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JB or Bennie for Gilas?
Theres a possibility that Justin Brownlee and Bennie Boatwright may be available to play with Gilas in the fifth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window against Syria on November 27 and Iran on November 29 in Seremban, 55 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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La Salle OT escape extends UEâ s slump
Reigning champion La Salle dodged a major upset bid from University of the East in overtime, 97-88, and dealt the latter its 28th straight defeat in the UAAP Season 89 mens basketball second round yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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Elite schools fight for honors in Smart/MVP PTL finals
After months of intense and exciting action, the Philippine Taekwondo Association will conclude its 2026 Smart/MVP Sports Foundation Philippine Taekwondo League this weekend, with elite schools battling for bragging rights across various divisions.
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Mindoro chemist lands Top 6 in 2026 licensure exam
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A chemistry graduate from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and a Mindoro native has secured sixth place in the October 2026 Chemists Computer-Based Licensure Examination with a rating of 93.50 percent. The CALABCO community recognized John Dominic T. Romasanta, a former member, for his achievement in the
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Revilla says evidence vs him calls for acquittal in malversation case
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Bong Revilla said an examination of the evidence against him presented by special prosecutors before the Sandiganbayan calls for his acquittal in the malversation case. He made this argument in his 24-page demurrer to evidence, attached to a motion for leave filed before the anti-graft court on Monday. The document
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Palace laughs off Duterte's remark that Marcos must 'stop politicking'
MANILA, Philippines —Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday laughed off Vice President Sara Duterte's call for the Marcos administration to "start working and stop politicking." Duterte had accused the government of attempting to bring her down by linking her to a business venture allegedly involving Chinese funding and a drug bust in Laos supposedly
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Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakens off Aparri, Cagayan
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakened on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as it moved west-northwestward east of Aparri, Cagayan, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), in its 5 p.m. weather advisory, reported that Rosal's eye was located 725 kilometers (450 miles) east of Aparri as
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SC: Filing raps over budget hikes next step to exact accountability
MANILA, Philippines The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that any criminal or administrative liability in the illegal increase and transfer of funds by lawmakers in the 2024 and 2025 national budget should be filed in the appropriate tribunals. Camille Ting, the high tribunal's spokesperson, said that proper cases should be filed against certain government
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Marcos, Angara roll out Yakap health caravan in Sulu
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara spearheaded on Tuesday the rollout of the Yaman ng Kalusugan (Yakap) health caravan at Kawmpang Elementary School in Patikul, Sulu, which will directly benefit over 1,600 young students, parents, and school personnel. Students and staff from Martirez Elementary School in Jolo also
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Marcos urged: Address unfinished gov't peace pact with MILF
MANILA, Philippines — A civic group in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to discuss the exit agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), a key step toward completing the peace process. In a statement Tuesday, AMANA BARMM welcomed Palace press officer Claire Castro's announcement that
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Ombudsman dismisses Dagupan treasurer over alleged P1M 'ghost' purchase
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it had ordered the dismissal of a Dagupan City treasurer over the alleged ghost purchase of two wooden motorboats worth almost P1 million. Romelita Fonseca Alcantara was also stripped of her retirement benefits, disqualified from holding public office, and had her civil service eligibility
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2026 Galing Pook Awards: Marcos names 10 outstanding governance programs
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday named the 10 outstanding local governance programs at the 2026 Galing Pook Awards ceremony at Malacañan Palace. This year's awardees were selected through a national search for local governance programs and evaluated based on the following criteria: positive results and impact; promotion of people's participation and
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4 arrested over alleged illegal petroleum trading in Payatas
MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals were arrested for allegedly illegal petroleum trading in Quezon City, police said Wednesday. The entrapment operation was conducted at around 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday beside a gasoline station along Payatas Road. READ: Cops seize P1M worth of marijuana, arrest suspect in GenSan Undercover officers allegedly bought 12 liters of petroleum
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Ombudsman suspends DICT exec over alleged conflict in P1.5-B deal
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it ordered the preventive suspension of a Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary for alleged conflict of interest in contracts worth more than P1.5 billion. In a seven-page order, the Ombudsman said it found sufficient grounds to place DICT Undersecretary for e-government
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Clean water finally reaches Zambo Peninsula Indigenous People
MANILA, Philippines — For the Subanen people living in Barangay Sipakong, Bacungan, Zamboanga del Norte, getting water for their daily needs used to call for a long walk — 500 meters uphill — to reach springs and other water sources, a journey that took 30 to 45 minutes from the nearest road, depending on the
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