Trump stokes pre-election fear of immigrants to drive voters

WASHINGTON --- Thousands of U.S. troops to stop an "invasion" of migrants. Tent cities for asylum seekers. An end to the Constitution's guarantee of birthright citizenship. With his eyes squarely on next Tuesday's elections, President Donald Trump is rushing out hardline immigration declarations, promises and actions as he tries to mobilize supporters to retain Republican control of Congress. His own campaign in 2016 concentrated on border fears, and that's his final-week focus in the midterm fight. "This has nothing to do with elections," the president insists. But his timing is striking. Trump says he will send more than 5,000 military troops to the Mexican border to help ...

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Expecting a dogfight vs Lyceum, San Beda gets rest before work begins

San Beda is just days away from the biggest games in the NCAA Season 94 men's basketball tournament as it stakes its championship against Season 93 runner-up Lyceum in the finals. The Red Lions are on course for a third straight title, their 11th title in 13 years and head coach Boyet Fernandez is readying his squad for an absolute dogfight against the Pirates. And one way of doing that is by giving his players some quality rest. READ:San Beda heads to 13th straight NCAA finals, ousts Perpetual Fernandez said he gave his players Wednesday and Thursday off so they clear up their minds from the stress of the NCAA finals and prepare them for a few days of hellish practices b...

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MPD: Over 46K visitors inside Metro Manila cemeteries as of 3 p.m.

As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, the Manila Police District (MPD) has monitored over 46,000 visitors to Metro Manila's four cemeteries. Data released by the MPD's District Tactical Operations Center showed that a total of 46,170 visitors had visited the cemeteries around Metro Manila as of 3 p.m. The Manila North Cemetery in Santa Cruz, Manila has the most number of visitors at32,050. The Manila South Cemetery in Makati City followed with 7,200 visitors while the La Loma Cemetery has 6,700 visitors. Meanwhile, about 220 have entered the Manila Chinese Cemetery located near the Manila North Cemetery. Police authorities have also confiscated a high number of banned items from visitors. ...

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Cops involved in 16 rape cases? PNP says it could be ‘fake news’

The report that police officers have been involved in 33 abuses against women, including 16 rape cases, could be a fake news, Chief Supt. Benigno Durana Jr., spokesperson of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said on Wednesday. Durana was referring to a report of the Center for Women's Resources (CWR) saying that 56 police officers were involved in abuses against women from July 2016 to October 2018. READ: Cops involved in 16 rape cases, other abuse --- women's group "So far I am inclined to believe that it's fake news," Durana told INQUIRER.net. "The reliability of that data is in question as of now." According to Durana, the number of rape cases involving police offi...

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Sex offenders’ houses get labeled with ‘no trick or treat’ yard signs by police

To avoid untoward incidents in the celebration of the Halloween, the sheriff's office in Butts County in Georgia, United States placed "No trick or treat" signs in the yards of registered sex offenders. Sheriff Gary Long announced the preventive measure he and his deputies have implemented via a now-deleted Facebook post last Saturday, Oct. 27. The measure goes along withthe Georgia state law which prohibits sex offenders from putting up Halloween decorations on their property, as reported by WCNC-TV last Monday, Oct. 29. "This Halloween, my office has placed signs in front of every registered sex offender's house to notify the public that it's a house to avoid," Long wrote, as per r...

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August’s smart door locks now respond to your voice

With Halloween --- a day when your front door probably sees more visitors than any other time of the year --- right around the corner,August recently introducednew Smart Lock and Doorbell Cam Pro features that "let you see and hear all the events of the night - spooky or not!" https://twitter.com/AugustHomeInc/status/1056941928506306560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1056941928506306560&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorializer.relaxnews.com%2Fen%2Fselect%2Fmyall%2Frelax%3Fmodal%3Darticle%26articleId%3D1699938%26sourceType%3Dnews%26sourceLang%3Den%26search%3Dplaystation The update for the August Smart Lock is simple, but practical. If you have a Connect Wi-F...

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3.1-magnitude quake rocks Davao Oriental

  A magnitude 3.1 earthquake swayed Davao Orientalon Wednesdayafternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. According to Phivolcs, the quake hit 68 kilometers east of Tarragona, Davao Oriental around 3:44 p.m. Wednesday. The tremor, Philvolcs noted, was of tectonic origin and had a depth of 164 kilometers. No aftershocks and damage were expected after the earthquake, Phivolcs said. /kga...

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Could ‘Exorcist’ Steps in Washington soon be a historic landmark?

The steep, narrow flight of 75 stone steps in the U.S. capital's Georgetown area are part of Hollywood legend --- in "The Exorcist," a priest falls to his death in one of the film's most memorable scenes. Now, Washington's so-called "Exorcist Steps" could soon achieve historic landmark status. Andrew Huff, a self-proclaimed "student of the horror genre," is a huge fan of "The Exorcist," which was released in 1973, two years after the best-seller of the same name by William Peter Blatty. In 2015, he organized a small ceremony attended by Blatty, a graduate of Georgetown University, and film director William Friedkin when a plaque noting the spooky staircase's role in movie hi...

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PlayStation Classic’s 20 games: North America, Europe, Japan editions

Sony's PlayStation Classic is due out December 3, 2018, and it comes with 20 games built in. What those games are will differ depending on which region a PlayStation Classic is made for. The North American and European editions of the PlayStation Classic as well as the Japanese version of the miniaturized retro console have 12 titles in common. Those include standard-setting titles "Final Fantasy VII," "Metal Gear Solid," and "Resident Evil: Director's Cut" (aka "Biohazard: Director's Cut"). Also built-in worldwide are martial arts fighters "Tekken 3" and "Battle Arena Toshinden," puzzlers "Intelligent Qube" and "Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo," first-person 3D jump and run t...

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JM de Guzman shares realizations after rehab

      Actor JM de Guzman shared on Wednesday his realizations in his return to show business following a two-year hiatus.   "Narealize ko after nung series na pagkadapa ko is pag hindi ko inaapreciate lahat ng meron ako, maliit man o malaki, kahit anong dumating na problema sa akin, mabilis akong bumagsak," he said during the media launch of his upcoming film "Kung Paano Siya Nawala."     De Guzman said he easily "stumbled" because he did not appreciate the things he used to have before his drug addiction relapse: "Kasi hindi ko na-aappreciate or wala akong pinapahalagahang bagay kasi sa nangyari sa akin before."   The ...

