Inquirer · Nation

NBI: ‘Boyet’ Toledo linked to Laos drug seizure has multiple cases

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday said that one of the persons of interest in the alleged attempt to smuggle illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines have multiple cases. NBI…

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GMA News Online · Top stories

Salitang 'esmeringhoy,' nag-viral matapos gamitin ng isang ginang sa panayam

Tabi na muna "bembang" dahil may bagong salitang viral ngayon na nakatawag ng pansin sa netizens-- ang “esmeringhoy.” Ang naturang salita, ginamit ng isang babae sa isang panayam sa radyo nang kaniyang ilahad ang…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

Taberna Group seeks distributors, partners to expand food business

Taberna Group of Companies is seeking business partners and distributors to expand its food, catering and events operations, opening its brands to potential…

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Inquirer · Top stories

Social media is key: How police in France are identifying looters

Paris, France—France’s police striving to identify and arrest looters who shattered shops in last weekend’s unrest are relying on one tool to trigger their forensic follow-up: social media. “We are working the social…

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GMA News Online · Top stories

Mga buto at bungo ng tao na natagpuan sa isang isla, nagpapalit ng puwesto kahit walang gumagalaw?

Tagos hanggang buto ang kilabot na nararamdaman ng mga taga-Salcedo, Eastern Samar sa natuklasang tambak ng mga buto ng tao at nakahilerang mga bungo sa nakamamanghang Sisi Island. Ang mga kalansay, lumilipat pa umano…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

70 kababaihan kada buwan, nahuhulog sa love scam — BoC

Ayon sa Bureau of Customs (BoC), hindi na biro ang kaso ng mga "love scam" kung saan ginagamit ang ahensya para mangikil ng pera sa mga kababaihang biktima.

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Inquirer · Top stories

UAAP: NU star Reinhard Jumamoy leads MVP race after first-round

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—At the end of the first round of eliminations in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament, National University’s Reinhard Jumamoy…

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Super typhoon Rosal: Coast Guard suspends sea travel in Aurora

OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — Sea travel for all motor bancas and other watercraft was suspended by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Aurora province as a precaution against Super Typhoon Rosal…

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GMA News Online · Top stories

Sheree, may hindi kaaya-ayang karanasan sa lasing na male fan sa isang event

Ibinahagi ni Sheree ang hindi niya kaaya-ayang karanasan sa isang male fan na lasing nang matanghal siya noon sa isang event bilang miyembro ng Viva Hot Babes.

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Inquirer · Top stories

Palace says death penalty for major drug traffickers needs careful study

MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday said the proposal to reinstate the death penalty for major drug trafficking offenses requires careful study, particularly its implications for the Philippines’ international relations…

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Inquirer · Nation

Rehabilitated Edsa Busway stations in QC, Caloocan reopen

MANILA, Philippines — Three rehabilitated and modernized Edsa Busway stations in Quezon City and Caloocan City opened to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with improvements aimed at making commuting more comfortable and…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

Philippine Army's 2nd Mechanized Brigade bolsters defense with Sabrah light tanks

LANAO DEL NORTE — The Headquarters of the 2nd Mechanized Infantry “Magbalantay” Brigade on Monday officially received four Sabrah ASCOD II light tanks at Camp…

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Inquirer · Nation

DepEd orders schools to brace for disruptions as Rosal approaches

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has directed schools and Schools Division Offices (SDOs) in areas potentially affected by Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) to activate…

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NBA: LeBron James set to open his 24th season in New York

NEW YORK — There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks…

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The Manila Times · Regions

2 murder suspects arrested in Zambales

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — Two suspects allegedly involved in the killing of a man whose lifeless body was found in San Marcelino, Zambales, were arrested within 24 hours of the discovery. Maj. Exodus Rodriguez, chief of…

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Inquirer · Nation

Coast Guard suspends sea travel in Aurora as Rosal approaches

OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, suspended sea travel for all motor bancas and other watercraft within its jurisdiction in Aurora province as a precaution against Super…

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Shark attack kills woman in South Africa

JOHANNEBURG — A 65-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday in a shark attack off South Africa ’s southeastern coast, police and municipal authorities said, prompting the closure of two beaches. Officers were called to…

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Rappler · Nation

GCash debuts with record P60.9-B IPO | The wRap

Today’s headlines: GCash, Sara Duterte, Alex Eala

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Inquirer · Top stories

3 Filipinos charged in California illegal voting crackdown

LOS ANGELES — Three Filipinos were among 28 green card holders charged with election-related offenses in California amid a federal crackdown on alleged illegal voting across the state, the US Department of Justice…

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GMA News Online · Entertainment

Marian Rivera wants to guest as villain in 'The Master Cutter'

Marian Rivera said she is willing to guest on "The Master Cutter," the GMA Prime series top-billed by her husband Dingdong Dantes.

