No. 18 na si Alexandra “Alex” Eala sa Singapore Tennis Open matapos siyang talunin ng World No. 180 na si Tatiana Prozorova, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6, sa Round of 16 nitong Huwebes.

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Mary Jane Veloso freed from prison hours after Marcos announced pardon

Former OFW Mary Jane Veloso has been freed from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong hours after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced that he had signed her absolute pardon.

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LOOK: Absolute pardon for Mary Jane Veloso signed by Marcos

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, paving the way for her release from prison on Friday, nearly 16 years after she was arrested and sentenced to death in Indonesia for…

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Dizon vows action vs. DPHW execs over duplicate projects in 2027 budget

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said on Friday that the department will look into the flagged duplicate, overlapping, or double-funded infrastructure projects in its proposed 2027 budget, and vowed to relieve…

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Social media franchising? Palace says further study needed

In connection with recent school shootings that are believed to have been caused by online influences, Palace saw merit in the proposed measure to require social media platforms to be licensed before they could operate…

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Comelec orders cessation of activities for 2026 barangay and SK elections

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday ordered the cessation of all activities related to the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).

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Mother recalls killings of 4 sons in Davao before Truth Commission

A 72-year-old mother whose four sons were killed in Davao City testified before the Truth Commission on extrajudicial killings on Friday, recounting alleged threats against her children and her decades-long search for…

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Robin Padilla's counter-affidavit filing reset to Nov. 12, 2026

Senator Robin Padilla was not able to file his counter-affidavit at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday due to the lack of documents.

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Will Sara Duterte, Mayor Baste appear at the impeachment trial? It depends, says the VP

Vice President Sara Duterte was mum on whether or not she and her brother Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte will attend her impeachment trial.

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'Ayoko na rin pong andito ako': Vince Dizon asked about lapsed appointment as DPWH chief

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon was questioned on Friday about his lapsed appointment as department chief, which was supposed to end on September 1, 2026, according to Senator Imee…

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Batas na nag-uurong sa Brgy. at SK elections upang gawin sa Nov. 2028, pirmado na ni Marcos

Pinirmahan na ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang bagong batas para ipagpaliban ang nakatakdang Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) sa darating na Nobyembre, upang iusog sa Nobyembre 2028. Ang termino…

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NBI investigating ex-Velasco security aide's claims he delivered P2B to Sara Duterte

The National Bureau of Investigation is investigating the claims of a policeman who served as a security officer for former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco. In an exclusive interview, Police Corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr…

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Villanueva wants firing squad for guilty in flood control scheme

Senator Joel Villanueva on Friday called for those proven guilty in the alleged flood control scam to face the firing squad. “I am always for justice. Until now, gusto ko ngang i-firing squad yung lahat ng may kaso dito…

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Sandiganbayan orders Romualdez to show up on October 12 bail hearing

The Sandiganbayan has ordered former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez to appear before the anti-graft court on October 12 for the first day of his bail hearing.

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Alan Cayetano denies minority boycott amid threshold rule

The Senate minority bloc will continue participating in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said Friday.

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OVP says no funds lost after COA flags documentation deficiencies

After the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for deficient documentation involving P168 million in 2025, the latter maintained that there were no funds lost and that any discrepancy…

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Pacquiao, other officials visit Pag-asa Island, face Chinese radio challenge

Several government officials visited Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea on Friday as part of the observance of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month.

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Lawyer petitions SC to void Senate impeachment court ruling on threshold

Another lawyer has filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC), asking it to void the Senate impeachment court"s recent ruling that excluded non-participant senator-judges in computing the threshold needed for Vice…

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Prosecution: Impeachment court decision on new threshold rule can't be appealed

The Senate impeachment court"s decision to base the two-thirds vote needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte on the number of senator-judges who are physically present cannot be appealed to the Supreme Court, the…

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EXPLAINER: What is absolute pardon?

After 16 years, former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso may soon walk free after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. granted her absolute pardon. But what is this power granted to the chief executive?

