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Sunday, 8 November · 89 stories

NCRPO orders strict security measures for ASEAN Summit

The National Capital Region Police Office has been ordered to strictly enforce designated security perimeters and access control protocols around official venues in Metro Manila during the ASEAN Summit.

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'Cempaka' expected to intensify into typhoon before entering PAR

As of 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, the center of Cempaka was located 1,720 kilometers east of Extreme Northern Luzon, remaining outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).

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Pope Leo accepts resignation Bangued bishop

The Pontiff accepted Jaucian’s resignation on Sunday, November 8, according to the Vatican Press Office.

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Chief Justice Zalameda urged to accelerate resolution of labor cases

In a statement on Saturday, November 7, Federation of Free Workers (FFW) National President Sonny Matula appealed for a comprehensive review of aging labor cases currently pending before the Supreme Court and the Court…

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One Pinoy dead in Persian Gulf tanker explosion

The DMW said that the incident occurred aboard the MT Velos Sapphire, a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, while it was en route to Sitrah, Bahrain.

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Rodrigo Duterte defense opposes prosecution's bid to submit expert report to ICC

The defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte has opposed the prosecution's bid to submit an expert report as evidence in his crimes against humanity of murder case before the International Criminal Court…

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NPC probing government data leaks

The National Privacy Commission is investigating reports of data leaks involving several government agencies.

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Likhang Filipino Theatre in Pasay opens its doors

President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos on Friday inaugurated the 279-seat Likhang Filipino Theatre along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay, a new hub for artists to showcase their work and support the Philippines’ creative…

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Groups back DFA on sustained talks with China

A total of 20 labor, business and civil society organizations expressed support for the call of the Department of Foreign Affairs to sustain dialogue and cooperation with China, citing its importance in advancing…

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PAGASA monitors ‘Cempaka’

A tropical storm outside the Philippine area of responsibility with international name Cempaka is being monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

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Jonvic wants BJMP explanation on Romualdez aide

Officials from the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas are in hot water for allowing a personal staff of former speaker Martin Romualdez to stay with him around the clock in his cell.

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Experts push passage of hospital nutrition care bill

Experts are pushing for the passage of a bill institutionalizing nutrition care in all public and private hospitals nationwide, saying standardized services could help identify nutritional risks early, improve patient…

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DND chief honors Philippines, US war veterans

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. paid tribute to Filipino and American veterans yesterday for their sacrifices and service in defense of their respective countries, emphasizing the responsibility of present…

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DepEd to prioritize first-time recipients in MacBook rollout

The Department of Education will prioritize public school teachers who have never received a government- or school-issued laptop in the rollout of 231,725 newly procured devices, Education Secretary Sonny Angara vowed…

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No Pax Silica announcement during ASEAN – US envoy

There are no plans for the signing of agreements on Pax Silica at the coming Association of Southeast Asian Nations Leaders’ Summit in Manila later this month contrary to media reports, US Ambassador Lee Lipton…

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Prosecution had its chance, but failed – VP Sara

The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte said the House prosecution team “had its chance but failed” in her Senate impeachment trial as the defense team takes its turn to present its evidence and witnesses beginning…

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Stakeholders pledge support for new BARMM health chief

Stakeholders also gave the new health minister of the Bangsamoro region, a lawyer, a vote of confidence after his physician-ophthalmologist predecessor did so and assured support for his leadership in the ministry…

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3 soldiers hurt in crossfire as Maranao clans clash

Three soldiers were wounded and hundreds of travelers got stranded on a stretch of highway in Barangay Biosong in Picong, Lanao del Sur, where two heavily armed Maranao clans were involved in gunfights on Saturday…

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Wanted Dawlah Islamiya remnant, cohort killed in Maguindanao clash

Policemen and soldiers shot dead a remnant of the now defunct Dawlah Islamiya, wanted for 13 criminal cases pending in different courts, and his henchman in a brief shootout in Barangay Kapinpilan in Ampatuan…

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3 killed in Maguindanao del Sur ambush

Three men, two of them members of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographic Unit, were killed in an ambush in Barangay Manungkaling in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur del Sur on Saturday morning, November 7.

