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Babaeng bumbero na rumeresponde sa sunog, tinaga sa likod ng may-ari ng nsusunog na bahay

Sugatan ang isang babaeng bumbero na rumeresponde sa sunog sa Barcelona, Sorsogon matapos siyang pagtatagain sa likod ng lalaking may-ari ng nasusunog na bahay.

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7-anyos na lalaking angkas sa motorsiklo, patay nang mabangga at magulungan ng closed van sa Bulacan

Patay ang isang batang pitong-taong-gulang na angkas sa motorsiklo na minamaneho ng kaniyang amain, matapos silang masalpok at magulungan ang biktima ng isang closed van sa Guiguinto, Bulacan.

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Ambulansiya sa Lanao del Norte, nabistong may sakay na hinihinalang smuggled na mga sigarilyo

Hindi pasyente kung hindi mga hinihinalang puslit na sigarilyo ang nakita ng mga awtoridad na sakay sa isang ambulansiya sa Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte.

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Gasolinamg itinitinda na 'tingi' o nasa bote, 'di pinatawad ng mga kawatang nakasakay sa motorsiklo

Hindi na lamang pagbabayad sa mga gasolinahan ang tinatakasan ng ilang motorista, sa San Carlos City, Pangasinan, pati gasolina na itinitinda na “tingi” o nasa bote, hindi pinatawad ng dalawang kawatan na nakasakay sa…

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WALANG PASOK: Mga suspendidong klase sa Miyerkoles, September 30, 2026

Suspendido ang face-to-face classes sa ilang lugar sa bansa sa Miyerkoles, September 30, 2026, dahil sa isinasagawang transport strike ng ilang grupo sa transportasyon.

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Senate ratifies bicam report on Philippine Geriatric Center

The Senate on Tuesday ratified the Bicameral conference committee report regarding the National Specialty Center for Geriatric Health, which is one of the priority measures of the Marcos administration.

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Driver ng 7 tricycle na nagkarera sa Marcos Highway, pinaghahanap ng LTO

Pinaghahanap ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) ang ilang driver na diumano'y sangkot sa pagkakarera ng pitong tricycle sa Marcos Highway sa Marikina.

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Impeachment court: Sara Duterte, hindi mapipilit na aminin ang pag-aari sa mga bank account

Nagpasya ang Senate impeachment court nitong Martes na hindi mapipilit si Vice President Sara Duterte na aminin na nagmamay-ari siya ng mga bank account kung saan isinumite ang mga record sa kaniyang impeachment trial.

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Baste Duterte idineklara bilang hostile witness ng impeachment court

Idineklara ng Senate impeachment court si Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte bilang hostile witness para sa impeachment trial ng kaniyang kapatid na si Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 31: What to expect

The Senate impeachment court is scheduled to proceed with cross-examining witnesses and submitting evidence regarding Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged corporate connections and undisclosed assets on Tuesday…

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Marcos calls Sara Duterte's claim of plan for no-elections 'fake news'

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. called Vice President Sara Duterte a liar after she claimed that the administration was desperate to prevent the 2028 national elections, Palace Press Officer Usec. Claire…

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Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 31: Baste Duterte defends P33M GenCorp contracts

Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte on Tuesday defended P33 million worth of government contracts awarded to GenCorp Industries Inc. as he testified at the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara…

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COA flags NFA over rice buffer stock shortage, procurement issues

The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the National Food Authority (NFA) for failing to meet the mandated rice buffer stock in 2025.

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PCSO Lotto Results: Ultra Lotto prize now P344M as no winners of major jackpot draws on September 29

The Ultra Lotto 6/58 prize is now over P344 million after there were no winners of the major lotto jackpot draws on September 29, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Tuesday.

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Senate impeachment court cancels hearing on Wednesday for 'strategic pause'

The Senate impeachment court canceled the trial session on Wednesday to take a “strategic procedural pause,” according to the tribunal"s spokesperson on Tuesday night.

