Rappler · Sports
Alex Eala outlasts Croatian rival to reach Hong Kong Open semifinals
'It was a roller coaster for sure and an incredible battle,' says Alex Eala after winning a quarterfinal heart-stopper to march to the last four in Hong Kong
The Manila Times · Sports
Eala advances to semifinal round in Hong Kong
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala survived another high intensity match at the 2026 Hong Kong Open, this time defeating Antonia Ruzic of Croatia, 7-6 (7), 7-5, to march into the semifinal round at the Victoria Park Tennis…
Inquirer · Top stories
Alex Eala outlasts Antonia Ruzic to reach Hong Kong Open semifinals
LIVE: Alex Eala vs Antonia Ruzic – Hong Kong Open quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala survived another grueling battle in the 2026 Hong Kong Tennis Open, beating Antonia Ruzic of Croatia, 7-6 (7), 7-5, on Friday…
GMA News Online · Sports
Alex Eala beats Antonia Ruzic, reaches Hong Kong Tennis Open semis
Alexandra Eala defeated Antonia Ruzic, 7-6(7), 7-5, in the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Tennis Open to advance to the semifinals.
Philstar · Sports
Eala turns back Ruzic in rain-delayed match, books Hong Kong Open semis entry
Off to the semifinals she goes.
Rappler · Nation
Angelina Jolie to speak at ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit in Manila
Jolie will visit Manila alongside Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh, whom she had worked with in 2017 for the film 'First They Killed My Father'
The Manila Times · Business
Unemployment edges up
JOB creation failed to keep pace with the growing labor force in September, leaving 909,000 more Filipinos unemployed, thus pushing the jobless population to 2.86 million, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said…
Inquirer · Nation
Fire hits mall in Makati City Friday evening
MANILA, Philippines — A fire broke out at a commercial establishment inside the Makati Central Square along Chino Roces Avenue in Brgy. Pio del Pilar, Makati City, on Friday evening, Nov. 6. The blaze was first reported…
GMA News Online · Entertainment
Rising OPM Band na Esremborak, saan nakuha ang pangalan?
Ibinahagi ng rising OPM band na Esremborak kung bakit ito ang napili nilang pangalan sa kanilang banda. Ikinuwento rin nila na mahal na presyo ng isang sahog na panggisa ang inspirasyon sa likod ng hit song nilang…
The Manila Times · Nation
Ombudsman to inspect jails over alleged Romualdez VIP treatment
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla will personally conduct surprise inspections of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) facilities housing detainees facing Sandiganbayan cases to check for…
Inquirer · Nation
LTFRB approves permits for 20 buses to augment LRT-2 services
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved special permits for 20 buses to serve two routes between Antipolo City, Rizal, and Metro Manila as part of efforts to…
GMA News Online · Nation
Runaway SUV driver charged with robbery, homicide
Authorities have apprehended the SUV driver who drove away after allegedly stealing a cellphone and leaving the seller dead.
Inquirer · Nation
Kapunan: Defense’s ‘I don’t know’ alibi makes VP Duterte look ‘dumb’
MANILA, Philippines — Should the defense panel for the impeachment trial insist that Vice President Sara Duterte was unaware of the documents bearing her signature, it would only prove that the country’s second-highest…
Inquirer · Top stories
NCAA: Allen Liwag focuses on fitting in as he returns to Benilde
MANILA, Philippines—After a lengthy absence, reigning NCAA MVP Allen Liwag finally returned to action for College of St. Benilde on Friday at San Juan Arena. Despite his comeback, though, the Blazers faltered to Jose…
The Manila Times · Sports
Converge makes semis for first time in PBA
Converge played with a lot of poise as it finished off Rain or Shine, 120-109, to win their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series, en route to barging into the semifinals on Friday at the Smart-Araneta…
Inquirer · Top stories
Malaysia-tagged green sea turtle rescued in Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY — A female green sea turtle tagged in Sabah, Malaysia, was rescued after it was found struggling to return to the sea off Pangangan Island in Calape town, Bohol, on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The turtle…
Inquirer · Nation
Baguio robbery cases jump 78.6% as index crimes slightly rise
BAGUIO CITY—The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) recorded a 2.1-percent increase in index crimes from January 1 to October 25, 2026, with robbery and motorcycle carnapping among the offenses that increased compared with…
GMA News Online · Regions
Underground e-sabong hub busted in Pandi, Bulacan
An underground e-sabong (online cockfighting) hub was busted in Pandi, Bulacan, where authorities confiscated around P10 million worth of equipment.