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Car driven by ex-mayor hits motorcycle rider

A motorcycle rider died after he was reportedly run over by a car driven by a former mayor of Pulilan, Bulacan.

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P1.9 million shabu seized in Iloilo

Shabu with an estimated street value of P1.9 million was seized in a sting that also resulted in the arrest of two drug suspects in Oton, Iloilo on Friday.

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Complete decommissioning of MILF combatants eyed before Marcos’ term ends

President Marcos and leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front have agreed to complete the fourth and final phase of the decommissioning process for MILF combatants before his term ends, Malacañang said on Friday.

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Boat sinks off Negros; 22 rescued

Twenty-two people were rescued after a motorized boat capsized in the waters off San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Friday.

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Mindanao ambush leaves 3 dead

Three people including two members of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographic Unit-Active Auxiliary were killed in an ambush by unidentified armed men in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur yesterday morning.

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Amend laws on dead pet care services, government urged

Animal rights advocates are urging the government to amend laws governing afterlife pet care services following the dumping of dead dogs and cats in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan.

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19 nabbed in Bulacan online cockfight hub

An underground online cockfighting or e-sabong facility allegedly serving bettors in Cambodia, Mexico and Vietnam was raided by authorities in Pandi, Bulacan on Thursday night.

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DPWH opens Culiat Bridge for buses

The Department of Public Works and Highways has opened the Culiat Bridge II along Congressional Avenue in Quezon City for buses, the DPWH announced yesterday.

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Dizon to pursue more PPP projects with CAAP

More public-private partnerships or PPP projects would be pursued by the Department of Transportation before the term of President Marcos ends in 2028, DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon announced yesterday.

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CIDG nabs trader over fake motorcycle accessories

A Chinese businessman is facing criminal cases for selling counterfeit motorcycle accessories worth over P5 million in Valenzuela.

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Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue hailed by DOH for health initiatives

Lapu-Lapu City and Mandaue City received multiple awards for their respective health programs and services during the 2026 Local Health Systems Awards organized by the Department of Health-Central Visayas Center for…

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For 2028 projects: Central Visayas agencies, institutions push P100 billion funding

Government agencies and institutions in Central Visayas are seeking more than ?100 billion in national funding for their proposed programs and projects in 2028, with infrastructure development accounting for the bulk of…

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Council urged to shelve proposed revenue code

The Cebu Consumer Rights Advocates (CCRA) has urged the Cebu City Council to shelve the proposed 2026 Local Revenue Code, warning that the proposed tax and fee increases would further burden households, small…

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As farm and market prices widen: Hog raisers seeking help

Cebu hog raisers are selling their livestock for as little as ?105 per kilo even as consumers continue to pay as much as ?300 for pork in public markets, prompting calls for government intervention to address the…

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Warriors tryto boost Final Four campaign

The University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors will try to bolster their Final Four campaign when they take on the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI)…

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Immigration and a divided Washington

Imagine waking up after the 2026 midterms to a brand-new political reality: Democrats have flipped both the Senate and the House. President Donald Trump is still in the White House finishing out his second term, but the…

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How much has China infiltrated?

I was shocked to hear that a foreigner had infiltrated our uniformed corps.

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Pangilad sa budget

Sa ilang pakigtagbo sa batan-on nga mga sakop sa People’s Budget Coalition (PBC) ug ubang mga grupo, giluwatan nilang House Speaker Bojie Dy ug ubang mga kongresista ang mga pulong nga gustong madunggan sa publiko:

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EDITORIAL — The power of the polls

These past two weeks saw elections bring, or promise to bring, drastic changes in several countries.

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PascualLab marks 80th anniversary by helping Filipinos in need

Pascual Laboratories Inc. is marking its 80th anniversary by partnering with Caritas Manila to extend health and wellness assistance to more Filipinos in need.

