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Defending Due Process: The Case for Fairness in the Legarda-Leviste matter

It is simple to assume that there must be fire where there is smoke when public figures are accused. However, the presumption of innocence, the need for proof, and the distinction between association and…

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TAIWAN CELEBRATES 115TH NATIONAL DAY IN MANILA, HIGHLIGHTS STRONGER PHILIPPINE TIES

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines celebrated the 115th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Manila on Thursday, 8…

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Culion, Palawan na lugar noon ng mga may 'ketong,' ginawan ng sariling currency o pera

May mga natatangi at kahanga-hangang sikreto ang bayan ng Culion sa Palawan. Gaya ng pagkakaroon nito ng sariling currency o pera noong ginawa itong “leper colony,” o lugar kung saan dinadala ang mga may leprosy o…

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Chinese batter Gilas Girls

Gilas Pilipinas Girls fell short against China, 49-114, in the quarterfinal of the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup at the Karisma Arena in Malaysia on Thursday.

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ICC: Rodrigo Duterte, former Philippine president, fit to stand trial

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity linked to the so-called war on…

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‘Bloom Where You Are Planted’ dominates 49th Gawad Urian Awards as Carlo Aquino, Jericho Rosales, Maris Racal and Odette Khan share top acting honors

It was an evening of remarkable victories, emotional celebrations, and recognition for outstanding Filipino filmmaking as the 49th Gawad Urian Awards brought…

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Gilas girls fall big to China, turn focus to key 5th-place match

MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas Youth women’s team lost to China by 63 points, 112-49, on Thursday in the qualification for the semifinals of the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Division A in Seremban, Malaysia. But…

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ICC finds Duterte fit for trial, cites improved health

MANILA, Philippines — The judges of a trial chamber at the International Criminal Court have found that former President Rodrigo Duterte would be able to stand trial effectively after his overall health appeared to have…

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Makati eskrimadors dominates Baguio mats

BAGUIO CITY — The Lao-Lan Arnis Team of Makati City emerged as the overall champion in the recent Baguio Day National Invitational Arnis Tournament,…

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Sinulog 2027: What you need to know

Cebu is once again ready to dance to the beat of the Sinulog as the 2027 edition is all set for January 17. ...

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Pacquiao trains Poland's President Nawrocki in the ring

Manny Pacquiao the boxing legend, former senator, and antipoverty czar took on an unusual trainee this week, giving Polish President Karol Nawrocki a boxing lesson during the latter’s state visit to the Philippines....

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Magnitude 5.6 na lindol, tumama sa karagatan ng Davao Occidental

Niyanig ng magnitude 5.6 na lindol ang ilang bahagi ng Mindanao nitong Huwebes ng hapon, ayon sa Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

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Daily Gospel, October 9, 2026

This is the Daily Gospel of Octoberr 9, 2026, which is the Friday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time.

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Benedicto College Cheetahs stun UV Green Lancers

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Benedicto College Cheetahs pulled off a major upset, beating the defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers, 64-55, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi)…

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Ryan Bang pinabulaanang babaero siya, nanakit ng babae

Mariing itinanggi ng It’s Showtime host na si Ryan Bang na babaero siya matapos usisain ng Korean best friend niyang si Willy Song sa isang YouTube vlog.

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Marcos’ net satisfaction rating falls to ‘poor’ in Q3 2026 — SWS

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s net satisfaction rating fell to “poor” in the third quarter of 2026 from “neutral” in the previous quarter, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey…

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Justin Brownlee, may problema sa puso kaya 'di nakapaglaro sa Asian Games, PBA, ayon kay Cone

Inihayag ni Gilas Pilipinas at Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone na may iniindang problema sa kalusugan si Justin Brownlee na naging dahilan para hindi siya makapaglaro sa Asian Games at sa kasalukuyang PBA…

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Chinese Coast Guard water cannons PCG during medical evacuation mission

MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel water cannoned and shadowed a Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) asset while it was conducting an emergency medical evacuation mission. This was confirmed by PCG…

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Mag-live in partner, natagpuang patay sa likod ng kanilang bahay sa Quezon

Patay na nang matagpuan sa likod ng kanilang bahay ang isang mag-live in partner sa Tagkawayan Quezon.

