AFP on Sara Duterte's call: PH government not picking fights with China

GMA Network - Nov 10, 2026

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said the Philippine government is not picking fights with China amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

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San Miguel Beer tries to seal another comeback from zero

Nov 10, 2026

San Miguel Beer tries to seal another comeback from zero

San Miguel Beer stands at the doorstep of another miraculous comeback, this time against sister squad Barangay Ginebra. The Gin Kings and coach Tim Cone will try to slam the door shut on that attempt on Tuesday, when the two teams battle in the deciding Game 5 of their PBA Governors’Cup quarterfinals at Ynares Center

Accountability, aid for Leyte fishers urged after submarine cable oil leak

Nov 10, 2026

Accountability, aid for Leyte fishers urged after submarine cable oil leak

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The Green Party of the Philippines Leyte chapter urged the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to address the effects of the mineral oil leak off Tabango town, Leyte, and provide compensation to affected fishing communities. The group said NGCP should take responsibility for the environmental damage and possible

Chan dismisses travel effects as he chases PH Open title

Nov 10, 2026

Chan dismisses travel effects as he chases PH Open title

CARMONA—Aidric Chan was at Manila Southwoods less than 10 hours after arriving from the United States, playing the Masters layout to get ready for the 108th Philippine Open that tees of on Thursday. The talented 25-year-old swears he won’t be jet-lagged in any way despite spending the past 11 days in Arizona, and that a

Series of infractions puts Ateneo coach Alas in freezer

Nov 10, 2026

Series of infractions puts Ateneo coach Alas in freezer

Ateneo head coach Louie Alas has been suspended for two games following a series of infractions, including an on-court confrontation with a University of the Philippines player during the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament. Alas will miss the Blue Eagles’ games against Adamson on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and University of Santo Tomas on Sunday,

Cesar makes 800 mark At youth Olympics

Nov 10, 2026

Cesar makes 800 mark At youth Olympics

DAKAR—Naomi Marjorie Cesar continues to grow and develop into a potential track star for the Philippines. At the Youth Olympic Games here, Cesar continued to carve her own niche, finishing third in her heat and looking every inch a medalist for a country that has yet to make the podium in this year’s edition of

Mapua edges Lyceum in play-in preview

Nov 10, 2026

Mapua edges Lyceum in play-in preview

Mapua wrapped up its NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball elimination-round campaign with a 71-68 victory over Lyceum on Monday at Philsports Arena, gaining a confidence boost ahead of its play-in showdown against the same opponent. The Cardinals finished the eliminations with a 7-6 record and will face the Pirates again on Thursday, this time holding

PH economy continues to lose steam, further slowed in Q3 to 2.1%

Nov 10, 2026

PH economy continues to lose steam, further slowed in Q3 to 2.1%

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine economic growth decelerated for the fifth straight quarter to 2.1 percent at the end of September amid persistently weak household spending and investment. The latest print was slower than the revised 2.4 percent logged in the previous quarter and the 4-percent recorded in the same period last year, according to the Philippine

High prices chip away at trust in PH firms

Nov 10, 2026

High prices chip away at trust in PH firms

MANILA, Philippines — Soaring prices, unclear fees and hidden charges are among Filipinos’ main reasons for distrusting businesses, a new study showed, which also found that public confidence in the Philippine private sector remains intact but “on probation.” In the 2026 Philippine Trust Study, communications firm EON Group and Ateneo de Manila University found that 19.7

PSEi drops to 5,600 level on weak Q3 growth

Nov 10, 2026

PSEi drops to 5,600 level on weak Q3 growth

MANILA, Philippines — The local bourse welcomed the trading week in the red as the Philippine economy weakened further in the third quarter. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) dropped by 1.46 percent, or 84.03 points, to finish at 5,677.92. READ: Philippine economic growth slips to 2.1% in Q3 The broader All Shares also declined by

Heavy rains, high inflation pull down Wilcon profit

Nov 10, 2026

Heavy rains, high inflation pull down Wilcon profit

MANILA, Philippines — Wilcon Depot Inc., a listed home improvement retailer, saw a weaker bottom line in the first nine months, as heavy rains and high inflation dampened its operations last quarter. The company said its net income as of September had declined by 6 percent year-on-year to P1.752 billion from P1.866 billion. READ: Stronger

SM Prime 9-month income slips 5%

Nov 10, 2026

SM Prime 9-month income slips 5%

MANILA, Philippines — SM Prime Holdings Inc. is not slowing down on its investments for next year, with capital expenditures seen reaching up to P100 billion, despite macroeconomic challenges that weakened its net income in the first three quarters. At a media briefing on Monday, SM Prime president Jeffrey Lim said the company remained confident

DA bans pork imports for 2 months to shield hog raisers

Nov 10, 2026

DA bans pork imports for 2 months to shield hog raisers

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) imposed a two-month import ban over the weekend, likely extending it, to provide local raisers with a fair chance amid depressed farm-gate prices. Under Department Order No. 33, the department enforced a 60-day import restriction on the following pork products: fresh and frozen pork cuts, carcasses, and

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