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Saturday, 7 November · 62 stories
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Nation
Ombudsman Remulla flags BIR over taxation, abuse concerns
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday flagged alleged abuses within the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), saying business leaders have raised concerns over taxation and permit processing.
Remulla: Fake news peddlers want to disrupt institutions, influence courts
Remulla: Fake news peddlers want to disrupt institutions, influence courts
Business groups, civil society orgs back DFA call for sustained PH-China dialogue
Several business, labor, industry, and civil society organizations in the country expressed support Saturday for the Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) call for continued dialogue and cooperation between the…
Ombudsman: 1% of Chinese visa-free tourists overstay in Philippines
Around 1% of Chinese tourists who entered the Philippines visa-free in recent months did not go back home, according to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla
No Pax Silica announcement during ASEAN, US Envoy says
There is no scheduled announcement for the Pax Silica initiative in the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila, according to US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton on Saturday.
BI supports DOTr push for wider e-gates in NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) supported the Department of Transportation"s (DOTr) proposal to expand the use of electronic immigration gates (e-gates) across Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to speed up…
Teodoro honors Filipino and American veterans in observance of US Veterans Day 2026
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Saturday paid tribute to the Filipino and American veterans who sacrificed and served to protect their respective countries in commemoration of the United States Veterans Day…
MIAA turns over operational control of CCTV cameras to NNIC
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has turned over the operational control of more than 2,100 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to the New NAIA…
Ombudsman calls out BJMP for allowing Romualdez aid while in detention
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla called out the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) for allowing former House speaker Martin Romualdez to have a personal assistant while incarcerated.
Angara calls for stricter digital protection for students
Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged technology and social media firms to implement tougher age-verification controls and delete online content that highlights violence and targets young learners into…
2 foreign fugitives nabbed over alleged links to large-scale fraud, illegal gambling ops
The Bureau of Immigration arrested two fugitives, a Taiwanese and a South Korean, in separate operations for their alleged involvement in large-scale fraud and illegal gambling operations.
BIR 'data leak' under gov't probe
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is working with the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) and anti-cybercrime law enforcement units to investigate an alleged leak of its agency data.
Fire hits residential area in Tondo, Manila
A fire broke out in a residential area in Tondo, Manila before dawn on Saturday.
Sara Duterte camp: Prosecution had its chance but failed; VP begins defense Monday
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday hit back at the prosecution, saying the latter had its chance, but failed. It also said Duterte will begin her defense on Monday, November 9.
Driver risks losing license after striking rider with baseball bat
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended for three months the driver's license of an individual caught in a viral video hitting a motorcycle rider with a baseball bat along Mabini Bridge in Sampaloc, Manila.
EXPLAINER: What is an oil spill and how does it affect communities?
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported an oil spill in Mariveles, Bataan, on Friday, affecting approximately 500 square meters of coastal waters.
LTFRB extends regularization application period for 'tempo' TNVS by 30 days
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has extended the application deadline for the regularization of ride-hailing service providers operating under temporary or “tempo” status by another 30…
World
Remains of OFW killed in Saudi drone attack arrive in PH
The remains of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) killed in a drone attack in Saudi Arabia have been repatriated to the Philippines, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said Friday.
DMW: Filipino seafarer killed, another hurt in Persian Gulf tanker attack
A Filipino seafarer died while another Filipino was injured when their Marshall Islands-flagged tanker was attacked at the Persian Gulf this week, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Saturday.
China's giant pandas make public debut at US zoo
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang delighted visitors to Zoo Atlanta during their public debut Friday, chewing bamboo and lounging in their new US habitat while on loan from China.
Russian forces launch missile attack on Ukrainian capital Kyiv, mayor says
Russian forces launched a missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Saturday, with debris damaging a residential building, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Paraguay authorities arrest ex-president Santiago Peña after impeachment --report
Paraguay police arrested former President Santiago Peña on Friday, local media outlet ABC reported, shortly after he was impeached by lawmakers over his alleged involvement in a bank scandal.
Pope Leo begins South America 'homecoming' tour with appeal for regional unity
MONTEVIDEO - Pope Leo urged South American countries to tackle regional issues together on Friday as he began a 12-day trip expected to draw millions across a Catholic stronghold region facing sharp political divisions.
New Zealanders vote in general election
WELLINGTON - New Zealand votes in a general election on Saturday, with polls closing at 7 p.m. (0600 GMT).
Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for mass starvation murders of children
MOMBASA, Kenya - A Kenyan court sentenced cult leader Paul Mackenzie on Friday to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children starved to death on his orders and buried in a forest, among 500 suspected victims of…
Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, arrested for child pornography possession
WASHINGTON - Thomas Markle, father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle, has been arrested for keeping child pornography, including photographs of himself with underage girls, in rented storage units in California, US…
Sports
UAAP: UE snaps 30-game skid, downs Adamson for first win in two years
The University of the East ended its 30-game losing streak after taking down Adamson University, 53-47, in the UAAP Season 89 men"s basketball tournament on Saturday.
