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Israel ‘at war’ as Hamas gunmen launch surprise attack from Gaza

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / News

The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday, killing more than 20 people in a surprise assault that combined gunmen penetrating into Israeli towns with a barrage of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip.

Drag artists to hold fundraising bazaar for Pura Luka Vega

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

Pura Luka Vega"s fellow drag queens and artists are set to hold a fundraising event for their bail and upcoming legal battles on Sunday.

Louie Gonzales applauds rookie Shawn Argente”s performance in absence of Ry dela Rosa

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

After a grinded out 71-65 win over the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, Jose Rizal University head coach Louie Gonzales erred on the side of caution when speaking about his team"s success early in the season.

Gilas Pilipinas players relish Asian Games gold medal win

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Gilas Pilipinas players celebrated their historic feat in the 19th Asian Games as they won the gold medal after winning over Jordan in the finals, 70-60.

AFP: China’s ‘indisputable’ claim over Spratlys is ‘disputable’

October 7, 2023

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AFP says China's 'indisputable" claim over Spratlys is 'disputable.'

Pure bliss: Fans sing praises for Cone, Gilas after Asiad golden triumph

October 7, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON The three stars and the sun have finally shone above Asia. Gilas Pilipinas is back to the throne in the men’s 5-on-5 basketball in the Asian Games after an agonizing 61-year wait and it was only natural for its basketball-crazy fans...

Over 81M Filipinos registered for national ID so far –PSA

October 7, 2023

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More than 81 million Filipinos have registered for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID or national ID so far, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Saturday.

JRU pulls off gutsy win over Perpetual to sustain hot start in Season 99

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Jose Rizal University repelled University of Perpetual Help System DALTA to notch their third straight victory in NCAA Season 99, 71-65, on Saturday at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City.

Joshua Pacio gives Malachiev his first defeat at ONE Fight Night 15

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Joshua Pacio gave Mansur Malachiev his first defeat following a unanimous decision nod on the undercard of ONE Fight Night 15.

Marcos congratulates Gilas on winning Asian Games gold

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday congratulated Gilas Pilipinas for winning a gold medal at the 19th Asian Games.

Cone is not perfect, but he’s a blessing to PH basketball

October 7, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – The pain is now totally healed as far as Gilas coach Tim Cone is concerned. In the grandest game of them all, the Nationals put together a masterful job on both ends and pulled off a gripping 70-60 win o...

UNICEF: Tens of millions of children uprooted by climate disasters

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

Weather disasters fueled by climate change -- from floods to droughts, storms to wildfires -- sparked 43.1 million child displacements from 2016 to 2021, the UN Children's Fund warned Thursday, slamming the lack of attention paid to victims.

Rapper Drake to take break from music over health issue

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Canadian rapper Drake said Friday he is taking a break from music, just hours after dropping his latest album, in order to focus on recurring stomach issues.

Hackers advertise sale of 23andMe data on leaked data forum

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

A hacker is advertising millions of "pieces of data" stolen from the family genetics websites 23andMe, according to posts made to an online forum where digital thieves often advertise leaked data.

Amazon launches first test satellites for Kuiper internet network

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

Amazon's first pair of prototype satellites for its planned Kuiper internet network were launched into space on Friday from Florida, the company's first step before it deploys thousands more into orbit to beam internet service globally and compete with...

Habagat, localized thunderstorms to bring rains over parts of the country

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) will bring cloudy skies and rains over the western section of Northern and Central Luzon on Saturday, PAGASA reported.

Dengue will ‘take off’ in southern Europe, US, Africa this decade, WHO scientist says

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

Dengue fever will become a major threat in the southern United States, southern Europe and new parts of Africa this decade, the WHO's chief scientist said, as warmer temperatures create the conditions for the mosquitoes carrying the infection to spread.

JRU guns for 4th win vs Perpetual; Benilde, San Sebastian collide

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Jose Rizal University will gun for its third consecutive win and fourth overall when it collides with University of Perpetual Help System DALTA while De La Salle-College and San Sebastian College-Recoletos will look to bounce back on Saturday in the NC...

Gilas Pilipinas celebrates Asian Games gold medal

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Gilas Pilipinas players and staff celebrated the Asian Games gold medal win which ended the Philippines' six-decade gold medal drought in Asiad basketball.

18-anyos na lalaki, nakitang patay at may tama ng bala sa Navotas

October 7, 2023

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Isang 18-anyos na lalaki ang natagpuang patay at may tama ng bala ng baril sa ulo sa Navotas City. Inaalam ng mga awtoridad kung ang lalaki ang hinahanap na suspek ng mga pulis nang mapatay si Jemboy Baltazar noong Agosto.

