Polluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali

New York Times - Nov 8, 2026

India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a “green wash.”

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UAAP: Warriors finally end 30-game slide, clip Falcons’ wings

Nov 8, 2026

UAAP: Warriors finally end 30-game slide, clip Falcons’ wings

No one could blame Paolo Hubalde for not stringing together a decent statement during the postgame interview on Saturday. “I have no words,” the former professional playmaker said. He didn’t need any. The silver lining for a program that has gone through two years and 30 games without a win is that everybody is willing

Fitness for all: SL expands horizons with inaugural Bike & Run at Vermosa

Nov 8, 2026

Fitness for all: SL expands horizons with inaugural Bike & Run at Vermosa

MANILA, Philippines — Runners stepped into the spotlight alongside cyclists during the inaugural Sun Life Bike & Run at the Vermosa Sports Hub, marking a major milestone in the fitness community. By integrating a dedicated running category into its well-established cycling program, Sun Life has gone beyond simply expanding race offerings, reinforcing its long-term commitment to making fitness more accessible and inclusive. The successful initiative has opened the event to a much wider community, seamlessly bringing together cyclists, runners, families, and wellness advocates united by a shared passion for an active and healthy lifestyle. TMT

Lawmakers to pass measure expanding nutrition program

Nov 8, 2026

Lawmakers to pass measure expanding nutrition program

Lawmakers have finalized the provisions of the proposed National Children’s Nutrition Act, which will establish an expanded National Children’s Nutrition Program that aims to address stunting among Filipino children. In a statement on Friday, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) said the new measure approved this month by the bicameral conference committee will

Southwoods opens PH Open after P35-M course upgrade

Nov 8, 2026

Southwoods opens PH Open after P35-M course upgrade

CARMONA, CAVITE—Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club will open its gates to spectators free of charge for the 108th Philippine Open, giving Filipino golfers a chance to draw support from home fans when the $1-million tournament gets underway Thursday. The club will also provide free parking and air-conditioned shuttle services to the Masters course, where

Teachers without laptops top priority in DepEd rollout

Nov 8, 2026

Teachers without laptops top priority in DepEd rollout

The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines for the distribution of more than 231,000 laptops to public school teachers ahead of a nationwide rollout on Monday. “We want to ensure these laptops go to teachers who can maximize them most for teaching and learning, while keeping equity at the center by prioritizing teachers who

Alex Eala moves within reach of second WTA crown

Nov 8, 2026

Alex Eala moves within reach of second WTA crown

HONG KONG—Alex Eala advanced to the Hong Kong Tennis Open final on Saturday after overcoming former world No. 3 Maria Sakkari of Greece in the semifinals, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, extending the Filipino’s impressive run in her final tournament of the season. The 21-year-old Eala, seeded second and ranked No. 17 in the world, overcame several

Better postgame scenes this time as Converge nails first semis berth

Nov 8, 2026

Better postgame scenes this time as Converge nails first semis berth

Converge clinched its first semifinal appearance in franchise history, and the scene that erupted after the buzzer looked like the team had just won the championship. It began with Calvin Abueva, who had been ejected in the third quarter and who was watching from the hallway of the Smart Araneta coliseum as the final seconds

Great bluff, true courage: Negros honors its heroes

Nov 8, 2026

Great bluff, true courage: Negros honors its heroes

BACOLOD CITY — The cannons roared, wooden rifles were raised, and “revolutionaries” marched through the streets of Bago City, bringing to life a daring episode in Negros Occidental’s history when an army armed with little more than bamboo cannons and wooden guns fooled Spanish forces into surrendering. The spectacle unfolded on Thursday (Nov. 5) during

American man jailed for stealing Chanel perfumes at Changi Airport

Nov 8, 2026

American man jailed for stealing Chanel perfumes at Changi Airport

An American citizen who stole three bottles of Chanel perfume from Singapore's Changi Airport and fled the country in 2025 was arrested nearly a year later upon his return.

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

NBA: Jalen Johnson pours in 30 as Hawks dig out of 17-point hole, nip Nets

Nov 8, 2026

NBA: Jalen Johnson pours in 30 as Hawks dig out of 17-point hole, nip Nets

Jalen Johnson returned from a three-game absence to score a season-high 30 points, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 124-121 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets.

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