HOUSTON — Kevin Durant had 23 points and Alperen Sengun added 20 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-100 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night that snapped a two-game skid. Denver’s Jamal Murray made two free throws to cut the lead to six points with about five minutes left. But Christian Braun

COTABATO CITY – About 40,000 employees of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are eagerly awaiting the release of their year-end bonus, one month’s basic pay plus a P5,000 cash gift, their first under the first elected regular parliament. Minister Ubaida Pacasem of the Ministry of Finance and the Budget and Management (MFBM-BARMM)

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Grayson Allen scored 27 points, Naz Reid added 25 points and 13 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112 on Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Tidjane Salaun added 14 points off the bench and Ryan Kalkbrenner had 15 rebounds for Charlotte, which shot 23 of

Red Velvet’s Wendy has unveiled the tracklist for her upcoming fourth solo mini album, “Gleam Hour,” Building anticipation for her official return set later this month. According to her agency ASND, the new record features several original tracks that explore shifting emotions and personal memories. The official schedule confirms that “Gleam Hour” will hit streaming

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg had 43 points and 10 rebounds and Kyrie Irving scored 35 while completing a back-to-back for the first time this season as the Dallas Mavericks rallied past the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on Monday night. P.J. Washington Jr. could have extended the Dallas lead with four seconds left but missed both free

If you have been reading my entertainment column here since its inception, you know that I hold a deep, unwavering reverence for the foundational pillars of pop culture. When my previous entertainment article, “Godzilla: The Titan of Franchises in Hollywood,” was posted exclusively on this website on April 4, 2024, I noted how the box-office

MANILA, Philippines — Several groups will stage public demonstrations on Nov. 16, coinciding with the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. Delegates from the 11 member states, including United States Donald Trump, are set to gather for the regional high-stakes meeting in Metro Manila from Nov. 15 to 17. Transport group Piston on

MABALACAT CITY — Policemen in Lubao, Pampanga, arrested on Monday a woman who allegedly robbed and stabbed a 62-year-old market vendor in Dinalupihan, Bataan on November 6. Police arrested the 41-year-old suspect at Barangay San Pablo II, where she resides, the Central Luzon police said in a statement.  “The suspect was arrested at around 10:20

MANILA, Philippines — A city assessor from the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), cited on Tuesday matching market and assessed values as the basis for identifying a property listed in Vice President Sara Duterte’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN). Defense witness Engr. John Kenneth Enumerables was asked whether the 751-square-meter property

BINI member Mikha Lim has proven once again that her appetite for thrill knows no bounds. The P-pop idol recently took on the terrifying 5,000-foot Sky Ladder during her travel adventure in China. In a video she shared on her Instagram account, Mikha appeared fearless as she scaled the massive height. She wore an orange

MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a congressional resolution urging the House of Representatives to oppose the Marcos administration’s reception of US President Donald Trump. They cited concerns over Washington’s military footprint and economic policies that have disrupted global trade. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr extended “unfair preferential treatment” to Trump, ACT Teachers

ATLANTA — Luka Doncic had 32 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to six games with a 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Walker Kessler had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Collin Sexton had 18 points and six assists off the bench.

LUCENA CITY – The Batangas City Council has exempted all establishments that construct and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations from paying real property taxes (RPT) and local business taxes, according to a new ordinance that it has just passed.  The ordinance, titled the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Real Property Tax and Local Business Tax

Hollywood star and humanitarian Angelina Jolie is now in the Philippines for the 2026 Asean Inclusive Growth Summit where she will participate as one of the speakers. The American actress was welcomed by Filipino fans at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10. Videos of Jolie at the airport were shared

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged military leaders to be “competent, fair and mindful” as they continue to respond to the needs of Filipinos and defend the country’s sovereign rights. He made the call as he administered the oath of office to Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, chief of staff of the Armed Forces

MANILA, Philippines — Presiding officer Francis Escudero warns witnesses in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte that they could face contempt charges and perjury if they are found to have lied before the impeachment court./dp READ: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Dutrte impeachment trial | Nov. 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero said on Tuesday that a defense witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial had yet to submit documents requested by the senator-judges. The witness, Davao City Assessor Engr. Jaime Adalin, was asked to provide a list of properties owned by Duterte and her spouse,