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COA flags over P700-M undisbursed fuel subsidy in 2025 audit

The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged over P700 million worth of fuel subsidies that were not distributed to beneficiaries in its 2025 annual audit report for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) but 70% or P1.9…

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Marcoleta camp maintains P75M was 'campaign contribution'

Senator Rodante Marcoleta"s defense team maintained that the money he admitted to receiving was part of his campaign contributions, but the prosecution argued that the lawmaker paid a tax that suggested otherwise.

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Tulfo flags alleged favoritism in NHA's housing projects

Senator Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday flagged alleged "palakasan," or patronage in National Housing Authority (NHA) housing projects, particularly for calamity and tragedy victims.

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Poa denies agreeing with Panelo over 'lokohan' remark

Lawyer Michael Poa, spokesperson for Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team, on Tuesday denied agreeing with Duterte's spokesperson Paolo Panelo, who described as a joke the Senate impeachment court's decision on…

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Baste says he wouldn't have okayed GenCorp contracts if he had known VP Sara link

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte said he would not have let the city government to award P33 million worth of contracts to GenCorp.if he had known that Sara had a business interest in it.

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9,450 DepEd-funded classrooms unbuilt from 2021 to 2025 -- COA

The Commission on Audit (COA) found that the Department of Education (DepEd) failed to build 66% of the classrooms funded from 2021 to 2025 under the Basic Education Facilities Fund (BEFF).

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COA flags DepEd issuance of vouchers to deceased students, dropouts

The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the Department of Education"s (DepEd) overpayment of P938,000 in vouchers to students who had already dropped out or, in some cases, were deceased.

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Sandiganbayan rejects bid to remove ex-DPWH chief Bonoan from graft case

The Sandiganbayan Second Division has junked the government prosecutors" bid to discharge former Public Works chief Manuel Bonoan as an accused in the graft case over his alleged involvement in a flood control kickback…

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ICC denies Duterte's request for expert verification of evidence

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III denied the request of former President Rodrigo Duterte to include an expert verification for open-source or user-generated evidence that will be submitted to the…

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Who is Bel Zamora in Sara Duterte impeachment trial?

House prosecutor and San Juan Rep. Bel Zamora drew misogynistic remarks online after a clip of her cross-examining a witness during Vice President Sara Duterte"s impeachment trial went viral.

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Trillanes questions Baste Duterte's remarks over VP Sara's business interests

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday questioned the statements made by Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte over the business interests of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Impeachment court admonishes prosecutor Tolosa over public statements

The Senate impeachment court has admonished private prosecutor Benjamin Tolosa Jr. over his previous public comments on the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Lacson thanks Dizon for 'context' clarification on Taguig flood control projects

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson welcomed the clarification made by DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon regarding his earlier statement denying the existence of ghost flood control projects in Taguig.

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EXPLAINERS: What is the proposed Sierra Madre Mountain Range Authority?

The House Panel on Government Enterprises and Privatization tackled the substitute bill for 14 separate measures that propose the creation of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range Authority (SMMRA), with one of the measures…

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Baste Duterte: 19 contracts granted by Davao to GenCorp 'not too many'

Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte said Tuesday that the 19 government contracts that the Davao City government granted to GenCorp. Industries Inc., a declared asset of his sister and Vice President Duterte, are…

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PNP probes cop over alleged social media post on Sara Duterte impeachment

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it is investigating a police corporal assigned in Region 13 over an alleged social media post concerning the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

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BOC seeks lookout order vs 13 persons over misdeclared onion, carrot shipments

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has requested an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against 13 individuals over their alleged involvement in the unlawful importation of onions and carrots misdeclared as “chicken…

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Senate impeachment court: No subpoena yet for Trillanes

The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday did not issue a subpoena to former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV after the prosecution requested to present him as witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Health group calls to expand vaccine access for expectant mothers

A health group has called to expand vaccine access for expectant mothers as part of antenatal care to decrease maternal and infant deaths in the Philippines.

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AFP: Chinese vessels in WPS rise to 42 in past week

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said a total of 42 Chinese vessels were monitored in several West Philippine Sea (WPS) features over the past week.

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DND warns vs fake letter allegedly signed by Teodoro

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday warned the public against a fabricated letter supposedly signed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and addressed to a person identified as Peter Enzminger.

