Jennylyn Mercado takes on first trans woman role in ‘Magpakailanman’

Inquirer.net - Nov 5, 2026

Jennylyn Mercado is set to portray a transgender woman for the first time in her acting career in the upcoming episode of GMA Network’s “Magpakailanman.” The Kapuso actress will headline “Mama’s Cradle: The Carina Suarez a.k.a. Francisco Suarez Story,” which will air on Nov. 21 as part of the drama anthology’s 24th anniversary specials. The

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Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda is new Supreme Court chief justice

Nov 5, 2026

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[Updated Nov. 5, 2026, 3:35 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has chosen Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda to serve as the next chief justice of the Supreme Court, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Lino Cayetano made the announcement on Thursday. He will succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who is set to retire

Odette Khan recalls Marian Rivera’s financial help during hospitalization

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NBA: Jaylen Brown plays key role in 76ers win over Pistons

Nov 5, 2026

NBA: Jaylen Brown plays key role in 76ers win over Pistons

DETROIT— Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 30 points and made a key block in the final minute, helping the Philadelphia 76ers hold on for a 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons in the NBA on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and LeBron James added 13 points, 10 rebounds and eight

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MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team has asserted that the Senate impeachment court must still enforce the sub judice rule on articles dropped by the prosecution. Senate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Reginald Tongol confirmed on Thursday that the defense counsel filed this manifestation. The move is in response to the court’s previous

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Nov 5, 2026

Speaker Dy backs calls for greater budget transparency, public scrutiny

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III expressed support on Thursday for proposals to make the national budget process more transparent, saying Filipinos have the right to know how public funds are allocated and spent. In a statement, Dy said the House is open to disclosing supporting documents for government projects, making budget deliberations

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