UAAP: Redemption fueled NU win over La Salle, says Jumamoy
MANILA, Philippines—Reinhard Jumamoy had plenty of motivation on Sunday when National University took on defending champion La Salle in the second round of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament. Aside from…
Riyadh financial district targeted, Aramco skyscraper damaged
RIYADH – An Aramco building in Riyadh was targeted in an “attempted attack”, the Saudi energy ministry said on Sunday, with eyewitnesses telling AFP the skyscraper sustained damage, after the Saudi-led coalition…
'Oplan Balik Sugpo' nets 3.65 tons of tiger shrimp
ILOILO CITY — Efforts to revive the country’s black tiger shrimp industry under the “Oplan Balik Sugpo” program gained another production benchmark after a…
‘Ironic’ hitmaker Alanis Morissette comes out as pansexual at 52
Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette got candid about her sexuality as she admitted that she identifies as a pansexual. The 52-year-old musician shared the revelation in the recent episode of the “Handsome”…
Spikers' Turf: Alpha Insurance, Savouge stretch streak to 3
MANILA, Philippines — Alpha Insurance and Savouge extended their respective winning streaks to three games, boosting their semifinals chances in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Sunday at FilOil EcoOil…
Cesafi: USC Warriors clobber USJ-R for third straight win
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors extended their winning streak to three games after routing the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars, 69-47, in their rematch in the second…
UAAP: Late 3s by Amiel Acido help UST clip FEU to stop slide
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas snapped a three-game losing streak after escaping Far Eastern University, 86-85, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at Araneta Coliseum. It was a…
Cesafi basketball: USPF beats UP Cebu in rematch, logs win no. 2
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers got their revenge on the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons, pulling off a 74-69 victory in the Cebu Schools…
Ping, Risa vow to remain neutral as defense set to present counter-evidence vs Sara
Senators allied with the majority have vowed to remain impartial in the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, as the ball is now in the defense’s court.
Iran says 3 tankers caught fire in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, Iran – Three oil tankers caught fire on Sunday in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran regularly targets ships that transit without its authorisation, the Revolutionary Guards said in a statement. Since the outbreak…
PVL: Madayag, Choco Mucho eye bounce back after 'degrading' losses
MANILA, Philippines — Maddie Madayag admitted Choco Mucho’s back-to-back losses were “very degrading,” but they must find a way to rediscover their winning touch with two matches remaining in the elimination round of…
Gov't continue to repatriate OFWs from Middle East
The government's repatriation efforts continue to ensure the safe return of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to the Philippines amid the ongoing tension in the…
Carcar shooting hurts student, 25; police arrest suspect at restobar
CEBU CITY, Philippines— A restobar brawl in Barangay Poblacion 3, Carcar City turned violent on Sunday, November 8, leaving a 25-year-old college student wounded and leading to the arrest of a 29-year-old man. Police…
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has partnered with DataFlow Group for the pilot implementation of the Digital Recruitment and Employer Accreditation…
DFA: Diplomacy is PH's primary tool in managing disputes with China
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) stressed that diplomacy remains the Philippines’ primary tool in addressing disputes, saying the phone call between Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and…
The Commission on Audit (CoA) raised various questions on the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) distribution and implementation of financial, legal, and…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Veteran bowler Sylvia Tesch topped the Cebu Tenpin Bowling Association (CETBA) weekly tournament on Saturday, November 7, at the SM City Cebu Bowling Center. Tesch outplayed 31 other bowlers…
DFA rebukes Boying over claims of visa authority should fall under BI
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday pushed back against Ombudsman Boying Remulla’s assertions that authority over visa processing belongs to the…
Poland mourns six killed in Krakow shooting rampage
KRAKOW, Poland – Krakow’s Main Market Square remained sealed off Sunday as mourners brought candles in tribute to six people killed by a gunman who authorities said was “fascinated by far-right ideologies”. The…
UAAP: NU nips La Salle, bolsters twice-to-beat bid
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines—National University strengthened its bid for a twice-to-beat advantage after edging La Salle, 84-80, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s…
Hong Kong Open title eludes Alex Eala, goes Claire Liu's way
Claire Liu overpowered Alexandra Eala in the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open final on Sunday, November 8, winning her first tour-level title in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0. The 26-year-old American didn’t drop a set…
NCRPO orders strict security measures for ASEAN Summit
The National Capital Region Police Office has been ordered to strictly enforce designated security perimeters and access control protocols around official venues in Metro Manila during the ASEAN Summit.
Alex Eala falls to Claire Liu in Hong Kong Open final to end season
LIVE: Alex Eala vs Claire Liu – Hong Kong Open final MANILA, Philippines–What could’ve been a second WTA title for Alex Eala turned into a breakthrough victory for American Claire Liu on Sunday night. Eala came up short…
Chess:Toledo-Xignex Trojans dominate Rizal, Iriga in PCAP Wesley So Cup
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Toledo-Xignex Trojans continued their impressive campaign in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup, scoring back-to-back victories over the Rizal Batch…
In a report issued Friday, 7 November, the Sorsogon Provincial Health Office (PHO) said the cumulative number of dengue cases in Sorsogon is now 3,326. The…
Rapper Kiyo spotlights Filipino culture in new music video
Rapper and singer-songwriter Kiyo takes center stage in a new music-focused campaign, “Rumdam,” exploring how friendships and self-expression shape the experiences of young Filipinos. The artist, whose real name is…
Bahay, Alas' valiant efforts go unrewarded as Ateneo falls to UP
Jared Bahay delivered another spirited performance along with Kieffer Alas for Ateneo de Manila University, but their efforts went unrewarded as the Blue Eagles suffered an 82-74 defeat to the University of the…
Manila Film Center undergoes cleaning ahead of ASEAN Summit
Manila Film Center undergoes cleaning and maintenance as preparations continue for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related…
Cebu City barangays to compete in Mayor's Cup basketball, volleyball
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City’s barangays are coming together for the 2026 Mayor’s Cup basketball and volleyball tournaments, which opened on Saturday, November 7. The tournament opened in the Cebu City Sports Center…
Spikers' Turf: FEU topples Clearskiiin, Criss Cross gains solo lead
MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University-DN Steel turned to unsung heroes Charles Absin and setter Rhodson Du-ot to deal ClearSkiiin’s first defeat, 27-29, 25-19, 25-22, 25-21, in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational…
DSWD distributes P31 million in aid to drought-hit Camarines Norte farmers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed more than P31 million in financial assistance to farmers affected by El Niño in…
PH over Spain: Taduran beats Moreno, keeps IBF crown in 4th defense
Pedro Taduran remained king of the minimumweight division after turning back unbeaten Spanish challenger Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision to successfully defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) world title…
DFA hits back at Ombudsman, defends authority to issue PH visas
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has defended its legal authority to issue Philippine visas, rejecting anew Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s claim that such powers belong exclusively to…
QC holds first children’s fun run to promote healthy lifestyles
Around 2,000 children aged six and above joined Quezon City’s first children’s fun run, Takbulilit 2026, featuring 1.5-kilometer and 3-kilometer routes around…