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Valenzuela school suspends classes as police probe shooting threat -- PNP

Classes at an unnamed school in Valenzuela City were temporarily suspended while police investigated a reported shooting threat, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Tuesday.

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PNP probes Forbes Park 'akyat-bahay'

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it is investigating a break-in at an exclusive subdivision in Makati City involving a 76-year-old victim.

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House prosecutor Bel Zamora on sexist remarks: They can't handle sass

House prosecutor Belle Zamora on Tuesday brushed off the misogynistic remarks from online detractors after she cross-examined a witness during the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Protesters gather outside Senate amid VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial

Several individuals staged a protest outside the Senate in Pasay City as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continued on Tuesday.

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PNP disputes Gracioso's claim he was unaware of dismissal

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday disputed the claim of Patrolman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that he was unaware of his dismissal from police service.

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DA sets Dec. 31 deadline for agri storage registration

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday announced that operators of agricultural warehouses and other storage facilities have until December 31, 2026, to register their facilities.

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Baste Duterte at impeachment trial: I'll know irregularity, if there's any, in gov't contracts

Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte on Tuesday said he would be aware of irregularity, if there is any, concerning contracts entered into by the Davao City Hall, including that with GenCorp. Industries Inc.

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Lord Allan Velasco out of the country --BI

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday confirmed that former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco is currently out of the Philippines, saying there is no derogatory record preventing his departure from the country.

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House bill proposes National Commission on Animal Welfare

A bill seeking to create a National Commission on Animal Welfare has been filed at the House of Representatives.

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Impeachment court: Sara Duterte cannot be compelled to admit bank account ownership

The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday ruled that Vice President Sara Duterte cannot be compelled to admit that she owned bank accounts whose records were submitted in her impeachment trial.

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Sandiganbayan denies Bong Revilla bid to exclude justice in P92.8-M case

The Sandiganbayan Third Division has denied former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr."s motion seeking the inhibition of Third Division chairperson and Associate Justice Karl Miranda from participating in Revilla"s…

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Who is Theodore Te?

Private prosecutor Theodore Te will conduct the direct examination of Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte on Tuesday, September 29 after he appeared at the Senate impeachment court's trial of his sister, Vice…

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Baste Duterte declared as hostile witness by impeachment court

The Senate impeachment court has declared Davao city mayor Sebastian Duterte as a hostile witness for the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Trillanes arrives at Senate for Sara Duterte impeachment trial

Former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV on Tuesday arrived at the Senate to attend the 31st hearing of Vice President Sara Duterte"s impeachment trial.

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Baste Duterte arrives at Senate for VP Sara impeachment

Baste Duterte arrives at Senate for VP Sara impeachment

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EXPLAINER: What is a lie detector test?

Dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. recently challenged Vice President Sara Duterte and former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco to undergo a lie detector test at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

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PCG drives away Chinese militia vessel, 24 fishing boats off Kota Island in Kalayaan Island Group

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday said it drove away a Chinese maritime militia vessel (CMMV) and 24 small boats allegedly fishing in Kota Island waters in the Kalayaan Island Group on Monday.

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MANIBELA suspends transport strike to meet with LTO

Transport group MANIBELA has suspended its strike to hold talks with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday.

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PUV drivers, operators hold transport strike, call for lower fuel prices, higher fare hike

Public utility drivers and operators held a transport strike on Tuesday as they called for lower prices of fuel products and higher fare increase.

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LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (September 29, 2026)

The Senate impeachment court will continue with Day 31 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, September 29. Here are the latest news and updates.

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7-year-old boy dead after being run over by closed van in Guiguinto, Bulacan

A seven-year-old boy died and his stepfather was injured after a closed van hit their motorcycle along the Marcos Highway in Guiguinto, Bulacan.

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Motorcycle-riding couple steal bottled gasoline in San Carlos, Pangasinan

In another case of "gas and run", man and a woman on a motorcycle stole two bottles of gasoline from a roadside store in San Carlos City, Pangasinan.

