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FLOW earns lone new Michelin star as Helm retains two stars

FLOW earns the Philippines’ only new Michelin star as Helm retains two stars. The 2027 guide recognizes 127 establishments, including two Bib Gourmand…

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Barbers warns vs China possibly acting as negotiator at Asean Summit

MANILA, Philippines — Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has warned against the possibility that China will suddenly play negotiator when member-states convene for the Association of Southeast Asian…

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Fil-Am charged with first-degree murder in wife’s disappearance in Florida

DEBARY, Fla. – A 48-year-old Filipino American has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with his wife’s disappearance nearly three years ago, following an investigation spanning Florida, the Philippines…

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Pawnshop in Baguio City robbed of cash and jewelry

BAGUIO CITY —Two unidentified men robbed a pawnshop and remittance center branch in Barangay Bakakeng North in the afternoon of 29 October 2026, escaping with…

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Weak infra spending to keep cement demand flat

MANILA, Philippines — An umbrella group of cement manufacturers in the Philippines expects cement demand to finish the year flat, as construction activity across public and private projects remains sluggish. Reinier…

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No lockdown but security tight for BARMM Parliament's inaugural session

Authorities emphasized that there is no lockdown in Cotabato City, but heightened security measures are actively in place ahead of the inaugural session of the Bangsamoro Parliament.

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2 Chinese arrested over alleged illegal copper ore transport in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Chinese nationals were arrested after authorities intercepted two trucks carrying about 47 tons of unprocessed copper ore allegedly transported using falsified permits at Pier 4 in Cebu City…

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Ramos plucks Phl’s second weightlifting medal

Rosegie Ramos clinched the Philippines’ second medal after grabbing a bronze medal in the women’s 53-kilogram category of the IWF World Weightlifting…

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'In-fa' intensifies into super typhoon; Pagasa monitoring LPA inside PAR

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring a low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), while a…

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Sazgar CEO highlights Philippine investment opportunities

Executive encourages foreign investors as Biñan plant opens

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PVL: Creamline thriving in all-to-play format, says Jema Galanza

MANILA, Philippines — Jema Galanza credits Creamline’s hot start in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series to the Cool Smashers enjoying every game together and making the most of their opportunities…

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KILALANIN: Babaeng embalsamador na isa ring nursing student

Viral sa social media kamakailan ang isang 18-anyos na babae na nakapasa sa isang licensure exam. Bukod sa pagiging maganda, kakaiba ang napili niyang propesyon na karaniwang panglalaki --ang pagiging embalsamador.

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MICHELIN Guide 2027 adds 8 Cebu restaurants, promotes ATO-AH

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nine Cebu dining establishments have gained recognition in the 2027 MICHELIN Guide, expanding the province’s presence in the international dining selection. The update includes six new…

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Spain's deadly train crash: What we know about it

Madrid, Spain—At least 69 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid on Wednesday, in Spain’s deadliest rail disaster since 2013. Here is what we know about…

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Multo at elemento, ano ang pinagkaiba at paano sila magpaparamdam?

Nahuli-cam ng netizens ang iba"t ibang karanasan nila ng mga kababalaghan gaya ng paggalaw ng mga upuan, pagpapakita ng misteryosong lalaki, at pagtawag ng mga tinig na nagdulot sa kanila ng katatakutan. Ano kaya ang…

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Ex-BTA member Rimbang to face probe on Laos drug shipment Nov. 5 – PDEA

MANILA — Former Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament member Edrieza Nasser Rimbang is expected to appear in an investigation into an illegal drug shipment intercepted at Luang Prabang Airport in Laos on Oct…

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Bea Borres on 'esmiringhoy,' importance of financial stability

Content creator Bea Borres has a cheeky piece of advice for young women navigating relationships and intimacy: if you are going to take the risk, make sure you have your own money....

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Besao gets first historical marker at St. Benedict Episcopal Church

BESAO, Mountain Province — The municipality of Besao has received its first historical marker at St. Benedict Episcopal Church in Kin-iway, marking a milestone…

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Ruffa Gutierrez enjoys 'queenmaker' role, to support Michelle Dee in Thailand

Ruffa Gutierrez has closed the door on rejoining pageantry, saying she is now more comfortable mentoring younger beauty queens, among them Michelle Dee, who will be joing the upcoming Miss Grand International (MGI) All…

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DSWD: LGBTQIA+ members may qualify as solo parents

MANILA — Members of the LGBTQIA+ community may qualify for benefits under the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, as the law does not explicitly exclude them, a Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)…

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WALANG PASOK: Mga suspendidong klase sa Biyernes, October 30, 2026

Suspendido ang klase sa ilang lugar at paaralan sa bansa sa Biyernes, Oktubre 30, 2026, para magsagawa ng general maintenance sa ilang paaralan at mga tanggapan, at iba pang kadahilanan.

