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Phl eligible for ADB's $500-M education financing

The Philippines is among the countries that can tap a new financing facility under the Asian Development Bank that aims to support investments in the education sector.

SMB IN FULL CONTROL

With its bench mob doing the damage against Converge, San Miguel Beer positioned itself on the threshold of the PBA Governors' Cup semifinals.

Strong finish gives Maroons 5-0 record

Even a forgettable start hardly mattered for host University of the Philippines as it flipped the switch in the second half to shoot down Adamson, 69-57, and extend its unbeaten ways in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the MOA Arena.

Provincial bets pose threat in Jr. match play

Promising golfers from the Visayas and Mindanao have set their sights on a top finish in the ICTSI Junior PGT National Match Play Finals beginning on Oct.2 at The Country Club in Laguna.

US hurricane deaths rise to 44

At least 44 people died across five US states battered by powerful storm Helene, authorities said on Friday, after torrential flooding prompted emergency responders to launch massive rescue operations.

Villar City to house new sports hub

Football and other sports will soon get a new hub at the Villar City Stadium that will rise inside the Golden MV's Villar City in Bacoor, Cavite.

Chiefs catch Lions napping

The Arellano University Chiefs went hunting on a sunny Saturday afternoon in NCAA Season 100.

Japan bids farewell to pandas before return to China

Thousands of thankful, sobbing fans flocked to a Tokyo zoo yesterday to bid an emotional farewell to a pair of beloved pandas before their imminent return to China.

Saudi Arabia announces alliance for Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has announced an \"international alliance\" to press for Palestinian statehood, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, state media said on Friday.

Hezbollah confirms leader Nasrallah's death

Lebanon's Hezbollah group has confirmed that its leader and one of its founders, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike.

Trump, Zelensky meet after tensions over Ukraine war

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky held high-stakes talks on Friday following several attacks by the White House hopeful on the Ukrainian president as the looming American election raises questions over long-term US support for ally Kyiv in its war with Russia.

Pope says Church must 'seek forgiveness' for sexual abuse

Pope Francis said on Friday the Catholic Church had to \"seek forgiveness\" for the \"scourge\" of child sexual abuse, during a visit to Belgium where the clergy's dark past looms large.

Harris vows migration crackdown, reform as she visits border

Kamala Harris pledged on Friday she would tighten the border and fix America's broken immigration system on her first visit to the US-Mexico frontier as a presidential candidate.

Mindoro's 'GSM' endorses FPJ Panday Bayanihan

The regional political party GSM or Galing at Serbisyo Para sa Mindoro has endorsed the FPJ Panday Bayanihan as its party-list.

Comelec stops voter certificate issuance

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered its field offices to suspend the issuance of voter certifications or voter registration records on Sept.30, the last day of the registration period for next year's polls.

SBMA releases P204.7 M in revenue shares to LGUs

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has released P204.7 million in net revenue shares for eight neighboring localities of the premier Freeport.

Sandigan upholds conviction of ex-mayor

The Sandiganbayan has upheld the conviction of former Mamburao town mayor Voltaire Anthony Villarosa for his failure to ensure the timely remittance of P4.808 million in premium contributions of municipal employees to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) from 2015 to 2016.

19 women detainees graduate from QC education program

Nineteen female detainees in Quezon City recently obtained a college degree under the city government's \"No Woman Left Behind\" program.

Maranan is new Central Luzon police chief

The police force in Central Luzon has a new commander in Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Brig.Gen. Redrico Maranan.

MM drainage master plan talks underway - MMDA

The proposed Metro Manila drainage master plan has started moving forward with discussions already underway.

UP allays fears on 'Declaration of Cooperation' with AFP

The University of the Philippines Administration has allayed fears of some faculty members and the UP Diliman (UPD) University Council over its signing of a “Declaration of Cooperation” with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Pinoys urged to prioritize bone health for Osteoporosis Month

As October is marked as Osteoporosis Month, the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOSTFNRI) has raised the alarm over the widespread calcium deficiency among Filipinos that could lead to a surge in osteoporosis cases, particularly among the elderly.

Priests, politicians 'not enemies'

Priests and politicians should not treat each other as enemies, appealed Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos.

'Garma a ruthless killer'

Surigao del Sur Rep.Johnny Pimentel of the House quad committee branded former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma as a \"ruthless killer\" who hides behind \"an innocent facade to commit brutal crimes.\"

Diokno eyes House seat as Akbayan nominee

Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno is abandoning his Senate bid, and will instead seek a seat at the House of Representatives as first nominee of Akbayan party-list in the 2025 elections.

Phl destinations, DOT earn travel award nominations

The Philippines and the Department of Tourism earned nominations from two international tourism award-giving bodies, the DOT announced yesterday.

Malacañang debunks another alleged BBM drug video

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) yesterday belied another video implying that President Marcos is using illegal drugs and urged the public to examine the claims that are making the rounds online.

Michael Yang, associate linked to 'web of criminal activities'

Former president Rodrigo Duterte's presidential adviser Michael Yang and his associate Allan Lim were linked by the House of Representatives' quad committee on Friday to a \"web of criminal activities\" in the country which are \"all with the collusion of corrupt officials.

Caritas Manila celebrates graduation of 1,178 scholars

Caritas Manila’s Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program (YSLEP) celebrated the graduation of 1,178 youth servant leaders for the school year 2023-2024.