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Gun recovered from man during basketball game in Siquijor

Police recovered a firearm from a man during a basketball game in Siquijor as seen in a viral video, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday.

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ASEAN pushes sustainable tourism investments through 2030 outlook

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is crafting the ASEAN Sustainable and Resilient Tourism Investment Outlook 2030 to promote sustainable, innovative, and investment-ready tourism projects across the…

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Security Bank announces key changes in senior leadership designations for 2027

Security Bank Corp. on Tuesday announced key leadership changes, as its Board approved several appointments and designation movements among senior officers effective next year as part of its “strategic priorities.”

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PH leads race for clean energy among emerging SE Asia countries -- study

Over six months after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency, a new study revealed that the Philippines has taken the lead among major Southeast Asian economies in adopting renewable energy…

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ERC adopts new billing format to exclude VAT on allowable system loss charges

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Tuesday said it has adopted a new billing format for all distribution utilities (DUs) to reflect the removal of the 12% value-added tax (VAT) on the allowable system loss…

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Domestic workers in Central Visayas to get P500 monthly minimum wage increase

Domestic workers will receive a P500 increase in their monthly minimum wage under a new wage order in Central Visayas, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday.

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DOE pushes competitive framework for nuclear power procurement

As the Philippines moves to include nuclear power in its energy mix, the Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing for a competitive procurement framework focused on strict grid readiness, staged delivery schedules, and…

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Meralco begins search for suppliers of 900-MW power requirement

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Tuesday announced that it has started the bidding or competitive selection process (CSP) for suppliers of its 900-megawatt (MW) baseload power requirement.

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DOE to require oil firms to submit monthly info on fuel costs

The Department of Energy (DOE) said Tuesday the suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene would provide direct relief to Filipino households amid elevated global oil prices.

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NTC: Fine vs telcos for poor internet service not limited to NCR

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Tuesday said the show cause orders and the P100,000 daily fine against DITO Telecommunity Corporation (DITO), Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe), and Smart Communications Inc…

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World Bank: PH seen to unlock up to 7.1% of GDP with fiscal reforms

The Philippines could unlock between 3.6% and 7.1% of GDP in combined savings and additional revenue annually by broadening the tax base, improving collection efficiency, and making public spending more efficient and…

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Digital assets 'growth driver' for Globe as GCash IPO nears --analyst

Globe Telecom Inc."s digital assets, led by its stake in GCash parent Mynt Inc., are viewed as a key growth driver for the telecommunications company to expand beyond its traditional connectivity business, according to…

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Oil spikes after Trump rejects Iran peace proposal

Wall Street's main indexes fell after Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to end the war, leading to a spike in crude prices that revived inflation worries and drove Treasury yields higher.

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5 Pinoys remain in hospitals after Germany bus crash; family seeks repatriation of 1 victim

Only five out of the 17 hospitalized Filipinos remain admitted for recovery and treatment following a bus crash in Germany on September 27.

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At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos

The death toll from rains and flooding in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said on Tuesday, as waters receded from the hard-hit capital Bangkok, where its main airport operated in chaos.

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Cocaine evidence in Fiji court replaced with flour, media say

Police began investigating after the September 15 discovery of the theft of seven out of 39 cocaine bars from an evidence room. The media said the remaining 32 bars had been filled with flour.

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US forces to exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran

US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran in the country where 4,500 Americans died during more than two decades of war.

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Journalist to be crowned king in Uganda kingdom after dispute

A journalist was set to be crowned king of a Ugandan kingdom on Tuesday after a bitter succession crisis that followed the death of his predecessor, once the world's youngest monarch.

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Thailand floods affect hundreds of thousands, eight dead in Myanmar

BANGKOK, Thailand - Heavy rains have killed eight people in Thailand since mid-September, the government said Monday as Bangkok battled flooding for a fourth consecutive day, with at least eight more confirmed dead in…

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Percy Lapid's son Mark Mabasa detained by US Immigration in California

US immigration authorities in Los Angeles, California have detained singer Mark Mabasa, son of slain radio broadcaster Percy Lapid.