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance has pressed charges against a Bureau of Customs (BOC) employee for failing to file his Sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) with the Civil Service Commission National Capital Region (CSC NCR). In a statement on Tuesday, the DOF said its Revenue Integrity Protection Service (RIPS) acted

Atasha Muhlach has again denied rumors that she had a romantic relationship with Jacob Ang, clarifying that they have always been good friends. The actress addressed the speculation during TV5’s “Tara Sa Paskong Kapatid” Thanksgiving Party in Taguig City, on Monday, Nov. 9. “Friends lang po. Friends lang po talaga,” she told reporters when asked

TACLOBAN CITY – Police arrested a 23-year-old woman listed as Eastern Samar province’s No. 1 most wanted person and an alleged member of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) during a joint law enforcement operation in Dolores town on Monday. The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) identified the arrested suspect as alias “Marie,” who is

Michelle Dee revealed she was rushed to the hospital and underwent an emergency appendectomy after suffering from severe abdominal discomfort. The actress-beauty queen spoke about her medical ordeal during a livestream on her TikTok page on Monday, Nov. 9. Dee was reportedly heading to a photoshoot when she experienced severe abdominal pain. She was then

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Sen. Chiz Escudero on Tuesday expressed hope that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will conclude before Christmas or New Year. “If I were to be asked, of course, in a perfect world, I hope the impeachment trial, whichever side wins or loses, will be

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday reminded witnesses that the Senate Impeachment Court has the power to cite them for contempt if they make a “mockery” of its proceedings. This comes a day after the testimony of the first defense witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Davao City Assessor

“Balota” director Kip Oebanda revealed that lead star Marian Rivera only took just a day’s worth of her talent fee from the movie and gave the rest to her crew and to an educational charity. The film director disclosed this as he attested to the actress’ generosity through his X page on Monday, Nov. 9.

US Marines deployed across the western Pacific could struggle to sustain their forces, move missile batteries and secure permission to launch operations from allied territory in a conflict with China, according to assessments by Marine Corps officers and independent analysts. Writing separately in the November issue of the US Naval Institute’s Proceedings journal, retired lieutenant general Stephen Sklenka and serving Lieutenant Colonel Merritt Mitchell identified vulnerabilities in the...

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser has struck a confident and optimistic note that the US lender would become a leading investment bank in mainland China after it received approval to set up a wholly-owned securities firm in one of the world’s largest capital markets. Beijing’s supportive stance on foreign financial service firms as well as China’s strength in manufacturing and artificial intelligence would also offer opportunities for Citi as it pursued fresh growth engines, Fraser said at the Citi...

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Although the game had no bearing on the standings, Letran still had one more fight to win in the eliminations and Jimboy Estrada made sure the Knights got the last laugh with a game-winning triple to seal an 85-83 victory over Perpetual on Tuesday.

MANILA, Philippines — Colegio de San Juan de Letran escaped University of Perpetual Help System-DALTA, 85-83, to close the elimination round on a high note on Tuesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Perpetual led by three late, 81-78, before Titing Manalili’s pulled a 4-0 rally to put the Knights ahead, 82-81, with 20 seconds remaining.  JM Tulabut answered with a jumper that restored the Altas’ lead, 83-82. Jimboy Estrada then delivered a dagger three-pointer in the final three seconds, sealing the win and giving Letran a 9-4 record as Group B’s top seed. Estrada finished with 19 points in the match. The Knights now await the winner of the Mapúa (6-6) vs. Lyceum (4-8) play-in clash. Mapúa needs just one win to advance to the quarterfinals, while Lyceum must beat Mapúa twice.  Letran had three other double-digit scorers in its lineup as Chad Gammad also added 19 points, three rebounds, and three assists, while Justin Cargo and Kevin Santos made 11 and 10 points, respectively.  Tulabut led Perpetual with 12 points, while Gelo Gelsano posted a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Perpetual finished the elimination round with a 4-9 record and is relegated to the play-in round, facing the winless San Sebastian College-Recoletos (0-13).

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has said it is monitoring the condition of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Japan following a magnitude-5.7 earthquake early Sunday, November 8, 2026.