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Sun Life's first bike & run event slated Nov. 8
Lifestyle • Oct 29, 2026

Sun Life's first bike & run event slated Nov. 8

MANILA, Philippines — Sun Life is bringing cyclists, runners, young athletes and families together for the inaugural Sun Life Bike & Run on November 8 at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite. The event offers a range of cycling and running activities for participants of a...

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Peso rebound leaves external pressures unresolved
Markets • Oct 29, 2026

Peso rebound leaves external pressures unresolved

The Philippine peso rebounded 14.5 centavos to P64.025 per US dollar on Wednesday after President Marcos signaled support for the currency, ending seven consecutive record low closes. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recently raised its policy rate 50 basis points to 5.5%, w...

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PAGASA declares onset of amihan
Crime • Oct 29, 2026

PAGASA declares onset of amihan

MANILA, Philippines —  Amid the prevalence of El Niño, cold winds are expected in the coming days as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared the start of the northeast monsoon or amihan season. 

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Kai’s status in doubt
Technology • Oct 29, 2026

Kai’s status in doubt

It’s not certain if Kai Sotto will suit up for Gilas in the fifth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window in Seremban, Malaysia but coach Tim Cone is hopeful the 7-3 center is able to play against Syria on Nov. 27 and Iran on Nov. 29. The Philippines is chasing one of eight slots r...

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Shock therapy
Economy • Oct 29, 2026

Shock therapy

The Monetary Board last Thursday administered the equivalent of shock therapy – the sort given to patients whose hearts stop beating. Our economy is in intensive care.

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Our role in guarding the not-so-friendly skies
Defense • Oct 29, 2026

Our role in guarding the not-so-friendly skies

All this recent talk about external aggression on the country’s territory and citizenry, even from erstwhile diplomatic quarters, reminded me of our recent 21st regular meeting of the Philippine Air Force Multi Sectoral Governance Council (PAF MSGC) held at the PAF Firing Range, ...

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Misuari wants Macacua to remain as BARMM's figurehead
Politics • Oct 29, 2026

Misuari wants Macacua to remain as BARMM's figurehead

COTABATO CITY — Various sectors welcomed the wish of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founder Nur Misuari for Abdulraof Macacua to remain as chief minister of the Bangsamoro regional government.

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PCO steps up drive vs fake news
Crime • Oct 29, 2026

PCO steps up drive vs fake news

MANILA, Philippines — Communications Secretary Lino Cayetano has vowed to strengthen the government’s campaign against fake news and disinformation through closer cooperation with media organizations.

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Marcos orders lawful, non-violent arrest of Bato
Crime • Oct 29, 2026

Marcos orders lawful, non-violent arrest of Bato

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has ordered a lawful, non-violent arrest of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa after the government put up a P50 million bounty and gave the fugitive lawmaker one week to surrender, a Palace official said yesterday.

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Now worth more than Atong?
Politics • Oct 29, 2026

Now worth more than Atong?

The formerly most wanted fugitive in the Philippines, Atong Ang has been dethroned after the DILG “spokesperson” announced that the government is now offering a 50-million-peso bounty for retired PNP Chief and Senator on the run, Bato Dela Rosa.

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AMLC tapped in P3.5 billion Laos drug haul probe
Politics • Oct 29, 2026

AMLC tapped in P3.5 billion Laos drug haul probe

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has tapped the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to join the investigation into the aborted shipment of 521 kilos of suspected shabu worth P3.54 billion from Laos to the Philippines.

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'Jinggoy had P7.4 billion in congressional initiatives’
Politics • Oct 29, 2026

'Jinggoy had P7.4 billion in congressional initiatives’

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada had at least P7.4 billion in “congressional initiatives” in the 2025 budget, which had been approved for funding, public works chief-turned-state witness Manuel Bonoan testified yesterday before the Sandiganbayan.

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