PCG repels Chinese militia vessel, 22 fishing boats from Kota Island waters

GMA Network - Oct 9, 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard said it drove away a Chinese maritime militia vessel and 22 fishing boats from the territorial waters of Kota Island on Friday.

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China and Europe Step Back From Trade War With Limits on Chinese Car Exports

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LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

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LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

Ginebra snaps 2-game losing skid

Oct 9, 2026

Ginebra snaps 2-game losing skid

Barangay Ginebra drew big games from RJ Abarrientos and new import Jordan Murphy to roll past Rain or Shine, 129-111, to end its two-game losing skid in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup Friday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila. Abarrientos sizzled with a game-high 34 points, highlighted by six triples, to go along with nine assists. Murphy, taking over from Riley Grigsby, scored 30 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and issued seven assists, along with four blocks in an all-around PBA debut as Ginebra avenged its 110-99 loss to Rain or Shine in their first meeting. The Gin Kings opened the game with a 40-19 lead, stretched it to 27 points by halftime and led by as many as 67-34 en route to moving to a tie at fourth place with Blackwater with a 3-4 win-loss slate. Rain or Shine saw its four-game winning streak come to an end, dropping to 4-3, and allowing Magnolia to grab the lead in Group B with a 5-3 win-loss slate. The Hotshots won earlier in the day, 107-101, after beating the Bossing. “I think that we just were a little desperate, played with a little desperation tonight being at the bottom of the team standings,” said Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone. “That’s not something that we are never used to. The players aren’t used to it. Certainly, the fans aren’t used to it.” Aaron Fuller led Rain or Shine with 23 points and 13 rebounds for Rain or Shine, but he also had nine turnovers.

Bida ang saya: Is your fave Jollibee spot owned by Sara Duterte?

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No Kyrie Irving yet, but Mavericks, Rockets still put on a show for NBA China Games fans

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Dallas Mavericks fans will have to wait just a little bit longer to see Kyrie Irving in their team’s colours for the first time in almost two years, after he sat out Friday’s 135-117 pre-season loss to the Houston Rockets in Macau. Even without the flashy point guard running things, however, the two Texas clubs still put on a show for the thousands that packed into The Venetian Arena for the second year of NBA China Games. When the 34-year-old does finally return after an injury break that began...

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Oct 9, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) has strengthened its grip on Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) after completing a P12.4-billion acquisition of an additional stake from tycoon Ramon Ang. In a disclosure on Friday, Ang-led San Miguel Corp. said its energy arm, San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP), had already completed the sale

Financial analyst tells impeach court: Sara Duterte has P817M in undisclosed wealth

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