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Finance

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Finance chief Frederick Go eyes improving PERA program

November 3, 2026

Finance Secretary Frederick Go is looking into improving the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA).

AFC SME offering P5M for home construction

October 27, 2026

AFC SME Finance Inc., a subsidiary of Asialink Finance Corp., said Tuesday it is offering loans of up to P5 million for home construction.

GSIS to offer P1.69B in emergency loans in Albay, Camarines Norte, Naga

October 21, 2026

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has earmarked P1.69 billion for emergency loans for qualified members and pensioners in Albay, Camarines Norte, and Naga after the government declared a state of calamity in the affected areas.

EXPLAINER: What are the banking terms mentioned in VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial?

October 7, 2026

The Senate impeachment court in its 35th day is still discussing the alleged unexplained wealth of Vice President Sara Duterte, with present discussions focusing on her and her husband"s bank accounts. The House prosecution panel presented representatives from various banks to testify on the matter. They were also asked to submit bank documents that confirm the bank accounts of the couple. Some terms mentioned may sound technical especially to those who are not familiar with the banking process.

BSP urges public to check banknotes carefully during 'ber' months

September 30, 2026

A sari-sari store in Dagupan City received a fake P1,000 bill from a customer who used it to pay for a purchase.

US equities, ETFs soon available to qualified Filipino investors via DragonFi

September 24, 2026

DragonFi Securities Inc. has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to grant qualified Philippine-based investors access to pre-approved US equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

GSIS expands emergency loan assistance for typhoon-hit members, pensioners to nearly P8B

September 18, 2026

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Friday announced an increase in its emergency loan assistance for members and pensioners affected by the recent typhoons and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, to nearly P8 billion.

EXPLAINER: How to avail of SSS calamity loan?

September 2, 2026

Several Filipinos have been affected by the continuous rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat. Adding to the burden of many are the recent onslaught of tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng.

Consumer group calls for crack down on counterfeit goods online

September 1, 2026

Consumer advocacy group Malayang Konsyumer is calling on the government to launch crackdown on the proliferation of fake goods in e-commerce platforms.

GSIS ready to extend emergency loans to members in areas under state of calamity

August 10, 2026

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Monday said that it is ready to extend emergency loans to members and pensioners who live or work in areas that have declared a state of calamity due to the Southwest Monsoon and tropical cyclones.

Over P9B in loan amortizations refunded under expanded moratorium relief --GSIS

August 4, 2026

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said Tuesday it has refunded over P9 billion in loan amortizations under its “Balik Ginhawa 2” or Loan Moratorium Through Refund.

SONA 2026: Marcos urges informal sector to make contributions to SSS, Pag-IBIG

July 27, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday urged the public and the informal sector to make monthly contributions to the Social Security System (SSS) and the Pag-IBIG Fund.

Entertainment

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Analyn Barro says she once lent P50K to an ex-boyfriend

November 3, 2026

Analyn Barro got candid about a guy on Monday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda."

Boobsie Wonderland recalls how Ate Gay helped reunite her with her father

November 3, 2026

Comedian Boobsie Wonderland looked back on her friendship with the late Ate Gay, sharing how he played a significant role in her life, particularly in helping her reconnect with her father after 30 years.

'PBB Collab 3.0': Meet Nicole Fortuna, 'Ang Pretty Dependable Ate ng Bohol'

November 3, 2026

Nicole Fortuna may now be known as Ang Pretty Dependable Ate ng Bohol, but she has been making a name for herself online for quite some time now.

Alden Richards at Faith da Silva, nagpakilig sa TikTok video

November 3, 2026

Naghatid ng kilig ang "Code Grey" stars na sina Alden Richards at Faith da Silva sa kanilang latest video.

Kuya ng namayapang teen star na si Julie Vega, may nilinaw sa nangyari sa kaniyang kapatid

November 3, 2026

Matapos ang apat na dekada mula nang pumanaw ang teen star na si Julie Vega, nagbigay ng pahayag ang kuya niyang si Joseph. Sa panayam, may nilinaw siya tungkol sa dahilan ng pagkamatay ng kanilang bunso na iniuugnay ng iba sa kababalaghan, at sa natanggap na tawag sa telepono ng kanilang ina mula sa aktres na nagpapaalam na.

