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Saturday, 31 October · 19 stories

‘Hope and help’: How the Philippines fights to lower breast cancer deaths

While treatments for late-stage breast cancer have reached the Philippines, medical professionals point out that making them available is vastly different from making them affordable and accessible

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For Josh Boutwood, culture of consistency helped Helm retain its two Michelin stars

'Everyone knows their responsibilities. Everyone has the passion. Everyone knows what we want to put onto the table. Sharing this collective culture and sharing it to the world that comes and dines with us is probably…

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10 key US House races that could decide the 2026 midterms

History suggests Democrats will gain seats but Republicans have kickstarted a national redistricting battle that could make Democrats' path to a majority slightly more difficult

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This record shop owner strives to keep cassette, vinyl music alive

On a regular day, Ge Timbreza of Spin The Reel Music Trade lets his turntable play music for hours on end as he serves customers looking for their own CD, cassette, or vinyl to take home

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Seven cities, one sprawling game of pass the art in Pasa Pasa 2027

Rather than keeping art inside galleries, the festival takes it to where people already live, work, and gather.

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Scams from false claims: How to spot them

Here’s a guide to identify whether the post you’re seeing on social media is a phishing site or scam

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El Niño-ready? These infrastructures in Quezon City collect rainwater

Underneath these basketball courts in Quezon City are water detention basins, which can address flooding and water supply problems

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Locked up, then fired up: Bo Kyi’s fight for political detainees

Assistance Association for Political Prisoners co-founder Bo Kyi receives the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award for his work documenting political arrests and detention, and providing assistance to their families

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EXPLAINER: Is going solar affordable now?

Solar financing options have come a long way in the past year. Here’s a look at the current possibilities — and constraints — for ordinary Filipino households that want to go solar.

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FACT CHECK: No reports of SC order ousting Marcos

There is no ruling or order from the Supreme Court ordering the removal of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who, as a sitting president, is immune from suit

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‘You have my word, sir’: Macacua’s hat tip to Murad

‘This is my commitment to you, and an amanah I intend to honor,’ Bangsamoro chief minister Abdulraof Macacua tells Ahod Ebrahim in front of members of parliament on October 30

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Pakaskas makers preserve taste of Batangueño heritage

In Isla Verde, Batangas, a community of local candymakers safeguards a handed-down Batangueño recipe

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Crypto exchanges call for quick moves to bolster defenses after Binance heist

Rival crypto exchanges move quickly to shore up their own systems and to reassure customers their tokens were safe

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[Vantage Point] Maya’s IPO meets the accounting test

Maya cannot simply copy GCash’s playbook; it must prove how it can generate superior returns from a tighter base.

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France braces for fresh unrest, government vows tough response

Some 150 gatherings are planned across France, the interior ministry says

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The races that will decide control of the US Senate

Democrats are now competitive in states Donald Trump won handily in 2024, even as Republicans seek to capture Democratic-held seats of their own

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The week in photos: October 24-30, 2026

A recap of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the globe

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Tovera-led La Salle wins 3rd straight as rival Ateneo falls in OT thriller

Super rookie Joaquin Tovera shines with a heroic performance as La Salle trumps rival Ateneo in overtime to stay undefeated in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament second round

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Everywhere, all at once: The year of Nour Hooshmand

A former theater stand-in, Filipino-Iranian actress Nour Hooshmand wants to ‘pave a new path’ for herself, opting for purposeful roles, no matter the screen time

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