Sorsogon City market, nasunog; 5 katao, patay
Lima katao ang nasawi nang masunog ang Sorsogon City Public Market nitong Sabado ng gabi, ayon sa Bureau of Fire Protection-Sorsogon City.
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WALANG PASOK: Mga suspendidong klase sa Lunes, October 26, 2026
Suspendido ang klase sa ilang paaralan at bahagi ng bansa sa Lunes, October 26, 2026, dahil sa tumataas na bilang ng mga mag-aaral na nagkakasakit at paghahanda sa pulitikal na pagtitipon sa pamahalaang panlalawigan.
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Win Gatchalian: No 'allocation fund' offer received from TESDA
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DBM vows to comply with SC ruling on 2026 budget's unprogrammed funds
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Win Gatchalian, Ping Lacson to authorities: Conduct safe arrest of Bato dela Rosa
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Ombudsman charges 7 DPWH personnel over P491.9-M right-of-way 'scam'
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TRB all set to assist motorists during Undas 2026
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NCRPO: 86 illegal firearms seized in 1 week around Metro Manila
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NCRPO to deploy around 13,084 personnel for Undas 2026
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PH, Holy See mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, reaffirm commitment to peace, justice
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Napolcom warns erring criminology interns
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Regions
2 men die during traditional land dispute ritual in Sarangani
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5 dead in fire that hit Sorsogon City market
Five people died in a fire that engulfed the Sorsogon City Public Market on Saturday night, the Bureau of Fire Protection-Sorsogon City said.
Business
$34.1M US grant for ube industry to benefit 12k Pinoy farmers -- DA
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Erwin Tulfo seeks transparency, installment payments for 'bill deposits'
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Pork prices dip in Metro Manila markets as holidays near
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From Benguet to Mt. Apo: Philippine coffee seeks a place in Japan's specialty market
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Saudi says Riyadh airport partly reopens despite renewed Houthi threats
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Pope Leo calls for Yemen violence to end, in address two weeks after surgery
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Brazil votes in tight runoff between leftist Lula and Bolsonaro Jr.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and missiles as fighting with Houthis continues
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BI warns against Russia-bound job offers; Filipino intercepted
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Eleven shot near Florida A&M university in Tallahassee
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Police looking at laptop found at former home of Meghan Markle's father -- DILG's Remulla
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UAAP: Macalalag, Dungo tow undermanned La Salle past UST
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Aurora Gaming stuns Team Falcons to clinch first-ever MPL crown
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UAAP: UP routs UE to notch fifth straight win
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NBA Scores today: 76ers vs Bucks, Mavericks vs Spurs, Hornets vs Heat, Suns vs Warriors and other games
Here are the scores of the NBA games held on Saturday, October 24 (US time).
NBA: Brandon Miller scores 34 as Hornets hold off Heat
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NBA: Joel Embiid posts triple-double, 76ers handle Bucks
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Gabbi Garcia celebrates 'PBB' return: 'Magandang Gabbi is back!'
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Xonara announces official fandom name
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Elisia Parmisano expresses support for Gehlee Dangca's 'PBB Collab 3.0' journey
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VXON to perform in Japan for the first time in November
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Over October announces departure of rhythm guitarist Anton Rodriguez
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Xonara announces official fandom name
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