PBA: TNT sweeps way to semis, handles Magnolia

Inquirer.net - Oct 31, 2026

MANILA, Philippines–TNT marched on to the semifinals of the PBA Governors’ Cup after finishing off Magnolia, 98-87, on Saturday for a sweep of their best-of-five quarters series at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson put up another big performance with 38 points, nine rebounds and three assists as the Tropang 5G delivered the knockout blow on

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PBA: Deo Cuajao rues missed free throws late in Game 2 loss

Oct 31, 2026

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G20 foreign ministers end Atlanta meeting without consensus on key issues

Oct 31, 2026

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Binance says it has covered 90% of losses from $6.3 billion hack so far

Oct 31, 2026

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Ejercito opens 2027 budget bicam hearings to civil society groups

Oct 31, 2026

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Oct 31, 2026

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