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@philstar Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00
Blazers climb to the top, Junior Altas roar on
College of St. Benilde outlasted Mapua, 71-69, to seize a share of the Group A lead in the seniors division even as titleholder Perpetual Help edged Arellano U, 107-97, in overtime to stay atop Group B in the juniors play of NCAA Season 102 at the Filoil Centre.
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@philstar Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:00:00
Stronger partnerships seen as key in bridging gap between home prices, Filipino incomes
Enhanced collaboration among government agencies, real estate developers and housing finance institutions is necessary to narrow the gap between residential property prices and the purchasing capacity of Filipino families.
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@philstar Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:30:00
Albay bridge stalled for over 15 years to open before Undas
The first two lanes of the Kilicao-Binitayan Bridge in Daraga, Albay will open on Friday, October 30, nearly five months after Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the completion of the project that had been stalled for more than 15 years.
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@philstar Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:36:00
Batoâ s wife defends fugitive senator: â Heâ s not an enemyâ
The wife of fugitive Sen. Bato Dela Rosa issued a public appeal defending her husband, urging his former political allies and powerful figures to stop using him for personal agendas and to end what she described as his persecution.
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@philstar Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:39:00
Lani Misalucha returns to school roots for charity concert
Lani Misalucha will stage a fundraising concert on Nov. 14 to support scholars of the Saint Anthony School Singalong Alumni Association (SASSAA) and medical and dental missions organized by Saint Anthony School Singalong Manilas Batch 86.
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@philstar Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:44:00
Heads up, Engenes! First 100 vivo V80 pre-orders get access to Enhypen event
ENHYPEN Jungwon, Jake and Sunghoon are among the newest vivo Friends. The November event brings the smartphone brands partnership with the three members of ENHYPEN to Filipino fans through an exclusive in-person gathering.
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@philstar Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:30:00
Young cagers bound for Japan training after securing coveted spots from hoops program
Eight young Filipino basketball players will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train in Japan as Pocari Sweat successfully concluded the Live Your Dream with Pocari Sweat: Basketball Dream Project Season 3 held recently at the University of Southern Philippines Foundation in Cebu City.
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:50:12
Senate told: Over P1 trillion in proposed 2027 budget is 'pork'
MANILA, Philippines — Over P1 trillion of the allocations for the 2027 national budget are red flags or suspected "pork," the People's Budget Coalition (PBC) told the Senate on Monday. The PBC shared its analysis of the National Expenditure Program (NEP) and the House General Appropriations Bill (HGAB) during the Senate finance committee's consultation with
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:07:34
IP youths donate learning materials to remote Iligan community
ILIGAN CITY — College student volunteers from the Higaonon ethnic group in the city brought school supplies, books, clothes, and basic health services to children in remote Sitio Limunsudan, Barangay Rogongon, on Oct. 24, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' (IP) Month. The outreach activity gathered young people from different communities, including Muslims and Christians, in
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:22:32
Chief prosecutor warns giving false addresses in complaints is perjury
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre was deprived of due process when he was indicted and arrested without receiving a copy of the complaint or a chance to defend himself because the complainant provided the wrong address, the chief government prosecutor said Monday. "I would have to agree with them that they were not
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:46:23
Outgoing DOTr chief Lopez says commuters' welfare to remain a priority
MANILA, Philippines – Endless "thank yous" reverberated at the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) office on Monday, Oct. 26, as outgoing Transportation Secretary Giovanni "Banoy" Lopez bid goodbye to the agency he has led since September last year. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Lopez as the new chief of the Department of Public Works and Highways
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:49:38
Classes at Bukidnon high school suspended due to online threat
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon Classes were suspended Monday at the Bukidnon National High School-Senior High School (BNHS-SHS) campus here due to an alleged violent online threat. Police authorities and education officials placed the BNHS-SHS on high alert following the threat sent by an unidentified user sent to a group chat on Sunday, October 25, threatening
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:04:55
Lacson says 2027 budget hearing with CSOs is 'a big paradox'
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday described the 2027 budget consultation with civil society organization (CSO) representatives as "a big paradox." After hearing all the grievances and problems, you can't help but ask, 'Is there still hope for this country? Lacson said. On the other hand, after hearing their passion and their respective
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:31:10
Cotabato church suspends Masses after break-in, desecration of hosts
MANILA, Philippines – A parish in M'lang, Cotabato, has suspended all Masses and sacramental celebrations inside its main church after a break-in that resulted in the desecration of the Blessed Sacrament that is kept in the tabernacle. The Sta. Teresita del Niño Jesus Parish, in an announcement, expressed profound sorrow over the incident, saying the
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:34:07
2027 budget: House execs say issues can be settled at bicam
MANILA, Philippines — Two leaders of the House of Representatives have appeared lukewarm toward a push to recall the 2027 budget bill recently passed by the chamber, saying any issues can be addressed at the bicameral conference committee. At a press briefing on Monday, Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno and Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia said they
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:46:24
Prosecution eyes VP Duterte mansions in Nov. 9 cross-exam
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution intends to question defense witnesses about mansions and other properties allegedly linked to Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and her family when her impeachment trial resumes Nov. 9. In a statement issued on Monday, House prosecutor Terry L. Ridon said the properties could become an issue during cross-examination as the
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@newsinfo Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:01:01
Ridon to VP Duterte: Explain over P100-M in assets not in SALN
MANILA, Philippines – Rep. Terry L. Ridon, a House prosecutor, challenged Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday to explain why more than P100 million in bank deposits, investments, and insurance holdings allegedly did not appear in her 2023 statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN). In a press briefing on Monday, Ridon said the
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