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Choi-wan now a super typhoon

The typhoon with the international name ‘Choi-wan’ has intensified into a Super Typhoon as of 8 p.m. Sunday, October 4. Choi-wan is currently still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but is closely…

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NIA: Reliable irrigation can sustain harvests, lift yields during El Niño

Farms with dependable irrigation can remain productive during El Niño and may achieve higher yields when water is sufficient, the National Irrigation…

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Pro-Duterte Cebuano vlogger killed in Surigao del Sur – reports

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A known pro-Duterte vlogger who is a native of Cebu was reportedly shot dead while driving along a national highway in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur Sunday morning, October 4. According to…

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Teachers’ Day class suspensions face scrutiny over legal basis

The legal basis for local government orders suspending classes solely for the observance of National Teachers’ Day is coming under scrutiny, with several local…

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Asian Games 2026 close in Japan and head to Qatar in 2030

READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA, Japan — The Asian Games were a blur, a sports kaleidoscope of 45 countries and regions that went dark on Sunday, closed…

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UAAP: Jacob Cortez rues La Salle's recent woes

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Jacob Cortez couldn’t help but lament La Salle’s recent woes even after getting back on the winning track in the UAAP Season 89…

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DepEd flags fake 'nationwide class suspension' announcement for Teacher's Day

The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued a warning against a fake announcement that has been circulating, especially in social media on a "nationwide class suspension," DZBB Radyo's Luisito Santos reported.

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UAAP: Jorick Bautista, FEU playing like favorites

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—FEU guard Jorick Bautista is fully aware of the chatter about the Tamaraws being one of the contenders in UAAP Season 89. The…

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PH, Japan kick off 6th joint humanitarian, disaster relief drills

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan began on Sunday a six-day joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise in key military bases and civilian airports in Luzon and the Visayas. The Armed Forces…

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Bosnia votes Sunday in election that could affect EU bid

Bosnians are voting on Sunday in elections that could affect their country's European Union membership bid and the influence that the US and Russia seek over the small Balkan nation.

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UAAP: FEU gets share of top spot after beating UP

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Far Eastern University grabbed a share of the early lead in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament after defeating the…

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Bongbong Marcos gets ‘Unshaken’ in rare sit-down with Gary Valenciano

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is set to open up about life beyond the presidency when he sits down with singer and host Gary Valenciano for the season finale of “Unshaken With Gary V.” The episode, which…

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Customs posts record P757.4B collection in first nine months

The Bureau of Customs collected a record P757.406 billion from January to September, surpassing its nine-month target for 2026.

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USPF, UP Cebu open Cesafi volleyball campaign with wins

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Lady Panthers and the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons opened their campaigns with contrasting victories in the…

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Gilas Girls handily beaten by Australia to open Fiba U18 Asia Cup

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Girls absorbed a 102-47 beatdown at the hands of defending champion Australia, 102-47, to open their campaign in the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup on Sunday at Karisma Arena in Seremban…

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From P1K TO P2K: JV eyes doubling seniors’ monthly social pension

Senator JV Ejercito has proposed doubling the current P1,000 monthly social pension for indigent senior citizens to P2,000 to help elders cover maintenance…

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F1: Max Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took his first win of the season at a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday that only started on the second attempt, one hour and 40 minutes late because of rain. Verstappen gained…

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UAAP: La Salle dominates UE to stop slide

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—La Salle snapped a two-game losing streak, routing University of the East, 112-87, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament…

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Marcos pushes nationwide expansion of solar-powered irrigation

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for the nationwide expansion of solar-powered irrigation systems to cut farming costs, strengthen food security and…

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Governor's Cup: Talisay opens campaign with rout; Lapu-Lapu now 2-0

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Back-to-back defending champion Talisay City got off to a blistering start after manhandling Barili, 99-49, in its opening game of the South Group-D campaign in the Governor’s Cup U-18…

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Manila is Not Beijing’s House to Run

Imagine a typical Filipino home, extending exceptional hospitality to a guest. Then the unsatisfied guest started demanding more. Before anyone knew it, the guest was already acting like the host. That is not just a…