PBB: Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes listen to stories that housemates want to forget, remember

November 2, 2026

PBB: Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes listen to stories that housemates want to remember, forget

'Taskforce Firewall' extended until 2027

November 2, 2026

“Taskforce Firewall” is officially extended until 2027!

Arra San Agustin, Liezel Lopez, Analyn Barro thrilled to be among new generation of FHM girls

November 2, 2026

Arra San Agustin, Liezel Lopez, and Analyn Barro are over the moon to be the among the new generation of FHM girls.

Cup of Joe's Gian Bernardino admits having a crush on Maki in the past

November 2, 2026

Cup of Joe vocalist Gian Bernardino admitted that he once had a crush on fellow singer Maki.

Ate Gay, pumanaw sa edad na 55; Pinoy celebs, nagluluksa

November 2, 2026

Pumanaw nitong Linggo sa edad na 55 ang comedian at television personality na sa Gil Aducal Morales, na mas kilala sa bilang si Ate Gay. Ang mga kapuwa niya celebrity, nagluluksa. Nangyari ang paglisan ni Ate Gay ilang linggo lang matapos siyang magdaos ng “living funeral” upang ipagdiwang ang kaniyang buhay.

Alden Richards partners with DOT for tourism cycling event FunRide PH

November 2, 2026

Alden Richards" company, Myriad, has partnered with the Department of Tourism (DOT) to launch FunRide PH, a cycling event and tourism campaign.

RIP Ate Gay: Heart Evangelista, Tuesday Vargas, other stars mourn passing of comedian

November 2, 2026

Ate Gay, or Gil Aducal Morales in real life, passed away on November 1. He was 55.

Sports

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NBA scores today: Lakers vs Heat, Thunder vs Cavs, and other games

November 3, 2026

Here are the results of the NBA games played on Monday, November 2 (US time). Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers, and other games.

NBA: LaMelo Ball leads Timberwolves over struggling Bucks

November 3, 2026

LaMelo Ball scored 34 points on 12-for-21 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 112-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in Minneapolis.

NBA: OG Anunoby helps Knicks defeat Nets

November 3, 2026

OG Anunoby scored nine of his 18 points in the fourth quarter Monday night for the host New York Knicks, who rode a dominant final 12 minutes to a 103-90 win over the upset-minded Brooklyn Nets.

NBA: Sharp-shooting Pistons overwhelm Hornets in easy win

November 3, 2026

Cade Cunningham's 33 points came as part of a wave of sizzling outside shooting by the Detroit Pistons in their 124-91 runaway victory against the host Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

NBA: Tyrese Maxey helps hot 76ers knock off Bulls

November 3, 2026

Tyrese Maxey scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and dished out 11 assists to highlight the Philadelphia 76ers' 126-107 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls on Monday.

NBA: Hawks overwhelm outmanned Pacers behind Nickeil Alexander-Walker

November 3, 2026

Nickeil Alexander-Walker matched his career high with nine 3-pointers and scored a season-high 34 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Indiana Pacers 108-104 on Monday night in Indianapolis.

NBA: Anthony Davis helps Wizards get rare road win over Magic

November 3, 2026

Anthony Davis had 27 points and nine rebounds on Monday to help the visiting Washington Wizards hold on for a 103-94 victory over the Orlando Magic.

NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 43, lifts Thunder past Cavaliers

November 3, 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 33 seconds remaining, as the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the host Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112 on Monday night.

NBA: Thunder retiring Russell Westbrook's No. 0

November 3, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 jersey during a Feb. 7 game against the New York Knicks, the team announced Monday.

Joaquin Tovera lifts La Salle to solo third, Sy Oñate ends UE's 31-game skid in UAAP Season 89

November 2, 2026

With De La Salle University still missing its main playmaker in Jacob Cortez, Joaquin Tovera came through for the Green Archers in their thrilling 76-73 overtime victory over the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 89 on Saturday.

PBA: Chot Reyes encourages LA Tenorio to embrace growing pains of coaching

November 2, 2026

Even the most accomplished PBA coaches had to start somewhere and Chot Reyes knows that all too well.

Alex Eala begins her final tournament of the year at Hong Kong Open

November 2, 2026

Alex Eala is set to wrap up her 2026 campaign at the Hong Kong Open, where the Filipina tennis star looks to cap a breakthrough season on a high note.

