The 2026 Miss Grand International pageant is set to culminate this Saturday night, October 10, with a “Grand Final” show in Bangkok, Thailand. READ: Miss Grand International 2026: What to expect at the Grand Final on Oct. 10 Reigning queen Emma Mary Tiglao from the Philippine is set to relinquish her emerald crown to her
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Jumamoy’s heroics lift National University past UST
Cebuano guard Reinhard Jumamoy delivered the game-winner for the National University (NU) Bulldogs, drilling a triple off the glass with 0.5 seconds left to stun the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, 87-85, in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament on Saturday, October 10, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Over 3,000 flee armed clashes in Maguindanao del Sur
COTABATO CITY — Seven members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were wounded in clashes with an armed group in Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao del Sur, that forced more than 3,000 residents to flee their homes, police said Saturday. Police Major Guiseppe Tamayo, spokesperson for the Maguindanao del Sur Police Provincial Office, said the
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Pangilinan on Senate majority: We’ll see if it becomes SB19
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Saturday that he hoped more senators would join the 14-member Senate majority. Asked in a DWIZ interview if more senators would join the majority following Sen. Mark Villar’s transfer, Pangilinan replied, “Well, I hope so.” The Senate minority, led by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, now has
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IN PHOTOS: Discovering Albay’s diverse birdlife
MANILA, Philippines—Beyond the familiar mayas and herons, the province of Albay is home to a diverse array of birds, including species found only in the Philippines and migratory birds that visit the country. This diversity is captured in a collection of wildlife photographs by Dr. Gianina M. Andes of Daraga, Albay, who has been documenting
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Maniquiz questions P319M China-linked funds amid Zambales fishers’ woes
MANILA, Philippines — Fishing families in Zambales who are struggling with dwindling catches and restricted access to Bajo de Masinloc deserve an explanation of the P319 million in China-linked remittances received by CALE88 Foods Corp., a company associated with Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, Zambales Rep. Doris Maniquiz said. Maniquiz raised the
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Bohol gov bullish on province’s growth potential
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado expressed confidence that the province would return to a sustained growth path in the coming years, citing its strong economic fundamentals. During his State of the Province Address (Sopa) on Friday, Aumentado noted that the provincial economy grew by 3.9% in 2025, making it the second-fastest-growing
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CABC introduces age-balanced team format in year’s final conference
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 4th Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) Boysen Cup 2026 is introducing a new team formation scheme that will bring players from different age groups together, promoting camaraderie between younger and older players in the basketball tournament. CABC top honchos Oliver Tan and Paolo Alberto said the new format was designed
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COA raps Mandaue: ₱193M allotted for works with scant details
The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged ₱193.59 million in appropriations under Mandaue City’s 2025 Development Fund for lacking essential project details to ensure procurement and implementation readiness.
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Fajardo makes weight for much-anticipated pro boxing debut
Cebuano amateur boxing standout Mark Ashley Fajardo officially cleared the scales for his much-anticipated professional debut, taking the first step in his transition from decorated amateur boxer to the professional ranks.
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