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Pakistan acquits Christian woman facing death for blasphemy

ISLAMABAD --- Pakistan's top court on Wednesday acquitted a Christian woman who was sentenced to death on blasphemy charges in 2010, a landmark ruling that sparked protests by hard-line Islamists and raised fears of violence. Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar announced the verdict to a packed courtroom and ordered Asia Bibi released. She has been held at an undisclosed location for security reasons and is expected to leave the country. The charges against Bibi date back to a hot day in 2009 when she went to get water for her and her fellow farmworkers. Two Muslim women refused to drink from a container used by a Christian. A few days later, a mob accused her of blasphemy. She was ...

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Neil Armstrong’s huge souvenir collection to be auctioned

Talk about a pack rat: thousands of things that Neil Armstrong saved over the course of a career that saw him become the first man to walk on the moon will be auctioned off this week. Nobody really knew the extent of the stuff Armstrong amassed during his 82 years on earth, not even the children of the man who made history with his feat on July 20, 1969. Some of the mementos are from his space missions. Armstong's offspring found the treasures after he died in 2012, tucked away at his house or that of their mother, his ex-wife. Some have historical value, such as flags or medallions he wore during the Apollo 11 lunar mission. Others do not, like a boy scout cap or a pin from...

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Singaporean accused of North Korea dealings to talk to officials

SINGAPORE --- A Singaporean businessman facing criminal charges in the United States for allegedly violating sanctions against North Korea said he was taking the concerns "very seriously." In a note to stakeholders of his commodities trading company Wee Tiong, seen by The Associated Press, Tan Wee Beng said he was still fully committed to his business. Tan was also blacklisted by the US Treasury Department for allegedly doing business with the North and engaging in money laundering. "As for the developments in the US, which we have learned of from the news reports, we take them very seriously. We will work closely with our legal advisors on this, and will be liaising with the r...

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Kobe Bryant named global ambassador for 2019 FIBA World Cup

https://twitter.com/kobebryant/status/1057423094220877824 Kobe Bryant is officially retired from the game of basketball but that only concerns his physical presence on the court. Fiba on Wednesday announced that the future Hall of Famer has been chosen as the global ambassador for the 2019 Fiba Basketball World Cup, joining Yao Ming as the face of the competition. "Growing up in Italy and spending many years visiting China, I have always appreciated the global impact that basketball has had on the positive development of young people," said Bryant in Fiba's press release. Bryant, often regarded as one of the best of all time, won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers ...

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PH to sign P18.5B-loan pact with Japan for MRT-3 rehab on Nov 7

The Philippines and Japan are set to sign a loan agreement for the rehabilitation of the Metro Rail System-3 (MRT-3) onNovember 7, Transport Undersecretary Timothy John Batan disclosed Wednesday. "Na-finalize na 'yung signing date natin for both the exchange of notes and the loan agreement onNovember 7,which is going to be next week," Batan said in a press conference. Last August, the National Economic and Development Authority's Investment Coordination Committee-Cabinet Committee (Neda ICC-CabCom) approved the P22.1-billion MRT-3 rehabilitation project, which is expected to start in the third quarter of this year and seen to be completed in the first quarter of 2021. In September...

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Typical tweet shorter since character length doubled

Twitter on Tuesday confirmed that a year after doubling the character limit for tweets, the average length of messages fired off in English actually got a smidge shorter. The news promised to allay concerns that raising the character limit from 140 to 280 last year would ruin Twitter's succinct comment style and lead to rants, rambles and diatribes. "We made this change because we want every person around the world to express themselves easily in a Tweet," Twitter said in response to an AFP inquiry. "Our goal was to make this possible while ensuring we keep the speed and brevity that makes Twitter, Twitter." The typical length of a tweet in English actually dropped by a c...

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DFA reminds Filipinos in Nigeria to be vigilant

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has advised members of the Filipino community in Nigeria to remain vigilant as violent clashes between police and protesting members of the Islamic Movement continue on its second day on Tuesday. A statement released by the DFA said the Philippine Embassy in Abuja has informed the DFA Home Office that it has called on the more than a hundred Filipinos in the capital to remain indoors in view of the violence. Ambassador to Nigeria Shirley Ho-Vicario said the embassy is in touch with Filipino community leaders and that no Filipinos have so far been reported to be among the dead or wounded. The DFA cited reports showing that the number of pro...

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Cate Blanchett to star in TV series

Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett has become the latest Hollywood celebrity to switch to TV, signing on to star in the new FX limited series "Mrs. America." Created and written by "Mad Men" co-producer Dahvi Waller, the nine-episode series will feature Blanchett as conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, who led the fight against the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The ERA is a proposed amendment to the US Constitution stating that equal rights may not be denied on the basis of one's sex. The amendment was passed by the US Congress in 1972 but failed to win the backing of enough states. "Through the eyes of the women of that era --- both Schlafly a...

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Stolen inflatable colon recovered by police from vacant home

Police from Kansas City announced on Monday, Oct. 29, that they retrieved the inflatable colon which was reported stolen a week before. Previously, theColon Cancer Coalition said that the inflatable colon was stolen on Oct. 18 in Brooklyn, Missouri. However, the coalition was able to raise funds to buy two colons to replace the one that got lost. READ:Stolen inflatable colon to be replaced after successful fundraiser The official Twitter page of the Kansas City Police announced they have recovered the colon, thanks to a tip to authorities. The "giant, inflatable, pilfered intestine" was found in a vacant house located in the 7100 block of Virginia. https://twitter.com/kcpol...

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Singapore launches survey on death penalty

SINGAPORE --- Singapore will gauge public attitudes towards the death penalty in a survey, the interior ministry said Wednesday, as human rights groups renewed calls for its abolition. The city-state --- which staunchly maintains that capital punishment is a crime deterrent --- executed eight convicts last year, the highest number in a decade, according to official data. They had all committed drug offenses. The Straits Times said it was the first time that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which is in charge of the prisons department, is conducting a survey on the subject. Last week's hanging in Singapore of convicted Malaysian drug trafficker Prabu N Pathmanathan sparked fre...

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People find severed head in Oakland yard, take it to police

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) --- Police investigators on Monday were trying to determine whether a decaying human head found in an Oakland backyard belongs to a recently discovered headless corpse. People visiting an Oakland apartment complex last week found the head in the grassless yard with a couple of trees and took it to a police station, Oakland Officer Johnna Watson said. Officers at the police station initially thought it was a Halloween prank but then saw the head inside the car of the people who found it, Sgt. Michael Cardoza told reporters after the Friday discovery. "I can say in my years of service, I've never had a human skull delivered to the police station," Cardoza ...