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CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block on White House ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico asked a federal judge on Monday to issue a court order preserving their White House access while they fight US President Donald Trump"s move to ban them over coverage he dislikes.

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Trump denies he offered Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions

President Donald Trump on Monday denied he offered Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds in return for nuclear concessions from Tehran.

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North Korea says US approval for South Korea's nuclear submarine increases regional instability

North Korea's foreign ministry said in a statement published by state media KCNA that the United States' approval for South Korea's building its first nuclear submarine is "a dangerous development" that added new…

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Some Filipinos affected by the Bavaria bus accident were discharged, cleared for travel -- PCG Frankfurt

Most of the Filipinos who were affected by the bus accident on the A96 near Buchloe, Bavaria, have been discharged and cleared to return to Milan, Italy, according to the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt (PCG…

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New Delhi to ban construction for six weeks to tackle air pollution

New Delhi will ban construction for six weeks in the country's capital, as part of a slew of measures announced on Monday to tackle the city's air pollution.

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DR Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, party says

A senior member of Congo's ruling party was beaten to death after taking part in a radio program to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative said on Monday.

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Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo's life-threatening landfall

Mexican authorities urged residents of Baja California Sur to prepare for the imminent arrival of major Hurricane Polo on Monday, warning of life-threatening winds and flash floods.

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DMW, DFA monitoring Filipinos affected by rains, flooding in Thailand

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) are monitoring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who may be affected by the torrential rains in Thailand.

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AI researchers warn companies rushing self-improving systems despite safety risks

Researchers warn companies are doing little to protect the world against the potentially disastrous fallout of self-improving AI systems that could outpace humans' ability to control them.

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OpenAI shelves new AI model release over safety concerns

OpenAI has scrapped the release of GPT-6.1 Astra, a next-generation AI model planned for an October debut, after internal testing found the system did not meet the company's safety and alignment standards, the ChatGPT…

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What is losartan? Doctor explains how the blood pressure medicine works

Losartan took on a different meaning after some netizens referred to Carlos Yulo"s bashers as “losartan warriors.”

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SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time

SpaceX's Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time and deployed 26 satellites before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, reaching a major milestone for the developmental spacecraft key to Elon…

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Rising seas threaten spread of marine invaders, scientists say

Sea-level rise driven by climate change could help invasive marine species spread into newly flooded coastal areas, threatening biodiversity and some economic activities, researchers warned in a study published Monday.

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After Asian Games gold, EJ Obiena reveals rediscovered love for pole vault: 'I'm enjoying it again'

EJ Obiena has won another Asian Games gold and rewritten the Games record for the second straight edition, but perhaps his biggest takeaway from it is something that cannot be measured in length.

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EJ Obiena remains pole vault king, sepak takraw women bag silver in PH's Asian Games medal rush

The Philippines bagged four medals on Tuesday, its biggest single-day medal haul in the 2026 Asian Games.

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NCAA: Mangubat, Eligado power JRU past LPU for bounce-back win

Lawrence Mangubat and Jamhir Eligado powered Jose Rizal University past Lyceum of the Philippines University, 94-69, in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament on Tuesday.

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EJ Obiena: List of World Championships, Asian Games, and SEA Games medals

Olympian and pole vaulter EJ Obiena remained the king of Asian pole vault as he ruled the event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday.

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Asian Games: Alex Eala, Shaira Rivera oust Hong Kong pair to reach doubles Round 2

Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera flexed their might to pull off a 6-1, 6-3 win over Hong Kong's Lai Ching Laam and Kallista Liu in the women's doubles first round in the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday in Japan.

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Pole vault champ EJ Obiena wins back-to-back Asian Games golds, sets new games record

The Philippines" EJ Obiena remained the gold standard in the continent as he ruled the men"s pole vault competition at the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday at the rain-soaked Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan.

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Sibol MLBB sweeps Asian Games group stage to reach QF

Sibol"s star-studded Mobile Legends: Bang Bang squad stormed through the group stage of the 2026 Asian Games, sweeping Jordan and Kazakhstan on Tuesday at the Aichi Sky Expo in Japan.