PVL: Nxled makes quick work of skidding Capital1 to gain solo top spot
Nxled dealt another huge blow to Capital1, eking out a dominant 25-13, 25-20, 25-18 win to remain spotless in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena.
NBA: Raptors come back to beat Bucks in NBA Cup game
The short-handed Toronto Raptors rallied from 15 points down to defeat the host Milwaukee Bucks 121-107 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game highlighted by several career highs.
NBA: P.J. Washington, Cooper Flagg propel Mavericks past Jazz
PJ Washington's 26 points and Cooper Flagg's all-around performance powered Dallas to a 112-100 home win over Utah on Friday in NBA Cup group-stage competition.
NBA: Luka Doncic pours in 53 as Lakers rally past Blazers
Luka Doncic scored a season-high 53 points and Austin Reaves added 25 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 124-118 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
NBA: Victor Wembanyama, Spurs drub Kings for seventh straight win
Victor Wembanyama scored 20 of his 30 points in a runaway first half, Stephon Castle added 19 points and the visiting San Antonio Spurs won their seventh straight game Friday night, defeating the Sacramento Kings…
NBA: Timberwolves rally to snap Pelicans' 4-game streak
Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points and Jaden McDaniels added 23 as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 on Friday night in an NBA Cup West Group B matchup.
LIVE UPDATES: Alex Eala vs Maria Sakkari at the Hong Kong Tennis Open semifinals
Alexandra Eala will look to punch her ticket to the finals in her last tournament of the year as she locks horns with Greece's Maria Sakkari in the Hong Kong Tennis Open semifinals.
Carlos Alcaraz rallies past Taylor Fritz in Paris semis; ATP Finals set
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz performs at his very best when his back is against the wall.
WTA roundup: Alexandra Shubladze stuns top seed Sorana Cirstea in Hong Kong Tennis Open
Russian qualifier Alexandra Shubladze shocked top seed Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-3 on Friday at the Prudential Hong Tennis Open to advance to her first tour-level semifinal.
NBA scores today: Lakers vs Trail Blazers, Spurs vs Kings, Grizzlies vs Thunder, and other games
Here are the scores for the NBA games held on Friday, November 6 (US time).
NBA: Ajay Mitchell's career night helps Thunder plow Grizzlies
Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 35 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 28 and Jared McCain added a season-high 21 to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to a 128-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies…
NBA: Cavaliers grab early lead, then pull away after Sixers' rally
Donovan Mitchell had 23 points, seven rebounds and eight assists, and Evan Mobley scored 22 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away for a 119-95 win over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game Friday…
NBA: Hawks fend off Trae Young, Wizards for third straight win
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 28 points, Luguentz Dort added 20 of his 25 after halftime and the Atlanta Hawks defeated the visiting Washington Wizards 139-132 on Friday night to spoil Trae Young's return.
NBA: Jayson Tatum nets 34; Celtics thrash Hornets
Well-rested Jayson Tatum tallied 34 points in a stellar outing as the Boston Celtics blew out the host Charlotte Hornets 119-80 on Friday night.
Who is Maria Sakkari? Meet the former world No. 3 facing Alex Eala in the Hong Kong Tennis Open
Alexandra 'Alex' Eala is getting closer to another shot at a WTA title, but her path to the Hong Kong Open final runs through a familiar name among the sport's elite in Greece's Maria Sakkari.
Alex Eala faces Greek star Maria Sakkari in Hong Kong Tennis Open semis
Alexandra 'Alex' Eala will look to punch her ticket to the finals in her last tournament of the year as she locks horns with Greece's Maria Sakkari in the Hong Kong Tennis Open semifinals.
NBA: Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis to step away for health
Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis announced Friday that he is stepping away from basketball to focus on his health after his body did not respond as hoped while preparing for the season.
Lifestyle
Laureen Uy announces pregnancy
Laureen Uy and Miggy Cruz are expecting a rainbow baby!
Up for some neighborhood Asian comfort food? Check out this Makati resto's refreshed menu
Sari Kitchen is welcoming diners to its refreshed restaurant concept, offering a selection of Filipino and Asian comfort food dishes in Makati.
Doh Kyungsoo in Manila: Ticket prices, fan benefits for 'Day Off' concert in January
The ticket prices and fan benefits for Doh Kyungsoo"s concert in January 2027 have been announced.
Cyberattack shuts down internet fan fiction library Archive of Our Own
One of the world's most popular fan fiction libraries has been dark for over a week after a cyberattack forced it offline, leaving millions of fans without access to their favorite stories.
'Stranger Things' prequel series 'Other Worlds' set for 2028
A new live-action prequel series set in the “Stranger Things” universe is coming to Netflix in 2028.
4,000 Albay residents affected by Mayon unrest receive aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation
Thousands of individuals affected by the Mayon Volcano unrest in Albay received food packs and drinking water from the GMA Kapuso Foundation under its Operation Bayanihan.
Katseye in Manila and Cebu: Ticket prices, seat plan announced
The ticket prices and seat plan for Katseye"s “The WildWorld Tour” stops in Manila and Cebu have been announced.
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