Zubiri backs call for return of Naia turboprop flights to boost tourism

Inquirer.net - Nov 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senate majority leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Wednesday is supporting calls to lift the ban on turboprop aircraft at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) as he warned that forcing the transfer of flights to other regional airports would make domestic travel more expensive for ordinary Filipinos. READ: DOT seeks return of

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Kim Chiu warns legal action vs fake news peddlers amid pregnancy rumors

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Kim Chiu warns legal action vs fake news peddlers amid pregnancy rumors

Actress-TV host Kim Chiu said she is mulling legal action against fake news peddlers and those she alleged to be “invading” her privacy amid rumors that she is pregnant. The “It’s Showtime” host broke her silence via a post on X (formerly Twitter) following her prolonged absence on the noontime show. She last attended the

Calapan City bomb threat declared a hoax

Nov 11, 2026

Calapan City bomb threat declared a hoax

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – A bomb threat rocked the Calapan City Hall Complex on Wednesday at 1:20 p.m., prompting a complete shutdown of a nearby campus.  The threat was posted on the Facebook community page Calapan Barter/Buy and Sell Community by an anonymous participant who said, “May bomba ako nilagay ko sa may city

SB19 joins 2027 Coachella lineup

Nov 11, 2026

SB19 joins 2027 Coachella lineup

P-pop powerhouse SB19 is set to make its way to Indio, California, in April 2027 after being announced as part of the lineup for the annual music and arts festival. The quintet — composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken and Justin — will perform on April 10 and 17, as per the list of the

600 Zamboanga del Sur farmers get long-awaited land titles

Nov 11, 2026

600 Zamboanga del Sur farmers get long-awaited land titles

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Christmas came early for 600 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Zamboanga del Sur after they finally received their long-awaited land ownership titles together with agricultural machinery, equipment, and infrastructure projects from the national government. The turnover formed part of a massive regional distribution led by the Department of Agrarian

Sharmaine Arnaiz passes veterinarians licensure exam on second try

Nov 11, 2026

Sharmaine Arnaiz passes veterinarians licensure exam on second try

Actress Sharmaine Arnaiz has finally achieved her longtime dream of becoming a licensed veterinarian after passing the November 2026 Veterinarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination on her second attempt. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Monday, Nov. 9, that 1,083 out of 1,503 examinees passed the licensure examination, which was conducted from Nov. 4 to 6.

Spikers’ Turf: NU tightens grip on solo 2nd, Alpha alone in 3rd

Nov 11, 2026

Spikers’ Turf: NU tightens grip on solo 2nd, Alpha alone in 3rd

MANILA, Philippines — Leo Ordiales erupted for 28 points to lead National University-Archipelago Builders past AEP-Cabstars, 25-18, 25-15, 20-25, 25-20, and solidify its hold of the solo second seed in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Wednesday at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Facing their former teammate Leo Aringo, Ordiales powered the

PVL: Trisha Tubu overcomes PLDT obstacle in crucial Farm Fresh win

Nov 11, 2026

PVL: Trisha Tubu overcomes PLDT obstacle in crucial Farm Fresh win

MANILA, Philippines — Trisha Tubu didn’t want to think about Farm Fresh’s past heartbreaking loss to PLDT. She stayed in the moment and took it one point at a time. In the deciding set, Tubu took charge and scored eight of her 30 points to complete a come-from-behind 20-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-20, 17-15 win for

