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@philstar Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Cone expects all hands on deck
Gilas head coach Tim Cone is optimistic that overseas players will be available, barring injury, for the fifth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window where the Philippines plays Syria on Nov. 27 and Iran on Nov. 29 in Seremban, Malaysia with hopes of a sweep to bolster its chances of qualifying for the 32-nation conclave in Doha on Aug. 27-Sept. 12.
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@philstar Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Nxled eyes share of lead
Nxled guns for its fourth straight victory and a share of the lead with idle Creamline as the PVL All Filipino Conference Siklab Series resumes today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with the Chameleons bracing for a major test against a resurgent Choco Mucho side.
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Family bonding thru fitness in Sun Life event
Sun Life is bonding families, fitness enthusiasts and sports communities together through its Bike and Run on Nov. 8 at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite, promoting an active lifestyle through activities that people of all ages and fitness levels can enjoy.
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@philstar Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Top guns, rising stars clash in Olivarez Open
Eric Olivarez and John Benedict Aguilar launch their respective bids for the crown today, but a deep and competitive field promises to make the opening rounds of the Mayor Edwin Olivarez National Open Tennis Championships anything but routine at the Olivarez Sports Center and Paraaque indoor clay courts in Sucat.
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@philstar Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Reminiscent of Pacquiao
There were glimpses of Manny Pacquiao in the way Carl Jammes Martin fought Mexicos David Picasso to win a split 10-round decision in his featherweight debut at the Kingdome Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last weekend.
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@philstar Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00
Desaparecidosâ kin renew call for justice
Families of desaparecidos or victims of enforced disappearances renewed calls for justice and accountability on All Souls Day, displaying photographs of their missing relatives during a gathering in Quezon City.
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@philstar Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00
EDSA busway now open to private cars
To prevent traffic jams as students and workers return today from the provinces following theUndasbreak, the exclusive EDSA busway will be opened to private vehicles for two weeks, from Cubao, Quezon City to Mandaluyong.
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:09:15
Despite economic problems, Undas flower vendors strive to survive
MANILA, Philippines — Despite problems with the economy, this year's profit for flower vendors outside the Manila South Cemetery is enough to make ends meet as they see fewer competitors this year. With arranged flowers lined up in the sidewalk, Bryan Amoyan is ready to pack his products once the gate of the cemetery closes
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:21:41
5,825 Bilibid inmates receive vegetables donated through Pangilinan
MANILA, Philippines — More than 5,800 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) received fresh vegetables from Nueva Vizcaya through a donation facilitated by Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, according to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor). In a statement on Sunday, BuCor said the NBP received 144 bags of assorted vegetables on
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:39:48
Aquino family, visitors remember Ninoy, Cory, Noynoy on All Souls' Day
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Aquino family and other Filipinos visited the Aquino family mausoleum at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City on Monday, All Souls' Day. Civil society leader Kiko Aquino Dee, with his parents, Viel Aquino Dee and Richard Dee, lit yellow candles and offered prayers at the mausoleum to remember
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:00:36
Legislator denies pushing 'shoot-to-kill' resolution vs Bato Dela Rosa
MANILA, Philippines — Cagayan de Oro Rep. Lordan Suan has denied calling for a resolution that will urge a shoot-to-kill order against Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa should he fail to surrender to authorities, saying that the claim was fabricated. In a statement on Monday, Suan said he had neither threatened to call a House committee
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:03:11
Estrada seeks Senate probe into killings of environmental defenders
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the killings of environmental defenders in the country. He filed Senate Resolution No. 697, urging the appropriate Senate committees to look into the recent Global Witness 2026 report, which named the Philippines, for the 13th consecutive year, as the deadliest country
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:44:00
MNLF-Sema faction denies sheltering Bato dela Rosa
COTABATO CITY — The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) faction chaired by Muslimin Sema has denied that the group is protecting Sen. Ronald Bato dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague over the deadly war on drugs during the Duterte administration. In a statement entitled "The MNLF is
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:01:00
Embracing the brighter side of life after niece's miscarriage
MANILA, Philippines – An unexpected loss did not faze Lilia Vargas when her balikbayan niece arrived from Ireland on Monday after suffering a miscarriage. On Monday, All Souls' Day, Vargas waited for the arrival of her niece and three nephews at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3. The four of them work in Ireland.
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:04:45
LOOK: QC sanitation department cleans Bagbag, Novaliches cemeteries
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon Citys Department of Sanitation and Cleanup Works conducted cleanup operations at the Bagbag Cemetery and Novaliches Public Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 2, as people continued to visit the graves of their departed loved ones on All Souls' Day. In a Facebook post, the local government said the cleanup drive aims
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:12:00
Pamalakaya slams demolition of Bacoor fishermen's floating houses
MANILA, Philippines—The fishermens group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) on Monday condemned the recent demolition the of more than 100 floating houses along the coast of Bacoor City, Cavite, saying the clearing would displace fishing families to make way for reclamation projects in Manila Bay. In a statement, Pamalakaya said the Bacoor
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@newsinfo Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:15:41
Desaparecidos' kin urged to continue loved ones' fight for justice
MANILA, Philippines — On All Souls' Day, families of enforced disappearances (desaparecidos) were urged to continue to fight for justice and carry on the causes their missing loved ones championed, even with no bodies or graves to visit. The families, together with members from the groups Desaparecidos Philippines, Karapatan, and Hustisya, gathered at Claret School
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