Team Philippines steps up chase
NAGOYA – From the sea to the range, the halls and the hardcourts, Team Philippines launches its drive for glory as full action begins at the 2026 Asian Games here.
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LTO to impose lifetime ban on e-taxi driver
MANILA, Philippines — A lifetime ban was recommended for an e-taxi driver who sexually abused a passenger in Parañaque on Sept. 12, the Land Transportation Office said.
LPG prices also going up
MANILA, Philippines — Consumers can expect higher prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and fuel next week, due to ongoing Mideast tensions and the rise in prices of petroleum products in the international market.
Golden eight
The Philippines hasn’t collected more than four gold medals in the last 15 editions of the Asian Games or since a haul of seven mints in 1962. The largest harvest was 14 at the 1954 Asiad in Manila. The target for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is eight golds which the country brou...
MMA bets are battle-ready
MANILA, Philippines — Three Baguio fighters are locked and loaded to make a splash in the debut of mixed martial arts at the Inae Sports Center in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games starting today.
PayMongo strengthens payment reliability
MANILA, Philippines — PayMongo continues to strengthen payment reliability to help businesses avoid lost sales and transaction disruptions, resolving 75 percent of system incidents before they affect merchants.
KKR exits First Gen via P25.8 billion share sale
MANILA, Philippines — Global investment giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) has divested its entire stake in Lopez-led First Gen Corp. for P25.77 billion, just weeks after its bid to raise its ownership in the power firm was rejected.
Possible EV link in June Aster fire prompts ferry bans, safety review
MANILA, Philippines — The possibility that an electric vehicle was involved in the explosion aboard the fire-hit MV June Aster has prompted shipping companies and government agencies to evaluate safety protocols for transporting EVs and hybrid vehicles by sea.
Russia reports cyber attacks on voting system during parliamentary election - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Russia reports cyber attacks on voting system during parliamentary election ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Opposition ‘politicking’ on Weedmark private flights unless evidence exists, says policy expert
Kevin Weedmark is defending his recent set of flights to attend government events, saying he paid for them out of pocket despite mounting questions from the Opposition.
US official: Japan-US summit set for Tuesday | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
A senior US government official says Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will meet President Donald Trump on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Police hiring standards matter. But they alone cannot stop abuse
During a congressional hearing earlier this week, FBI Director Kash Patel defended changes to the bureau’s hiring standards. His testimony came just two weeks after reports surfaced of loosened hiring standards at another law enforcement agency in the US: Immigration and Customs ...
DUSU Polls: ABVP Registers Major Victory; Yash Dabas Wins President Post, Independent Deepanshu Shokeen Elected VP - Republic World
DUSU Polls: ABVP Registers Major Victory; Yash Dabas Wins President Post, Independent Deepanshu Shokeen Elected VP Republic World
ABVP Sweeps DUSU Polls: Yash Dabas Wins President Post, NSUI Gets No Central Seat | News18
ABVP Sweeps DUSU Polls: Yash Dabas Wins President Post, NSUI Gets No Central Seat | News18 news18.com
ABVP Dominates DUSU Elections Amidst Allegations of Rigging and Political Tensions | News18
ABVP Dominates DUSU Elections Amidst Allegations of Rigging and Political Tensions | News18 news18.com
DUSU Election Results 2026: ABVP Leads, Independent Deepanshu Shokeen Ahead | NSUI | News18
DUSU Election Results 2026: ABVP Leads, Independent Deepanshu Shokeen Ahead | NSUI | News18 news18.com
Former Vice President Hamid Ansari Invokes Nehru Warning On Hindu Right-Wing Communalism | News18
Former Vice President Hamid Ansari Invokes Nehru Warning On Hindu Right-Wing Communalism | News18 news18.com
DUSU Election Results 2026: Yash Dabas Responds To NSUI, Rahul Gandhi’s Rigging Claims | News18
DUSU Election Results 2026: Yash Dabas Responds To NSUI, Rahul Gandhi’s Rigging Claims | News18 news18.com