McIlroy welcomes DeChambeau to Tour

Nov 11, 2026

McIlroy welcomes DeChambeau to Tour

WHAT came across as criticism in July sounded a lot more like a compliment on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) when Rory McIlroy contemplated the nebulous future of Bryson DeChambeau. DeChambeau was theatrical as ever when he protested a two-shot penalty for improving the path of his swing while stomping around in waist-high grass at the British Open. There were questions whether he would withdraw and rumors he was planning to call President Donald Trump. It led to players having to wait until nearly midnight to get Saturday tee times. “I think a lot of it is performative,” McIlroy said at Royal Birkdale, making clear he was not a big fan of DeChambeau. And now? DeChambeau is searching for a new home after the demise of LIV Golf, which on Tuesday in New Jersey filed a joint Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. The PGA Tour typically has a one-year ban of players dating to their most recent LIV Golf appearance, which could be longer if there are other disciplinary considerations (such as DeChambeau being part of the antitrust lawsuit against the tour). He has the option of joining the European tour from winning a major in the last five years. That was the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst No. 2 when he got up-and-down with a 55-yard bunker shot to win by one over McIlroy, who peeled out of the parking lot without a word. DeChambeau already was planning to play the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa, which the European tour co-sanctions, on Dec. 4–7. He has until Sunday to inform the European tour whether he wants to take up membership. It’s that “performative” nature that makes McIlroy believe DeChambeau would be a positive addition to the European tour. “I think a name like Bryson DeChambeau and everything he brings with him, good and bad, he brings eyeballs, which is a good thing for tournaments,” said McIlroy at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. “And honestly — look, I’m certainly not in his shoes, and nor would I ever want to be — but it doesn’t seem like he’s got many options,” McIlroy said. “If he wants to play competitive golf, it doesn’t seem like he’s got many options.” There’s always YouTube, which has given DeChambeau plenty of eyeballs. He has more than 3 million subscribers. DeChambeau has suggested he could devote time to YouTube and play the four majors, though it’s always hard to tell if he’s serious. In his first public comments since the breakaway golf league announced it would shutter rather than launch a new version, DeChambeau in a social media post on Sunday expressed no regrets for his last four years on LIV Golf and offered no clear details what was next for him. He also invoked Arnold Palmer in saying the golf universe doesn’t revolve around him.

Search halted for teen swept away by big waves in Surigao del Sur

Nov 11, 2026

Search halted for teen swept away by big waves in Surigao del Sur

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— Search and retrieval operations for a 14-year-old boy who was swept away by strong waves off Barangay Victoria in Tago, Surigao del Sur were suspended on Tuesday after rough sea conditions posed severe risks to emergency personnel. In Notice to Mariners No. CGSSDS-1126-002, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Surigao

‘Is that a bribe?’ Chua says of VP Duterte’s over P2-M ‘return’

Nov 11, 2026

‘Is that a bribe?’ Chua says of VP Duterte’s over P2-M ‘return’

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s receipt of over P2 million “return of capital” in the span of four years from GenCorp Industries Inc., despite not having any shares or position in the company, prompted public prosecutor and Manila Rep. Joel Chua to ask if the said amount could be a bribe. Atty. Suzette Balucanag-Punay,

Apoy Sa Langit: Episode 15 (Part 3/3)

Nov 11, 2026

Apoy Sa Langit: Episode 15 (Part 3/3)

Gemma Hidalgo (Maricel Laxa), a widowed jewelry designer, and her daughter Ning (Mikee Quintos) get a second chance at having a complete family when Gemma marries Cesar Monastrial (Zoren Legaspi). However, their hopes for a happy life are shattered when they discover that Stella Fernandez (Lianne Valentin), the woman Cesar introduces as his estranged daughter, is actually his mistress. As Gemma struggles to face her husband's betrayal, she becomes caught in a web of lies, manipulation, and family conflict. With Ning determined to uncover the truth, mother and daughter must find the strength to fight for their family and protect themselves from Cesar's schemes. Apoy sa Langit is a gripping drama about betrayal, deception, and a mother's love, showing how far a woman will go to protect her family and reclaim her life. Main cast: Maricel Laxa, Zoren Legaspi, Mikee Quintos, and Lianne Valentin.

Apoy Sa Langit: Episode 15 (Part 2/3)

Nov 11, 2026

Apoy Sa Langit: Episode 15 (Part 2/3)

Gemma Hidalgo (Maricel Laxa), a widowed jewelry designer, and her daughter Ning (Mikee Quintos) get a second chance at having a complete family when Gemma marries Cesar Monastrial (Zoren Legaspi). However, their hopes for a happy life are shattered when they discover that Stella Fernandez (Lianne Valentin), the woman Cesar introduces as his estranged daughter, is actually his mistress. As Gemma struggles to face her husband's betrayal, she becomes caught in a web of lies, manipulation, and family conflict. With Ning determined to uncover the truth, mother and daughter must find the strength to fight for their family and protect themselves from Cesar's schemes. Apoy sa Langit is a gripping drama about betrayal, deception, and a mother's love, showing how far a woman will go to protect her family and reclaim her life. Main cast: Maricel Laxa, Zoren Legaspi, Mikee Quintos, and Lianne Valentin.

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