BJMP: Romualdez has 24/7 ‘on-call’ aide for medical needs

Inquirer.net - Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has an aide who is on call 24 hours a day to attend to his medical needs, a Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) official told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday. BJMP Chief Superintendent Maria Lourdes Pacion clarified her earlier testimony that Romualdez’s aide, Arvin

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Second-year Warriors guard Will Richard sidelined by torn ligament in left thumb

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SAN FRANCISCO — Second-year Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard has a torn ligament in his left thumb that will sideline him for an undetermined stretch. The Warriors listed Richard on the injury report Sunday with a torn ulnar collateral ligament and he was out for Monday's game against New Orleans at Chase Center as the team concludes a six-game homestand. Golden State didn't have practice or media availability Sunday, so there wasn't an immediate timetable for Richard's recovery or a known treatment plan. Richard has been providing key minutes as both a starter and a reserve as Golden State has won seven straight games since an 0-3 start. He made two starts this past week, against Phoenix and Miami. Stephen Curry has credited the Warriors figuring out their roles to grab some momentum after dropping the first three games. "Everybody having an impact, throw Will Richard in there, too, he's had three straight games really where he's turned up the energy defensively for us," Curry said after a 116-113 win over the Suns on Monday. "Defensively he's just been a pest out there." The 23-year-old guard was a second-round draft pick last year out of Florida after he led the Gators to a national championship. Richard is averaging 5.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting 47.5% from the floor and 42.9% from 3-point range. Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray dealt with the same injury early last season, underwent surgery and missed the first 15 games.

UAAP: Louie Alas handed two-game suspension after Ateneo-UP late-game tension

Nov 9, 2026

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The UAAP Basketball Commissioner"s Office handed Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach Louie Alas a two-game suspension for accumulating two infractions and displaying unsportsmanlike conduct following the Ateneo-UP game last Saturday.

BSP eyes in-house production of polymer banknotes in 2027

Nov 9, 2026

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is eyeing the production of polymer banknotes in-house by next year, in a bid to ease dependence on outsourcing amid the high demand, a top official said Monday.

COP31 summit leaders urge world to ‘move faster’ on climate

Nov 9, 2026

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The comments at the start of the two-week UN conference are an appeal to governments to focus on climate, even as other international crises from war to soaring inflation and the uncertainty of AI compete for their attention

No 'unusual' hike in pork prices expected for holiday season - DA

Nov 9, 2026

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Nov 9, 2026

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Solon calls for targeted, accessible housing finance programs

Nov 9, 2026

Solon calls for targeted, accessible housing finance programs

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Mark Newnham hopes Lucky Sam Gor can complete Hong Kong set at Happy Valley

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AG laments 'obvious' errors in Najib's court documents

Nov 9, 2026

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Japan targets viral ‘Shorinji racing’ social media pranks harassing police

Nov 9, 2026

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Nov 9, 2026

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