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Pagasa forecasts amihan surge on Tuesday, Nov. 18

November 17, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The country will experience a surge of the northeast monsoon or amihan starting this week, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its weather update on Monday morning, Pa...

Rains likely in parts of PH due to 3 weather systems on Monday, Nov. 17

November 17, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — Rain is forecast in parts of the country due to three weather systems on Monday, Nov. 17, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The shear line — or the area where warm and ...

Sinner beats great rival Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title

November 17, 2025

TURIN, Italy — Jannik Sinner retained the ATP Finals title on Sunday after beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 and ending a turbulent season with victory over his great rival. Italian Sinner brought the house down in Turin by winning the championship...

Pepe Herrera exits ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar’ to focus on his mental health

November 17, 2025

Pepe Herrera announced his departure from “Your Face Sounds Familiar” season four to focus on caring for his mental health, as he openly discussed his battle with depression and anxiety. Herrera confirmed his exit from the reality competition on Satur...

Anne Curtis dines with ‘beautiful’ Song Hye-kyo in South Korea

November 17, 2025

It was a fun catch-up between two girl friends, as Anne Curtis reunited with Song Hye-kyo over dinner at a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea. Curtis took to her Instagram page on Saturday, Nov. 15, to share a glimpse of her catch-up dinner with Song, wh...

Marcoleta hits flood control probes in INC ‘rally for transparency’

November 17, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — Transparency, accountability, and peace. These were the three major appeals made by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) as more than half a million of its members gathered at Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Sunday at the start of the thre...

Workers’ safety comes first

November 17, 2025

Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma ordered last week the investigation of 98 business process outsourcing (BPO) companies for allegedly forcing their employees to work on-site despite heavy flooding, travel hazards, and power outages caused by Super T...

AI can create value and build trust

November 17, 2025

Last week, I took up artificial intelligence (AI) as it relates to the judiciary. Now, let me say that AI is a force that reshapes every sector and challenges even enthusiasts, like ancient me, to keep up. Lucky am I to witness this unfolding phenomeno...

Role reversal

November 17, 2025

Have you heard of a similar story? She made the difficult decision to go on an extended leave to take care of her aging mom, who was showing signs of dementia. She promised her longtime employer that she would come back as soon as she could once she fo...

The collapse of dialogue (1)

November 17, 2025

A travel influencer recently faced online backlash after posting a TikTok video asking whether the Philippines would be “cleaned up” 10 days after the typhoon. The Melbourne-based vlogger asked locals to let her know whether Boracay and Palawan would b...

Perks of the chronically online

November 17, 2025

If you spend enough time on the internet, not just scrolling but really absorbing its strange rhythm, your brain eventually gets rewired. You don’t just see memes; you understand them. You don’t just laugh at trends, you anticipate the punchline before...

We say no to violence against women

November 17, 2025

On Nov. 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women reminds us of the work still to be done. Representatives of France and Romania, we speak today with a united European voice to reaffirm that gender-based violence knows nei...

Immediate and long-term solutions to address corruption

November 17, 2025

The uncovering of a massive and systematic plunder of public funds in the government’s flood control projects has led the nation to the edge of despair. No other scandal in the annals of the country has triggered so much outrage as the thievery perpetr...

Toxics watchdog warns vs unsafe Christmas lights due to high lead content

November 17, 2025

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – As Filipinos begin decorating for the holidays, environmental group BAN Toxics has issued a warning about the dangerous levels of lead detected in Christmas lights sold in the country. In a recent market check, BAN Toxics purchase...

Kin of EJK victims slam ex-Pres Duterte over delay tactics

November 17, 2025

The families of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the drug war under the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte have criticized him for his attempt to evade justice and accountability. Members of Rise Up for Life and for Right...

6 regional wage boards urged to implement hikes

November 17, 2025

House Minority Leader and 4Ps Rep. Marcelino Libanan on Sunday urged wage boards to “act with urgency” in adjusting pay rates as he bared that minimum wage increases have yet to be implemented in six regions with less than seven weeks to go before the ...

PH, US, Japan boost security cooperation with another WPS drill

November 17, 2025

The Philippines, United States and Japan conducted another round of maritime drills in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), underscoring the deepening security cooperation between the country and its allies. The 13th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activit...

Pest, disease threaten rice fields in Western Visayas

November 17, 2025

ILOILO CITY—With most rice fields in Western Visayas now entering their ripening and maturity stages, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has warned of intensifying pest and disease pressures across the region. The DA’s October 2025 Rice Monthly Bulleti...

Over 1,000 tourism workers displaced by waste spill, Tino in NegOr

November 17, 2025

BACOLOD CITY—At least 1,280 tourism workers were affected by the ethanol wastewater spill at the Universal Robina Corp. ethanol distillery plant in Bais City, Negros Oriental, and by Typhoon “Tino” (international name: Kalmaegi) that came after. Affect...

PAGASA: 3 weather systems to bring cloudy skies, scattered rains

November 17, 2025

GMA News Online / SciTech

Three prevailing weather systems will bring cloudy skies and scattered rains to different parts of the country on Monday, the state weather bureau said.

