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Yankees back in World Series after 15 years

CLEVELAND (AP) – Juan Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series – and first in 15 years – by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series on Saturday night.

"Don't leave tennis,' Djokovic tells Nadal

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) – Novak Djokovic implored long-time adversary Rafael Nadal to put off his planned retirement after defeating the Spaniard Saturday in what was likely to be the final chapter of their \"amazing rivalry.\"

Tigresses ground Eagles; Lady Warriors triumph

Santo Tomas extended its unbeaten campaign in the second round of the 2024 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship with a 25-11, 25-20, 25-17 clipping of Ateneo yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Hurricane set to hit Cuba amid nat'l blackout

HAVANA (AFP) - A hurricane was bearing down on Cuba Sunday as the island nation's authorities scrambled to restore power following a massive nationwide outage.

Always grateful

PASSI CITY, Iloilo – Just six months ago, I was either dead or dying in the hospital, undergoing heart surgery to keep me alive.

Netanyahu says Hezbollah tried to kill him

JERUSALEM AFP) Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of trying to assassinate him, with the Middle East already on edge after Israel had vowed retaliation for an Iranian missile barrage.

Harris turns 60 but prefers to talk about Trump's age

ATLANTA (AFP)-Kamala Harris turned 60 on Sunday in the final stretch of a knife-edge election battle with 78-year-old Donald Trump, who is now the oldest presidential candidate in US history.

Jaraula eyes 2nd straight PGT title in Marapara

After clinching a thrilling one-stroke victory at the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge, Reymond Jaraula is raring to get going, eyeing a second straight crown at the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic that fires off tomorrow.

7 dead in Georgia as ferry dock collapses

At least seven people were killed after part of a boat dock collapsed, sending at least 20 people into the Atlantic waters off the coast of the US state of Georgia.

Ex-general Prabowo takes office as Indonesia president

JAKARTA (AFP) – Former general Prabowo Subianto was sworn in yesterday as president of Indonesia, seeking a more prominent position on the global stage for the world's fourth most populous nation.

Zayn Malik postpones US tour after Payne's death

LOS ANGELES (AP) – English singer Zayn Malik (in photo) on Saturday postponed a planned tour to the US following the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.

Speaker leads 80th Leyte Landing commemoration

Speaker Martin Romualdez cited the importance of solidarity among nations in attaining peace during the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Leyte Landing yesterday.

Calabarzon CIDG chiefs named

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre has replaced the heads of CIDG regional and provincial offices in Calabarzon.

Harris turns 60 but prefers to talk about Trump's age

ATLANTA (AFP) - Kamala Harris turned 60 on Sunday in the final stretch of a knife-edge election battle with 78-year-old Donald Trump, who is now the oldest presidential candidate in US history.

Minor phreatic eruption logged at Taal Volcano

A minor phreatic eruption was recorded at Taal Volcano in Batangas yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

Musk giving $1 M daily to signatory of his petition

HARRISBURG (Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk promised on Oct. 19 to give away $1 million each day until November's election to someone who signs his online petition supporting the US Constitution.

BBM signs 8 laws creating more court branches

President Marcos has signed into law eight measures creating additional court branches in various parts of the country.

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QWERTYMAN - “Mama, papa, I wanna be a congressman!”

Speaker leads 80th Leyte Landing commemoration

Speaker Martin Romualdez cited the importance of solidarity among nations in attaining peace during the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Leyte Landing yesterday.

Minor phreatic eruption logged at Taal Volcano

A minor phreatic eruption was recorded at Taal Volcano in Batangas yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

Battle lines drawn

COMMONSENSE - Long before she decided to run for mayor in Naga City, former vice president Leni Robredo has been seeking advice \"in politics in general and options she was considering\" from her fellow Bicolano political leader Senate president Francis \"Chiz\" Escudero.

Healthy MSMEs mean a healthy economy

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Is Biden really ready to stand up for Gaza's children?

With Israel clamping down on food shipments to the Gaza Strip, the Biden administration is finally warning Israel to ease up or risk a suspension of some military aid.

"'Drag me to hell'

That was a riveting press conference by the bratinella last Friday. Some takeaways: Vice President Sara Duterte is truly her father's daughter.

"You-made"

I came across an interview of the late former US president Ronald Reagan where he said, \"People look to the government to solve their problems, but the problem is the government is the problem.\"

Face the inquiry

Amid the explosive revelations that have come out of the hearings at the House of Representatives, former president Rodrigo Duterte has finally expressed readiness to face the four committees conducting a joint inquiry into his crackdown on illegal drugs, if he is invited. So the quad committee is formally inviting him. Duterte can then expound on his denial of the existence of a quota and reward system in the Philippine National Police for killing drug suspects, as certain retired and active PNP officers have testified before the quad comm.

Comply with DTI rules, vape manufacturers urged

A health advocacy group has called on vape manufacturers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)'s registration requirements and in paying duties and taxes.

Transport group not seeking P15 fare hike

Despite rising fuel prices, transport group Stop and Go Coalition is not keen on pursuing its petition for a P15 minimum fare increase.

Taguig wins awards for revenue growth

Taguig City has received awards for its proficiency in managing business and real property taxes.

PNP: No sacred cows in Barayuga murder probe

There will be no sacred cows in the Philippine National Police's investigation into the murder of former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary Wesley Barayuga, a PNP official said yesterday.