Inquirer · Top stories

Cebu's June Mar Fajardo joins elite PBA 10,000-point club

ANTIPOLO—Cebuano June Mar Fajardo became the latest member of the PBA’s 10,000-point club, which he achieved during San Miguel Beer’s comeback win over NLEX on Wednesday here. Fajardo, from Pinamungajan town in Cebu…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

DLSU survives UE in OT

The De La Salle Green Archers bounced back from a narrow three-point loss to Adamson University last Sunday, securing a crucial 97-88 overtime victory over the…

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GMA News Online · Nation

40 subpoenas issued in P3-B shabu smuggling from Laos case

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued 40 subpoenas in the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion of illegal drugs from Laos into the Philippines.

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Inquirer · Nation

Flu-like illnesses up in Oriental Mindoro

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Cases of flu-like illnesses have been on the rise across Oriental Mindoro as public health facilities in the province heighten preparations to manage an expected increase in…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

UP escapes UST in double-OT thriller

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons opened the second round of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament with a narrow 103-100 victory…

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GMA News Online · Top stories

Batanes, naka-red alert na dahil sa Super Bagyong Rosal; klase, pasok sa gov't, suspendido sa Huwebes

Nakahanda na ang iba"t ibang ahensiya at rescue team sa lalawigan ng Batanes dahil sa inaasahang epekto ng Super Bagyong Rosal. Sinuspinde na rin ang klase sa mga paaralan at pasok sa sangay ng gobyerno sa Huwebes…

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Inquirer · Nation

Forcing employees to perform in Christmas parties a form of bullying

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) reminded employers that forcing employees to perform during company events, including Christmas parties, is a form of bullying. Dole-7 Regional Labor…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

La Union towns finalize preparations for Surfing Break 2026

The municipalities of Agoo, Bacnotan and San Juan are finalizing preparations for the La Union Surfing Break (LUSB) 2026, a weeklong series of activities…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Robin Padilla urges critics to engage in dialogue with Chinese envoy

Senator Robin Padilla urged detractors to talk to Chinese ambassador Jing Quan, maintaining that the envoy did not issue any threats to the Philippines.

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Inquirer · Top stories

Bennie Boatwright's nears naturalization after oath of allegiance

MANILA, Philippines–Bennie Boatwright moved closer to completing his naturalization status that will pave the way for his long-awaited Gilas Pilipinas debut after taking an oath of allegiance on Wednesday. Labor…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

QC Law Enforcement Board received complaint-letter over police-protesters clash outside DAR

The Quezon City government reported Wednesday that its People’s Law Enforcement Board (QCPLEB) has received a complaint letter from a representative of an…

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Inquirer · Top stories

OpenAI says its AI agents disabled their own safety monitors

Washington, United States—OpenAI has revealed that two of its artificial intelligence agents disabled or weakened systems built to catch them misbehaving, with one later denying it had done so. The cases are the latest…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

SC: Budget ruling does not determine individual liability

The ruling of the Supreme Court declaring unconstitutional certain increases in programmed and unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 national…

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Inquirer · Top stories

PBA: LA Tenorio, No. 1 Magnolia brace for tough TNT playoff test

ANTIPOLO—Being the No. 1 team in Group B of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup would look like a reward for a Magnolia side that bucked a slow start to go on a string of victories. Instead, the Hotshots will have to go through…

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Inquirer · Top stories

PBA: June Mar Fajardo credits consistency for 10,000-point milestone

ANTIPOLO—June Mar Fajardo is honored to become the latest member of the PBA’s 10,000-point club, which he achieved during San Miguel Beer’s comeback win over NLEX on Wednesday here. Fajardo is the 19th player ever to…

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Rappler · Top stories

RESULTS: October 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination

PRESS RELEASE: 3,830 out of 4,944 passed the Pharmacists Licensure Examination

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Inquirer · Nation

Quezon activates task force as El Niño threatens farms, water supply

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Quezon provincial government has activated its El Niño Task Force and stepped up preparations to mitigate the potential effects of prolonged dry conditions and extreme heat on agriculture…

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Inquirer · Nation

NBI rescues child from alleged online sexual abuse, exploitation

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Wednesday it had rescued a 9-year-old child from alleged online sexual abuse and exploitation. The suspect, who is over 30 years old, was brought to…

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GMA News Online · Regions

Young dugong drifts ashore in Maguindanao Del Norte

A juvenile or young dugong surprised residents after drifting ashore in Datu Blah Sinsuat, Maguindanao Del Norte.

