Alex Eala sweeps into the Pan Pacific Open Round of 16Panalo! Pasok si Alex Eala sa Round of 16 ng Pan Pacific Open
Alex Eala beat British wildcard Mika Stojsavljevic, 17, 6-1, 6-2 in the Toray Pan Pacific Open Round of 32 in Tokyo on Monday. She faces Talia Gibson next for a shot at her first quarterfinal of the Asian Swing.Tinalo ni Alex Eala ang British wildcard na si Mika Stojsavljevic, 17, 6-1, 6-2 sa Round of 32 ng Toray Pan Pacific Open sa Tokyo noong Lunes. Si Talia Gibson ang susunod niyang kalaban para sa unang quarterfinal niya sa Asian Swing.
Isabela-born nurse named UK infection prevention practitioner of the yearNurse na taga-Isabela, itinanghal na infection prevention practitioner of the year sa UK
Michael Mark Dalauidao, a Far Eastern University nursing graduate from Isabela, was named Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner of the Year 2026 by the UK's Infection Prevention Society, for his work at William Harvey Hospital. "I felt an overwhelming mix of emotions, gratitude, pride, and disbelief," he said.Si Michael Mark Dalauidao, nursing graduate ng Far Eastern University na taga-Isabela, ay itinanghal na Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner of the Year 2026 ng Infection Prevention Society sa UK, dahil sa trabaho niya sa William Harvey Hospital. Halo-halong emosyon daw ang naramdaman niya: pasasalamat, pride, at hindi makapaniwala.
From a bar in Isabela to a DJ booth in Dubai: a Filipina mom's comebackMula sa isang bar sa Isabela hanggang DJ booth sa Dubai: ang pagbangon ng isang Pinay mom
Bernalyn Ballesteros Babaran, 28, of Ilagan, Isabela, taught herself to DJ at her own bar. Her first UAE residency in Fujairah was a hard one, with little freedom and low pay, but she kept going and is now a resident DJ in Dubai.Si Bernalyn Ballesteros Babaran, 28, taga-Ilagan, Isabela, ay nag-aral mag-DJ nang mag-isa sa sarili niyang bar. Mahirap ang una niyang residency sa Fujairah, UAE, kaunti ang kalayaan at mababa ang sahod, pero hindi siya sumuko at resident DJ na siya ngayon sa Dubai.
Environmental heroes honored at the 9th Gawad Bayani ng KalikasanMga bayani ng kalikasan, pinarangalan sa ika-9 na Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos was among those honored at the 9th Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan (Environmental Heroes Award) at UP Diliman on Oct 24. The late community journalist RJ Ledesma was named most distinguished awardee.Kabilang si Bishop Gerardo Alminaza ng San Carlos sa mga pinarangalan sa ika-9 na Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan sa UP Diliman noong Oct 24. Ang yumaong community journalist na si RJ Ledesma ang itinanghal na most distinguished awardee.
Two Filipina badminton fans now run pickleball tournaments in DubaiDalawang Pinay na mahilig sa badminton, nag-oorganisa na ng pickleball tournaments sa Dubai
Mary Jel de Gracia of Cebu and Helene Diaz of Surigao del Sur started a company in late July 2026 and have already run three beginner-friendly pickleball tournaments in Dubai on three straight weekends. Every player went home with a keychain, win or lose.Nagtayo ng kompanya noong huling bahagi ng Hulyo 2026 sina Mary Jel de Gracia ng Cebu at Helene Diaz ng Surigao del Sur, at nakapagdaos na sila ng tatlong beginner-friendly na pickleball tournament sa Dubai sa tatlong sunod-sunod na weekend. Lahat ng manlalaro ay may uwing keychain, panalo man o talo.
Cabinet swap: Lopez takes over DPWH, Dizon goes back to DOTrPalitan sa Gabinete: Lopez sa DPWH, balik-DOTr si Dizon
Malacañang announced Monday that DOTr Secretary Giovanni "Banoy" Lopez and DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon will swap posts, a move it said aims to accelerate reforms. Lopez is a lawyer and CPA.Inanunsyo ng Malacañang noong Lunes na magpapalit ng puwesto sina DOTr Secretary Giovanni "Banoy" Lopez at DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, para raw mapabilis ang mga reporma. Si Lopez ay isang abogado at CPA.
