Nov 4, 2026
Binibining Pilipinas Sasha Lacuna’s trajectory at The Miss Globe pageant’s 2026 edition continues to rise as the competition nears the homestretch in Thailand. The college student from Tarlac is still leading the poll for “Miss Social Media” on the second day of voting for Round 2. She amassed the most votes at the end of
COTABATO CITY – The newly convened first elected Bangsamoro Parliament has set its target legislation for the next 100 days. Deputy Majority Floor Leader Naguib Sinarimbo, a lawyer, said the Parliament will focus its attention on enacting the proposed revenue code and the 2027 regional budget. The revenue code was one of the major pieces
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday conferred the Order of Lakandula with the rank of Grand Cross (Bayani) on outgoing Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. Gesmundo received the award two days before his retirement on Nov. 6. Under the Constitution, Marcos must appoint his successor within 90 days of the vacancy.
MANILA, Philippines — New York-based GlobalSource Partners noted that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas should not see its recent rate hike as peso defense, stressing that the main goal of monetary policy is price stability. In a report, GlobalSource analyst Diwa Guinigundo said the peso’s recent recovery from record lows, following President Marcos’ pledge to defend
MANILA, Philippines —Concerns over incorrect farm-to-market road (FMR) coordinates had been blown out of proportion after the Department of Agriculture (DA) admitted that only eight of 1,669 projects in the proposed 2027 national budget contained errors. Camarines Sur 4th District Rep. Arnie Fuentebella issued that statement on Wednesday, pointing out that the eight projects represented
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed for being moot the petition filed by Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez challenging the preliminary investigation conducted by the Office of the Ombudsman regarding his alleged involvement in the flood control projects controversy. Romualdez filed the petition asking the SC to invalidate the Ombudsman’s
The family of Gil Aducal Morales, popularly known by his stage name Ate Gay, opened the comedian’s wake to the public, before his burial on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The wake is being held from Nov. 4 to 10 at the Forest Lake in Biñan, Laguna, as per a statement shared on Morales’ Facebook page on
MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Criss Cross showed National University-Archipelago Builders who runs the league with a statement 23-25, 25-16, 25-20, 25-20 win in their highly anticipated showdown in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Wednesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. Five-time Conference MVP Jude Garcia imposed his dominance with 24 points off 19 kills,
CITY OF MALOLOS—As many as 1,500 workers in various infrastructure projects of the provincial government will get daily health breaks during the hottest hours of the day to prevent heatstroke and other ailments amid the Super El Niño. Bulacan Provincial Engineer Glen Reyes has advised all building contractors with ongoing projects to adjust working hours
VILLAREAL, Spain — Reigning champion Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) scored four times in the first 17 minutes on their way to a 6-0 demolition of Villarreal in Spain in the Champions League on Tuesday, as the French side shrugged off injuries to key players to maintain their perfect record in the competition this season. Joao Neves, Desire Doue, Senny Mayulu and Fabian Ruiz all struck at the Estadio de la Ceramica as PSG set a record for the fastest team to score four times in a match in Europe’s elite club competition. Ruiz added another early in the second half, and teenager David Boly completed a comprehensive demolition of the side that finished third in La Liga last season. PSG have probably lost star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the rest of the campaign after he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in last month’s win over Barcelona, while Ousmane Dembele, captain Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes are also missing just now. Despite that, the Ligue 1 leaders made it 10 straight wins in all competitions, including four in the Champions League as they aim to lift the European Cup for a third season running. They are the only team to have maximum points after four matches in this year’s Champions League, and Luis Enrique’s prolific side have now scored 20 goals on that run. Like all matches in the Champions League on Tuesday, a minute’s silence was held prior to kickoff in tribute to Jesus de Miguel, the Tenerife player who died following a collision in a Spanish second-division match on Monday. Neves opened the scoring from close range in the ninth minute, and PSG netted three more goals in under eight minutes following that. Doue swept in as the hosts were punished for calamitous defending, and Villarreal collapsed under the intensity of PSG’s pressing as Mayulu made it 3-0.
The incoming US Congress is set to include a record six lawmakers of Chinese descent after Democrat Richard Pan won a California House race. Pan defeated incumbent Kevin Kiley in California’s 6th Congressional District by 15 percentage points, according to the latest results on Wednesday morning, adding another Chinese-American member to the House when the 120th Congress convenes in January. “I’m proud to be part of the growing Asian-American representation in Congress,” Pan said in a statement...
THE Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines (AFAD) is set to hold Part 2 of its 32nd Defense and Sporting Arms Show on Nov. 18–22 at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, bringing together industry stakeholders in support of responsible gun ownership, strict regulatory compliance and the campaign against illegal firearms. AFAD President Aric Topacio said the association remains committed to promoting a responsible, law-abiding and well-regulated firearms industry while supporting the government’s efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal firearms. Invitations have been extended to officials of the Philippine National Police, the Department of the Interior and Local Government, and other concerned government agencies to participate in the event and strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors. “Responsible gun ownership goes beyond simply possessing a firearm. It means understanding and complying with the law, ensuring proper storage and handling, and recognizing the responsibility that comes with owning one,” Topacio said. He emphasized that legitimate firearms dealers and industry stakeholders have an important role to play in preventing illegal firearms from entering circulation by complying with existing laws, regulations and licensing requirements. “AFAD supports the government’s campaign against illegal firearms. We believe that strong cooperation between legitimate industry players and law enforcement agencies is essential to stopping the proliferation of unregistered and illegally traded firearms,” Topacio added. The association also seeks to promote constructive dialogue with government authorities on policies and regulations that will strengthen firearms control, improve industry compliance and protect public safety without unduly burdening legitimate firearm owners and businesses. Aside from its advocacy for responsible gun ownership, AFAD hopes to work with concerned government agencies and sports authorities to help Filipino shooting athletes improve their competitiveness on the international stage. Topacio expressed hope that the country’s qualified national shooting team members would be allowed, subject to applicable laws, permits and regulatory safeguards, to bring an adequate supply of ammunition for training and competition preparation. He said consistent and sufficient training is vital to developing athletes capable of competing against the world’s best and restoring the Philippines’ prominence in international shooting sports. “We want our Filipino athletes to have every opportunity to train properly, develop their skills and represent the country with pride. With the appropriate government clearances and compliance with all regulations, we hope to find practical ways to support their training requirements,” Topacio said, whose older brother Hagen is one of the country’s top Shotgun shooter. TMT
