CITY OF CAUAYAN, Isabela — A 30-year-old police officer was fatally stabbed by a man whom he was able to shoot and kill during a violent altercation along a roadside in Barangay Cabaruan, Cauayan City, in the early hours of Friday. police reported. Police Lt. Col. Avelino Canceran, chief of the Cauayan City police, explained in a phone interview that Police Corporal Jay-ar Galabay, a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and a native of Reina Mercedes, Isabela, had been conducting covert post-event operations before the stabbing occurred. According to investigators, Galabay and his fellow officers were […]... Keep on reading: Cop, attacker killed in violent confrontation in Cauayan City

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American singer Charlie Puth revealed that he and his wife, Brooke Sansone, are expecting their first child together.  Puth announced the news on Friday, Oct. 17, near the end of the music video for his new single “Changes.”  The scene in the music video shows Sansone gently cradling her belly as Puth join his hands over it.  In the comments section, industry friends and fans congratulated the couple on the pregnancy news.  Last year in September, Puth and Sansone married at the singer’s family home in Montecito, California. The couple got engaged the previous year in New York City. View this […]... Keep on reading: Charlie Puth announces wife Brooke’s first pregnancy

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MANILA, Philippines — The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has set another hearing with former House Speaker and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez on Wednesday, October 22, ICI executive director Brian Hosaka said. In a press briefing on Friday, Hosaka said that the commission decided to conduct the second hearing with Romualdez next week to carefully review his affidavit from the first hearing. “The commission wanted to go through the affidavit carefully and to read it. To be able to prepare and ask questions,” Hosaka said. READ: Romualdez faces ICI, denies kickback allegations It was on Tuesday, October 14, when Romualdez […]... Keep on reading: ICI sets another hearing with Romualdez on Oct. 22

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NBA 2025-2026 season preview for Atlanta Hawks: Last season: 40-42, lost to Miami in play-in tournament. COACH: Quin Snyder (4th season with Hawks, 86-99, 12th season overall, 458-363). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Toronto. DEPARTURES: G Kobe Bufkin, C Clint Capela, G Caris LeVert, G Terance Mann, G Garrison Matthews, F Larry Nance Jr., F Georges Niang, F David Roddy ADDITIONS: G Nickeil Alexander-Walker, C N’Faly Dante, G Luke Kennard, C Kristaps Porzingis BetMGM championship odds: 30-1. Atlanta Hawks: What to expect The Hawks have added help for point guard Trae Young, the reigning NBA assists leader, and his backcourt […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Atlanta Hawks shooting for move up in Eastern Conference

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NBA 2025-2026 season preview for Charlotte Hornets: Last season: 19-63. COACH: Charles Lee (2nd season with Hornets, 19-63 overall). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Brooklyn. DEPARTURES: C Mark Williams, G Josh Okogie, C Jusuf Nurkić, G Vasa Micic. G DaQuan Jeffries. ADDITIONS: G Collin Sexton, G Spencer Dinwiddle, G Pat Connaughton, C Mason Plumlee, G Kon Knueppel. BetMGM championship odds: 1000-1. Charlotte Hornets: What to expect The Hornets get their two best scorers in LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller back from injuries to start the season, giving them a solid scoring threesome along with Miles Bridges. The problem in recent […]... Keep on reading: NBA: LaMelo Ball, Hornets look to stay healthy, reach playoffs

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Labis pa rin ang excitement ng Encantadiks at viewers sa nakakapanabik na mga eksena ng GMA superserye na Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre . Kahapon (October 17), nagharap na ang New-Gen Sang'gres laban sa mga Mine-a-ve upang bawiin ang lupain ng Adamya . Puno ng emosyon ang labanan nang tuluyang nagkita sina Deia (Angel Guardian) at ang kaniyang ina na si Olgana (Bianca Manalo). Nalaman na rin ni Terra (Bianca Umali) ang tunay na pagkatao ni Samina, na walang iba kundi si Kera Mitena (Rhian Ramos) ! Kaagad namang pinusuan at pinag-usapan online ang mga kaganapan ng naturang episode. Maraming fans ang namangha, nasabik, at naiyak sa mga eksena. Silipin ang reaksyon ng fans sa gallery na ito:

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NBA 2025-2026 season preview for Boston Celtics: Last season: 61-21, lost to New York in Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Joe Mazzulla (fourth season, 182-64). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Philadelphia. DEPARTURES: G Jrue Holiday, F/C Kristaps Porzingis, F/C Al Horford, C Luke Kornet. ADDITIONS: G Anfernee Simons, F Chris Boucher, C Luka Garza, G Hugo González, C Amari Williams BetMGM championship odds: 18-1. Boston Celtics: What to expect The Celtics aren’t a favorite to emerge from the East coming off a failed NBA title defense last season that ended with a conference semifinals loss to New York. It also included […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Boston Celtics face new season with a revamped roster