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CHR says Duterte’s ‘spit’ remark ‘perpetuate gender inequalities’

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday condemned President Rodrigo Duterte's "spit" remark against female critics, saying it would "perpetuate gender inequalities." "The CHR condemns such language, which does nothing but perpetuate gender inequalities and stereotypes that work against the welfare of the women," the CHR said in a statement. In a speech at the MassKara Festival in Bacolod City, Duterte dared his critics to spit on his face if they could prove that he had unexplained wealth. The President also told his female critics, "Pero 'pag babae ka na maganda at dinuraan mo ako, 'yung laway mo kunin ko, ilagay ko sa bibig ko, lapitan ko at sabihin ko isauli ko sa i...

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WATCH: Man nabbed for yielding 16 bullets in Araneta Center Bus Terminal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcIG8x6G8q0   Police accosted a man who was found in possession of 16 live bullets in Araneta Center Bus Terminal in Cubao, Quezon City on Wednesday. Police identified the suspect as Bryan Bagasala, 35. He was supposed to travel to Bato, Camarines Sur in time for "Undas," and his bag was undergoing inspection at the terminal entrance when apprehended by authorities. During inspection, a security guard discovered from among the suspect's belongings the 16 live bullets, which Bagasala claimed he merely found and picked up in Barangay Sampaloc in Tanay, Rizal while on his way to the terminal. National Capital Region Police Office Director Chief Su...

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WATCH: Diners eat while restaurant floods in Venice, Italy

Diners at a pizzeria in Venice, Italy, did not let floodwaters stop them from enjoying their meal on Monday, Oct. 29. Even the waiters wore wellies to deliver pizza to the patrons. [embed]https://www.facebook.com/simone.sciascia.5/videos/1864783480307104/[/embed] A video posted by Simone Sciascia on Facebook yesterday showing the flooding inside the pizzeria has garnered 20 million views as of this writing. Two days of heavy rain left significant parts of Venice under water. Warnings for severe weather continued in several parts of Italy on yesterday, Oct. 30. JB RELATED STORIES: Best pizza cities in the US for 2018 named by TripAdvisor   Iceland receives ...

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Godzilla back as animation has human drama, fewer monsters

TOKYO (AP) --- Godzilla is stomping back into theaters as a fire-breathing animated character, though the movie chosen to close this year's Tokyo International Film Festival is more focused on human drama than the monsters that have made the franchise famous. The two directors of "Godzilla: The Planet Eater" acknowledge that their film is so different it might turn off hard-core fans. But they say that's an intentional attempt to reach out to new audiences. "We welcome getting bashed by the traditionalists," Hiroyuki Seshita, one of the directors, told The Associated Press last week. "That proves more than anything we succeeded in creating something different." A mutation ca...

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BSP expects consumer prices to have plateaued in October

The central bank expects inflationary pressures to have moderated slightly in October due to the decrease in the prices of rice and other food items as well as the cost of electricity --- a possible indication that the uptrend in the consumer price index since the start of the year may have finally been broken. In a statement, the Department of Economic Research of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it expects the inflation rate for the month that just passed to settle within the 6.2-7 percent range. "This corresponds to a month-on-month inflation forecast range of -0.2 to 0.6 percent, which is in line with the BSP's assessment that inflation is likely to have peaked in...

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P3.4M shabu seized in Zamboanga City

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- About half a kilo of shabu worth about P3.4 million was seized from a drug personality Tuesday night in this city. Darmalyn Jumlail, information officer of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Western Mindanao said the drug was confiscated through a buy-bust operation around 6:50 p.m., Tuesday in Barangay San Jose Gusu. The raid also yielded one drug personality identified as Jessi Borro Hassim also known as Jan-jan Barry Usman, 25, a driver of a public utility vehicle. "We have confiscated one transparent plastic of suspected shabu weighing 500 grams with an estimated street value of P3.4 million. The suspect is also facing charges of violating Repub...

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Actress-writer Lena Waithe: Films fall short of ethnic equality

LOS ANGELES (AP) --- Hollywood is falling short of ethnic equality despite black-led films including "Black Panther," actress and award-winning writer Lena Waithe said. There are "a million 'La La Lands' every year. How often do we get a 'Moonlight'? How often do we get 'Black Panther'?" she said. "What to me will be true equality is when 'Black Panther' comes out and it's just like 'Captain America.'" Waithe, an actress and Emmy-winning screenwriter with the streaming comedy "Master of None" who was in the film "Ready Player One," joined in conversation with comedian Hannah Gadsby at an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences lunch. The event marked the launch of Action...

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Naia to raise terminal fees in Q2 2018

  Terminal fees for both local and international flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) will increase in the second quarter of 2018.   Naia General Manager Ed Monreal on Wednesday said the increase in fees is needed to help sustain the improvements of airports in the country.   "Kumpara natin within the region, tayo na pinakamalayo so far sa terminal fee. Kailangan natin ng pangtustos para masustain ang improvements na makukuha sa revenue para madagdagan ang ating funding," Monreal said in a press conference.   According to Monreal, the agency had planned to increase the terminal fee for international flights from the current P50...

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Lorenzana not consulted by Duterte on military takeover of BOC

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday that he was not consulted by President Rodrigo Duterte on his decision to place the Bureau of Customs under military control. "No. Wala. It's just the decision of the President," he told reporters when asked if the President talked to him prior to the announcement over the weekend. But he said it was the President who was best to determine if the military presence is needed at the Customs. "I think it is the President who can determine that,"Lorenzana said. "Mas marami siyang alam dyan sa Customs na information. Ako kasi di naman nangingialam sa Customs (He has more information on the Bureau of Customs. I am not really involved t...

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Watch: This day in 2005, MSD's highest ODI score

MS Dhoni the keeper continues to be as sharp as ever. But Dhoni the batsman needs to silence his critics. The former India captain, who is not part of the T20 squads for the series vs the West Indies at home and the T20 series on the tour of Australia is still perhaps the number one choice as wicket-keeper batsman for the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup.

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Lucas Hedges comes of age, 1 film at a time

NEW YORK (AP) --- With the pressure of the lead role on him for the first time, Lucas Hedges was hearing voices. Vivid movie-critic voices. "I would hear reviews in my head that were like: 'It appears as if Hedges has nothing going on in his inner life. In what should be a very rich...'" says Hedges, writing the imaginary hatchet job in his head. "It was like: I'm never going to work again. The stakes felt very high." The reviews, like just about everything the 21-year-old actor has done, including his Oscar-nominated breakthrough role in "Manchester by Sea," have turned out quite the opposite for Hedges in his first starring role. The acclaimed gay conversion therapy drama"Boy...

