China’s Long March 8A rocket debris may fall within PH waters

Inquirer.net - Oct 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday warned that debris from China’s Long March 8A rocket may fall within Philippine waters. In an advisory, the Coast Guard District (CGD) – Palawan advised all mariners, fishing vessels, passenger and cargo vessels to steer clear or exercise caution when traveling within the drop zones on

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Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos respond to backlash over Japan train voiceover

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Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos respond to backlash over Japan train voiceover

Celebrity couple Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos drew criticism from netizens over public transport etiquette after the actress-host recorded a voiceover inside a passenger train in Osaka, Japan. Ramos recently shared a TikTok video showing Garcia recording a voiceover for “Pinoy Big Brother” while they were seated inside the train. The video prompted some netizens

NBI nabs over 80 in Makati for alleged lending app collection abuses

Oct 23, 2026

NBI nabs over 80 in Makati for alleged lending app collection abuses

MANILA, Philippines — More than 80 individuals were apprehended in Makati City for alleged involvement in an “abusive” lending app operation, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Friday. In an interview, NBI Director Melvin Matibag said operators of the online lending app use text-blasting devices to send bulk messages to borrowers. He noted

5-year-old boy reported abducted in Laguna, found safe in Rizal

Oct 23, 2026

5-year-old boy reported abducted in Laguna, found safe in Rizal

LUCENA CITY — A five-year-old boy, who was reported to have been abducted in Calamba City in Laguna, was safely reunited with his family after he was found in the Rizal town of Tanay on Thursday. Calamba City police said a concerned citizen found the child crying outside San Ildefonso Church in Barangay Aldea and

WNBA Finals: Dream’s bruising defense puts Valkyries on the back foot

Oct 23, 2026

WNBA Finals: Dream’s bruising defense puts Valkyries on the back foot

ATLANTA— The Atlanta Dream have imposed their will defensively on Golden State in the WNBA Finals so far, using their size and strength to dominate the Valkyries. That’s helped them take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series after Wednesday night’s 97-71 victory. Game 4 is on Saturday. READ: WNBA: Angel Reese, Dream beat Valkyries

Cops seize P367,000 in ‘shabu’ in Dipolog City buy-bust

Oct 23, 2026

Cops seize P367,000 in ‘shabu’ in Dipolog City buy-bust

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Police operatives arrested a high-value drug suspect, seizing from him around P367,200 worth of suspected meth or shabu during a joint buy-bust operation in Barangay Miputak, Dipolog City on Tuesday evening, October 20. Police Lt. Col. Shellamie Chang, information chief of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 9, said

SC recognizes BIR efforts in eNotarization rollout

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Daiki Hashimoto wins world gymnastics all-around gold anew

Oct 23, 2026

Daiki Hashimoto wins world gymnastics all-around gold anew

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands— Daiki Hashimoto of Japan soared to gold during the men’s all-around final at the world gymnastics championships on Thursday, sealing his fourth straight title with a brilliant performance on high bar in the final rotation. The 25-year-old Hashimoto’s total of 85.988 included a 14.766 on high bar, even though he could have opted

Protecting Masinloc’s marine sanctuary earns forester recognition

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MASINLOC, Zambales — Protecting a 7,558-hectare marine and coastal landscape requires more than enforcing environmental laws.  It also means working with communities, creating livelihood opportunities, and building partnerships to sustain conservation efforts. For Donaver Guevarra, community environment and natural resources officer (CENRO) of Masinloc, Zambales, these efforts have been central to protecting the Masinloc and

NBA: Refs admit LaMelo Ball did travel on side-step 3-pointer in Miami

Oct 23, 2026

NBA: Refs admit LaMelo Ball did travel on side-step 3-pointer in Miami

MIAMI— Upon review, Minnesota’s LaMelo Ball traveled. Really, really traveled. The association that represents NBA referees posted a clip from Wednesday night’s game between the Timberwolves and the Miami Heat and clarified — not that it needed much clarification — that Ball indeed did commit a violation on his way to a 3-pointer in the

Marcos inaugurates P91-million solar irrigation system in Leyte

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Marcos inaugurates P91-million solar irrigation system in Leyte

KANANGA, Leyte — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated a P91-million solar-powered irrigation system in this town, a project expected to provide water to 155 hectares of farmland and benefit 66 farmers from two barangays amid the threat of prolonged dry conditions associated with El Niño. Marcos assured farmers that the national government would

Alex Eala takes Asian swing to Tokyo for Pan Pacific Open

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Alex Eala takes Asian swing to Tokyo for Pan Pacific Open

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala takes her act to Japan, making her debut at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo starting October 26. The WTA 500 tournament is the penultimate stop of Eala’s Asian swing and WTA season, and she looks to make a deeper run with the support of the Filipino crowd in attendance. READ:

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