Philstar · Sports
FiberXers enter PBA semis for first time, oust Painters
The Converge FiberXers stamped their first-ever semifinal berth, eliminating the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 120-109, in Game 4 of their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals series Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Rappler · Nation
NBI ‘hopes’ Dela Rosa arrested by year-end | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Bato dela Rosa, Sara Duterte trial, Alex Eala
Inquirer · Nation
Culiat Bridge II to open to buses starting Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said that Culiat Bridge II along Congressional Avenue in Quezon City will be open to buses on Saturday, Nov. 7. Newly appointed Public Works and…
The Manila Times · World
Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and senator, dies at 89
CHARLESTON, West Virginia — Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty — and the only Democrat — who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died. He was 89…
GMA News Online · Sports
PBA: Converge ousts Rain or Shine to reach first semis in franchise history
Converge advanced to the semifinals for the first time in franchise history after defeating Rain or Shine, 120-109, in Game 4 of their PBA Governors" Cup quarterfinals series on Friday.
Inquirer · Nation
Baguio promotes recycled materials in Ibag-iw, Christmas festivities
BAGUIO CITY—The city government is incorporatig its circular economy program into major public celebrations, including the ongping Ibag-iw Creative Festival and Christmas events, to reduce waste and promote the reuse of…
The Manila Times · World
Jay Rockefeller, former WV governor and senator, dies at 89
CHARLESTON, West Virginia — Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty — and the only Democrat — who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died. He was 89…
GMA News Online · Lifestyle
SPED teachers honored at Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Bulacan
San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan kicked off the Christmas season with a special tribute to Special Education (SPED) teachers and students through its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Inquirer · Nation
Romblon logs 793 dengue cases, 7 deaths in 10 months
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Health authorities in Romblon urged residents to strengthen preventive measures against infectious diseases after the province recorded 793 dengue cases, including seven deaths, from…
The Manila Times · Lifestyle
VMB Deer Placenta+ inks deal with 25th Miss Earth 2026 competition
V My Beauty Marketing Inc., through its premium wellness product VMB Deer Placenta+, has officially signed a sponsorship agreement with Miss Earth 2026, joining one of the world's major international beauty pageants…
GMA News Online · Nation
EXPLAINER: What is the difference between flame-based cremation and pet aquamation?
After the dead bodies of 29 cats and dogs were found carelessly dumped in parts of Bulacan when they were supposed to be cremated, a lot of fur parents began to fear that the ashes given to them by pet crematoriums were…
Inquirer · Nation
Baguio creates task force to monitor sale of imported agricultural crops
BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong created a city task force to monitor the sale of imported agricultural crops in Baguio and ensure compliance with national importation, sanitary and phytosanitary regulations. In a…
Inquirer · Top stories
NCAA: Altas look to avoid complacency vs Stags in play-ins
MANILA, Philippines—Perpetual Help completed a sweep of San Sebastian in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball elimination round with an 82-75 win on Friday at San Juan Arena. The Altas repeated their first-round result…
GMA News Online · Top stories
Paghingi ng 2 valid IDs sa mga may transaksyon sa gobyerno, bawal na, ayon sa ARTA
Idinaan sa online posts ng ilang Pinoy ang naranasan nilang pakikipagtransakyon sa mga ahensiya ng gobyerno, gaya ng naghahanap umano ng dalawang balidong IDs. Ang pinuno ng Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) may nilinaw…
Inquirer · Nation
Police, DepEd ink school safety pact in Zamboanga Sibugay province
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — In a pioneering move to safeguard schools against rising safety threats and digital risks, the Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office (ZSBPPO) and the Department of Education (DepEd)…
Inquirer · Top stories
Asuncion, Cremen, Sabino shine in 28th Sletba Open finals
CAINTA, Rizal—Three members of the Strike Lane Elite Bowlers Association, Inc. (Sletba) shone bright when they ruled the finals of the first three divisions in the 28th Sletba Open Championships on Friday. Rica Asuncion…
The Manila Times · World
Japan protests Russian takeover of Japan Tobacco subsidiaries in Russia
TOKYO — Japan has protested to Moscow after Russia placed four subsidiaries belonging to Japan Tobacco Inc. under the temporary management of a Russian company and demanded that the measure be withdrawn immediately…
Inquirer · Nation
Power fluctuations in Ilocos Norte traced to NGCP’s low voltage supply
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative Inc. (INEC) has traced reports of fluctuating electricity supply in the province to low voltage delivery from the National Grid Corporation of the…
Inquirer · Nation
Missing man from Lipa City found dead in Taal Lake area
LUCENA CITY—Search teams recovered the body of a 32-year-old man who had been reported missing near Taal Lake in Lipa City, Batangas, on Oct. 31. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Batangas Station said in a report…
Philstar · Sports
Rolida, Gica shine in 30th PAL Mabuhay Miles Invitational
Jacob Rolida continued his impressive late-season surge, capping another strong campaign with the best gross honors in the 30th Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational at the Orchard Golf and Country Club in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
Inquirer · Top stories
PBA: Playoff Chris Ross comes alive as San Miguel forces Game 5
SCHEDULE: 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Chris Ross on Friday gave a reminder that he can still provide the playoff intensity that has been the hallmark of his 17-year PBA career. The…
Inquirer · Nation
BARMM chief names Islamic adviser to boost moral governance drive
COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has created the Office of the Senior Adviser to the Chief Minister (OSACM) to provide expert advice and recommendation to the government on matters concerning…
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