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Dinagat Islands breaks ground on P164-M soil lab, ecotourism boardwalk
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The provincial government of Dinagat Islands broke ground on Friday, Oct. 16, for two major infrastructure projects worth a combined P164 million aimed at boosting the local food…
NBA preview: Celtics start new era with Jayson Tatum leading the way
Team preview of the Boston Celtics ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 58-26, lost to Philadelphia in first round of playoffs. Coach: Joe Mazzulla (5th season, 238-90). Season opener: Oct. 20 at…
Motorcyclist dies in Zamboanga del Sur highway crash
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A 56-year-old motorcycle rider from Marikina City died on Friday evening, October 16, after his maxi-scooter rammed a parked truck along the national highway in Mahayag, Zamboanga del…
Economic challenges need global action
Thailand has called for stronger international cooperation to help economies navigate geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs and technological disruption, arguing that global partnerships must turn investment and…
NBA preview: Pelicans aim to turn things around with healthier core
Team preview of the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 26-56, missed playoffs. Coach: Jamahl Mosley (1st season). Season opener: Oct. 21 vs. Indiana. Departures: G Jordan Hawkins…
Biocontrol agents working vs sugarcane pest in Bukidnon
MARAMAG, Bukidnon — More than 65 percent of some 1,500 hectares of sugarcane fields infested by the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) in Bukidnon have been treated, as authorities race to save crops before the…
IMF helps members tackle 'modern risks'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is updating its Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) to help member countries protect their financial systems against modern threats, including AI, cyberattacks, rising…
NBA preview: Wembanyama, Spurs eye bounce-back season after Finals loss
Team preview of the San Antonio Spurs ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 62-20, lost to New York in NBA Finals. Coach: Mitch Johnson (3rd season, 159-94). Season opener: Oct. 20 vs. Oklahoma City…
Rayong sweep uncovers 'unlicensed' karaoke spots
A raid on four karaoke venues in Rayong found that all were operating without entertainment licences, while two were suspected of concealing prostitution, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday.
NBA preview: Devin Booker, Suns look to build on last season’s success
Team preview of the Phoenix Suns ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 45-37, lost to Oklahoma City in first round of playoffs. Coach: Jordan Ott (2nd season, 45-37). Season opener: Oct. 21 at Portland…