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Inquirer · Top stories

UAAP: Collins Akowe sees lessons in UST’s double-overtime defeat

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas big man Collins Akowe remained determined after his team’s frustrating loss to University of the Philippines in…

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Inquirer · Nation

MMDA flags 5 major cemeteries for Undas traffic management

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has designated five major cemeteries in Metro Manila as priority areas for traffic management during Undas 2026, the agency said on Wednesday…

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Philstar · Sports

Hotshots nip Painters to grab Group B top spot

The Magnolia Hotshots secured the top seed of Group B play after squeaking past the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 107-103, in the PBA Governors’ Cup Wednesday night at the Ynares Center here.

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Inquirer · Top stories

NBA tip off provided some hints of what may be to come this season

Opening night in the NBA provided some hints. The Philadelphia 76ers had a stat sheet as well-balanced as just about any in LeBron James’ 24-year career to beat the New York Knicks. The Detroit Pistons were a No. 1 seed…

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Inquirer · Nation

Capiz creates El Niño task force, sets 15-day deadline for action plan

ILOILO CITY — Capiz Gov. Fredenil Castro has ordered the creation of a provincial El Niño Task Force and given it 15 days to prepare an action plan to address potential water shortages, agricultural losses and health…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

DSWD seeks feedback on bucket-based water filter system amid El Niño preparations

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Wednesday that it welcomed feedback on its recent demonstration of a bucket-based water filtration…

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Inquirer · Top stories

Spikers’ Turf: Kampton atones for blunder as Criss Cross beats Savouge

MANILA, Philippines — Noel Kampton nearly cost the game after his premature celebration, but Criss Cross recovered in time to beat Savouge, 22-25, 18-25, 25-16, 25-22, 16-14, and stay unbeaten in two games in the 2026…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Formula 1 star Perez considers early retirement amid Cadillac project

MEXICO CITY — Sergio “Checo” Pérez has been back in Formula 1 for less than a season and is already contemplating retirement. The Mexican driver said Tuesday that bringing Cadillac into a leading role in the sport’s top…

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Inquirer · Top stories

PBA: Magnolia turns back Rain or Shine, clinches Group B top seed

ANTIPOLO—Magnolia secured the No. 1 spot in Group B of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup after edging out Rain or Shine, 107-103, on Wednesday at Ynares Center here. Javi Gomez de Liano dropped 19 points after taking…

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Rappler · Nation

Where in the world is Atong Ang? Is he in the Philippines or not?

But whether or not Ang has already left the country, one thing remains unchanged: the police have failed and continue to fail to locate and arrest the fugitive

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GMA News Online · Nation

VP Sara not siding with China with 'troublemaker' remark -- spox

Vice President Sara Duterte"s spokesperson clarified that her “troublemaker” comments did not signify that she sided with China.

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Inquirer · Top stories

Los Angeles County launches hate crime text-based reporting in Tagalog

LOS ANGELES — Residents in Los Angeles County who experience or witness a hate crime, harassment, or discrimination can now report it by text message in their own language. LA vs Hate on October 19 launched…

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Rappler · Top stories

Lacson calls out Cayetanos for hijacking DENR budget hearing

Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano take turns grilling LLDA Acting General Manager Leopoldo Parumog over his supposed 'special interest' in reclamation projects in Taguig

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GMA News Online · Technology

European gov't websites go dark as software flaw sparks security scramble

Government websites in Europe and elsewhere went offline after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language sent website operators scrambling.

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Inquirer · Top stories

DMW: Funds sufficient for OFWs amid attacks in Saudi, protests in France

MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday said emergency funds are sufficient until the end of the year for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who will be affected by Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and…

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Rappler · World

El Niño ‘wrecking ball’ could cause record Pacific temperature rise, UN says

In Southeast Asia, warmer conditions and a lack of rainfall could impact agriculture and water supplies, while Latin America could see increased rainfall, according to the World Meteorological Organization

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GMA News Online · Sports

PBA: Magnolia clinches Group B top seed as young guns fire away vs. Rain or Shine

Magnolia had the luxury of resting its usual stars as its young guns stepped up to lead the Hotshots to a 107-103 takedown of Rain or Shine in the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup.

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Inquirer · Top stories

Fil-Am arrested for allegedly drugging acquaintance in New Jersey

HACKENSACK, N.J. – A Filipino American, 52, was arrested in New Jersey for allegedly poisoning an acquaintance during a restaurant meeting called to address questionable transactions in the latter’s bank accounts…

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Rappler · Nation

Philippine peso reaches new all-time low | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Philippine economy, China, Elon Musk

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GMA News Online · Top stories

Sanggol, patay sa salpukan ng motorsiklo at tricycle sa Laoag City

Nasawi ang isang sanggol na apat na buwang gulang nang magkasalpukan ang isang motorsiklo at isang tricycle sa Barangay 28 sa Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.

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Inquirer · Nation

Alleged ex-rebel, Caraga’s 10th most wanted, falls in Agusan del Sur

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 33-year-old man described by authorities as a former communist rebel and ranked as the Caraga region’s 10th most wanted person was arrested during a joint police and military operation…

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