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Politics

PDIC to Auction 75 Properties Online in October—Bids Start at ₱164,000

MANILA, Philippines — Property buyers looking for residential and agricultural lots may have another opportunity this October as the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) prepares to put 75 properties in Luzon up for electronic public bidding. The auction is scheduled for October 14 to 15, 2026, with online bids accepted beginning 9 a.m. on October 14 until 1 p.m. on October 15. The opening of bids is set for 2 p.m. on October 15 through the PDIC's online Assets for Sale portal. The

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Business

LTO 7 Warns Vehicle Dealers: Delayed Plate Releases Could Mean Fines Up to P1 Million

CEBU CITY — Motor vehicle dealers in Central Visayas are being put on notice: delaying the release of license plates to vehicle owners could result in fines, suspension or even cancellation of their accreditation. The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO 7) issued the warning after receiving numerous reports involving delays in the release of plates for newly registered vehicles. In a memorandum dated Sept. 1, 2026, LTO 7 reminded accredited motor vehicle dealers that license pla

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Entertainment

Alex Eala Falls Short in US Open Thriller After Pushing Iva Jovic to the Limit

NEW YORK — Alex Eala's 2026 US Open campaign came to a heartbreaking end—but not before the Filipino tennis star delivered another performance that showed just how far she has risen on the Grand Slam stage. Eala was edged by close friend and world No. 14 Iva Jovic, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, in a dramatic third-round battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium that lasted roughly three hours. The defeat ended Eala's bid to reach the US Open round of 16, but the manner of the loss underscored the progress she has made a

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Business

Davao City Offers Free Physical Therapy to Stroke Patients, Including Home Visits for Bedridden Survivors

DAVAO CITY — Stroke survivors in Davao City now have access to free community-based physical therapy, including house-to-house rehabilitation support for patients who are bedridden and unable to easily travel to a healthcare facility. The program is being implemented by the Davao City Health Office (CHO) as part of an effort to help stroke survivors regain mobility, improve motor functions and receive continuing support after a stroke. City health personnel also work with families to teach the

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Entertainment

‘Sheng Siong Ah Ma’ Dies at 91 as Son Recalls Harrowing 2014 Kidnapping and S$2 Million Ransom

SINGAPORE — Ng Lye Poh, the mother of the founders of supermarket chain Sheng Siong and a beloved figure affectionately known as “Sheng Siong Ah Ma,” has died at the age of 91. Ng passed away at home on Sept. 5, 2026, surrounded by her family, according to her obituary. Her death has prompted an outpouring of memories—not only of her role as the matriarch of the family behind one of Singapore's best-known supermarket chains, but also of the extraordinary kidnapping ordeal she survived more than

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Business

EM Services Manager, Maintenance Firm Director Charged Over Alleged S$50,000 Bribe Linked to Town Council Contract

SINGAPORE — A former senior project manager of estate management firm EM Services and a maintenance company director have been charged in Singapore over an alleged S$50,000 bribe connected to a repairs and redecoration contract involving West Coast Town Council. Ng Yin Hong, 56, and Ng Choon Mong, 61, appeared in court on Sept. 7, 2026, facing separate corruption charges under Singapore's Prevention of Corruption Act. Ng Yin Hong, who was a senior project manager at EM Services when the allege

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Business

Need a Mid-Week Break? KINEX Offers Food, Beauty Deals and a Chance to Win a S$2,300 Staycation

SINGAPORE — Feeling the mid-week slump? KINEX is giving shoppers another reason to step away from the usual work-and-home routine, with a series of dining, beauty, family and shopping promotions running from Sept. 7 to Nov. 8, 2026. Located less than a 10-minute walk from Paya Lebar MRT Station, the mall is promoting a mix of activities designed to turn an ordinary weekday into a quick family outing or personal reset. The campaign also comes with a bigger incentive: qualifying shoppers can col

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Entertainment

Kentaro Sakaguchi Marries Non-Celebrity Girlfriend After Relationship Controversy

TOKYO — Japanese actor and model Kentaro Sakaguchi has announced that he is married, surprising fans with news that he quietly tied the knot with a non-celebrity woman he had been dating. Sakaguchi, 35, announced the marriage on his paid fan-club website on Sept. 6, 2026, telling fans that he had married a woman outside the entertainment industry. His management agency, Tristone Entertainment, subsequently confirmed the marriage but did not disclose the identity of his wife or provide details

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Sport

Infantino Defies Growing Backlash, Will Seek Fourth Term as FIFA President

MANCHESTER, England — Gianni Infantino will seek another term as president of FIFA despite mounting criticism over his controversial plan to bring private investment into the World Cup and growing calls from influential football bodies for a change in leadership. FIFA confirmed on Sunday, Sept. 6, that Infantino intends to run in the organization’s 2027 presidential election. If successful, the 56-year-old Swiss-Italian football administrator would begin a fourth and final term that would run t

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Entertainment

New Delhi Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 6 as Rescuers Race to Find Survivors

NEW DELHI — Rescue teams were working through piles of concrete and debris in New Delhi on Monday, Sept. 7, after a five-story building collapsed in the capital, killing at least six people and leaving rescuers searching for anyone who may still be trapped beneath the rubble. The building, located in the densely populated Satya Niketan area near Delhi University's South Campus, was being used as a boys' hostel and student accommodation. The collapse occurred on Sunday, Sept. 6, during repair wo

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