The week in photos: October 17-23, 2026

Rappler - Oct 24, 2026

A recap of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the globe

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PBA: Painters close out with a bang by routing Fuel Masters

Oct 24, 2026

PBA: Painters close out with a bang by routing Fuel Masters

ANTIPOLO—Coach Yeng Guiao remained adamant that any opponent will be a tough customer for Rain or Shine in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. “You can’t afford [to take] any team [for granted] from the group because all of them are capable of winning the championship,” Guiao said on Friday after the Elasto Painters closed out

Reyes averts athletics medal shutout with 1,500-m bronze

Oct 24, 2026

Reyes averts athletics medal shutout with 1,500-m bronze

NAGOYA—King James Reyes bagged a bronze medal in the men’s 1,500-meter T46, delivering the Philippines’ first athletics podium finish at the fifth edition of the Asian Paralympic Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium here Friday. The 24-year-old from Loreto in Agusan del Sur, who lost an arm after falling from a macopa tree at age

With Jumamoy leading them, Bulldogs set out to keep hot streak going

Oct 24, 2026

With Jumamoy leading them, Bulldogs set out to keep hot streak going

National U aims to keep its winning form when it opens its second-round campaign in Season 89 of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament against dangerous Adamson at Blue Eagle Gym in Katipunan, where the Bulldogs hope to again have Reinhard Jumamoy leading the pack. Jumamoy ended the first round as the MVP statistical points leader

NBI nabs 16-year-old ‘online groomer’ in Cebu

Oct 24, 2026

NBI nabs 16-year-old ‘online groomer’ in Cebu

CEBU CITY — A 16-year-old boy is now in the custody of state social workers after being accused of grooming minors online and encouraging them to engage in violent activities, including school shootings, the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) said on Friday. The teenager allegedly participated in an online group whose members

Harmony among vets and the young key to Foxies’ early Siklab success

Oct 24, 2026

Harmony among vets and the young key to Foxies’ early Siklab success

Although Mylene Paat-Rezanova and Trisha Tubu share the same position as opposite hitters—a setup that would normally limit their individual opportunities—the two have found a way to thrive together for Farm Fresh under the all-to-play format of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. The two have complemented each other, giving the Foxies a potent option

In Bohol, Loboc River works resume amid renewed concerns

Oct 24, 2026

In Bohol, Loboc River works resume amid renewed concerns

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol —The resumption of construction along Bohol’s iconic Loboc River has reignited concerns among residents, tourism operators and environmental advocates over the potential impact of a P3.5-billion flood control project on the river’s natural landscape and tourism industry. Dredging and the installation of steel sheet piles have raised fears of damage to firefly

Ka Ying Attack and Ka Ying Lightning spearhead David Hall super-squad for Sha Tin

Oct 24, 2026

Ka Ying Attack and Ka Ying Lightning spearhead David Hall super-squad for Sha Tin

David Hall has enjoyed a fine start to the season and unleashes improving sprinter Ka Ying Attack and excitement machine Ka Ying Lightning in a bid to keep the good times rolling at Sha Tin on Sunday. The Australian trainer sits seventh in the trainers’ premiership on eight winners for the season thus far, with his strike-rate of 38.5 per cent being the strongest in the city. Hall is well aware things can change very quickly in racing, but his stable is bouncing at present and he is enjoying the...

Harapan yet to decide on form of cooperation with Bersatu in Malacca

Oct 24, 2026

Harapan yet to decide on form of cooperation with Bersatu in Malacca

Discussions ongoing ahead of candidate announcement tonight.

Revised law to maintain Japan’s imperial family size takes effect

Oct 24, 2026

Revised law to maintain Japan’s imperial family size takes effect

A revised Imperial House Law took effect on Saturday to address Japan’s shrinking imperial family while retaining the traditional male-only succession system despite public support for female emperors. The legislation, enacted in July in the first major revision of the 1947 law, allows the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older from 11 former imperial branch families who are descended from emperors through the male line. The revised law also allows female members to retain their...

Your Daily Hugot-Scope: TRAVEL | Week October 19 to October 25

Oct 24, 2026

Your Daily Hugot-Scope: TRAVEL | Week October 19 to October 25

Maglaan ng oras para lumabas, huminga, at humanap ng bagong inspirasyon sa paligid. Paalala: Ang gabay na ito ay para sa katuwaan, aliw, at konting self-reflection lamang habang kasama ang pamilya. Huwag mong seryosohin ang hampas ng tadhana at huwag magsimula ng pamilyang drama nang dahil lang sa hugot—unawa at tunay na pagmamahal pa rin ang pairalin!

Taiwan warns of 'destructive winds' as Typhoon Champi batters island

Oct 24, 2026

Taiwan warns of 'destructive winds' as Typhoon Champi batters island

A powerful typhoon pounded Taiwan on Friday as authorities warned of "destructive winds" and urged locals to shelter from the storm.

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