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PVL: Creamline holds off gritty Capital1 to take solo lead

MANILA, Philippines — Jema Galanza and Bernadeth Pons drilled the telling blows to lead Creamline past Capital1, 25-18, 31-29, 25-16, for a 4-0 record in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Thursday…

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Michelin Guide awards new PH star

MANILA, Philippines — A new Michelin-starred restaurant has arrived in town, as the prestigious dining guide unveiled its second Philippine edition on Thursday, bringing the country’s roster of Michelin-starred…

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Regulatory backbone for nuke power underway

The Philippines is moving to tighten nuclear safety oversight and establish clearer rules for investors as it races to bring its first 1,200 megawatts (MW) of…

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Mandaue City to enforce road closures, parking rules for Kalag-kalag

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) will implement road closures and parking regulations near cemeteries from October 31 to November 2 to manage traffic and accommodate the expected…

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Elena Rybakina secures year-end top rank with Tokyo win

TOKYO–World number one Elena Rybakina hailed her “amazing achievement” after securing the year-end top ranking with a 6-2, 6-3 win over fellow Kazakh Yulia Putintseva in Japan on Thursday. Rybakina became world number…

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NLEX-C5 Northlink segment, bukas na; libre ang toll hanggang katapusan ng 2026-- Marcos

Inihayag ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. na libre hanggang sa katapusan ng 2026 ang paggamit sa bagong bukas na North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A, na nagdurugtong sa Quezon…

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Uplift payout starts Oct. 30: Who gets ₱4,000 or ₱8,000, and when?

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Eligible UPLIFT beneficiaries can receive up to ₱8,000 in government cash assistance starting Friday, Oct. 30, but the amount and payout date depend on their beneficiary group, monthly salary…

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China accuses PH of 'obstructing' Asean defense meeting attendance

Beijing, China — Beijing accused Manila on Thursday of “erecting multiple obstacles” to its attendance at an Asean defense meeting in the Philippines this week, where China will be represented by an embassy attache…

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CALABARZON tops hog, chicken egg production in 2025

Region also places second in chicken and cattle output

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Aboitiz Power 9-mo profit rises to P26.2B

MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Power Corp. posted a 13-percent jump in its bottom line from January to September, driven by a stronger electricity generation segment. The group’s net income rose to P26.2 billion from…

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Chess: Toledo-Xignex Trojans beat San Juan Predators, stay at No. 2

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Toledo-Xignex Trojans turned back former champions San Juan Predators, 13.5-7.5, to maintain their hold on second place in the Omega Division of the Philippine Chess Premier League (PCAP)…

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Isabela to receive P21-million mobile energy system in 2027

ISABELA — The provincial government of Isabela announced that it will soon receive a Mobile Energy System (MES) worth P21 million under the Energy Secure…

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Trazo makes weight for WBC Asian title fight vs Thai veteran

Cebuano boxing prospect Joperson Trazo successfully made weight on Wednesday ahead of his international debut against Thai veteran Thananchai Charunphak for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Asian flyweight title on…

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PNP urges Bato to surrender as one-week ultimatum expires Friday

Friday is the deadline of the one-week ultimatum given by the Philippine National Police (PNP) for Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa to turn himself in.

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Michelin Guide PH 2027: 1 new star, 10 new Bib Gourmands, 18 newly Selected restaurants

All the Philippines restaurants—from Manila, Cebu, and Environs—that earned Michelin Guide 2027 Stars, Bib Gourmands, and Selected...

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DSWD: LGBTQIA+ members eligible for solo parent benefits under law

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Thursday that no provision in Philippine law prohibits members of the…

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Balladeer Daren Dyhengco on biding his time, seizing the moment

Canada-based Daren Dyhengco’s musical journey began with a promise some years ago, only to be put on hold when the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a standstill. But now that everything has gone back to normal…

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Torreon: Bato may surface if SC issues TRO on ICC warrant

Fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa could make a public appearance for the first time since 14 May if the Supreme Court issues a temporary restraining order…

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Brewers beat Rays in Game 5 to win first World Series title

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida— The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that…

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