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Mirra Andreeva seals China Open semifinal vs Nikola Bartunkova

BEIJING–Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva pushed through two tie-breaks to beat her compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3) at the China Open on Thursday, powering into a semi-final clash with Nikola…

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CESAFI: UC Baby Webmasters seize solo lead in close win over CEC

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Baby Webmasters narrowly escaped the Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Blue Dragons, 47-44, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 high school…

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Senate passes bill banning 18-and-under from social media

By a 16-1 vote, the Senate passed a bill restricting teens under 18 from maintaining access to social media in an ambitious effort to minimize children’s…

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Alex Eala shares coach's blunt lesson on effort

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala admitted that giving everything in a tennis match does not necessarily mean playing well, a difficult lesson driven home by criticism from her coach after a three-set contest. The Asian…

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Anne Carson, Canadian poet, essayist, wins Nobel Prize for Literature

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, October 8 for playful, genre-blending works that fuse the classical and the modern. Toronto-born Carson…

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Satisfaction rating ni Marcos, bumaba sa negative 11 sa SWS survey

Muling bumaba ang satisfaction rating ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., batay sa pinakahuling survey ng Social Weather Stations (SWS) na ginawa nitong nakaraang Setyembre 2026.

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P22.18M property damaged in 2 Mandaue fires

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — An estimated P22.187 million worth of property was damaged in two separate fires in Mandaue City on October 7 and 8, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection-Mandaue (BFP-Mandaue). The larger fire…

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Canada's Anne Carson wins Nobel literature prize

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to Canadian poet Anne Carson, an essayist and classicist who brings a modern twist to mysticism and antiquity in her writings about love, desire and…

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16-anyos na motorcycle rider na papasok sa eskuwelahan, nasalpok ng kotse sa Albay

Imbes na sa eskuwelahan, sa ospital ang bagsak ng isang 16-anyos na motorcycle rider matapos siyang masalpok ng isang kotse habang papasok sa paaralan sa Tabaco, Albay.

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UN: El Niño will intensify, then peak in December

El Niño will intensify even more before peaking in December, the United Nations said Thursday, warning it could be among the strongest witnessed since at least 1950. ...

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Electrocution of 2 Philippine Eagles spurs call for safer power lines

DAVAO CITY — Conservation efforts for the critically endangered Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), the country’s national bird, suffered a setback after two raptors died from electrocution in separate incidents…

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Canadian writer Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

The Canadian poet and essayist's work often blends verse, prose, dialogue, and translation in a genre-defying mix

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CIC turns in P169.6M in first-ever dividend remittance

MANILA, Philippines — The Credit Information Corporation (CIC) has made its first-ever dividend remittance to the national government, turning over P169.64 million and helping push this year’s projected collections from…

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PH, France strengthen agricultural ties

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and France have agreed to strengthen their agricultural collaboration, focusing on farm trade, research, food safety, animal health, and climate-resilient agriculture. “Our…

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BIR: LOA issued for tax audit involving VP Sara or husband

A tax examination involving either Vice President Sara Duterte or her husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio has been authorized by the Bureau of Internal…

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Sun Life Foundation’s Project SUNRISE continues to brighten futures for Cebu youth

Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) and Children of Asia recently renewed their collaboration for Project SUNRISE, continuing their shared commitment to helping Cebu youth stay in…

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Pru Life UK marks 30 years of protecting Filipino families

Pru Life UK marked its 30th anniversary in the Philippines by celebrating the people and partnerships behind its three-decade journey of protecting Filipino families and helping strengthen their financial security. The…

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2 babae na umano'y nagbebenta online ng nakaw na appliances, arestado

Sa kulungan ang bagsak ng dalawang babae sa Quezon City matapos silang magpanggap na mga customer at bumili ng mga aircon at TV online, para muling ibenta online sa mas murang halaga.

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F1: Valtteri Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore Grand Prix

SINGAPORE–Valtteri Bottas swapped his Formula One car for a bicycle as he pedalled the 420 kilometers from Sepang in Malaysia to this week’s Singapore Grand Prix. Other drivers on the grid enjoyed luxury private planes…

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CoA: P9.93-B OPPARU funds remain unliquidated

The Commission on Audit (CoA) questioned the inability of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPPARU) to liquidate funds…

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Nikola Bartunkova beats Karolina Muchova to reach China Open semifinals

BEIJING–World number 34 Nikola Bartunkova stunned her Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 at the China Open on Thursday to breeze into the semi-finals. The 20-year-old sealed the win in just 66 minutes and will…

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