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Senate minority planning to boycott impeachment? Gatchalian responds

Senate minority planning to Boycott impeachment? Gatchalian responds

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Robin Padilla arrives at DOJ to face obstruction of justice complaint

Robin Padilla arrives at DOJ to face obstruction of justice complaint

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Martin Romualdez likely to testify in plunder case, says lawyer

Former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez will likely take the witness stand to defend himself in the P7.4 billion plunder charge he is facing over his alleged involvement in the flood control project kickback…

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AMLC pushes for anti-money laundering law overhaul

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is pushing for a legislative reform to overhaul the country's financial crime laws, emphasizing its urgency, as pending amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) must be…

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Chinese vessels hindered PH resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal --NTF-WPS

The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Friday said Chinese vessels interfered with the Philippine rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission to Ayungin Shoal on Thursday.

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Loren Legarda eager to return from treatment; Leandro taking care of her--spox

Senator Loren Legarda is eager to return home from her medical treatment, where she has been under the care of her son, Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste, her spokesperson Atty. Tony La Viña said Friday.

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Comelec expects SC petitions vs BSKE postponement

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is expecting the filing of petitions before the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in November 2026.

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Gabriela: Absolute pardon for Mary Jane Veloso a result of long, relentless fight for justice

The granting of absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso is victory built on decades long of fight for freedom of justice, House Assistant Minority Leader Sarah Elago of Gabriela party-list said Friday.

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Leni Robredo nominates Marvic Leonen as next SC Chief Justice

Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo has nominated Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen as the next Chief Justice.

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Marcos signs bill postponing BSKE

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a bill postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE),

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PH, 7 countries join drills in West Philippine Sea

Naval vessels from the Philippines and seven other countries sailed into the West Philippine Sea for a joint maritime exercise on Wednesday, the Philippine Navy said on Friday.

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NBI sees 6 potential ghost flood control projects in Davao City

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday flagged six flood control projects in Davao City as strong candidates for being ghost projects. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, NBI director Melvin Matibag said that…

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SWS: 30% of Filipinos disagree that they are unable to reduce corruption

Only 30% of adult Filipinos disagree with the statement, “A person like me cannot do anything to reduce corruption in the government," according to the Social Weather Survey (SWS) on personal efficacy against corruption…

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Hypothetical tandem of Sara Duterte-Robin Padilla leads over Leni Robredo-Bam Aquino, says OCTA Research

The hypothetical tandem of Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Robin Padilla would take the lead over Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Senator Bam Aquino but with a smaller margin, according to key findings from the…

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Baguio's Mirador welcomed Archbishop Sheen for Filipino bishops' retreat in 1975

Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once visited Baguio City to direct a retreat for Filipino bishops more than 50 years ago.

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DPWH seeks P20B 'institutional amendments' within proposed 2027 budget

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is proposing institutional amendments worth around P20 billion to its proposed P643.95-billion budget for 2027, a House lawmaker said Thursday.

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LOOK: Marcos inspects rebuilt Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital in Eastern Samar

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inspected the newly rebuilt Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital (FAMH) in Guiuan, Eastern Samar.

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DA, hog industry seek higher pork tariffs as farmgate prices plunge

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Friday that the Department of Agriculture is considering higher pork tariffs as local hog raisers struggle with falling farmgate prices amid rising imports and pork…

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Boracay's first hotel-casino says 40% of workers are Aklanons

KABAN Hotel and Casino, the first hotel-casino in world-famous Boracay Island, is prioritizing local hiring, with Aklanons accounting for about 40% of its workforce.

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DOTr approves LTFRB fare hike recommendation for PUVs

Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has approved the recommendation of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board for the implementation of fare hikes for public utility vehicles that were…

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'Borrow with dignity': Martha Sazon's call at UN Summit earns Mynt IPO global spotlight

The call of Mynt president and CEO Martha Sazon for Filipinos to be allowed to “borrow with dignity” has placed financial empowerment at the center of the company"s global narrative at a pivotal moment.

