LandBank 9-month net income rises 8% to P37.53B

GMA Network - Nov 4, 2026

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) on Wednesday reported an 8% increase in net income in the first nine months of the year, driven by the expansion of its core banking operations.

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Coleman withdraws from breast heats due to heat

Nov 4, 2026

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DAKAR, Senegal—Filipino swimmer Riannah Chantelle Coleman withdrew from the women’s 100-meter breaststroke heats at the fourth Youth Olympic Games on Tuesday after experiencing breathing difficulties that also required medical attention a day earlier. The 17-year-old Coleman was advised to rest for at least two days after hyperventilating following Monday’s 200-meter breaststroke heats at the Dakar

108th Open to provide stern test for the best of Asia

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With the winds blowing harder at this time of the year, the roughs growing taller by the day and the fairways of Manila Southwoods Masters the narrowest the Asian Tour will see, the 108th playing of the Philippine Open promises to be one of the tougher tests of the season that’s about to end. No

Unbeaten Jammes, karter Nocom eye bigger wins; PBGL expands

Nov 4, 2026

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Unbeaten Filipino boxer Carl Jammes Martin is setting his sights on a world championship after defeating Mexican David Picasso, while young karting prospect Mariano “Axel” Nocom prepares for a title-deciding race in Italy. Martin, 27, said Tuesday at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum that winning the World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight crown remains his

Biz group to DOTr: Don’t open busway to private cars

Nov 4, 2026

Biz group to DOTr: Don’t open busway to private cars

MANILA, Philippines — The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is pushing back against the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) decision to temporarily allow private cars on the Edsa Busway, saying this would defeat the project’s very purpose. “Dedicated bus roadway and only regulated buses with high-volume capacity are the design imperatives for the Busway,” the

BARMM chief minister speeds up Cabinet formation

Nov 4, 2026

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COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua has given the selection committee for top positions in the Bangsamoro government until 5 p.m. today to submit the possible appointees to his Cabinet. The positions to be filled include at least 15 ministers and deputy ministers, and a number of heads of

Western Visayas, Soccsksargen workers to get wage hikes by Nov. 19

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Western Visayas, Soccsksargen workers to get wage hikes by Nov. 19

MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage earners in Western Visayas and Soccsksargen will receive higher pay starting Nov. 19, following the approval of new wage orders granting increases of up to P45 a day. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino announced on Tuesday that the National Wages and Productivity Commission had approved the wage adjustments following consultations between

Urdaneta City bids farewell to fallen pilot who inspired his village

Nov 4, 2026

Urdaneta City bids farewell to fallen pilot who inspired his village

URDANETA CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines — He dreamed of bringing his family together under one roof and inspiring young people in his village. But Capt. Raymart Cabangcala came home not to fulfill those dreams, but to be laid to rest. A helicopter carrying the remains of the 30-year-old Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilot landed at Urdaneta

Drop beer sponsor, Sports Ministry tells Hyrox KL as approval hangs in balance

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Arca, Canino off to good start in 7th Asean chessfest

Nov 4, 2026

Arca, Canino off to good start in 7th Asean chessfest

Mindanao's biggest hope for a grandmaster title Christian Gian Carlo Arca of Zamboanga City and Ruelle Canino of Cagayan de Oro City were off to a good start  in the 7th Asean Individual Chess Championships being hosted by Governor Henry Oaminal Sr and the province of Misamis Occidental. Both full-pledged International Masters, Arca and Canino are gearing to sustain their winning ways in round 2 of the men and women's open divisions, respectively on Wednesday at the Mildives-like Asenso Misamis Occidental Resort and Adventure Park (AMORAP) in Sinacaban town. Only seeded 24th, the white-wielding 2349-rated Arca shocked the 4th seed International Master Shrivatri Anuj (2450) from India in a wild attacking game, while the 9th seed Canino overwhelmed unrated compatriot Kate Nicole Ordizo on Tuesday's opening round action. So impressive was Arca's handling of the London system which saw him giving up a Bishop in exchange of two unstoppable passed pawns that led to Anuj's eventual resignation. "I think I'm playing now with more composure after my heartbreaking experience here last year. I'm supposed to earn an outright GM title during the 6th Asean but mishandled a winning position in the final round against a Woman FIDE Master from Mongolia," the 18-year-old Canino told the Manila Times. Canino's mentor and Philippine Olympiad teammate Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna, however, suffered an upset loss to another compatriot in the Samarkand Olympiad in Woman International Master Marie Antoinette San Diego. This, as the No.1 seed Indian WIM Bordoloi Pratitee held on with a hard-earned win opposite local foe WFM Jemaicah Yap Mendoza. Second seed WFM Thi Mail Hung Nguyen of Vietnam also prevailed over Mhage Gerriahlou Sebastian of the Philippines. In men's open,  Vietnamese IM Quoc Hey Nguyen lived up to his top seed billing by defeating Filipino IM Mark Jay Bacojo, even as GM Dashzegve Sharavdorj of Mongolia and GM Darwin Laylo of the Philippines were slowed down to contrasting draws by  IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia of the Philippines and IM Ganzong Amartuvshin of Mongolia, respectively. GM Duck HOA Nguyen of Vietnam also split the point with IM Miroslav Vlasenko of the Federation, as the country's youngest GM Daniel Cuizon breezed through the opening round versus fellow Filipino Darry Bernardo on board 13. "It's still in the first round but it was unforgettable and very memorable to me," enthused untitled Filipino Edmundo Gatus after halving the point with the youthful Thailander IM Prin Laohawirapap. Laohawirapap (2381), who is mentored by Filipino FM and chess vlogger Daniel Caruso, rose to chess prominence after his upset victory over Indian super GM and world No. 9 Arjun Erigaisi (2759) during the opening round of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand recently.

Thailand to Pilot Special Regime for Khao San and Rambuttri Nightlife Venues

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