Palace defends P50-million bounty for Sen. Bato dela RosaIpinagtanggol ng Palasyo ang P50-milyong pabuya para kay Sen. Bato dela Rosa
The Palace said the P50-million reward for information leading to the arrest of ICC-wanted Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa is a DILG and PNP strategy, not a direct order from President Marcos, and may be paid from their intelligence funds. Operations will continue even after his one-week surrender deadline.Ayon sa Palasyo, ang P50-milyong pabuya para sa impormasyong hahantong sa pag-aresto kay Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, na may warrant mula sa ICC, ay estratehiya ng DILG at PNP at hindi direktang utos ni Pangulong Marcos, at maaaring kunin sa kanilang intelligence funds. Tuloy ang operasyon kahit lumampas ang isang linggong palugit para sumuko siya.
Watchdogs: Sandro Marcos' district tops House budget insertionsWatchdog: Distrito ni Sandro Marcos, nanguna sa budget insertions ng Kamara
Budget watchdogs say Ilocos Norte's 1st District, represented by House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, got the biggest increase in public works funds in the House-approved 2027 budget, about P4.3 billion more, as they flag over P1 trillion in House insertions overall.Ayon sa mga budget watchdog, ang 1st District ng Ilocos Norte, na kinakatawan ni House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, ang may pinakamalaking dagdag na pondo para sa public works sa 2027 budget na inaprubahan ng Kamara, mga P4.3 bilyon pa. Higit P1 trilyon daw ang kabuuang insertions ng Kamara.
Marcos orders fast-tracked power projects ahead of 'Super' El NiñoPinabibilis ni Marcos ang mga power project bago ang 'Super' El Niño
President Marcos ordered the DOE to speed up power projects that would add 1,500 megawatts by early 2027 and to prepare reserve power, including 253 MW of battery storage and 218 MW of power barges, as the country braces for a very strong El Niño.Inatasan ni Pangulong Marcos ang DOE na pabilisin ang mga power project na magdadagdag ng 1,500 megawatts pagsapit ng unang bahagi ng 2027, at ihanda ang reserbang kuryente, kabilang ang 253 MW na battery storage at 218 MW na power barges, bilang paghahanda sa napakalakas na El Niño.
Ombudsman charges DPWH personnel over P491.9-M GenSan right-of-way 'scam'Mga taga-DPWH, kinasuhan ng Ombudsman dahil sa P491.9-M right-of-way 'scam' sa GenSan
The Ombudsman ordered 36 criminal charges, 18 for malversation and 18 for graft, against six DPWH Region 12 personnel, including a former regional director, and seven private individuals over alleged fraud in P491.9 million in road right-of-way payments in General Santos City.Nag-utos ang Ombudsman ng 36 na kasong kriminal, 18 para sa malversation at 18 para sa graft, laban sa anim na tauhan ng DPWH Region 12, kabilang ang isang dating regional director, at pitong pribadong indibidwal dahil sa umano'y pandaraya sa P491.9 milyong bayad para sa road right-of-way sa General Santos City.
Peso: P63.95 per $1, a new record low (Mon, Oct 26 close)Piso: P63.95 kada $1, bagong record low (sara noong Lunes, Oct 26)
Latest close: the peso ended Monday, Oct 26, at P63.95 per dollar, 33.5 centavos weaker than Friday's record P63.615 and just five centavos short of P64. Philstar counts it as the peso's 32nd record-low close this year, despite the BSP's recent rate hike.Pinakahuling sara: nagsara ang piso noong Lunes, Oct 26, sa P63.95 kada dolyar, mas mahina ng 33.5 sentimo kaysa record na P63.615 noong Biyernes at limang sentimo na lang bago ang P64. Ayon sa Philstar, ito ang ika-32 record-low na sara ng piso ngayong taon, sa kabila ng pagtaas ng interest rate ng BSP.