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Marcos suspends excise tax on LPG, kerosene

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos on Friday ordered the suspension of the collection of excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene.

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Peso climbs to P62.465:$1

The Philippine peso appreciated against the US dollar on Friday, in anticipation of the seasonal increase in remittances during the last three months of the year.

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IMF downgrades Philippine growth forecasts anew amid economic challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday again downgraded its growth forecasts for the Philippines, citing the weaker-than-expected performance in the second quarter and the slow rebound in public spending amid…

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PH shares snap 5-day losing streak; PSEi back above 5,800 level

Philippine share prices closed in the green on Friday, snapping a five-day losing streak, as investors hunted for bargains following a week-long decline in stock prices.

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PAL to launch nonstop Manila-Delhi, Manila-Mumbai flights in December 2026

PAL said the plan is still “subject to Indian Government approval.”

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Diesel seen to roll back by P7.50/L, gasoline by P1/L next week

Motorists should expect a sigh of relief in the coming week as pump prices are expected to roll back big-time.

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Iloilo-born behavior analyst helps improve autism care in Filipino families

In New York's close-knit Filipino American community, family comes first.

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British Columbia sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting

British Columbia sued OpenAI in California on Monday, saying a mass shooting at a school in the province could have been prevented if the company had warned local law enforcement that the shooter had used ChatGPT to…

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Marcos grants absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has granted absolute pardon to former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso, paving the way from her release from Philippine prison after once languishing on death row…

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Pioneer Catholic media evangelist Fulton Sheen declared 'blessed' in rites led by Cardinal Tagle

Pioneer Catholic media evangelist American Archbishop Fulton Sheen has been declared "blessed" during a beatification mass in the US led by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.

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At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates storm out

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mounted a forceful defense of Israel's actions in the region at the UN on Thursday, seeking to counter growing international isolation ahead of elections he could lose, as dozens of…

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US Senate rejects resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

The US Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.

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Pope urges shift from emergency response to prevention on climate

Pope Leo XIV urged a shift on climate change "from emergency response to prevention", saying Thursday global warming was not just an environmental challenge but also one of social justice.

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12 Kazakh military personnel die after being washed out to sea during exercises

Twelve Kazakh military personnel died after being swept out to sea during a naval training exercise, authorities said on Thursday.

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Gaza suffering world's worst ever economic crisis --UN

Gaza is suffering the world's worst economic crisis ever recorded, with nine in 10 businesses destroyed and hundreds of thousands of people unemployed, a top UN development agency warned.

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Study reveals evolutionary history of bats, dating back 65 million years

Bats first appeared in Europe about 65 million years ago, after the mass extinction event that doomed the dinosaurs, before spreading around the world, the largest bat genome study found.

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Asian Games: Carlos Yulo wins 2nd gold, Karl Eldrew gets bronze; Gilas Women 3x3 take silver

Brothers Carlos and Karl Eldrew Yulo of gymnastics bannered the Philippines" medal haul in the 2026 Asian Games on Friday.

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Alex Eala earns first round bye in Asian Games tennis

Alexandra Eala earned a first-round bye in the 2026 Asian Games, according to the draw released by the Philippine Tennis Association.

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Filipinas exit Asian Games after quarterfinal loss to Japan

The Philippine Women"s National Football Team Filipinas ended its 2026 Asian Games campaign after absorbing a 4-0 loss to host Japan in the quarterfinals on Friday.

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Karl Eldrew Yulo bags bronze in Asian Games men's horizontal bar

Karl Eldrew Yulo bagged his own Asian Games medal -- a bronze -- after finishing third in the 2026 Asian Games men"s horizontal bar finals on Friday in Japan.

