OSAKA, Japan — The last remaining seeded player at the WTA’s Japan Open is through to Sunday’s final — Leylah Fernandez defeated 35-year-old Sorana Cîrstea 6-1, 2-6, 6-4. At 4-4 in the deciding set Saturday, Fernandez broke Cîrstea’s serve, then held her own serve in the next game to advance. READ: Naomi Osaka pulls out of Japan Open quarterfinal with injury The fourth-seeded Canadian player will face either Jaqueline Cristian or 18-year-old Tereza Valentova, a qualifier. Cristian and Valentova played their semifinal later Saturday. Cristian advanced to the semis when top-seeded Naomi Osaka pulled out with a left leg injury […]... Keep on reading: Fil-Canadian Leylah Fernandez advances to Japan Open final

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MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Los Baños has been allowed to hold limited and essential in-person classes after the Laguna provincial government approved its request for exemption from the provincewide suspension of face-to-face learning imposed because of earthquake risks. Chancellor Jose V. Camacho Jr., in a memorandum issued Oct. 16, informed all deans, directors, department chairs and unit heads that UPLB could resume select in-person activities. These include scheduled examinations, laboratory classes, fieldwork, clinical and internship rotations, human kinetics courses requiring physical participation and exchange-student programs that cannot be effectively conducted online. The chancellor’s order also covers […]... Keep on reading: UPLB gets green light for limited in-person classes under quake rules

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MIAMI — At a dinner in Miami back in August, across the street from the arena where the Heat play their games, USA Basketball men’s national team managing director Grant Hill had a question for Erik Spoelstra. Hill wasn’t even done asking before Spoelstra gave his answer. READ: Erik Spoelstra says coaching US Olympic team ‘honor of lifetime’ Erik Spoelstra, head coach of the #USABMNT ? pic.twitter.com/tLqF1ncWdc — USA Basketball (@usabasketball) October 16, 2025 “I’m in,” Spoelstra said. With that, USA Basketball had its next Olympic coach. Hill didn’t have to finish asking the question. Everybody knew the deal […]... Keep on reading: Grant Hill didn't have to ask Erik Spoelstra to be US Olympic coach

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Local rock bands, this is your chance to showcase your talent and prove that you deserve to perform on the big stage!

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MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) is set to launch the “oplan bantay super health” on Monday, a citizen participatory audit initiative aimed at ensuring that Super Health Centers across the country are fully operational. This was announced on Saturday by Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo in an interview. The program encourages citizens to report issues such as unfinished construction, lack of equipment, or non-operational facilities. “If you have a picture, send it to us if it’s close to you. But we are taking note of the location,” Domingo said. Domingo clarified that the goal of this initiative was not to “point fingers” but to ensure that primary care services served their purpose. “We're not blaming anyone; we just want the super health centers to be operational because people are demanding accountability,” he said in Filipino. On Friday, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa submitted a report of the DOH’s findings to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), where he revealed that 300 out of 878 super health centers funded under its Health Facilities Enhancement Program were “ghost” or non-operational, while 365 were still under construction, 196 were classified as “ready for occupancy,” and 17 were partially operational.

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MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.2 aftershock struck Bogo City in Cebu on Saturday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. According to Phivolcs, the tremor was another aftershock of the deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit the city on Sept. 30. The agency said the aftershock’s epicenter was located 18 kilometers west of Bogo City, and struck at 12:59 p.m. It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 10 kilometers. READ: Quake-hit northern Cebu begins rehabilitation phase Phivolcs said no damage to property was reported, and aftershocks are expected. According to a Friday report […]... Keep on reading: Cebu earthquake: Magnitude 4.2 aftershock shakes Bogo City

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Kapuso Insider: MAKA Barkada, kumusta kaya ang isang taong experience sa show? Isang taon nang nagbibigay saya, inspirasyon, at kilig ang MAKA Barkada, na nagpapatuloy ngayon sa 'MAKA LOVESTREAM.' Kumusta kaya ang kanilang experience sa hit youth-oriented show at ano ang kanilang masasabi sa mga sumusuporta sa kanilang love teams? Alamin ang kanilang sagot sa exclusive video na ito. Video producer: Aimee Anoc Video editor: Enrico Luis Desiderio