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The Manila Times · World

AI challenges math by solving the unsolvable

PARIS, France — Announcements over recent months that artificial intelligence models have cracked previously unsolvable problems are shaking to the core top-level mathematicians, who are now asking themselves: where do…

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Inquirer · Top stories

Power outage hits Google Cloud services, disrupting UK banks

London, United Kingdom—A power outage at a Google Cloud data centre near London caused serious failures to services on Tuesday, leading to widespread disruptions for several UK banks. Google said in a service health…

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GMA News Online · Nation

PCSO Lotto Results: No winner of P420M Ultra Lotto prize in Oct.20 draw

No bettors took home the Ultra Lotto 6/58 prize of over P420 million after no winners were announced in any of the major lotto jackpot draws on October 20, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said…

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Inquirer · Top stories

Sara Duterte accuses Marcos gov’t of using China, Laos issues to bring her down

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday accused the Marcos administration of linking her to allegations of Chinese funding, a drug bust in Laos, and a purported travel authority to build a narrative…

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Pope Leo, Chris Pratt unite for Vatican tomb documentary

A new documentary brings Pope Leo XIV and Hollywood actor Chris Pratt together to explore the history and archaeological discoveries surrounding St. Peter’s tomb at the Vatican. “Pétros Ení — Discovering the Origins”…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

Gazini Ganados stands firm on Palestine advocacy despite possible brand backlash

Former Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados is proving that her voice extends beyond beauty pageants as she openly discusses her support for Palestine,…

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Inquirer · Top stories

Inside the 2026 Academy Museum Gala: Red carpet and top highlights

The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala, held on October 17, proved once again to be a powerful tribute to cinema. Gathering top Hollywood figures, the evening raised more than $14 million for film preservation, museum…

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Inquirer · Top stories

Alex Eala sets up lefty showdown v. Diana Shnaider in Ningbo Open

After an easy first-round win, Alexandra Eala will face a fellow lefty, Diana Shnaider, in the round of 16 at the Ningbo Open on Wednesday, October 21. At stake is a place in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Tennis…

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GMA News Online · Sports

'Super happy and thankful': Niño Alcantara on his love for tennis and being the team 'kuya'

A longtime member of the national tennis team, Niño has represented the country in numerous international competitions. But I would soon discover that there was much more to his story.

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Inquirer · Nation

Vargas files ‘Basura to Ayuda’ bill

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas on Tuesday filed a landmark bill that seeks to incentivize recycling of household waste. Vargas said that House Bill No. 11146, or the Basura to Ayuda Act…

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Inquirer · Nation

Laoag City opens Love Lock Bridge as new tourist attraction

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Couples, families and visitors now have a new destination in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte following the opening on Monday, Oct. 19, of the Love Lock Bridge, a tourist attraction where people can…

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The Manila Times · World

Russia slams Florida arrest warrant for Cuba's Raul Castro

RUSSIA — Moscow on Tuesday slammed a Florida arrest warrant issued for former Cuban president Raul Castro under state murder charges, denouncing the accusations against him as "baseless and contrived". Raul Castro, 95…

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Inquirer · Nation

PCSO lotto results Oct. 20: ₱420.16M jackpot not won

MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱420.16 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. The winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Chinese warship, research vessel spotted at Bajo de Masinloc

A Chinese warship and research vessel were spotted in separate occasions by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the waters of the Bajo de Masinloc.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Akari takes first win with sweep of PLDT

MANILA, Philippines -- Akari scored its first win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series after sweeping PLDT, 25-18, 25-19, 25-22, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Tuesday. Fending off the High Speed…

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Inquirer · Top stories

Asian Para Games: Ernie Gawilan adds silver to golden campaign

MANILA, Philippines–Veteran para swimmer Ernie Gawilan added a silver medal to his medal haul at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, finishing second in the men’s 200-meter individual medley SM7 final on Tuesday…

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GMA News Online · Entertainment

Ruffa Gutierrez shuts down rumors about Annabelle Rama: 'My mom is alive and kicking'

Ruffa Gutierrez has shut down false rumors circulating online about her mom, Annabelle Rama.

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The Manila Times · World

Rubio and India's foreign minister hold talks in Mumbai as both sides aim to finalize a trade deal

MUMBAI, India — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with India's foreign minister in Mumbai on Tuesday as the two countries seek to deepen energy cooperation and move closer to finalizing a trade deal. India…

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Inquirer · Top stories

PVL: Akari gets first win with sweep of PLDT

MANILA, Philippines — Akari barged into the win column after sweeping PLDT, 25-18, 25-19, 25-22, in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Tuesday at Mall of Asia Arena. Eli Soyud led the Chargers’…

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GMA News Online · Nation

DOLE to issue policies to protect workers from extreme heat, effects of El Niño

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday that it is targeting the issuance of labor policies to ensure the safety and protection of workers, especially those who work long hours outdoors, amid the…

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