A more mature Juan Gomez de Liano returns to Gilas Pilipinas

November 17, 2025

After three years, Juan Gomez de Liano is back in the Gilas Pilipinas pool. According to reports, Tim Cone has added the crafty 6-foot-1 guard to the roster for the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. Gomez de Liano confirmed the development to Tiebreaker Times, sharing that Cone personally called him last Saturday — a […]
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SC: 26 trial courts to handle flood control cases

November 17, 2025

The Supreme Court (SC) has designated an initial batch of 26 Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) to handle corruption-related cases, particularly arising from the multibillion-peso flood control controversy.

Duterte lawyers: No basis to continue ICC proceedings

November 17, 2025

Lawyers representing former president Rodrigo Duterte maintained that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no basis to continue with the ongoing proceedings in relation to the drug war.

‘President Marcos watched INC rally’

November 17, 2025

President Marcos stayed at Malacañang yesterday and monitored the rally of religious group Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in Manila supposedly to call for “transparency, accountability and justice” for the corruption in flood control projec...

Zaldy: Romualdez threatened to kill me

November 17, 2025

In part three of his series of “exposés,” resigned congressman Zaldy Co claimed yesterday that his former boss, former speaker Martin Romualdez, threatened to have him killed if he spilled the beans on the alleged P100 billion budget...

Senate to probe P100 billion insertions in 2025 budget

November 17, 2025

Neil Jayson Servallos

The Senate will look into former congressman Zaldy Co’s claim that some P100 billion worth of projects were inserted into the 2025 national budget, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said yesterday.

Tiangco: President Marcos scolded Romualdez, wanted House corruption stopped

November 17, 2025

President Marcos scolded former House speaker Rep. Martin Romualdez and wanted corruption in the lower chamber to stop, Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco said Friday.

Bersamin on way out? Not true until it actually happens

November 17, 2025

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin yesterday denied reports that he will be replaced by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto.

Bernardo to return kickbacks from flood projects

November 17, 2025

Neil Jayson Servallos

Former public works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, among the central figures in tagging government officials and lawmakers in flood control kickback schemes, has pledged to return the money he allegedly received from the kickbacks, Sen. Sherwin Gatch...

Biz groups renew call for transparency

November 17, 2025

Louella Desiderio

Business groups have renewed their call to the government to address corruption issues with full transparency and accountability, citing concerns over recent allegations on budget insertions and the peso’s new record low.

Palace: Zaldy Co’s allegations a ‘comedy series’

November 17, 2025

A “comedy series” – this was how Malacañang reacted to the latest allegations made by resigned Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co against President Marcos on the supposed billions of pesos the latter received from the...

New Zealand Bluefire sweeps way to inaugural WMPBL crown

November 16, 2025

Afril Bernardino carried the fight, while Snow Peñaranda delivered the decisive blows as New Zealand Bluefire-Batangas outlasted Discovery-Perlas, 79-77, to claim the first professional championship in the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on Sunday night at the Enderun Gym. With the Valkyries leading by six points, 76-70, Allana Lim and Raiza Palmera-Dy refused to go […]
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Abarrientos, Rosario power Ginebra fightback, thwart Phoenix to bounce back in PBA

November 16, 2025

Ginebra denied Phoenix from pulling off an upset with a resilient 102-93 victory to get back on track in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup before a good crowd at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion, Sunday night. RJ Abarrientos, Troy Rosario, and Stephen Holt put together the decisive 12-0 run to flip a three-point deficit to […]
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Adamson survives UP’s rally to share fourth in UAAP Women’s Basketball

November 16, 2025

Adamson University avoided a late-game collapse to escape the University of the Philippines, 69-65, claiming a share of fourth place in the UAAP Season 88 Women’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Fueled by clutch efforts from Kat Agojo and Brianna Bajo, as well as the early-game brilliance of […]
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UST punches Spikers Turf semis ticket, pulls off reverse sweep vs FEU sans Mamon, Ybanez

November 16, 2025

Undermanned but unyielding, University of Santo Tomas–Gameville pulled off a stunning reverse sweep of Far Eastern University–DN Steel, 22-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-23, 15-13, to secure a semifinals berth in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Sunday at the Paco Arena. Playing without stars Josh Ybañez, Al Bukharie-Sali, JJ Macam, and even head coach Odjie […]
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UST reclaims third place in UAAP Men’s Football after scoreless draw vs Adamson

November 16, 2025

Tiebreaker Times

By: Nicole Parallag University of Santo Tomas reclaimed third place in the standings despite settling for a scoreless draw against Adamson University in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Football Tournament on Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. Unlike their first-round encounter—where Jarred Regis salvaged a point for UST with a late equalizer in […]
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Nash Racela urges fair play as Adamson fights for survival

November 16, 2025

Lorenzo del Carmen

While his tone may have been lighthearted, Adamson University coach Nash Racela expressed his disappointment over the closing moments of his team’s 70-65 loss to University of the Philippines. With the Soaring Falcons trailing 69-65 and only five seconds remaining, Racela instructed his players not to foul. Yet AJ Fransman was called for a foul, […]
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Reyland Torres, Gerry Abadino yearn for perfect send-off with ‘Maroon 5’

November 16, 2025

Justin Valencia

One last hurrah for the ‘Maroon 5,’ and they are now one step closer to their dream destination. University of the Philippines secured a Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday night, surviving Adamson University, 70-65, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Graduating seniors Gerry Abadiano, Harold Alarcon, Terrence Fortea, […]
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