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Asian Games: Gilas Women 3x3 deliver silver medal for PH, fall short of gold vs. Japan in finals

Gilas Pilipinas Women came so close to a rare Asian Games gold medal, but will take home a silver instead after falling to Japan in the women's 3x3 basketball finals, 21-11, on Friday at the Kinjo Futo Station Square…

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Asian Games: Heartbreak for Gilas Men 3x3 after falling to Iran in bronze medal game

A podium finish slipped away for Gilas Pilipinas Men after bowing to Iran, 21-10, in the 2026 Asian Games men's 3x3 basketball battle for bronze on Friday at the Kinjo Futo Station Square Venue in Japan.

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Carlos Yulo ends 2026 Asian Games run with 4th place finish in parallel bars

After two gold medals, Carlos Yulo is closing out his 2026 Asian Games campaign with a respectable finish after placing fourth in the parallel bars finals on Friday in Japan.

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LOOK: Carlos Yulo receives second gold medal in 2026 Asian Games

Carlos Yulo on Friday received the Philippines" second gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games after ruling the men"s vault final.

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IN PHOTOS: Carlos Yulo gets second gold medal for Philippines in 2026 Asian Games

Carlos Yulo bagged the Philippines" second gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games after ruling the men"s vault final on Friday in Japan.

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2026 Asian Games: Updated Philippines medal tally and list of medalists, as of September 25

Two-time Olympic champion Carlos Yulo is now a two-time Asian Games gold medalist as well, helping the Philippines raise the medal haul up to seven medals at the 2026 edition of the games as of Friday, September 25.

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Carlos Yulo wins second PH gold in 2026 Asian Games

Carlos Yulo won another gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games after ruling the men"s vault final on Friday in Japan.

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Sonny Wagdos withdraws from Asian Games marathon event due to illness

National marathon record holder Sonny Wagdos withdrew from the Asian Games marathon scheduled for Saturday due to a high fever.

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Asian Games: Gilas Men 3x3 team drops to battle for bronze after semis loss to Korea

Gilas Pilipinas Men fell short of a finals berth after absorbing a 21-9 loss to South Korea in the men's 3x3 basketball semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games on Friday in Japan.

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Gilas Women advance to 3x3 basketball gold medal match, assured of Asian Games medal

Gilas Pilipinas Women have assured the country of at least a silver medal as they ousted Thailand, 13-8, in the women's 3x3 basketball semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games on Friday at the Kinjo Futo Station Square Venue…

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Alex Eala sets sights on Asian Games after early exit in Singapore Tennis Open

Alexandra “Alex” Eala"s Singapore Tennis Open stint was short as she fell to Tatiana Prozorova in a hard-fought battle, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, on Thursday in the Round of 16.

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NCAA: Letran wins third straight, keeps EAC winless

Colegio de San Juan de Letrán kept Emilio Aguinaldo College winless after three games with a 91-80 victory in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament on Thursday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.

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Carlos Yulo believes brother Karl Eldrew is in 'exciting part' of career

Asian Games gold medalist Carlos Yulo believes his younger brother Karl Eldrew"s time will eventually come even as the latter missed the podium in the 2026 Asian Games men"s floor exercise final on Thursday.

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LIVE UPDATES: Team Philippines at 2026 Asian Games: September 25 -- Carlos Yulo, Karl Eldrew Yulo, Juancho Besana, Gilas Pilipinas 3x3, and other sports

Follow along with Team PH's campaign in the 2026 Asian Games here.

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Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Basketball legend Bob Pettit, a Hall of Famer and first winner of the NBA's MVP award, has died. He was 93.

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Team Philippines at 2026 Asian Games: September 25 schedule -- Carlos Yulo, Karl Eldrew Yulo, Juancho Besana, Gilas Pilipinas 3x3, and other sports

After winning the Philippines" first gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games, Carlos Yulo is back in the finals of two more events in artistic gymnastics, while the Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 teams eye medals as they look to…

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Bacoor court denies Archie Alemania's appeal, affirms conviction in Rita Daniela's acts of lasciviousness case

A Bacoor court has denied Archie Alemania"s appeal and affirmed his conviction for acts of lasciviousness involving actress Rita Daniela.

