PH agri trade deficit widened by nearly 25% in September

GMA Network - Nov 8, 2026

The country's agricultural trade deficit widened by almost 25% in September 2026 as export revenues declined, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.

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Guidetti, Chameleons prove what hard work can do as Nxled keeps run intact

Nov 8, 2026

Guidetti, Chameleons prove what hard work can do as Nxled keeps run intact

Nxled’s Italian coach, Ettore Guidetti, doesn’t mind working late at night, going over different rotations and player combinations. “They (the Chameleons) deserve my best,” he said. The players have been responding with their best, too. On Saturday, the team dusted off Capital1, 25-13, 25-20, 25-18, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series, which uses the

This week’s milestones: Nov. 8 to Nov. 14

Nov 8, 2026

This week’s milestones: Nov. 8 to Nov. 14

Nov. 9, 1965 The province of Samar was divided into three separate provinces—Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Western Samar (subsequently named Samar)—through a plebiscite which ratified Republic Act No. 4221, approved on June 19, 1965. The plebiscite coincided with the November 1965 general elections. Today, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Samar are all classified as

Hamilton says tension with Ferrari teammate Leclerc ‘squashed’ after clear-the-air talks

Nov 8, 2026

Hamilton says tension with Ferrari teammate Leclerc ‘squashed’ after clear-the-air talks

Lewis Hamilton said he and his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc had “squashed” the tension between them that followed their first lap tangle in Mexico. He said they had resolved to work together for the team in Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The seven-time champion spoke after qualifying 11th in Saturday’s rain-hit qualifying at Interlagos where he will start Sunday’s race from the back of the grid after taking a penalty for using two new engines. When asked if his relationship with Leclerc had...

Only a fraction of World Heritage sites are in Africa. China wants to fix that

Nov 8, 2026

Only a fraction of World Heritage sites are in Africa. China wants to fix that

Africa is home to ancient cities, rock art and striking natural landscapes, yet its sites are sorely under-represented on Unesco’s World Heritage List. According to data released by the UN body, of the 1,273 sites on the list – which are formally protected under the World Heritage Convention treaty – just 115 are in Africa. But as Beijing seeks closer cultural ties with the continent, it is offering help to change this through funding, guidance on how to navigate the nomination process and...

Southeast Asia’s green push brings solar power, but who pays to keep it on?

Nov 8, 2026

Southeast Asia’s green push brings solar power, but who pays to keep it on?

For most of his life, Osman Uki lived in a world dictated by the sun, relying on kerosene and leftover cooking oil to light his home in a remote indigenous village in Malaysia. That changed in April when solar power finally reached Kampung Bertang in the state of Pahang, allowing families to power electric lights, refrigerators and rice cookers. For Osman, one of the biggest changes is what happens after sunset. “We are happy with the light we have at night. The kids can read at night now. We...

Cebu Pacific rolls out 11.11 'Piso sale'

Nov 8, 2026

Cebu Pacific rolls out 11.11 'Piso sale'

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Sunday announced the roll out of its discounted base fares for both domestic and international flights as part of its November promotion.

Indonesians furious as Batam data centres drain taps: ‘we cannot cook without water’

Nov 8, 2026

Indonesians furious as Batam data centres drain taps: ‘we cannot cook without water’

Cooking and bathing became difficult when taps ran dry in Batam, an Indonesian island where residents are protesting against data centres springing up to power the global artificial intelligence boom. The area had suffered a “long drought” caused by low rainfall, the local water utility operator said, as a strong El Nino cycle exacerbates dry weather. But, as in other countries, anger has been directed at the data centres, warehouse-like facilities that keep apps and AI tools running, with water...

Vietnam's top leader and spouse depart for official visit to Japan

Nov 8, 2026

Vietnam's top leader and spouse depart for official visit to Japan

Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, left Hanoi on Sunday for a four-day official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese state.

Blocking AG from challenging Najib's order undermines rule of law, say NGOs

Nov 8, 2026

Blocking AG from challenging Najib's order undermines rule of law, say NGOs

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[Two Pronged] My husband’s porn consumption seems extreme

Nov 8, 2026

[Two Pronged] My husband’s porn consumption seems extreme

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Alex Eala to finish WTA 2026 in top 15

Nov 8, 2026

Alex Eala to finish WTA 2026 in top 15

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala is set for a career-best No. 15 finish in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) 2026 season rankings. Regardless of her WTA 250 Hong Kong Open final result against Claire Liu Sunday afternoon, Eala already secured the No. 15 spot with 2,392 points. After Hong Kong, the only tournament left is the season-ended WTA Finals at Indian Wells from November 8 to 15 but only the top eight players are participating so it won’t affect Eala’s ranking no matter the result. With 2,392 points as her base, last week's No. 17 Eala will eclipse No. 15 Sorana Cirstea who ended her season with 2,386 points. The live rankings Saturday night indicated that Eala can pad her total points to 2,479 with a Hong Kong championship, but that won't be enough to push her up a notch at No. 14. Current No. 14 Elise Mertens will stay at her place since she has 2,540 total points. A top 15 finish meant a 35-rank improvement for Eala who finished last year as top 50. In a fitting follow-up to her first WTA main tour, Eala went on to make a historic fourth-round finish at Wimbledon last July which is the highest for any Filipino player. Eala also secured her first main Tour title at the 500 D.C. Open in Washington last August. Two months earlier in June, Eala claimed a 125-tier Birmingham Open title. Thus, she could raise her titles to three with a Hong Kong championship. Eala made it to the final after defeating Emerson Jones in the first round, 6-4, 6-3; Tereza Valentova in the second, 6-4, 7-6(7), Antonia Ruzic in the quarterfinals, 7-6(7), and Maria Sakkari in the semifinals, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. The lefty netter was seeking a payback win against world No. 102 Liu in the final. Eala yielded to Liu at the Guangzhou Open first round in October last year, 6-2, 4-6, 4-6.

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