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Victoria Bossong bags Asian Games bronze in women's 800m run

Victoria Bossong clocked 2:05.34 to finish third and bag the bronze medal in the women"s 800m run.

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NCAA: EAC notches first win in Season 102, keeps San Sebastian winless

Emilio Aguinaldo College notched its first win in NCAA Season 102 after defeating San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 94-87, on Tuesday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.

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NBA: At Warriors camp, Steph Curry raring to go, Kristaps Porzingis out again

Stephen Curry's contract is settled and his knee feels healthy as the Golden State Warriors prepare to decamp for Hawaii to kick off training camp.

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NBA: Knicks, Jalen Brunson ready for next journey after ending title drought

After the briefest of summer vacations, the New York Knicks are back to work, now with "NBA champions" attached to their name.

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Kawhi Leonard excited to be back in Toronto, move past NBA investigation

Embroiled in a high-profile contract-based controversy, which led to an investigation that lasted a full year, Kawhi Leonard is searching for a path forward in the same way he has sliced through defenses throughout his…

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Asian Games: Alas Pilipinas Men drop four-set loss to Chinese Taipei to close out group stage run

Alas Pilipinas Men will end their 2026 Asian Games group stage run winless after wasting a one-set lead and losing steam late en route to a 25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 27-29 loss to Chinese Taipei on Tuesday in Japan.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo's goal with Miami Heat? Another NBA title

Giannis Antetokounmpo has yet to suit up with the Miami Heat, but the two-time NBA MVP already knows his goal for the 2026-27 season, and shared it at media day on Monday.

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Jayuard Alciso bags Asian Games bronze after winning all-Filipino surfing duel

Jayuard Alciso finished at the podium after beating compatriot Toby Espejon in their all-Filipino bronze medal showdown in the men's shortboard of the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday.

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NBA: LeBron James soaks in brotherly love in Philadelphia media debut

Wearing the Sixers jersey in public for the first time, LeBron James quickly removed his name tag from the table as he met an overflowing crowd of reporters at the Sixers training complex, where his arrival has been…

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NBA: Victor Wembanyama, Spurs aim high after NBA Finals heartbreak

Victor Wembanyama said Monday that the San Antonio Spurs' loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals stayed with him throughout the offseason, but he has no interest in running from the disappointment.

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Team Philippines at 2026 Asian Games: September 29 schedule -- EJ Obiena, Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera, Alas Pilipinas Men

Athletics will banner the Philippines" campaign in the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday in Japan, with EJ Obiena in pole vault and Victoria Bossong in the women"s 800m eyeing additional medals in their respective events.

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2026 Asian Games: Updated Philippines medal tally and list of medalists, as of September 29

The Philippines raised its medal haul to 15 medals in the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday, September 29, with the women's sepak takraw double team delivering a silver medal.

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PH scores silver in Asian Games sepak takraw women's doubles

The Philippines settled for a silver medal in the 2026 Asian Games women"s sepak takraw doubles after falling to Vietnam, 2-0, on Tuesday in Japan.

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LIVE UPDATES: Team Philippines at 2026 Asian Games: September 29 -- EJ Obiena, Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera, sepak takraw finals

Follow along with Team Philippines' campaign in the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

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Sienna Stevens opens up about close bond with Dingdong Dantes

Sienna Stevens talked about her close friendship with her "The Master Cutter" co-star Dingdong Dantes.

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SexBomb Johlan Veluz, may mga artistang naging nobyo?

Inilahad ng dating Sexbomb girls na sina Mhyca Bautista at Johlan Veluz na “rule” nila sa Sexbomb na bawal magkaroon ng lovelife. Paano kaya ito nailusot ni Johlan, at totoo kayang marami siyang naging nobyong artista?

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90s star na si Nini Jacinto, may pagsisisi ba sa paggawa niya noon ng sexy movies?

Binalikan ni Nini Jacinto ang kaniyang desisyon noon na pumasok sa paggawa ng sexy films sa kabila ng pagiging konserbatibo ng kaniyang mga magulang, at kawalan ng karanasan sa paggawa ng maselang eksena.

