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Sara: UniTeam intact, but checking impeach rumors

November 20, 2023

Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday said she believed she still has the trust of President Marcos even as her office is doing “due diligence” on rumors that there are moves to impeach her. “We’re okay,” Duterte said during a chance interview in Quezon City. “I believe that I still have the trust of President […]
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Guterres shocked by deadly strikes on UN schools in Gaza

November 20, 2023

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday that he was "deeply shocked" that two UN schools were struck in less than 24 hours in the Gaza Strip, killing and injuring dozens of people--many women and children--"as they were seeking safety in U...

Speaker: Nothing in the offing amid impeach VP talk

November 20, 2023

Charles Dantes & Rio N. Araja

House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Sunday denied claims that there was a move to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte amid talk of fractures inside the “UniTeam” coalition. “I’m not aware of anything…There’s been nothing filed, no news of that,” Romualdez said in a chance interview in San Francisco, California, where he is part of President […]
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Mindanao quake death toll climbs to 8

November 20, 2023

Rio N. Araja & Vince Lopez

The death toll following the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit Davao Occidental on Friday climbed to eight, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said yesterday. The NDRRMC said 13 people were also reportedly injured. It likewise recorded a total of 125 damaged houses and infrastructures in Davao City, Davao Occidental, Davao del Sur, […]
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Nicaraguan bet crowned Miss Universe for first time

November 20, 2023

Angelica Villanueva & Eton B. Concepcion

Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios was crowned Miss Universe 2023 on Saturday at the 72nd edition of the pageant, held this year in El Salvador. Palacios, 23, received the crown and sash from her predecessor, R’Bonney Gabriel from the United States. This is the first time a contestant from Nicaragua has won the contest, with Thailand’s Anntonia […]
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Group questions Meralco’s franchise

November 20, 2023

Alena Mae S. Flores

Subscribers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) are getting zero benefits from the utility’s franchise as the “economies of scale” that should cut costs are instead just bloating the company’s size and profits, a consumer advocate said. “Usually in economies of scale, as we understand it, the larger you grow, the lower is your cost, so […]
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Higit P150-M jackpot sa Superlotto 6/49 at P139-M sa Ultra Lotto 6/58, ‘di tinamaan

November 20, 2023

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May pag-asa pang mapanalunan ang mga jackpot prize sa Ultra Lotto 6/58 at Superlotto 6/49 na mahigit P100 milyon matapos na walang manalo sa ginanap na mga draw nitong Linggo, Nobyembre 19, 2023.

Qatar PM: Only ‘minor’ challenges to Israel-Hamas hostage agreement

November 20, 2023

A deal to free hostages Hamas seized in its Oct. 7 attack on Israel now hinges on “minor” practical issues, Qatar’s prime minister said Sunday, without giving details or a timeline. “The challenges that remain in the negotiations are very minor compared to the bigger challenges, they are more logistical, they are more practical,” Mohammed […]
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Israel says Houthis have seized ship in Red Sea

November 20, 2023

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Israel said on Sunday that Yemen's Houthis had seized a British-owned and Japanese-operated cargo ship in the southern Red Sea, describing the incident as an "Iranian act of terrorism" with consequences for international maritime security.

No one left behind

November 20, 2023

Manila Standard

What can P670 million do? On the part of the legislative and executive branches of government, plenty. Working in tandem, the House of Representatives and the Department of Social Work and Community Development recently launched a program to distribute P670 million worth of financial and rice assistance to an initial 335,000 poor Filipino families in […]
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Face-to-face classes in Pasig still on despite transport strike, says LGU

November 20, 2023

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Face-to-face classes in Pasig City will continue despite the three-day transport strike that will begin on Monday, the city government said.

The thaw

November 20, 2023

“Far from being a dance of the sabers, Xi was simply warming up the temperature that has caused the world to be on edge” The setting was perfect. Away from the madding crowd, sheltered in a huge estate in the rolling hills off the California coast called Filoli, the two most powerful leaders of the […]
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Michelle Dee among 10 finalists in Miss Universe

November 20, 2023

Charmie Joy Pagulong

Philippine bet Michelle Dee concluded her Miss Universe 2023 journey in the Top 10 during coronation night Saturday in El Salvador.

59 Pinoys in Lebanon not allowed to return to Philippines

November 20, 2023

At least 59 Filipinos in Lebanon, who signed up to avail themselves of the Philippine government’s voluntary mass repatriation, were not allowed to return to the country due to their current contractual obligations.

Harsher penalties sought for jailed drug kingpins

November 20, 2023

Drug kingpins who have been lording it over national penitentiaries for decades may soon spend more years behind bars once a measure at the House of Representatives is approved and concurred in by the Senate.

DOST hails Meralco, Aboitiz nuclear energy initiatives

November 20, 2023

Rainier Allan Ronda

The chief of the Department of Science and Technology’s nuclear unit, the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, hailed the separate initiatives of two of the country’s blue-chip conglomerates, Meralco and the Aboitiz Group, on the potential adoption o...

Besides chocolates, beer, Belgium also a vaccine powerhouse

November 20, 2023

Marc Jayson Cayabyab

In this Flanders town in Belgium known for its strong local beer Duvel lies the vaccine manufacturing site of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, making its factory the center in the COVID-19 vaccine race.