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Cabbie collared for allegedly raping 10-yr-old stepdaughter

              A taxi driver accused of raping his 10-year old stepdaughter several times was arrested by operatives of San Juan City Policeon Tuesdayevening.   Reports from the Eastern Police District (EPD) said the 32- year old suspect was nabbed after his live-in partner asked authorities for help upon learning her daughter was repeatedly abused.   Initial investigation by San Juan's Women and Children Protection Desk relayed that according to the victim, the incidents occurred whenever her mother was away from home.   She said that the first instance her stepfather abused her was aroundnoonof Octo...

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Detained Apayao village guard shot dead after escaping from jail

BAGUIO CITY - A detained village watchman was shot dead after he broke out of a police detention facility at Conner town in Apayao provinceon Tuesday(Oct. 30) while Typhoon "Rosita" blew through Luzon, the Cordillera police said. Novelle "Nonong" Laurita, 33, had been confined at the Conner police station while waiting for a preliminary investigation due to a rape complaint filed against him. Police said Laurita allegedly destroyed the padlock of his cell, then attacked and injured a police officer with a wooden plank, before he broke through a glass door and fled at4:40 p.m. Laurita reportedly proceeded to the office of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council a...

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Vietnam, the most frequent poachers in PH waters — Lorenzana

  Vietnamese fishermen are the most frequent illegal fishers in Philippine waters, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday. "Normally, fishing boats ng mga Vietnamese sila ang karamihan na pumapasok sa atin eh," he told reporters on the sidelines of the 79th founding anniversary of the Department of National Defense (DND) at Camp Aguinaldo. Citing an annual report of the DND, he said in his speech that the Philippine military detected 46,694 incidents and challenged 40,135 vessels passing through the Philippine territory. Last June, a television report of GMA-7 showed Chinese Coast Guard personnel taking the best catch of Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal, ...

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MMDA to deploy 64 traffic enforcers for 2018 Bar exams at UST

    The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is all set for the upcoming Bar examinations to be conducted on the four Saturdays of November at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila.   According to the MMDA, a total of 64 traffic enforcers will be deployed to manage traffic flow around the UST campus during the examinations.   The MMDA is also set to deploy four boats, three trucks, and two ambulances around UST during the exams.   There will be no road repairs around the vicinity of UST during the examination dates, the MMDA also said.   The Bar exams are set on November 4, 11, 18, and 25. /muf   &...

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Michael Bublé on son’s cancer battle: ‘It’s so hard to acknowledge it’

B Canadian pop star Michael Bubl got candid on one topic he admits is hard for him to talk about: his son's cancer battle. "It's so hard to acknowledge it because it's so hard to talk about," the crooner told talk show host James Corden in the segment "Carpool Karaoke" for "The Late Late Show with James Corden", which aired Friday, Oct. 26. Bubl's eldest son, Noah, is currently battling liver cancer. "My whole life ended," Bubl said when he and his family got word of Noah's cancer diagnosis. At the time, his son was 3 years old. "It's too hard to talk about, man," he said while fighting back tears. "Basically they said it wasn't great and so we just took it day by day." Be...

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Almost 2,000 cops to be deployed in malls, other areas for ‘Undas’

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde declared on Wednesday a full alert status for the police force, to ensure public safety during the observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Day. "Sa ngayon we have declared full alert status until November 3, although pwedeng i-extend iyan depende sa appreciation ng ibang mga regional directors," he told reporters. (Today we have declared a full alert status until November 3, although that can be extended depending on the appreciation of other regional directors.) Under the full alert status, all police personnel will be present to ensure the safety of the public and all leaves of the police officers will be can...

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Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon among guests on Michelle Obama tour

NEW YORK (AP) --- Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon will be among the special guests when Michelle Obama goes on tour for her memoir "Becoming." Others appearing with the former first lady will include Sarah Jessica Parker, Michele Norris and former White House aide Valerie Jarrett. The announcement was made by Live Nation and Crown Publishing on Tuesday. Obama's book comes out Nov. 13 and her tour begins that night at Chicago's United Center, with Winfrey serving as moderator. Witherspoon will join Obama in Denver and Jarrett in Washington, D.C. Obama will make 12 stops in all, ending in New York City's Barclay Center on Dec. 19, with Parker as moderator.NVG RELATED STORI...

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Diokno: China President Xi to announce new aid to PH

China President Xi Jinping is expected to pledge more aid when he meets with President Duterte in November. Budget Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno told reportersWednesdaythat besides loan agreements for at least two big-ticket infrastructure projects under the Duterte administration's "Build, Build, Build" program, Xi "might announce additional aid to the Philippines" during his upcoming visit. "I'm not at liberty to announce how much, but it's a big amount," Diokno said. The Budget chief said agreements for at least 18 projects would be signed when Xi arrives in the third week of November. Diokno confirmed that the signing of loan agreements for the Metropolitan Waterworks ...

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Globe myBusiness partners with ACPI to bring more Filipino animators to global stage

In support of Filipino talents, Globe myBusiness, the micro, small, and medium enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, has partnered with the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) to further develop the skills of local animators and bring more of them to the global stage.With a number of Filipino animators gaining recognition abroad for their work on several Hollywood blockbuster movies, the spotlight is now focused on the sector's potential to offer world-class services."We are happy to collaborate with ACPI to further uplift the state of the country's animation business through the use of innovative solutions. We are confident that our cutting-edge business solutions cou...

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James Patterson’s “The Chef” gets Facebook Messenger interactive preview

James Patterson's upcoming book "The Chef" was previewed through an interactive experience on Facebook Messenger. The book's interactive preview went online on Oct. 30, while "The Chef" has been scheduled for a Feb. 18, 2019, release, as reported by Variety. To access, Messenger users need to look up the phrase "The Chef by James Patterson." Opening a chat thread with the account will introduce readers to an interactive experience in which they can play as detectives and sift through clues the chat window will present. The experience includes video clips and audio content that help to immerse the readers into the mystery. "The Chef" will follow New Orleans police ...

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Labor group says P25-wage hike OK’d in NCR, but DOLE chief won’t confirm

The National Capital Region Wage Board has approved a P25-increase in the minimum wage of workers in Metro Manila, a labor group claimed Wednesday. But Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III refused to confirm this. Alan Tanjusay, spokesperson of Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP), said the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (Ecop) made the announcement on the wage increase on Tueday night. "Gusto naming tumugon sa anunsyo ng Ecop kagabi na umano ay nagdadag na raw ng P25 pesos yung National Capital Region Wage Board kahapon matapos ang deliberation," Tanjusay said in an interview over DZMM. "Ito 'yung d...

