Kirara Kawai Becomes Fourth Stand-Up Comedian to Die in October

Philippine News - Oct 23, 2026

Kirara Kawai Dies as Comedy Community Mourns Series of Losses KIRARA KAWAI – The stand-up comedian, whose real name was Rodolfo Rausa Jr., died on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. His family announced his passing through a Facebook post but did not disclose the cause of death. According to his family, Kirara’s wake is being held ... Read more The post Kirara Kawai Becomes Fourth Stand-Up Comedian to Die in October appeared first on PhilNews.

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Family Feud Philippines: October 23, 2026 | LIVESTREAM

Oct 23, 2026

Family Feud Philippines: October 23, 2026 | LIVESTREAM

BUBBLE GANG vs. RED CROWN REYNAS Mga reyna sa rampahan vs. mga hari ng kalokohan! Magtatapat ang Red Crown Reynas at Bubble Gang, pero sa survey board. Hindi sapat ang ganda o pagpapatawa—dapat tama rin ang hula! Sino kaya ang mag-uuwi ng panalo? Tutukan 'yan dito sa 'Family Feud', 5:35 p.m. sa GMA! #FamilyFeudPhilippines #FamilyFeud #FeudBBLGangVSRedCrown

Local figure skating competition Halloween Cup goes international

Oct 23, 2026

Local figure skating competition Halloween Cup goes international

For its second year, recreational figure skating competition SM Skating Halloween Cup, hosted several international participants for the first time, making the local contest into an international meet. “So this is the second year we hosted the Halloween Cup. This year, the difference is it's an international competition. The first year that we hosted it we had over 100 participants, but this year almost 180 participants,” explained Nikki Cheng, president of the Philippine Skating Union. More than 180 figure skaters from the Philippines, Mongolia, Thailand, and the United States, participated in the event, which was held from October 16 to 18 at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. Wearing various costumes, from Disney princesses to K-pop idols, the young skaters showcased their skating skills and fun routines. For the first, the competition also joins the Ice Skating Institute Asia (ISIAsia) Championship Series. According to the competition, the event was not just a “thrilling Halloween spectacle” but it “champions SM Active's mission to make sports accessible, nurture young talent, and inspire more Filipinos to embrace an active lifestyle”. “We feel that it is very important for its contribution to grassroots development. We see that the sport is continually growing. In this event we get to discover who are the ones that we would bring into the national developmental [program]. This is a recruitment stage for us,” Nikki shared. Check out the photos from this year's event in the gallery below: Love this content? Subscribe to our newsletter for more captivating stories and lifestyle features. Just enter your email here. (https://www.gmanetwork.com/curated)

Ombudsman hits 'impunity of corruption' as gov't execs extort from legit businesses

Oct 23, 2026

Ombudsman hits 'impunity of corruption' as gov't execs extort from legit businesses

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday called out corrupt government officials who extort from business owners by delaying permit issuance, among others, for their own gain.

Letran edges San Sebastian, keeps Stags winless in NCAA

Oct 23, 2026

Letran edges San Sebastian, keeps Stags winless in NCAA

MANILA, Philippines — Colegio de San Juan de Letran denied San Sebastian College-Recoletos a chance to crack into the win column, escaping with a 91-89 victory in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Friday afternoon at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. The Knights improved to 7-3 and remained atop Group B, while the Golden Stags dropped to 0-10. Unlike their first-round meeting, which Letran dominated 99-62, the Knights were forced to work much harder in the rematch. With Letran leading 86-83 and 1:04 remaining in the game, Vincent Segovia drained a fadeaway jumper and Christian Ricio followed with a layup to give San Sebastian an 87-86 edge. Aaron Buensalida immediately answered with a layup of his own with 38 seconds remaining, and Nathaniel Montecillo converted both free throws to put Letran back in front, 89-87. Niel Castro then tied the game at 89-all with a jumper with seven seconds left. But Letran head coach Allen Ricardo drew up a final play for Jimboy Estrada, who knocked down a jumper with two seconds remaining to seal the 91-89 win. “Of course, during the dying seconds of the game, you go to your go-to guy. I trusted Jimboy and he delivered,” Ricardo said. “We had lapses in the game. San Sebastian also improved its transition threes, and we became a bit lousy. So in those final seconds, we went to Jimboy.” Chad Gammad led Letran with 23 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Buensalida stepped up in the absence of veteran Kevin Santos, finishing with 21 points and six rebounds. Estrada added 14 points, while Froilan Reyes chipped in 13. Caesleyh Bacani paced San Sebastian with 24 points, while John Ynot and Segovia contributed 16 and 13 points, respectively.

Digital 2027 report: Global use of GenAI tools rises, web browser activity declines

Oct 23, 2026

Digital 2027 report: Global use of GenAI tools rises, web browser activity declines

94.4% of internet users in the Philippines aged 16 and up use AI tools each month, but only 5.5% of internet users in the country aged 16 and up pay for subscriptions to an AI tool each month, the study finds

Pig holiday extended as hog traders protest against rising pork imports

Oct 23, 2026

Pig holiday extended as hog traders protest against rising pork imports

Hog traders staged a protest at the Department of Agriculture (DA) to decry the large number of pork imports hurting the industry.

'No answers, no arrests': Dead detainee's family heads to Anwar's doorstep

Oct 23, 2026

'No answers, no arrests': Dead detainee's family heads to Anwar's doorstep

Family turning to PM as no clear answers given, Latheefa says.

MCMC probes livestream of alleged teacher attack in Sarawak

Oct 23, 2026

MCMC probes livestream of alleged teacher attack in Sarawak

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Katrina Anne Johnson, ibinahagi ang kanyang opisyal na Miss International Philippines photo

Oct 23, 2026

Katrina Anne Johnson, ibinahagi ang kanyang opisyal na Miss International Philippines photo

Nakatakdang lumaban si Miss International Philippines Katrina Anne Johnson sa Miss International pageant sa susunod na buwan.

China party meeting, stocks slump, HSBC leads earnings

Oct 23, 2026

China party meeting, stocks slump, HSBC leads earnings

A key Communist Party meeting next week in Beijing is likely to be dominated by two themes – the renewal of President Xi Jinping’s long-standing anti-corruption drive and the hunt for clues about a looming leadership reshuffle. “Major issues related to advancing full and rigorous party self-governance” will top the agenda at the fifth plenum of the party’s Central Committee, which runs from Monday to Wednesday. Plenums, which usually take place once a year, draw about 300 delegates and...

China party meeting, stocks slump, HSBC leads earnings

Oct 23, 2026

China party meeting, stocks slump, HSBC leads earnings

A key Communist Party meeting next week in Beijing is likely to be dominated by two themes – the renewal of President Xi Jinping’s long-standing anti-corruption drive and the hunt for clues about a looming leadership reshuffle. “Major issues related to advancing full and rigorous party self-governance” will top the agenda at the fifth plenum of the party’s Central Committee, which runs from Monday to Wednesday. Plenums, which usually take place once a year, draw about 300 delegates and...

4 Commonwealth Avenue lanes to close Oct. 24-25 for MRT-7 works

Oct 23, 2026

4 Commonwealth Avenue lanes to close Oct. 24-25 for MRT-7 works

MANILA, Philippines — Four eastbound lanes along Batasan/Commonwealth Avenue will be temporarily closed from Saturday to Sunday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. According to the DOTr in an advisory, four lanes from the center of the Eastbound of Commonwealth Avenue from Amity Street to Ilang Ilang street will be temporarily closed from 11 p.m.

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