A Whimsical Garden in the city

November 20, 2023

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When it comes to creating an enchanting Christmas destination in the metro, Filinvest City has been successfully rekindling the holiday spirit for over seven years.

Malacañang issues proclamations declaring local holidays

November 20, 2023

Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring special non-working days in various parts of the country, mostly commemorating founding anniversaries and local festivals.

Senate panel hikes budget for nationwide literacy, education survey

November 20, 2023

Cecille Suerte Felipe

Over P150 million has been earmarked under the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024 to gather information on basic and functional literacy rates and educational skills qualifications, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.

Senators eye P2 billion more for kids’ supplemental feeding

November 20, 2023

Cecille Suerte Felipe

Senators are eyeing an additional P2 billion to finance the government’s supplementary feeding program next year to meet the nutritional needs of 1.8 million kids in public daycare and development centers.

President Marcos seeking partnership with Starlink

November 20, 2023

President Marcos is seeking a partnership with US technology giant Starlink to address concerns over the slow internet connection in the Philippines, and to allow the country to cope with the demands of the digital age.

PBA: Tyler Bey delivers in ‘fun’ Magnolia win over Ginebra

November 19, 2023

MANILA, Philippines---The PBA's Manila Clasico rivalry has a new hero in Tyler Bey.

In his first taste of one of Philippine basketball's biggest rivalries, Bey balled out to be included in the hall of Magnolia's Clasico imports like Romeo Travis...

PBA: Maverick Ahanmisi relishes first ‘Manila Clasico’ despite Ginebra loss

November 19, 2023

MANILA, Philippines---Despite Ginebra's close loss to Magnolia on Sunday, new Gin King Maverick Ahanmisi still enjoyed his first taste of "Manila Clasico."

Finishing with a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds, Ahanmisi flourished playing ...

PBA: Earful from coach sparks Magnolia comeback win over Ginebra

November 19, 2023

MANILA, Philippines---With Magnolia down by 25 against Barangay Ginebra at halftime, coach Chito Victolero gave his players an earful during the intermission.

Whatever Victolero said certainly did wonders for the Hotshots, who got their act toge...

Ukrainian army says it’s advancing at Dnipro River as drones target capitals

November 19, 2023

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The Ukrainian army said Sunday that it has pushed Russian forces back "three to eight kilometers" from the banks of Dnipro river, which if confirmed would be the first meaningful advance by Kyiv's forces months into a disappointing counteroffensive.

UAAP: Adamson braces for Ateneo playoff after great escape

November 19, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- The Adamson Soaring Falcons were relieved to fight another day in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament after Monty Montebon's game-winning trey saved them from elimination on Sunday.

After La Salle kept a window...

Children’s Play Garden opens in front of Quirino Grandstand

November 19, 2023

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

The first-ever Children's Play Garden has been opened in front of Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

This vegan food festival in Pasay City features plant-based, meat-free food

November 19, 2023

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

The Vegan Food Festival or Vegfest was held in Pasay City to promote veganism among people and help address the country's worsening climate change problem.

UAAP: UP not done yet after claiming historic top seed

November 19, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- University of the Philippines finished the UAAP men's basketball tournament elimination round as the top seed for the first time.

The Fighting Maroons achieved the feat after they dominated the National University Bulldog...

Catherine Camilon’s family hopes for her safe return home; cop admits relationship with missing beauty queen

November 19, 2023

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

The family of Miss Grand Philippines 2023 contestant Catherine Camilon continues to be hopeful for her safe return home, more than a month since she has been missing.

Fire hits residential area in Pandacan, Manila

November 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

A fire of still undetermined origin struck a residential area in Pandacan, Manila on Sunday evening.

16 foreign crew rescued from distressed Sierra Leone chemical tanker

November 19, 2023

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT -- Sixteen foreign crew members of a chemical tanker that was flying the Sierra Leone flag arrived here on Sunday, November 19, after they were rescued Saturday, November 18, when their vessel was in distress 81 nautical miles we...

Magnolia completes big comeback vs Ginebra; SMB averts collapse against Meralco

November 19, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Tyler Bey presided over a huge second half storm as Magnolia completed an epic comeback from 26 points down to nip Ginebra, 93-91, in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup before a huge Manila Clasico crowd at the Smart Araneta Col...

No class suspension in QC, students may go online says gov’t

November 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

The Quezon City government clarified there will be no class suspensions due to the transport strike but students who have trouble going to school can attend asynchronous classes.

PBA: Magnolia erases big deficit to beat Ginebra

November 19, 2023

MANILA, Philippines--Magnolia came back from 26 points down to stun defending champion Barangay Ginebra, 93-91, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup Sunday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Hotshots turned in a cutthroat second half to overhaul what...

PBA: Magnolia erases 25-point deficit to stun Barangay Ginebra

November 19, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots overcame a 25-point deficit to stun Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 93-91, on Sunday in the PBA 48th Season Commissioner's Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Angelica Panganiban bares battle with painful bone disease

November 19, 2023

Angelica Panganiban bared her battle with a bone disease that she said has been causing her severe pain in the hip area, and which began when she was pregnant with daughter Amila Sabine.

In her vlog, Panganiban revealed that she is suffering fro...