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PRC warns public of ‘false news’ on abolition of CPD Law

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has warned the public of false news circulating online that the Senate bill seeking to abolish the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Law has been approved. In a statement on Wednesday, the PRC clarified that Senate Bill No. 2073, an act seeking to repeal the CPD law initiated by Senator Ralph Recto, has been filed only recently and still has to undergo deliberations and other procedures before it could amend the law. Republic Act 10912 or the CPD Act authored by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV requires professionals to earn CPD units by taking additional formal and non-formal training for the renewal of their Professional Identifica...

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Kanye West declares he’ll now distance self from politics: ‘I’ve been used’

Rapper Kanye West, a staunch supporter of United States President Donald Trump, stated he will be distancing himself from politics after claiming he was being "used" to spread messages he does not believe in. West, who now prefers to be called Ye, took to Twitter todayto share his newfound realization. "My eyes are now wide open and now realize I've been used to spread messages I don't believe in," he wrote. "I am distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative!" https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1057382916760707072 He also made it clear that he has nothing to do with the "Blexit" or "Black Exit" campaign which calls for African-Americans to w...

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Ava DuVernay to make Prince documentary for Netflix

NEW YORK (AP) --- Ava DuVernay is making a multipart documentary on Prince for Netflix with the support of the late musician's estate. The director on Tuesday confirmed Twitter reports late Monday that she's working on the film. The documentary will be made with extensive use of Prince's archives and will span the artist's entire life.It will be the "Selma" filmmaker's second documentary for Netflix. Her 2016 film, "The 13th," explored mass incarceration as a form of continued slavery for African-Americans. It was nominated for best documentary by the Academy Awards and won an Emmy Award for outstanding documentary.DuVernay, who earlier this year directed Disney's "A Wrinkle in Ti...

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Steven Yeun takes a leap into Korean cinema with ‘Burning’

LOS ANGELES (AP) --- Actor Steven Yeun is getting some of highest acclaim of his career, and awards buzz, for the South Korean film "Burning," a lyrical and anxious adaptation of Haruki Murakami's short story "Barn Burning." But it almost didn't happen, at least with Yeun. Director Lee Chang-dong, a celebrated filmmaker who has not yet reached the Western name recognition of some of his countrymen like Park Chan-wook ("Oldboy") or Bong Joon-ho ("Okja"), had cast a Korean actor in the role of Ben, a mysterious and disquieting outsider with Gatsby-like slickness who comes into the lives of two lonely young people. When scheduling conflicts and a delay in production left them without...

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LIST: Mall operating hours during ‘Undas’ 2018

Shopping malls have announced their business hours as Filipinos are expected to pay respects to their dearly departed during "Undas" break (All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day). Here is the list of mall operating hours for Undas: Robinsons Malls: Robinsons Place Iligan - opens from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Nov. 1) Robinsons Cybergate Bacolod - opens from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Nov. 1) Robinsons Place Ilocos - opens from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Nov. 1) Robinsons Place Las Pias - 11 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Nov. 1)   These Robinsons Malls in Luzon adjusted their mall hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 1: Robinsons Place Tuguegarao Robinsons Place Santiago Robinsons Place I...

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Last bookshop in HK selling titles banned by China’s communist party shuts down

People's Bookshop, the last bookshop in Hong Kong that sells books banned under the Communist Party of China, was recently shut down, a move that leaves people pondering over the apparent uncertain future of Hong Kong's heaving independent publishing industry. The bookshop, located in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay district, is known as the city's last and only source of "literary contraband," according to The Guardian on Oct. 31. Many locals believe that the bookshop was closed by bookseller Paul Tang following government pressure. "[Hong Kong] was once the place where mainland readers came looking for the truth," a frequent visitor of the bookshop, unidentified, was quoted as sayin...

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‘We fell in love…,’ say Rhian, JM on first team-up as actors-producers

    Rhian Ramos and JM De Guzman share their experiences both as executive producers and actors of their first team-up in the upcoming film "Kung Paano Siya Nawala." During the movie's media launch on Wednesday, Ramos and De Guzman talked about what urged them to invest in the film and how was it like to work with each other for the first time.             De Guzman admitted there were struggles along the way before the two were finalized as the cast, but said: "Para sa akin kasi, yung materyal and yung mga taong makakatrabaho. Medyo hassle yung process pero pinaglaban namin."       Meanw...

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WATCH: PDEA K-9 units inspect luggage at Naia Terminal 3 for ‘Undas’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tjtXzLmcIk   The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has deployed K-9 units at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in preparation for the influx of passengers for this year's 'Undas' (All Saints Day and All Souls Day).   At least nine dogs were seen randomly inspecting the luggage of passengers as they check for the presence of illegal drugs.   Ruel Lasala, PDEA Deputy Director General for Operation, said they have started the inspections last Monday. He said no illegal drugs have yet been detected.   "So far ilang araw na, nagstart nung monday. Wala pa tayong nadedetect na droga kahit...

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7 dead, 4 hurt in Pangasinan road accidents

DAGUPAN CITY --- Seven persons died while four others were injured in separate road accidentson Monday(Oct. 29) andTuesday(Oct. 30) in Pangasinan province, police saidon Wednesday. A man, who was not identified, died on the way to a hospital after his motorcycle crashed at the provincial road in Barangay (village) Zone 3 in Rosales town at11:10 p.m.on Tuesday. Police said the man used the motorcycle without the owner's knowledge after they shared a drink at the neighboring village of Tomana East. Earlier in Bayambang town, three students were hurt when the tricycle they were riding hit an electric post at7:50 p.m.Mark L-Jay Sison, 16, Joana Marie Gagabi, 17, and Benjo Dumaoal, 1...

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Palace bucks calls for resignation of DOF chief amid corruption in BOC, BIR

  Malacaangon Wednesdayrejected calls for the resignation of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III over his silence on the alleged corruption in revenue-generating agencies of the government particularly in the Bureau of Customs (BOC). "The Palace finds no reason or basis for such call," Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement, noting that Dominguez continues to enjoy the trust and confidence of President Rodrigo Duterte. "As one of the President's trusted economic managers, he steered our economy to become one of the best-performing growth leaders in the region and continues to perform remarkably," he added. In a statementon Tuesday, the Coalition Aga...

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Albayalde: 500 cops deployed to Manila North Cemetery

Hundreds of policemen were deployed to the Manila North Cemetery on Wednesday in anticipation of the influx of people visiting the graves of their departed loved ones. Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Oscar Albayalde said about 500 cops were deployed around the area on the eve of "Undas." Albayalde noted that the PNP would add more policemen in the said cemetery on Thursday, Nov 1. He said, however, that no reserved forces would assigned at the Manila North Cemetery because they are deployed to malls and other places of convergence. "Wala tayong ilalagay dito, ang mga reserve force natin nilalagay lang natin sa malalaking malls and other places of convergence," Albayald...

