Taiwan Shuts Down As Typhoon Champi Hits

New York Times - Oct 23, 2026

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NCAA: Jimboy Estrada delivers game-winner as Letran escapes San Sebastian

Oct 23, 2026

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Jimboy Estrada hit the game-winning jumper as Colegio de San Juan de Letran escaped San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 91-89, to open the third phase of the NCAA Season 102 group stage on Friday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.

Philippines offers US$786,000 bounty for ‘dangerous’ senator wanted by ICC

Oct 23, 2026

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Family Feud Philippines: October 23, 2026 | LIVESTREAM

Oct 23, 2026

Family Feud Philippines: October 23, 2026 | LIVESTREAM

BUBBLE GANG vs. RED CROWN REYNAS Mga reyna sa rampahan vs. mga hari ng kalokohan! Magtatapat ang Red Crown Reynas at Bubble Gang, pero sa survey board. Hindi sapat ang ganda o pagpapatawa—dapat tama rin ang hula! Sino kaya ang mag-uuwi ng panalo? Tutukan 'yan dito sa 'Family Feud', 5:35 p.m. sa GMA! #FamilyFeudPhilippines #FamilyFeud #FeudBBLGangVSRedCrown

Local figure skating competition Halloween Cup goes international

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Oct 23, 2026

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Letran edges San Sebastian, keeps Stags winless in NCAA

Oct 23, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

Digital 2027 report: Global use of GenAI tools rises, web browser activity declines

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