Science & Technology

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Crew from NASA's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

November 2, 2026

The four members of a crew who took part in a simulated mission to Mars have emerged after 378 days in isolation at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Strange beaked 'hell chicken' is the first fruit-eating dinosaur

November 1, 2026

WASHINGTON - While dinosaurs ate a lot of different things, including each other, fruit long seemed to have been absent from their menu. But scientists now have found fossils of a turkey-sized and toothless dinosaur possessing a parrot-like head that exhibited multiple adaptations for a specialized fruit diet.

Long-distance flights can interfere with the internal clocks of seabirds

November 1, 2026

People who travel across many time zones, like a trip from London to Tokyo, may experience jet lag, with the body's internal 24-hour clock -- the circadian rhythm -- thrown out of sync with the local time at the arrival location. A new study shows that birds that fly long distances may experience a similar phenomenon that causes them to drift off course.

Martian meteorite found in the Sahara is 4.1 billion years old

November 1, 2026

WASHINGTON - A meteorite found in 2022 in the Sahara in Mali formed in the Martian crust at least 4.1 billion years ago, according to scientists, making the reddish igneous rock perhaps the oldest of the 435 meteorites from Mars known on Earth.

PAGASA to build Doppler radar station in Bataan to improve weather forecasting

October 31, 2026

ABUCAY, Bataan -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) will build a Doppler radar station in Abucay town to improve the accuracy and timeliness of weather forecasts.

What to watch in the November night sky

October 31, 2026

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday announced the astronomical events that skywatchers can look forward to in November.

UP Mindanao researchers develop AI checking tool for durians

October 30, 2026

Researchers from the University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help identify and grade which durians have the best quality.

EU hits pause on country-level social media bans for children

October 29, 2026

The European Union said Thursday it does not want any more national-level bans on social media before a pan-European law is approved, as it blocked draft rules put forward by Austria.

Dinosaur skeleton 'Jodi' sells for $47.3 million at New York auction

October 29, 2026

A dinosaur skeleton named "Jodi" has been sold for $47.3 million (nearly P3 billion) at an auction in New York, United States, far exceeding its estimated selling price.

Apple shows touchscreen laptops, a first for the iPhone maker

October 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES - Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the company's first touchscreen MacBooks on Wednesday, abandoning a long-held aversion to the technology as it caps a burst of product launches ahead of the holiday shopping season.

New York passes law restricting children's use of AI chatbots

October 29, 2026

NEW YORK, United States - The governor of New York state signed a new law Wednesday preventing minors from using AI chatbots that act as companions, in one of the broadest moves yet for restricting consumer-facing models.

NASA rover detects ultrafine dust particles on Mars

October 29, 2026

WASHINGTON - Mars is a dusty place. Dust is circulated by everyday winds, whirlwinds called dust devils and larger dust storms raging at local, regional and global scales. Dust is a factor that must be addressed in any human mission to Mars, and new data from a NASA rover is revealing just how much of a challenge it may present.

Weather Updates

Updated: November 4, 2026

Metro Manila

26°C

Light drizzle 🌦️

Cebu City

25°C

Mainly clear 🌤️

Davao City

24°C

Mainly clear 🌤️

Baguio

16°C

Fog 🌫️

Iloilo City

24°C

Partly cloudy ⛅

Bacolod

26°C

Mainly clear 🌤️

Cagayan de Oro

25°C

Clear sky ☀️

Zamboanga City

25°C

Slight rain showers 🌦️

General Santos

25°C

Clear sky ☀️

Puerto Princesa

26°C

Light drizzle 🌦️

Tacloban

24°C

Fog 🌫️

Legazpi

26°C

Mainly clear 🌤️

Laoag

23°C

Mainly clear 🌤️

Angeles City

25°C

Partly cloudy ⛅

Antipolo

24°C

Moderate drizzle 🌦️

Dasmariñas

24°C

Moderate drizzle 🌦️

General Trias

24°C

Light drizzle 🌦️

Lipa

24°C

Clear sky ☀️

Naga City

25°C

Mainly clear 🌤️

Olongapo City

25°C

Mainly clear 🌤️

Lotto Draws for Today

Here are the scheduled lotto draws for today, including their draw times.

2D Lotto

Today at 2:00PM, 5:00PM, 9:00PM

3D Lotto

Today at 2:00PM, 5:00PM, 9:00PM

4D Lotto

Today at 9:00PM

Mega Lotto 6/45

Today at 9:00PM

Grand Lotto 6/55

Today at 9:00PM