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AirAsia sees more Pinoys looking beyond usual holiday destinations

More Filipino travelers are now looking beyond familiar holiday destinations, supported by competitive fares and convenient connections, according to budget carrier AirAsia Philippines.

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South Korea allots $12 million to boost Luzon health care

The Philippine government is pursuing a $12-million (P724 million) grant from South Korea to strengthen health care services for about 28 million underserved Filipinos in communities near the Luzon Economic Corridor.

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No room for interpretation

Just recently, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board ordered ride-hailing app Move It PH to pay a staggering P555.75-million fine for onboarding motorcycle riders beyond the government-authorized cap.

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Greenfield City’s Paseo Outlets joins Black Friday sale

Paseo Outlets in Greenfield City, Santa Rosa, Laguna will offer discounts of up to 80 percent during its three-day Black Friday Sale from Nov. 27 to 29, as the retail complex seeks to attract holiday shoppers ahead of…

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PPA profit hits P10.6 billion in 9 months

The Philippine Ports Authority booked a profit of close to P11 billion as of September, putting it on track to remit another record dividend to the government to boost public funds.

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Farm trade deficit swells in September

The deficit in the country’s agricultural trade widened by almost 25 percent in September amid the double-digit decline in farm exports, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

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AI can learn a lesson from Hume and Kant

A pilot speaks into the intercom during the flight, saying, “I have some good news and some bad news.

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Korean agency plows in modern agricultural methods to Philippines

The Department of Agriculture has forged a partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency to help modernize the state of agriculture in the country.

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FAO summit to seek wider access for farm mechanization in Asia-Pacific

The Department of Agriculture and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization will convene a summit this month seeking to provide wider access to affordable farm technologies, financing and services to farmers…

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‘Mindanao consumers most open to credit’

Filipinos in Mindanao are showing the strongest appetite for credit among the country’s three major island groups, with more than half planning to borrow or use credit for purchases in the coming months, according to…

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Should Pinoys panic about the looming El Niño?

The answer from experts is clear: No. But with forecasts pointing to a potentially strong El Niño that could persist into 2027, the time to prepare is now.

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PhilRice develops climate maps for rice farming

The Philippine Rice Research Institute has created a climate-smart platform, aimed at guiding the planting decisions of rice farmers during El Niño.

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Philippines Q2 GDP revised to 2.4%

The economy grew at a slightly faster pace in the second quarter than initially reported, as revisions were made in three sectors, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

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Manufacturing output accelerates in September

Philippine factories posted faster output growth in September, driven by production of petroleum products and metals, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

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Tigers nip Tamaraws to end slump

University of Santo Tomas snapped a three-game losing skid after squeaking past Far Eastern University, 86-85, Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Eala yields to Liu for runner-up finish in Hong Kong Open

Alex Eala will have to wait for her second WTA championship.

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Jumamoy leads Bulldogs past Archers

Reinhard Jumamoy took over in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 of his 21 points in the period to tow National University past the La Salle Green Archers, 84-80, in their UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball clash Sunday at the…

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Dimayuga poised to make big splash in Philippine Open debut

Enrique Dimayuga arrives at the Philippine Open armed with a decorated amateur pedigree, a breakthrough professional victory, and the growing confidence of a player ready to take on bigger challenges.

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Lascuña shares seniors spotlight at Club Intramuros

Tony Lascuña added another seniors title to his growing collection, but this time, he had to share the spotlight with Aging Gabo and Gil Aunzo in the PSPGTO Charity Senior Golf Pro-Am tournament at Club Intramuros last…

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UCAL volleyball: University of Batangas keeps title repeat mission alive as CEU advances

Defending champion University of Batangas kept its back-to-back bid alive, beating Centro Escolar University in straight sets, 25-17, 25-20, 25-23, to advance to the Final Four of the PGFlex Linoleum-UCAL Season 9…

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Taduran to put foe to sleep

IBF minimumweight champion and the Philippines’ only reigning world titlist Pedro Taduran is determined to stay on the throne when he takes on unbeaten challenger Brandon Moreno in a scheduled 12-round bout at the Kiva…

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Sun Life Bike & Run on

Nearly 2,000 participants are expected to take part in the inaugural Sun Life Bike & Run today at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus City, Cavite, bringing together cycling enthusiasts, runners, families and health…

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Adamson locks No. 3 seed

Adamson University bucked a slow start to defeat College of Saint Benilde, 26-24, 25-15, 25-21, and secure the No. 3 seed in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League Unity Cup yesterday at the Playtime FilOil…

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UE ends 30-game futility; UP advances

Seven hundred and forty days of agony, 30 stinging losses in a row.