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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has identified 21 contractors who may have contributed to the campaigns of senatorial and congressional candidates in the 2025 elections, Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Saturday. “As of today, we have identified 21 contractors who may have contributed to the campaigns of senatorial and congressional candidates in the 2025 elections,” Garcia said in an interview. “We will still have to confirm with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) if these contractors indeed have ongoing government projects.” Garcia said the names surfaced during the poll body’s review of the Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) filed by candidates after the 2025 elections. The investigation aims to determine whether the donations came from individuals or from corporations with active contracts with the government, which would constitute a violation of election laws. The number of contractors under scrutiny has grown from nine earlier this week, Garcia noted. However, he clarified that the 21 contractors did not directly correspond with the 21 candidates, since some politicians reportedly received multiple contributions from different donors. “These 21 may represent around six or seven candidates,” he said. “Once we verify the information with the DPWH, we will make the findings public.” Garcia said that the Comelec’s Political Finance and Affairs Department was leading the investigation, which covers donations made during the 2025 election period. The poll body has also written to the DPWH to verify whether the identified contributors held public works contracts at the time of their reported donations. Under the Omnibus Election Code, government contractors are prohibited from donating to political candidates or parties to avoid conflicts of interest. Garcia added that the Comelec would complete its validation of the SOCEs of senatorial and congressional candidates “by next week,” after which formal notices may be sent to both the contractors and the politicians involved. “We are doing this in the interest of transparency,” he said, noting that the Comelec intends to make campaign finance records more accessible to the public and the media once the review is finished.

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Geneva Cruz is happy and in love with her boyfriend, Dean Roxas. Dean is a national jiu-jitsu athlete. She found love in Dean in the most beautiful way. She said, "I've found someone whom I can truly be myself, where my inner child feels safe and free to play." See the sweet snaps of Geneva and Dean here:

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BEIJING, China – China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world’s two biggest economies seek to avoid another damaging tit-for-tat tariff battle. Beijing last week announced sweeping controls on the critical rare earths industry, prompting US President Donald Trump to threaten 100 percent tariffs on imports from China in retaliation. READ: China vows to stand firm against Trump’s tariff threat Trump had also threatened to cancel his expected meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea later this month on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic […]... Keep on reading: China, US agree to fresh trade talks

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'Your Honor' hosts Chariz Solomon and Buboy Villar are part of the Spotify RADAR Creators Philippines Class of 2025.

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Marian Rivera recently traveled to Vietnam to grace the runway show of fashion brand Hacchic Couture . The Kapuso Primetime Queen captivated her fans and followers with her dazzling looks, especially when she walked the runway dressed in a stunning bridal piece. Marian served as the vedette of the "Lunar Fracture - The Art of Harmony Showcase” of Hacchic Couture. Take a look at some of Marian's ensembles in Vietnam in this gallery:

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Getting those killer biceps is every guy's dream. But it takes a lot of dedication and patience in order to achieve those Captain America biceps. Here's a collection of hotties in showbiz with their eye-catching perfect biceps. Did your favorite make the list?

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LONDON – Prince Andrew, King Charles’ younger brother, announced on Friday that he has agreed to give up his royal titles, including the Duke of York, amid persistent allegations about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew said that after consulting with King Charles III and his immediate and extended family, they decided that “the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family.” “I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me,” read the statement. READ: Alleged […]... Keep on reading: Prince Andrew gives up royal titles, honors amid Epstein scandal

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Award-winning gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo surprises his parents with a car on their birthday!

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MANILA, Philippines — Over 3,200 passengers and truck drivers were stranded at 21 ports in Bicol, Southern Tagalog, Eastern Visayas, and Northeastern Luzon on Saturday after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended sea trips due to Tropical Storm Ramil (international name: Fengshen). Based on its 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. monitoring, the PCG said 3,239 passengers, drivers and helpers, along with 887 rolling cargoes and six vessels, were stranded. Meanwhile, 20 vessels and 14 motorbancas took shelter across ports. According to the maritime safety advisory, Bicol recorded the highest number of stranded individuals at 2,494. The advisory also reported 743 […]... Keep on reading: Ramil disrupts port operations, strands over 3,200 passengers

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