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LOOK: iOS ’Woozy Face’ emoji looks more like ‘drunk weirdo’

The iOS 12.1 update brought a number of updates to the iPhone including the Group Facetime feature. But the addition that may get more use than FaceTime is the new "Woozy Face" emoji. Emojipedia described the Woozy Face as the "Face with uneven eyes and wavy mouth," or basically the weird face people make when they're absolutely drunk wasted. While Woozy Faces across platforms are more or less similar, the iOS version deviates through the slightly open corner of the emoji's mouth. This small quirk could make the iOS Woozy Face look more like the "drunk weirdo" face, as in the drunk weirdo trying to hit on every girl in the party. WeRSM CEO and co-founder Geoff Desreumaux...

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Geoffrey Rush accused of touching actress’ breast

SYDNEY (AP) --- The actress at the center of Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush's defamation trial told a Sydney court on Tuesday that he deliberately touched the side of her breast in a Shakespearean stage scene in which her character lay dead on the ground. Rush is suing the publisher of Sydney's The Daily Telegraph newspaper in the Federal Court for defamation over articles published in November that accused the 67-year-old Australian actor of behaving inappropriately toward actress Eryn Jean Norvill during the Sydney Theatre Company's production of "King Lear" in 2015 and 2016. Rush denies the claims against him and argues the articles portrayed him as a pervert and a sexual...

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Group prods drivers: Take extra care on the road

  A group of advocates for "social transformation" on Wednesday prompted drivers of public transportations to be extra careful on the road, as people start to rush in various passenger terminals to go home in their province in time for the All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. Dakila (nobility) issued the reminder as it honors the memory of former member and comedian Tado Jimenez, who perished in an accident in Bontoc in February 2014. Social media personality Jun Sabayton and other co-members of Dakila went to the Araneta Center Bus Terminal in Cubao, Quezon City, and displayed placards bearing reminders to bus drivers. "Reminder lang po sa mga driver natin na ingatan, mag-in...

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LOOK: Flowers offered at Manila North Cemetery tombs of late presidents, personalities

  The tombs of former presidents and personalities inside the Manila North Cemetery have been adorned with flowers, a day before the nation marks "Undas" (All Saints Day and All Souls Day).   Among the first ones to pay their floral tributes were President Rodrigo Duterte and Manila Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada.          ...

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Pagasa Island beaching ramp in Spratlys 40% complete — Lorenzana

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Wednesday that the beaching ramp at Pagasa Island (Thitu), the biggest Philippine-claimed outpost in the Spratly Islands, is 40 percent complete. The beaching ramp was originally targeted to be finished by yearend so the repair of Rancudo Airfield will begin in 2019. "Forty percent na...Kung December 'yan, depende sa panahon," Lorenzana told reporters on the sidelines of the Department of National Defense 79th founding anniversary at Camp Aguinaldo. READ: PH starts repairs on Pag-asa airstrip In his speech at the event, he cited the progress on Pagasa in terms of dredging works, beaching ramp and mooring bollard construction. ...

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India eye another ODI series triumph in World Cup tune-up

India go into the final ODI Thursday eyeing another home series triumph against the West Indies, a far cry from the dominant force it was when the city last hosted a 50-over international three decades ago.

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World Cup beckons 'Tonk Express' Khaleel Ahmed

Khaleel Ahmed, the youngest among India's seamers might be selected for the World Cup especially after his three-wicket show against West Indies in the fourth ODI in Mumbai on Monday. The lanky lad from Tonk in Rajasthan can only hope, because apart from Bhuvenshwar, Bumrah and Pandya, no seamer has got a fair run in the ODIs in the past 2 years.

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Like cricketers, wrestlers to get central contracts

Wrestling in India is set to get a huge face-lift. In a first for any Olympic discipline in the country, a central contract system will be introduced for the wrestlers – on lines similar to cricket – where the gradation of grapplers will be done based on their performances at various international events.

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#MeToo: Indian cricket in danger, warns Ganguly

According to Sourav Ganguly, president, Cricket Association of Bengal, in his letter to BCCI said that “Indian cricket is in danger”. He expressed his displeasure on how the CoA is handling the #MeToo allegation, at the manner in which Ravi Shastri was appointed coach, cricketing rules being changed in the middle of a season and no clarity on who headed the BCCI.

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Pitch for fifth ODI an unknown quantity

A good batting strip is expected at the Sports Hub in the deciding fifth ODI here on Thursday where the West Indies will be looking to square the series. When the Sports Hub hosted its maiden international last year, one noticeable thing was the ball was gripping and coming off the wicket slower, making stroke-play difficult.

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MS Dhoni a certainty for 2019 World Cup

A cacophony of critics - who are questioning Dhoni's form with the bat - notwithstanding, the wicketkeeper-batsman isn't going anywhere too soon. For those who complained about the unfair assessment of Dhoni can now rejoice about the fact that the selectors think that the former 2011 World Cup winning captain is still the best wicket-keeper in India.

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Ball-tampering row: Lehmann's emotional struggle

Former national coach Darren Lehmann revealed Wednesday how he has paid a heavy emotional toll over the ball-tampering scandal and claimed under-fire Cricket Australia could have done more to support him.

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Baptism by fire for Real Kashmir on I-League debut

Real Kashmir FC will make their much-awaited I-League debut against defending champions Minerva Punjab FC at the Tau Devi Stadium, here on Sunday.

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National camp last chance for all 34 players to earn WC berths: Harendra Singh

The Asian Champions Trophy was an ideal preparation for the World Cup and the India camp will be the last chance for probables to prove their mettle before the squad is finalised, said coach Harendra Singh.

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Lopetegui gave up country for club, and lost both

The 52-year-old Lopetegui has now been sacked from the two biggest jobs in Spain’s football – La Roja and Real Madrid – in the space of four months, surely never to get either again, and having left both so, so unfulfilled.

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Rooney urges Man United flops to show respect

Wayne Rooney has urged Manchester United's under-achieving stars to show more respect for their troubled club.

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Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (October 31) that comprise action from Indian Super League and Pro Kabaddi.

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'FIFA World Cup expansion possible for 2022'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that football's governing body is looking into the possibility of increasing the number of teams at the 2022 World Cup and sharing the hosting rights of an expanded tournament with other nations in the region.

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Boxing Nationals: RSPB steal a march over Services

The boxing contingent that travelled to the Gold Coast had just one member from Railways in Manoj Kumar. This exclusion did not go down well with the Railways Sports Promotion Board (RPSB) that called for an immediate meeting to change the state of affairs before the 2020 Olympics. The results were evident on Tuesday at the Senior Boxing Nationals at the Army Sports Institute in Pune.

