PSEi rallies to 5,821.51 on bargain hunting, post-GCash listing

GMA Network - Oct 21, 2026

Share prices on the Philippine Stock Exchange continued their rally, supported by bargain hunting and post-GCash parent Mynt Inc."s public listing, which boosted investor interest.

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) has launched an investigation to determine the administrative liability of two police officers whose government-issued firearms were stolen from their parked car while they were at a beach resort here over the weekend. The officers, who are assigned to Police Station 10 in Barangay Cugman,

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Oct 21, 2026

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LOOK: La Salle def. UE (97-88, OT)

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Chinese star Fan Zhendong lashes out after fan’s posts videos of him on social media

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‘Nepo baby’ uproar in Philippines after Gen Z jet-setter named urban poor commissioner

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EXPLAINER: SC voids multi-trillion-peso budget laws in 2024 and 2025. Now what?

Oct 21, 2026

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System loss kept below 15% amid El Niño threat -- Manila Water

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Manila Water Company Inc. said Tuesday it is keeping its non-revenue water (NRW) or system loss below 15% as it strengthens its preparations for the anticipated impacts of a looming strong El Niño.

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Oct 21, 2026

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