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government will continue working to ensure that Cebuanos affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck last September 30 can get back on their feet. In a brief statement following his visit to the Tent City in Bogo City—the epicenter of the temblor—Marcos said he was pleased with the progress in the area compared to his last visit on October 2. READ: Marcos’ office to donate P200M to Cebu to help in post-earthquake rehab READ: Cebu earthquake death toll rises to 79 – NDRRMC READ: EXPLAINER: Why Cebu’s 6.9 quake […]... Keep on reading: Cebu earthquake: Marcos glad to see progress in gov’t response

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NBA 2025-2026 season preview for New Orleans Pelicans: Last season: 21-61, last in the Southwest Division. COACH: Willie Green (5th season, 148-180). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Memphis. DEPARTURES: G CJ McCollum, F-C Kelly Olynyk, G Bruce Brown. ADDITIONS: F-C Kevon Looney, G Jordan Poole, F Saddiq Bey, G Jeremiah Fears, F Derik Queen BetMGM championship odds: 300-1. New Orleans Pelicans: What to expect Much will hinge on whether oft-injured star power forward Zion Williamson can consistently remain in the lineup. Joe Dumars, the club’s new executive vice president of basketball operations, decided to double down on Williamson as the […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Pelicans doubling down on oft-injured Zion Williamson

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TANDAG CITY, Surigao Del Sur -The Department of Education (DepEd) Caraga Regional Office announced a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for all its personnel on Friday as a precautionary measure following the strong earthquake that affected Surigao del Norte and other nearby provinces. READ: Magnitude 6 earthquake rocks Surigao del Norte In an advisory issued by Regional Director Maria Ines Asuncion, DepEd Caraga emphasized that the arrangement aims to ensure the safety and well-being of teachers, learners, and staff. “All Schools Division Offices and public schools in the region are likewise advised to exercise due prudence and make appropriate decisions in their […]... Keep on reading: DepEd personnel goes on WFH setup after Siargao quake, aftershocks

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TANDAG CITY, Surigao Del Sur -The Department of Education (DepEd) Caraga Regional Office announced a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for all its personnel on Friday as a precautionary measure following the strong earthquake that affected Surigao del Norte and other nearby provinces. READ: Magnitude 6 earthquake rocks Surigao del Norte In an advisory issued by Regional Director Maria Ines Asuncion, DepEd Caraga emphasized that the arrangement aims to ensure the safety and well-being of teachers, learners, and staff. “All Schools Division Offices and public schools in the region are likewise advised to exercise due prudence and make appropriate decisions in their […]... Keep on reading: DepEd personnel go on WFH setup after Siargao quake, aftershocks

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Sa kabila ng kanilang tagumpay sa industriya, mataas pa rin ang pangarap nina Geneva Cruz at Rachel Alejandro.

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Troy Montero delightedly shared with the public the progress of Rocket, his daughter with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who — from being non-verbal — is now able to read at six years old. The celebrity dad was visibly proud as he showed himself reading a story book with Rocket, through his Instagram page on Tuesday, Oct. 14. “From non-verbal at 3 to reading at a first-grade level at 6,” Montero said in the caption. “Rocket, you’ve truly come a long way!” “Like any success story, it takes a team to get here,” he continued. The actor then credited Rocket’s teachers […]... Keep on reading: Troy Montero shows daughter's progress: From non-verbal at 3 to reading at 6

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LONDON— The International Tennis Federation will change its name to “World Tennis” as of 2026. The switch was ratified Thursday by member national tennis associations voting at the governing body’s annual general meeting. “The change will provide a clearer identity that is more relevant to players, fans, partners and tennis stakeholders around the world, and brings the brand in line with a majority of sport’s most prominent global governing bodies,” the ITF said in a statement. ITF president David Haggerty added: “World Tennis better reflects who we are today; the global governing body and guardian of tennis, working hard with […]... Keep on reading: ITF to change name to World Tennis in bid for 'clearer identity'

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Usec. Arrey Perez has resigned from his post in the agency after being linked to contractors, said Sec. Vince Dizon on Friday. Dizon said Perez submitted his irrevocable resignation to give way to the investigation and to prevent being a “distraction” to the DPWH. “So as of today, Usec. Perez is no longer part of the DPWH. He voluntarily resigned, and we respect his decision,” Dizon said in a press conference. “But of course, the investigation will still continue,” he added. Dizon then committed that the investigation within the […]... Keep on reading: DPWH Usec. Perez resigns after being linked to flood control contractors

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Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco welcomes the launch, pointing out that the program’s suspension in December 2023 'had a significant and measurable impact on our ability to meet tourism targets'

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