PSEi: 5,641.18, down 87.45 pts or 1.53% (Mon, Oct 26 close)PSEi: 5,641.18, bumaba ng 87.45 puntos o 1.53% (sara noong Lunes, Oct 26)
Latest close: the PSEi fell 1.53% to 5,641.18 on Monday, Oct 26, its lowest close since Oct 14, while the all shares index slipped 1.01% to 3,161.12. An analyst at COL Financial tied the drop to the peso's fresh all-time low.Pinakahuling sara: bumagsak ang PSEi ng 1.53% sa 5,641.18 noong Lunes, Oct 26, ang pinakamababang sara mula Oct 14, habang bumaba ng 1.01% ang all shares index sa 3,161.12. Ayon sa isang analyst ng COL Financial, kasabay ito ng bagong all-time low ng piso.
Diesel up P1.20, gasoline down P0.30 a liter starting todayDiesel tataas ng P1.20, gasolina bababa ng P0.30 kada litro simula ngayon
From today, Oct 27, to Nov 2, the DOE says diesel goes up by P1.20 per liter and kerosene by P0.50, while gasoline goes down by P0.30. Last week diesel rose P2.60 while gasoline fell P4.30. The DOE cites supply pressures from the Middle East conflict.Mula ngayong Oct 27 hanggang Nov 2, ayon sa DOE, tataas ang diesel ng P1.20 kada litro at ang kerosene ng P0.50, habang bababa ang gasolina ng P0.30. Noong nakaraang linggo, tumaas ang diesel ng P2.60 at bumaba ang gasolina ng P4.30. Dahil daw ito sa gulo sa Middle East na nakaaapekto sa suplay.
BIR suspends seal badge rule for online sellers and content creatorsSinuspinde ng BIR ang seal badge rule para sa online sellers at content creators
The BIR suspended the mandatory online display of its QR-coded Registration Seal Badge for online sellers, content creators and freelancers until further notice, including the Oct 31 deadline. Display stays voluntary, and it is reviewing privacy concerns with the National Privacy Commission.Sinuspinde ng BIR hanggang may bagong abiso ang mandatory na pag-display online ng QR-coded Registration Seal Badge para sa online sellers, content creators at freelancers, kasama ang Oct 31 na deadline. Boluntaryo na lang ang pag-display, at nirerepaso nito ang privacy concerns kasama ang National Privacy Commission.
Marian Rivera finally addresses the long-time 'padlock' rumorMarian Rivera, sinagot na ang matagal nang 'padlock' issue
On 'Gandang Gabi Vice' Sunday, Marian Rivera denied the old rumor that she padlocked someone in a room: "How could you do that when the lock is on the inside?" She said she and the person, reported to be Bela Padilla, made up long ago when she guested on Marian's 2014 show and apologized.Sa 'Gandang Gabi Vice' noong Linggo, itinanggi ni Marian Rivera ang lumang tsismis na may ipina-padlock siya sa isang kuwarto: "Paano mo gagawin 'yun kung nasa loob ang lock?" Matagal na raw silang nagkaayos ng taong sangkot, na iniulat na si Bela Padilla, nang mag-guest ito sa show niyang 'Marian' noong 2014 at humingi ng tawad.
'PBB Collab 3.0' opens the new Bahay ni Kuya to 16 housematesBinuksan ng 'PBB Collab 3.0' ang bagong Bahay ni Kuya sa 16 na housemates
'Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0' premiered Oct 24 on GMA with 16 housemates, including Cianne Dominguez, Robbie Jaworski, Anthony Constantino, Mikee Quintos and former UNIS member Gehlee Dangca. Michael Sager joins as a new host.Nag-premiere noong Oct 24 sa GMA ang 'Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0' na may 16 na housemates, kabilang sina Cianne Dominguez, Robbie Jaworski, Anthony Constantino, Mikee Quintos at dating UNIS member na si Gehlee Dangca. Bagong host naman si Michael Sager.
Kayla Rivera on her first pregnancy: 'We thank God for blessing us!'Kayla Rivera sa una niyang pagbubuntis: 'We thank God for blessing us!'
Theater star Kayla Rivera and husband Miguel Jimenez expect their first child in March 2027. Rivera, who played Gloria Estefan in 'On Your Feet!', plans to give birth in Canada and is taking a break from musicals.Magkakaanak na sa Marso 2027 ang theater star na si Kayla Rivera at asawang si Miguel Jimenez. Si Kayla, na gumanap na Gloria Estefan sa 'On Your Feet!', ay manganganak sa Canada at magpapahinga muna sa musicals.