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Southwoods opens doors to fans

The Manila Southwoods will allow fans to see all the action in the 108th Philippine Open for free, as the exclusive club does its share in promoting the game while making sure that Filipino bets in the $1 million event…

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NLEX, Converge in duel for history

It’s all set for one side of the draw in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup semifinals and it pits two hungry squads bent on making history – NLEX and Converge.

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Eala makes Hong Kong final

Alex Eala booked her first final of the Asian swing, grinding out a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 win over Greek veteran Maria Sakkari in a rain-interrupted semifinal at the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open on Saturday.

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Creators considered AI for ’Signal 2’ set for release in December

"Second Signal" will air as a late night, eight-episode series.

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Gazini Ganados backs Michelle Dee’s MGI All Stars bid, offers voting advice

Gazini Ganados is among the featured beauty queens in the GMA Pictures thriller movie “Red Crown” with elements of satire, comedy and camp.

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SB19 shares what has kept group going for eight years

The “Kings of P-pop” SB19 paid homage to their loyal fans, collectively known as A’TIN, during the two-day One Zone Fest at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Paolo Del Rosario shuttles between two networks

Working in two networks is indeed a blessing for Paolo Del Rosario, who shuttles duties between Bilyonaryo News Channel and Cignal TV.

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Intense love and betrayal expected in Disney+ K-drama ‘The Remarried Empress’

Viewers are expected to experience intense scenes of love and betrayal in the new Disney+ Korean series “The Remarried Empress.”

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What's in store for the 12 signs in the Year of the Fire Sheep

What will the Year of the Fire Sheep bring to our careers, finances, relationships and everyday lives?

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Stroke remains among leading causes of death in Philippines

In the Philippines, stroke remains as one of the leading causes of death, particularly in the Ilocos Region.

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Spanish dishes, premium beers come together in Mijo Reserva collaboration

The menu explores the interplay of rich, smoky and savory flavors, with each beer selected to complement the ingredients and preparation of its accompanying dish.

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Let kids be kids: The lasting happiness of real-world play

Having grown up in the ’70s, I feel fortunate to have known the simple joys of playing outdoors in playgrounds and open fields.

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Clear direction, strong relationships mark Year of the Fire Sheep

Feng shui is a forecast and not a prediction, and that it offers a traditional framework for understanding the possible influences or opportunities and challenges.

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Are your questions wise or foolish?

Our Gospel today (Matthew 25:1-13) ends with the five foolish virgins being locked out of the wedding banquet because they brought no extra oil for their lamps.

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Don’t travel on advance parole!

The Board of Immigration Appeals recently ruled that a person who departs the US on advance parole could trigger the 3/10-year bar and may not be able to return for a decade.

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A strong economy secures the West Philippine Sea

Civil society this week called on the Philippines to strengthen its economy rather than compromise its sovereignty to appease China and ease tensions in the West Philippine Sea.

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Prioritizing the needs of the 93% over the 1%

Early this week, the United States had an election for its Senate, House of Representatives and other local officials.

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Health care for all, plus a fond farewell

I’ve been feeling the weight of despair and frustration over the past couple of months because of the fallout from the massive looting of flood control funds.

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As the world watched, we continue to move forward with our alliance

The world watched as Americans went to the polls in their midterm elections. As a longstanding treaty ally and friend, the Philippines’ interest goes beyond the political fortunes of either party.

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EDITORIAL — A continuing shortage

Filipinos know only too well that the country is suffering from an acute shortage of health professionals.

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