PBA: KJ Buffen continues to deliver what surging Magnolia needs

Inquirer.net - Oct 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines–The long break seemed to have had no effect on Magnolia import KJ Buffen after a 20-20 performance in a crucial win over Blackwater in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. Buffen finished with 24 points and 20 rebounds as the Hotshots took down the Blackwater Bossing, 107-101, staying within the top four spot in

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MANILA, Philippines–Magnolia extended its winning streak to four straight games in the resumption of its 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup campaign after holding off Blackwater, 107-101, on Friday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Jerom Lastimosa leaned on a strong first half on his way to 24 points and seven assists while import KJ Buffen produced 24 points

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Oct 9, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Food company GenCorp Industries Inc. remained part of Vice President Sara Duterte’s business interests under her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) — even if the firm does not list her as an incorporator — because it is too precious to lose. This is was a witness at Duterte’s impeachment trial on

PVL: Bella Belen, Capital1 ready to test revamped roster in opener

Oct 9, 2026

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CEBU CITY —Bella Belen has shown she was born for the bright lights, and the Premier Volleyball League’s 10th anniversary celebration offers another chance for her to prove she is one of Philippine volleyball’s biggest stars. Belen and the Capital1 Solar Spikers test their offseason recruitment coup against the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the

Sara Duterte trial: Paying taxes shows integrity, says financial analyst

Oct 9, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines – After testifying on his financial review of Vice President Sara Duterte, and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio’s wealth on Friday, financial forensic analyst Atty. Alexandra B. Cabrera stated that paying one’s taxes shows integrity. Cabrera, the expert witness of the House prosecution panel, made the statement after he presented his analysis of

Cops in Leyte launch program to make communities feel safe

Oct 9, 2026

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TACLOBAN CITY — The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) in Palo, Leyte is rolling out a community-centered program aimed at making residents feel safe. Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño, PRO-8 regional director, said the program called SAFE or Seen, Appreciated, Felt and Extraordinary Police Service, seeks to improve police visibility and responsiveness. “We should see one

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Oct 9, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel’s final witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth tagged the purchasing of a manager’s check as a form of “tinikling.” This was because the transaction was reportedly used to skirt a specific amount of funds from the year-end balance. The purchase was in reference to manager’s

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