Ashley Ortega on settling down with Mavy: 'Matagal pa'Ashley Ortega sa pagse-settle down kasama si Mavy: 'Matagal pa'
On 'Chika Cart,' Ashley Ortega said she and boyfriend Mavy Legaspi aren't thinking about marriage yet, though they want it to be long-term. Her priorities for now: her showbiz career and her two businesses.Sa 'Chika Cart,' sinabi ni Ashley Ortega na hindi pa nila iniisip ng nobyong si Mavy Legaspi ang kasal, pero gusto nilang pang-long-term ang relasyon. Prayoridad muna niya ang showbiz career at ang dalawa niyang negosyo.
Rica Peralejo's post about leaving the Philippines strikes a chordTumatak sa netizens ang post ni Rica Peralejo tungkol sa pag-alis sa Pilipinas
Actress-turned-content creator Rica Peralejo wrote on Threads about planning to leave the Philippines out of frustration with the system: "Ngayon talaga, ayoko na." Many Filipinos replied with support.Isinulat ng aktres at content creator na si Rica Peralejo sa Threads na balak na niyang umalis ng Pilipinas dahil sa pagkadismaya sa sistema: "Ngayon talaga, ayoko na." Maraming Pilipino ang nagpahayag ng suporta.
Charo Santos and Annette Gozon: 'The collab no one expected!'Charo Santos at Annette Gozon: 'The collab no one expected!'
Backstage at 'It's Showtime's' 17th anniversary, ABS-CBN's Charo Santos-Concio and GMA's Annette Gozon-Valdes did a TikTok dance challenge to Rihanna's 'Pour It Up.' The video's caption: "The collab no one expected!"Sa backstage ng ika-17 anibersaryo ng 'It's Showtime,' sumabak sa TikTok dance challenge sa kantang 'Pour It Up' ni Rihanna sina Charo Santos-Concio ng ABS-CBN at Annette Gozon-Valdes ng GMA. Caption ng video: "The collab no one expected!"
Coco Martin crashes Jhong and Vhong's 'Sayaw ng Puso' danceSumingit si Coco Martin sa 'Sayaw ng Puso' nina Jhong at Vhong
In a video on The Streetboys' Instagram, Jhong Hilario and Vhong Navarro were doing their group's classic 'Sayaw ng Puso' when Coco Martin casually walked in wearing dark sunglasses and joined the routine, sending both into fits of laughter.Sa video sa Instagram ng The Streetboys, sinasayaw nina Jhong Hilario at Vhong Navarro ang classic nilang 'Sayaw ng Puso' nang biglang pumasok si Coco Martin na naka-dark sunglasses at sumabay sa sayaw, kaya tawang-tawa ang dalawa.
Lotto outlet? Burger kiosk? Netizens meme the new PBB house facadeLotto outlet? Burger kiosk? Ginawang meme ng netizens ang bagong facade ng PBB house
After the new 'Pinoy Big Brother' house facade was unveiled, netizens joked it looked like a lotto outlet, a barangay health center or a burger kiosk. Angel's Burger joined in with an edited photo captioned "Maliii." The post drew 48,000 reactions.Nang ipakita ang bagong facade ng 'Pinoy Big Brother' house, biniro ng netizens na mukha raw itong lotto outlet, barangay health center o burger kiosk. Sumali pa ang Angel's Burger gamit ang edited na litrato na may caption na "Maliii." Umabot sa 48,000 reactions ang post.
The 'Super El Niño uniform' for teachers goes viralViral ang 'Super El Niño uniform' ng mga guro
After DepEd said students may wear sando or other comfortable clothes because of the expected Super El Niño, the 'Buhay Teacher' Facebook page posted a meme of six teachers in sleeveless uniforms: "DepEd Uniform Super El Niño Edition." Its cheeky follow-up: for the men, "brasuhan ang labanan."Matapos sabihin ng DepEd na puwedeng magsuot ng sando o komportableng damit ang mga estudyante dahil sa inaasahang Super El Niño, nag-post ang Facebook page na 'Buhay Teacher' ng meme ng anim na guro na naka-sleeveless na uniform: "DepEd Uniform Super El Niño Edition." Pilyong hirit pa nila: sa mga lalaki, "brasuhan ang labanan."
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