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'If you cheat, you have to be thrown out' - La Liga chief steps up pressure on PSG

The president of Spain's La Liga, Javier Tebas, has stepped up his criticism of Paris Saint-Germain as he pushed UEFA to kick teams out of the Champions League for breaching their Financial Fair Play rules.

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Former FIFA Council member gets life ban for bribery

Former FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi was banned from soccer for life on Tuesday after being filmed taking bribes by an undercover television program in Ghana.

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Aaron Wise named PGA Rookie of Year

Aaron Wise, who captured his first US PGA Tour title in his 18th start as a member, won the 2018 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Award on Tuesday.

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In-form Djokovic eases past Sousa in Paris opener

Novak Djokovic's pursuit of the season-ending world number one spot continued with a 7-5 6-1 victory over Portuguese qualifier Joao Sousa in the second round of the Paris Masters on Tuesday.

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Pankaj Advani in final of Asian Snooker Tour event

India's top cueist Pankaj Advani on Tuesday stormed into the final of the Asian Snooker Tour's second leg event here after impressive wins in the quarterfinals and semifinals of the championship.

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Pro Kabaddi: Telugu Titans crush Patna Pirates 53-32

Telugu Titans outclassed Patna Pirates 53-32 for their fourth win of the Pro Kabaddi League season six at the Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna on Tuesday.

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Royals Harry and Meghan name kiwi birds ‘gift’ and ‘sneeze’

ROTORUA, New Zealand (AP) --- Prince Harry and wife Meghan examined the navel, nostrils and whiskers on New Zealand's flightless kiwi bird and got to name two tiny chicks on the final day of their 16-day tour of the South Pacific. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited a kiwi hatchery in the town of Rotorua on Wednesday and learned about the breeding program for the threatened birds, which are considered national icons. They gave the 3-day-old kiwi chicks indigenous Maori names: "Koha" meaning "gift" and "Tihei" meaning "sneeze," from the Maori saying "tihei mauri ora" meaning "the sneeze of life" or the right to speak. The names were gender neutral because their sexes have...

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Peralta named acting SC Senior Associate justice until Nov. 4

Supreme Court Associate Justice Diosdado Peralta is now acting senior associate justice after the high court's most senior member and acting chief, Antonio Carpio, took a leave of absence. Through a special order by Carpio issued on Tuesday, Peralta was designated "as acting Senior Associate Justice" starting October 31 until November 4. According to the order, Peralta has been authorized "to exercise the powers and prerogatives of and pertaining to the position of Senior Associate Justice, under Section 12 of R.A. 296, as amended, on matters that cannot wait for the undersigned (Carpio), effective October 31, 2018, until the undersigned reports back to work." Peralta is the sec...

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Palace suspends gov’t work on Wednesday for ‘Undas’

Malacaang suspended government work starting 3:00 p.m. Wednesday. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, by authority of President Rodrigo Duterte, signed Memorandum Circular No. 51. "To provide government employees full opportunity to properly observe All Saints Day (1 November 2018), and to allow them to travel to and from the different regions in the country, work in government offices on 31 October 2018 is hereby suspended from 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon onwards," Medialdea said. "However, those agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services shal...

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4 injured in Davao Sur tribal war

DIGOS CITY - Four members of a tribal community in a remote village of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur were rushed to a local hospital after they were attacked and shot early morningon Tuesday. Senior Police Officer 1 Bimbo Malonzo Labajo, officer-on-case identified those who suffered bullet wounds in different parts of their bodies as Jelyn Buan Saluntay, 17; Nena Saluntay Tayoy, 44; Merry Dialoring Saluntay, 28; and Medlina Pendatun Saluntay, 28. The police said prior to the shooting spree, the Saluntay family were preparing planting materials for their farm outside the house of Nena Saluntay in Sitio Campo, Barangay Tacub in Kiblawan town about7:30 a.m.when three armed men arrived and s...

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DOTr: Groundbreaking of Metro Manila Subway set for December

The groundbreaking for the Metro Manila subway is set for December, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade said on Wednesday. "'Yung date, napagkasunduan na po namin yan, talagang gusto ho naming mag-groundbreaking sa Disyembre. Ito ho yung target namin (That's the date we've agreed upon. We really wanted that to push through. That's our target)," Tugade said in a press conference. However, it may be moved to January if the government's plans will not push through. "Mayron ho kaming iniisip na gagawin dito sa groundreaking. Kung hindi mangyayari yung iniisip naming gagawin gaya nung pagdala ng mga tinatawag na foreign machine, baka ipagpaliban namin yan hang...

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DOTr exec: Signing of China-funded Subic-Clark Railway postponed

    The Philippines will postpone the signing of the commercial agreement for the China-funded Subic-Clark Railway, as Beijing has yet to provide a list of three potential contractors, a transport official said on Wednesday.   Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan said the Philippine government has yet to receive the shortlist of potential contractors for the railway.   "Hindi pa natatanggap yung tinatawag nating shortlist nung tatlong contractors kung kanino natin i-issue yung request for proposal natin," Batan said in a press conference.   "As soon as matanggap natin yan, nakakasa na yung ating operations, closed na yung ating...

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Chinese literary giant Louis Cha dies in HK at 94

  HONGKONG --- Renowned Hong Kong author Louis Cha, whose epic martial arts thrillers inspired numerous films and sold some 300 million copies worldwide, has died aged 94. Known by his pen name Jin Yong, Cha is a household name across the Chinese-speaking world --- while overseas his novels have drawn parallels to the "Lord of the Rings" series. Packed with hard-hitting kung fu masters and intricate plot lines, his books bring to life the different dynasties of ancient China. They have given rise to TV dramas and video games as well as dozens of movies. Cha died in Hong Kong on Tuesday after a long illness. Among his most famous works are "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", "...

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Man stabs colleague who kept spoiling book endings

A Russian researcher stationed at the Antarctic stabbed a colleague out of anger because the other man kept telling him the endings of books he hasn't read. Fifty-five-year-old scientific engineer Sergey Savitsky stabbed 52-year-old welder Oleg Beloguzov with a kitchen knife in their workplace in Russia's Bellingshausen station on King George Island, Antarctica, according to a report by Russian outlet Komsomolskaya Pravda via The Sun. Due to the isolation of being at their work station for four years, Savitsky and Beloguzov had to find ways to entertain themselves. Their only options were two Russian TV channels, sporting facilities, and a library. Their long stay molded the me...

