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Erwin Tulfo seeks safeguards for workers displaced by AI

Nov 8, 2026

Erwin Tulfo seeks safeguards for workers displaced by AI

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill that seeks to provide safeguards for employees displaced by artificial intelligence (AI) amid reports of massive layoffs as companies adopt AI in their operations. While acknowledging that technological progress is inevitable, Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural Development, stressed

LTO issues show cause order vs bus driver, operator after fatal accident

Nov 8, 2026

LTO issues show cause order vs bus driver, operator after fatal accident

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) issues a show cause order against a passenger bus driver and its operator following a fatal accident in Atimonan, Quezon, where a pedestrian was killed after being struck by the bus’s detached engine cover. —Photo from LTO MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show cause

DSWD turns over 4,000-liter water depot to Alabat, Quezon amid dry spell

Nov 8, 2026

DSWD turns over 4,000-liter water depot to Alabat, Quezon amid dry spell

LUCENA CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) turned over a community water depot to the local government of the island municipality of Alabat in Quezon province on Nov. 7, to help residents cope with water shortages caused by El Niño. The water depot has a storage capacity of 4,000 liters of

UAAP: UST ends three-game losing streak with narrow win over FEU

Nov 8, 2026

UAAP: UST ends three-game losing streak with narrow win over FEU

The University of Santo Tomas snapped its three-game losing streak with an 86-85 victory over Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 89 men"s basketball tournament.

Andrea Atzeni launches into International Jockeys’ Championship contention with Sha Tin treble

Nov 8, 2026

Andrea Atzeni launches into International Jockeys’ Championship contention with Sha Tin treble

Andrea Atzeni catapulted into Longines International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) contention with a treble at Sha Tin on Sunday, helping the Kwok family celebrate Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse day in style. Atzeni booted home John Size’s pair of promising four-year-olds Prime Ace and Beauty Award and the Tony Cruz-trained Beauty Bolt, with the two Beauty horses raced by the race day sponsors the Kwoks. For Atzeni, the three-timer boosted his seasonal tally to 12 wins and helped him jump to fifth in the...

Park Bo-gum now licensed hairdresser after second try 

Nov 8, 2026

Park Bo-gum now licensed hairdresser after second try 

South Korean actor Park Bo-gum achieved a new milestone as he officially became a licensed hairdresser after passing the national certification examination on his second attempt. The Korea Times reported, citing tvN, that Park recently passed South Korea’s national technical qualification examination for general hairdressing ahead of the November premiere of the second season of

Hayley Williams set to stage ‘The Hayley Williams Show’ in Manila

Nov 8, 2026

Hayley Williams set to stage ‘The Hayley Williams Show’ in Manila

Singer-songwriter Hayley Williams has sent Asian music fans into high gear after seemingly teasing a 2027 Asian leg for her ongoing solo tour, “The Hayley Williams Show.” Speculation caught fire online following a YouTube livestream that featured a billboard over Tokyo’s famed Shibuya Crossing set to her track “Dream Girl in Shibuya.” The brief visual

UST snaps 3-game skid, pumps life to semis bid with win over FEU

Nov 8, 2026

UST snaps 3-game skid, pumps life to semis bid with win over FEU

MANILA, Philippines -- The University of Santo Tomas snapped its 3-game skid and pumped life to its UAAP Season 89 men's basketball Final Four bid after nipping Far Eastern University, 86-85, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Sunday. Amiel Acido fired 23 points including back-to-back treys that gave the Growling Tigers an 86-82 lead in the last 1:12. UST hung on for the remainder of the contest, only giving up a Jorick Bautista trey at the last second that delivered the final count. Acido added three rebounds for the Tigers who growled to 5-6 for a share of fifth place with the Ateneo Blue Eagles. The Tamaraws dropped to 6-5 for a share of third place with the De La Salle Green Archers.

Jerry Chau continues rampant season as Speed Dragon roars to Group Three glory at Sha Tin

Nov 8, 2026

Jerry Chau continues rampant season as Speed Dragon roars to Group Three glory at Sha Tin

Speed Dragon roared home to continue a remarkable start to the season for jockey Jerry Chau Chun-lok by winning the Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1,800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Arriving at the meeting with 16 wins for the campaign, Chau continued to take plaudits with another ultra-cool feature ride. It was a critical win for Chau in the race for the Longines International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC), moving him three clear of Vincent Ho Chak-yiu and five clear of Andrea Atzeni. These will be...

'This is only the beginning': Alex Eala closes 2026 run with promise of more

Nov 8, 2026

'This is only the beginning': Alex Eala closes 2026 run with promise of more

Despite falling short of a season-ending title at the Hong Kong Tennis Open, Alex Eala knows it is only the start of what promises to be an even bigger journey as she looks back on a historic 2026 campaign that saw her break new ground and reach unprecedented heights.

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Nov 8, 2026

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