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'Red Crown' trailer teases thrilling fight for survival among 25 beauty queens

The official trailer of the upcoming film “Red Crown” is here, giving viewers a glimpse of the terrifying battle that awaits 25 beauty queens.

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Kakai Bautista says she reached out to Apple David over Chad Gammad romance

Kakai Bautista shared her thoughts anew on Apple David and Chad Gammad's relationship.

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'Red Crown' queens name celebrity bets for future Philippine beauty pageant reps

Several beauty queens from the film “Red Crown” shared the celebrities they believe have the potential to represent the Philippines in major international beauty pageants.

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Bea Borres reveals blocking Andrea Brillantes on social media amid content with ex Meray Yamada

Bea Borres revealed that she has blocked Andrea Brillantes on social media so the actress would not be able to see her content with her ex-boyfriend, Meray Yamada.

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Japanese volleyball player Rui Takahashi comes out as gay

Japanese volleyball player Rui Takahashi has come out as a gay.

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Who is Chloe San Jose? 5 things to know about Carlos Yulo's fiancee

Carlos Yulo and Chloe San Jose have been together for six years. Carlos is known for his epic athletic skills, while Chloe has also been making her name known with various achievements.

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Celine Dion performs at Paris Fashion Week runway show

L'Oreal Paris staged a star-studded runway show in the French capital on Monday, with pop icon Celine Dion making a guest appearance to close out the evening.

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Dakota Johnson deals with toxic relationship in Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' MV

Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell star in Taylor Swift"s “Patient Zero” music video, released on Spotify and Apple Music on Monday.

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KZ Tandingan at TJ Monterde, nag-open up tungkol sa pagkakaroon ng anak

Sa kanilang pagbisita sa talk show na "Gandang Gabi Vice" new season, masayang ibinahagi ng OPM duo ang kanilang mga plano para sa kanilang pamilya.

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Kampo ni Vhong Navarro, naglabas ng pahayag kaugnay sa pagpapalaya ng korte kina Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo

Naglabas ng pahayag ang kampo ni Vhong Navarro kaugnay sa napabalitang pag-utos ng Court of Appeals (CA) na palayain na sina Deniece Cornejo at Cedric Lee, na kinasuhan noon ng aktor at TV host dahil sa pambubugbog at…

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Heart Evangelista turns sexy and chic for Milan Fashion Week

Count on Heart Evangelista to turn sexy into high fashion!

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Cat protects family from snake that crawled under bed in Taytay, Rizal

A family in Taytay, Rizal had a frightening encounter with a snake that slithered into their home while they were asleep, but their pet cat was quick to respond.

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Angelica Lopez sizzles in Miss Grand International 2026 swimsuit competition

Angelica Lopez brought the heat at the Miss Grand International swimsuit competition.

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Cinema '76 to close doors after nearly 11 years

Cinema '76 Film Society and Cinema '76 Café are set to close their doors after nearly 11 years of bringing together Filipino film lovers, independent filmmakers, and moviegoers.

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Ryza Cenon explains why she and longtime partner are not yet married

Ryza Cenon shared why she and her longtime partner, Miguel Antonio Cruz, are not yet married.

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Filipino Music Awards 2026: Here's the full list of nominations

The Filipino Music Awards 2026 nominees are here.

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Uniqlo collaborates with Disney, F1 for a shirt collection

There is new merch available for Formula1 fans in the Philippines!

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Joyce Ching reveals gender of 2nd baby

Joyce Ching and her husband Kevin Alimon just revealed the gender of their second baby.

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Saab Magalona's son Vito reacts to SB19's 'Mga Kababayan' version in 'Forgotten Island'

Saab Magalona"s son, Vito, was thrilled to hear SB19"s version of “Mga Kababayan” in the animated film “Forgotten Island.”

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Sleeping with Sirens is coming to Manila in April 2027

Sleeping with Sirens is coming to Manila next year!

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'Forgotten Island' records P97M in sales on opening weekend in PH

“Forgotten Island” recorded a whopping P97 million in box-office receipts during its opening weekend in the Philippines.

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Dylan Sprouse, Barbara Palvin welcome first child

Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin are officially parents!

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