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Undang, pro-govt rep among figures linked to TuJu developer

Oct 23, 2026

Undang, pro-govt rep among figures linked to TuJu developer

Company ownership, no-tender partnership with highway authority raise questions.

Ho Chi Minh City's nipa palm-inspired pedestrian bridge sets it apart from Singapore, Bangkok

Oct 23, 2026

Ho Chi Minh City's nipa palm-inspired pedestrian bridge sets it apart from Singapore, Bangkok

The newly connected pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River draws inspiration from southern Vietnam's winding waterways and nipa palm groves, giving Ho Chi Minh City a distinctive landmark compared with those in Singapore and Bangkok.

Singapore jails foreign trio over $504,500 home burglary

Oct 23, 2026

Singapore jails foreign trio over $504,500 home burglary

Three foreign men who planned nighttime burglaries of landed homes in Singapore, stealing valuables worth S$644,700 ($504,500) from one house, were jailed on Oct. 22.

DepEd finishes 391 disaster-resilient school buildings; 150 being built

Oct 23, 2026

DepEd finishes 391 disaster-resilient school buildings; 150 being built

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed nearly 400 prefabricated school buildings designed to withstand super typhoons and strong earthquakes, significantly cutting down construction time from years to a matter of weeks. According to DepEd, 391 modular school buildings have been completed while 150 more units are currently under construction. “Our children

Brunei’s Energy Windfall: An Opportunity to Strengthen Economic Resilience

Oct 23, 2026

Brunei’s Energy Windfall: An Opportunity to Strengthen Economic Resilience

Higher global energy prices have boosted Brunei Darussalam’s near-term economic outlook. The surge in crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict this year has boosted export earnings, improved public finances, and supported activity across the oil and gas (O&G) value chain. This windfall offers Brunei a […]

Bangsamoro group urges Marcos, MILF chief to meet before Oct. 30

Oct 23, 2026

Bangsamoro group urges Marcos, MILF chief to meet before Oct. 30

MANILA, Philippines — Several Bangsamoro organizations, civil society, and leaders appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to meet Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairperson Al Haj Murad Ebrahim before Oct. 30. Malacañang earlier confirmed that it is arranging a meeting between the two to formally discuss the exit agreement, which is integral in completing the

PBA: Ginebra secures playoff spot, sets up showdown vs San Miguel

Oct 23, 2026

PBA: Ginebra secures playoff spot, sets up showdown vs San Miguel

ANTIPOLO—Barangay Ginebra secured the last quarterfinals berth in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup while setting up a best-of-five duel with San Miguel Beer after defeating Blackwater, 101-96, on Friday at Ynares Center here. There were hardly any complications as the Gin Kings took matters into their own hands right from the get-go to beat Bossing

3 players bag ₱15M MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23

Oct 23, 2026

3 players bag ₱15M MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23

MANILA, Philippines—Three players won the ₱15 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, while no player bagged the ₱430.86 million UltraLotto 6/58 jackpot, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. MegaLotto 6/45 draw result: 01-02-25-07-19-03 Jackpot prize: ₱15 million UltraLotto 6/58 draw result: 14-38-44-25-52-47. Jackpot prize: ₱430.86 million Minor games The PCSO also

UST suspends Saturday classes after bomb threat

Oct 23, 2026

UST suspends Saturday classes after bomb threat

MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas (UST) suspended in-person classes on Saturday, Oct. 24, following a bomb threat. In an advisory, the university ordered classes in all levels and office work to shift to an enriched virtual mode of instruction and remote work arrangements as precautionary measures. The university earlier ordered the evacuation

NCAA: Letran gets timely boost from Buensalida in Santos’ absence

Oct 23, 2026

NCAA: Letran gets timely boost from Buensalida in Santos’ absence

MANILA, Philippines—With Letran down a man, Aaron Buensalida stepped up to the plate to help his team in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Friday. The Knights played without their main big man, Kevin Santos, who served a one-game suspension after being ejected in their last game. Fortunately, Buensalida was

Why raising Asia’s fertility rate starts with giving people time to date

Oct 23, 2026

Why raising Asia’s fertility rate starts with giving people time to date

In late September, Singapore’s Reddit community erupted over the government’s new dating platform, FirstDate. Curious to get an insider’s perspective, I visited the site, connected to my Singpass account and watched as my name, age and marital status auto-populated the fields on the page. I entered my Gmail address and hit submit. The email field turned red: “Please sign up with your official work email. Personal email addresses will not be accepted.” I resubmitted the form with my work email,...

NCAA: San Beda’s Jimmy Reyes rushed to hospital after scary fall

Oct 23, 2026

NCAA: San Beda’s Jimmy Reyes rushed to hospital after scary fall

MANILA, Philippines—San Beda’s win over Jose Rizal University on Friday in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament was overshadowed by a freak accident involving Jimmy Reyes. During a rebound play, Reyes collided with teammate JC Bonzalida at the 7:11 mark in the fourth quarter. Reyes’ head then struck the floor, leaving him down as

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