RHJ, Tropa close in on semis
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – It’s the playoffs and this is where TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson thrives.
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All ready, raring to ride the waves
SIARGAO, Philippines — It all comes down to this. Wind, waves and the world’s best at Cloud 9.
Sweep or extend?
NLEX and TNT took different paths to the playoffs in the PBA Governors Cup. The Road Warriors zoomed to No 1 in Group A with a 9-3 record while the Tropang 5G barely made it to the quarterfinals as the No. 4 seed in Group A at 7-5. Now, they’re both on the brink of advancing to t...
Pag-IBIG income rises to P63 billion
MANILA, Philippines — Pag-IBIG Fund posted a 24-percent increase in net income in the first nine months, while demand for the MP2 savings program remained strong despite rising prices that have squeezed household budgets.
From practical to smart solutions
As one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, the Philippines continues to face growing challenges from climate change phenomenon. At times, extreme weather events have become increasingly complex, if not complicated. Local, as well as international weather experts, have b...
76 foreigners nabbed in POGO hub raid
MANILA, Philippines — Joint operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) apprehended 76 foreign nationals during a raid on a facility suspected of being linked to Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) in Cubao, Quezon City on Mond...
There goes ASEAN
The ASEAN Summit meeting we are hosting next month should be very interesting. As of now, it promises to be rather chilly. Two heads of state may give each other the cold shoulder.
DALI’s P7 billion loss puts hard discount store model in focus
MANILA, Philippines — The pioneer of hard discount stores in the Philippines incurred more than P7 billion in losses as of 2025, raising doubts about whether this retail model can survive much longer.
Lotto results for October 29, 2026
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Kessler, Doncic power
LA LOS ANGELES – Walker Kessler scored 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds during his auspicious debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
The STAR Cover (October 30, 2026)
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Coen brothers say they plan to make film together again
LYON, France — Oscar-winning filmmaker brothers Ethan and Joel Coen told AFP they plan to make another movie together, having taken a break from their joint directing work that produced a string of classics from "Fargo" to "Barton Fink."
China blames ‘self-serving’ PH politician for scaled-back ASEAN defense presence
MANILA, Philippines — China said on Thursday, October 29, it sent only its Manila-based defense attaché to a top regional defense meeting in Cebu because a “self-serving” Philippine politician had abused the country’s chairship to block its participation.
Church: Don’t bring home urns for Undas
MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Church discourages bringing home urns during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, Manila Cathedral vice rector Fr. Vicente Gabriel Bautista said yesterday.
Bernardo: Only Ping not involved in infra kickbacks
MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Roberto Bernardo testified yesterday that to his knowledge, only Sen. Panfilo Lacson was not involved in any kickback scheme surrounding government infrastructure projects.
DENR: Restoring wetlands, rivers vital amid El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — The restoration of critical wetlands, rivers and coral reefs in protecting communities is critical against the “very strong” El Niño, Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said yesterday.
60 groomers in Tacloban school shooting identified
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has identified at least 60 people including minors and foreigners behind the online grooming of children in connection with the Tacloban school shooting.
Homilies must come from faith, not AI – Tagle
MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, dean of the College of Cardinals, has cautioned against the use of artificial intelligence in preparing Catholic homilies.