Sid Lucero, inaming sumama ang loob niya noon sa amang si Mark Gil nang hiwalayan ang kaniyang ina

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Inihayag ni Sid Lucero na nagkaroon siya noon ng sama ng loob sa amang si Mark Gil nang hiwalayan nito ang kaniyang ina na si Bing Pimentel.

Jennylyn Mercado hilariously reacts to Dennis Trillo”s TikTok entry

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Jennylyn Mercado has a hilarious reaction to one of Dennis Trillo"s amusing TikTok entries!

Jamie Lim crashes out of Asian Games karate quarterfinal

October 7, 2023

HANGZHOU, China---Jamie Christine Lim couldn't sustain an earlier victory and yielded to a two-time Asian champion from Kazakhstan in the karate competitions of the 19th Asian Games.

The 22-year-old Assel Kanay scored a yuko on Lim for a 1-0 tri...

Sid Lucero, gustong makausap ang ex-gf na si Alessandra de Rossi

October 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Mula nang maghiwalay sila noong 2015, sinabi ni Sid Lucero na hindi pa niya muling nakakausap ang kaniyang dating kasintahan na si Alessandra de Rossi.

Congress probe sought on PhilHealth data breach

October 7, 2023

Sheila Crisostomo

Lawmakers belonging to the Makabayan bloc have filed a resolution urging their colleagues to investigate the Medusa ransomware cyber attack on the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.

P2.19 billion shabu concealed in beef jerky from Mexico intercepted

October 7, 2023

At least 323.18 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu worth P2.19 billion were discovered on Oct. 4 at the Manila International Container Port, the Philippine National Police reported yesterday.

Speaker one with Sara on CIF for peace, security

October 7, 2023

Sheila Crisostomo

Speaker Martin Romualdez assured the public yesterday that the House of Representatives agrees with Vice President Sara Duterte that confidential funds should be utilized “to promote peace and security.”

Philippine Coast Guard recovers rammed fishing boat

October 7, 2023

The ill-fated Filipino fishing boat that was rammed by an oil tanker will be towed back to shore, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

Mar Roxas joins President Marcos during rice distribution in Capiz

October 7, 2023

President Marcos led a rice distribution event in Capiz yesterday with “longtime friend,” opposition Liberal Party stalwart and former senator Mar Roxas, triggering speculation about the latter’s possible return to public service under the current admi...

Romualdez visits Pag-asa, eyes P3 billion for airport, port

October 7, 2023

The House of Representatives is aiming to allocate P3 billion for “development projects” in Pag-asa in the town of Kalayaan in Palawan.

Enrile allowed to seek demurrer on plunder case

October 7, 2023

Elizabeth Marcelo

The Sandiganbayan has allowed former senator and incumbent presidential legal counsel Juan Ponce Enrile to seek the dismissal of his plunder case in connection with the pork barrel scam, without presenting his defense.

Hefty pump price rollbacks seen next week

October 7, 2023

Richmond Mercurio

Hefty price rollbacks at the pumps are expected next week, which could potentially extend the declines in gasoline and kerosene prices to a third consecutive week.

Chot Reyes proud of Gilas Pilipinas’ Asian Games gold

October 6, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Former Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes took to social media his pride as the nationals took home the Asian Games gold medal in basketball after 61 years.

Asian Games: PH team winds up fifth in men’s baseball

October 6, 2023

The Philippines rolled past Thailand, 11-1, in eight innings on Friday to secure a fifth place finish in the men's baseball competitions of the Hangzhou Asian Games at Shaoxing Baseball and Softball Sports Culture Center.

The Filipino batters sc...

Sanya Lopez, bukas na magkaroon ng love life; sino kayang kasama sa planong bakasyon sa abroad?

October 6, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Inihayag ni Sanya Lopez na bukas siya na magkaroon na ng love life kung may darating. Plano rin niyang magbakasyon sa ibang bansa bago niya simulan ang isang upcoming big project.

Bongbong Marcos congratulates Gilas Pilipinas, Annie Ramirez

October 6, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday congratulated Gilas Pilipinas for bringing home gold from the Asian Games.

Gilas Pilipinas won the match against Jordan, ending a more than half a century drought for the Philippin...

Former Gilas Pilipinas players celebrate Asian Games gold

October 6, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Former Gilas Pilipinas members took to social media their celebration as the national team ended its 61-year gold medal drought in the Asian Games.

Gilas Pilipinas, nakabawi sa Jordan sa Asian Games; ginto, sinungkit

October 6, 2023

GMA News Online / News

Makalipas ang 61 taon, muling naghari sa basketball sa Asian Games ang Pilipinas at naka-gintong medalya makaraang makabawi at talunin ng tropang Gilas sa finals ang Jordan, 70-60, sa kanilang laban sa Hangzhou, China ngayong Biyernes.