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Philippines hosts ASEAN energy ministers for regional energy talks

The Philippines will host energy ministers from across Southeast Asia this week as ASEAN tackles energy security, regional connectivity and the transition to…

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Protesters breach tight security for rally near Palace

Several teachers and students staged a lightning rally inside the Malacañang Complex in San Miguel, Manila, on Sunday morning despite tight security in the…

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Chinese aircraft makes unsafe move near PH plane over Scarborough – AFP

MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese military aircraft maneuvered in close to a Philippine aircraft near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), an incident the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) described Sunday as part of…

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Chinese J-16 dangerously intercepts PH patrol aircraft over Bajo de Masinloc

A Chinese J-16 fighter jet repeatedly flew dangerously close to a Philippine C-208.

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Prosecutors to ‘double check’ Trillanes claims in impeachment trial – Zamora

The numerous claims of former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV against the Dutertes will be double-checked in the coming week of Vice President Sara…

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Filipino stories deserve the spotlight: ‘Forgotten Island’ shows why

It is not every day that a movie such as “Forgotten Island” ends with an audience applauding. The reaction felt particularly fitting for a film that puts Filipino culture and mythology at thecenter of a major animated…

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House prosecutors may drop bribery article vs Sara Duterte

Prosecutors said they believe the three other impeachment articles may already provide sufficient grounds to seek the vice president's conviction.

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AFP confirms close encounter with Chinese fighter jet over Bajo de Masinloc

The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Sunday confirmed that an AFP C-208 aircraft conducting a routine maritime patrol near Bajo de Masinloc encountered two…

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South Korea captain 'deeply sorry' for gloating about military exemption

South Korea’s Asian Games football captain apologized on Sunday for boasting that his gold medal meant he did not have to do military service. South Korea defeated hosts Japan 1-0 on Saturday in the men’s final in…

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PRO4A nabs 14 in anti-gambling operations

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — Fourteen persons were arrested in 11 separate operations against illegal gambling across CALABARZON, according to Police Regional Office…

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Cesafi: USJ-R holds off USC, pulls off 58-56 upset

The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars kept their composure down the stretch to stun the USC Warriors, 58-56, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 men’s basketball tournament on…

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CDN Digital earns back-to-back wins in 2nd Cebu Metropolitan CMMA

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Daily News (CDN) Digital secured back-to-back institutional wins at the second Cebu Metropolitan Catholic Mass Media Awards (CM-CMMA), with its entries recognized in two major Print/Online…

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COA flags DA over delayed Bicol calamity aid

The Commission on Audit flagged the Department of Agriculture over delays in distributing agricultural assistance intended for farmers affected by recent…

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Singer-actress Yuki Sonoda is Negros Occidental's MUPH 2027 bet

Negros Occidental is pinning its hopes for a Miss Universe Philippines victory on Filipino-Japanese singer-actress Yuki Sonoda, and is fielding the international pageant veteran to the 2027 national competition. Sonoda…

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Paolo Ballesteros gives away salary to ‘Drag Race PH’ staff, says KaladKaren

Kaladkaren expressed admiration for Paolo Ballesteros as she revealed that the latter gives back to the staff they work with in “Drag Race Philippines” by raffling off his salary every finale. Kaladkaren, whose real…

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Dengue cases in Sorsogon hit over 2,000

NAGA CITY – The Sorsogon Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported that the province of Sorsogon has logged a cumulative number of 2,302 dengue cases since…

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Chess scene: Toledo dominates Cavite, Cagayan in Wesley So Cup

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans swept the Cavite Spartans and Cagayan Kings in back-to-back matches in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup on Saturday, October…

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Jannik Sinner extends absence, skips Shanghai Masters

World No.1 Jannik Sinner on Saturday again delayed his return to the courts, announcing his withdrawal from next week’s Shanghai Masters. The 25-year-old, who has won six titles in 2026 with an impressive record of 44…

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Gatchalian says Trillanes subpoena denial was court consensus, not Escudero’s decision

The Senate impeachment court’s decision to deny former senator Sonny Trillanes a subpoena was a consensus reached by the senator-judges, not a unilateral…

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