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Diocese of Virac pushes moratorium on Catanduanes mining projects
LEGAZPI CITY — The Diocese of Virac has called for a moratorium on mining projects in Catanduanes, warning that they could threaten human lives, contaminate water sources and damage the island province’s environment…
Talisay, Batangas heat index hits 40°C, precautions urged
LUCENA CITY — Authorities in Talisay, Batangas on Saturday, Oct. 17, urged residents to take precautions after the heat index in the town reached 40°C. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (MDRRMC)…
Yulo brothers kick off campaign at Worlds
FRESH off a successful stint at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Philippine gymnastics brothers Carlos and Eldrew Yulo launch their historic campaign together at the FIG Artistic World Gymnastics Championships in…
Eala eyes redemption in Ningbo Open
FILIPINO tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala arrived in Ningbo, China, on Friday, as she is set to take part in the Ningbo Open. The tournament’s Facebook page showed Eala arriving with a bouquet of flowers given to her…
UST snaps skid, routs Adamson
UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) made the most of its home-court advantage, dominating Adamson University, 112-56, to boost its Final Four chances in the UAAP Season 89 High School Boys’ 16-and-Under Basketball…
‘Smuggled’ cigarettes seized in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat
COTABATO CITY – Acting on tips from concerned citizens, the Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat police confiscated P385,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes during law enforcement operations on Friday, October 16. Brig. Gen. Alan…
Benilde, Mapua clash in SSL virtual do-or-die
COLLEGE of Saint Benilde (CSB) and Mapua University lock horns in a high-stakes, virtual knockout match in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League Unity Cup on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The game is set at 1 p.m…
LeBron makes electric home preseason debut for 76ers
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — LeBron James performed his famed chalk toss and was introduced to a roaring ovation on Friday (Saturday in Manila) in his first preseason game for the 76ers in Philadelphia. The 41-year-old…
Djokovic gets wild card in Basel
PARIS — Novak Djokovic has accepted a wild card for the ATP 500 tournament in Basel later this month as the 39-year-old battles to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, organizers announced on Friday. It…
In-form Iga Swiatek on fire in Wuhan Open
WUHAN, China — Iga Swiatek kept up her bid for a WTA Finals place with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Ann Li on Friday night that set up an all-Polish semifinal at the Wuhan Open. The six-time Grand Slam champion will face…