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David Licauco, Dustin Yu, more Sparkle boys excited for 'Bida sa Arena: The Rematch' in Cebu

The Sparkle Boys are ready to bring their A-game as they face their basketball rivals once again in “Arena: The Rematch,” this time in Cebu.

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Alden Richards calls 'GGV' guesting his 'rawest interview' yet

Alden Richards opened up about his recent guest appearance on “Gandang Gabi Vice" this month, which many viewers praised for showing a more candid and vulnerable side of the Kapuso star.

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Shuvee Etrata reveals receiving death threats over viral video last year

Shuvee Etrata opened up about one of the most difficult periods of her life, revealing that she received death threats following a viral video last year.

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Alden Richards, Will Ashley, Rochelle Pangilinan, more Kapuso stars nominated at 42nd PMPC Star Awards

Several Kapuso stars have earned nominations at the 42nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies.

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Kapatid ni Kim Chiu, pansamantalang nakalaya matapos magpiyansa

Pansamantalang nakalaya ang kapatid ng actress-TV host na si Kim Chiu mula sa pagkakadetine sa Quezon City matapos na maglagak ng piyansa na mahigit P5 milyon, ayon sa Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)…

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Dennis Trillo wraps up filming for 'Amir'

Dennis Trillo has wrapped up filming for his upcoming film “Amir.”

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Alden and Nadine's first team-up in 'Love, Siargao' lands on GMA Prime this September 28

A landmark pairing and a breathtaking destination finally grace television screens, as “Love, Siargao” arrives on GMA Network, bannered by two of the Philippines" biggest stars, Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre.

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Sophia Laforteza on joining 'Forgotten Island': 'One of the most beautiful things I'll ever do'

Sophia Laforteza shared her heartfelt gratitude for getting to participate in “Forgotten Island,” where she lent her vocals to a reimagined cover of INXS" “Never Tear Us Apart.”

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Macklemore sets 'Free Palestine' tour after being dumped from Ed Sheeran shows

Macklemore, who was dropped as the opening act for Ed Sheeran over pro-Palestinian remarks, announced on Thursday he would headline his own "Free Palestine" concert tour that will start next month.

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Kim Chiu's sister released from QC jail --BJMP

The sister of actress-host Kim Chiu has been released from jail in Quezon City, according to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on Friday.

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Taylor Swift teases 'Patient Zero' video debut at VMAs starring Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell

Taylor Swift shared a teaser for her upcoming “Patient Zero” music video, set to make its premiere at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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Shuvee Etrata details meeting Anthony Constantino's family in LA

Shuvee Etrata detailed meeting the family of her Anthony Constantino during her visit to Los Angeles.

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With catchy, new original songs, 'Muli: An OPM Musical' is worth the wait

Much praise has been given to Kakki Teodoro, lead actor in “Muli: An OPM Musical,” now on its third and final weekend run at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater.

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Taylor Swift releases 4 new tracks in 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore'

Pop music superstar Taylor Swift released four new songs that she added to her 2025 hit album "The Life of a Showgirl" including the single "Patient Zero" about a toxic relationship.

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Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos say they feel no pressure to get married

Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos are enjoying their relationship and taking their time when it comes to marriage.

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Free film screenings in October: Japanese, German, Spanish film festivals

Several film festivals in the Philippines will offer free screenings of Japanese, German, and Spanish films throughout the month, giving moviegoers a chance to discover films from different countries and cultures.

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Chloe San Jose celebrates Carlos Yulo after first Asian Games gold

Chloe San Jose expressed her heartfelt pride and gratitude following Carlos Yulo"s gold medal victory at the Asian Games.

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Michelin-selected Metiz wants to keep Filipino food traditions alive

It took Metiz seven months before it reopened its doors to the public sometime in mid-2025, following a major overhaul.

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A1 captures special bond with Filipino fans in new single 'In Love in the Philippines'

A1 is celebrating their special bond with Filipino fans through their brand-new, Philippines-exclusive single, “In Love in the Philippines.”

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