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Palace condoles with kin of Mountain Province landslide

Malacaangon Wednesdaycondoled with families of the victims who died from a landslide that buried theDepartment of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) building in Natonin, Mountain Province. "The Palace wishes to express its deep condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims who perished in Natonin, Mountain Province, when the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) building was covered by a landslide, along with others who died due to the typhoon," Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. Panelo said "efforts to look for survivors are currently ongoing and we pray for the rescue of those still trapped or missing." He said President Rodrigo Dutere ...

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Naomi Watts to star in ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel—report

The "Game of Thrones" prequel has a cast member in Oscar-nominated actress Naomi Watts. The British actress, 50, will play "a charismatic socialite hiding a dark secret," reported Variety today, Oct. 31. Watts has gained two Oscar nominations for "21 Grams" and "The Impossible." She starred in the 2005 remake of "King Kong" and horror drama series "Twin Peaks." Unsurprisingly, the prequel from HBO remains untitled and shrouded in secrecy. What could be revealed in the show, according to The Wrap last June, includes how Westeros fell from the Age of Heroes to its "darkest hour," as well as the origin of the White Walkers. Screenwriter and producer Jane Goldman is the prequel's show...

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Infantino expects release of info from cyberattack on FIFA

LONDON --- FIFA President Gianni Infantino is braced for a release of private information gained by hackers after world soccer's governing body said its computer network was subject to another cyberattack. The disclosure comes in the same month the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI said Russia's military intelligence body was responsible for a hack on FIFA in 2016, which led to evidence from anti-doping investigations and lab results being published. FIFA did not provide details about the data gained in the latest attack this year on e-mail systems, but it has been contacted by media outlets about internal information contained in private exchanges. "The questions we re...

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Duterte institutionalizes PH Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy

President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an order institutionalizing the Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy (PADS) amid the government's relentless crackdown on illegal drugs. Duterte signed on Monday Executive Order No. 66 which directs all government agencies, offices, departments and bureaus including government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) and state universities and colleges (SUCs) to implement the PADS in accordance with their respective mandate. Malacaang released to the media a copy of the order on Wednesday. Non-government organizations, civil society organizations and private institutions are also encouraged to actively support the projects under the PADS. ...

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Andi Eigenmann’s Best Actress win in Manhattan film fest ‘unexpected’

Andi Eigenmann couldn't believe her role in "The Maid in London" would get noticed, let alone honored with a Best Actress award. Eigenmann received the award during the annual Manhattan International Film Festival held last Oct. 23. In an interview with Push during the red-carpet event of horror film "All Souls Night," Eigenmann said, "I'm in this industry because I'm really passionate about what I do. I don't expect anything in return, but because I did get something like this, sobra po ako nagpapasalamat," (I'm in this industry because I'm really passionate about what I do. I don't expect anything in return, but because I did get something like this, I'm really, really than...

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DBM releases P662M for calamity victims

The Department of Budget and Management has released P662.5 million to replenish the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) quick response fund (QRF) for victims of Typhoon "Rosita" and other calamities. In a statement on Wednesday, the DBM said the fundswould be for disaster relief in Northern Luzon following Rosita and other typhoons that might hit the country in the last two months of the year. The QRF is a standby fund used to cover relief and rehabilitation in case of disasters and calamities. "According to the DSWD request for fund release, the P662.5 million allotment will be used for the purchase of family food packs, the conduct of Disaster Risk Reduc...

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Paolo Contis admits not talking to daughters yet about their baby sister

As Paolo Contis and LJ Reyes are expecting a baby girl, some cannot help but wonder how his daughters with ex-wife Lian Paz could possibly feel about it. Contis admitted that he has not talked to his two girls about their soon-to-be sister, this he shared with reporters in a press conference for his new movie "Through Night and Day". The interview was posted by entertainment reporter Allan Diones on Youtube Tuesday, Oct. 30. "To be honest, I haven't talked to them personally," Contis admitted. He added that he is "hoping" he could see them soon. "Lahat naman'yan (All of that will come), in time. In God's time, magigingmaayos'yan (it will work out)," he remarked. Meanwhile, h...

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SC sets contingency plan for 2018 Bar exams

  The Supreme Court on Wednesday has laid down its contingency plan for the upcoming Bar Examination which will be conducted on all four Sundays of November (4, 11,18 and 25) at the University of Santo Tomas (UST).   Deputy Clerk of Court and Bar Confidant Ma. Cristina B. Layusa said 10 buses have been made available to transport examinees and duty personnel to UST from several pick-up points in case of heavy rain..   Layusa added that the buses will be stationed as early as 4:30 a.m. and will leave exactly at 5 a.m. from the following areas: Quezon City Memorial Circle near Philippine Coconut Authority (two buses); Park and Ride, Lawton, Manila (one bus); S...

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LOOK: PNP’s top brass inspect Cubao bus terminals

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde and National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director Guillermo Eleazar personally inspected the security in bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City two days before All Souls' Day. Albayalde, Eleazar, along with PNP Spokesperson C/Supt. Benigno Durana Jr. and Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director C/Supt. Joselito Esquivel, checked on Wednesday the police personnel deployed at the ordinary bus terminal inside Araneta Center as some passengers have started to travel towards their respective provinces. During the inspection, the PNP chief also climbed into a bus to assess the readiness of a driver t...

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Megaworld Lifestyle Malls announces business hours for ‘Undas’

  The Megaworld Lifestyle Malls announced on Tuesday its operating hours for "Undas" (All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day).   Forbes Town - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Nov. 1 and Nov. 2) Lucky Chinatown - 12 noon to 10 p.m. on Nov. 1. Newport Mall - 12 noon to 12 a.m. (Nov. 1 and Nov. 2) Southwoods Mall - 12 noon to 9 p.m. (Nov. 1) and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Nov. 2) Eastwood Mall - 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Nov. 1 and Nov. 2) Eastwood Citywalk - 12 noon to 11 p.m. (Nov. 1 and Nov. 2) Eastwood Cybermall - 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Nov. 1 and Nov. 2) Twin Lakes in Tagaytay - 12 noon to 9 p.m. (Nov. 1) and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Nov. 2) Uptown Mall - 12 noon to 10 p.m. (No...

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Lillard, Blazers rout struggling Rockets

HOUSTON --- Coach Mike D'Antoni got tired of answering question after question about what's wrong with the Houston Rockets after they were trounced again Tuesday night. "I can sit up here and talk for the next five minutes, but we're not playing well. That's the bottom line," he said. "And we've got to figure out why and do a better job." Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic scored 22 points each, and the Portland Trail Blazers never trailed in a 104-85 rout of the struggling Rockets. The Rockets dropped their fourth straight in their second game without James Harden, who is out with a hamstring injury, to fall to 1-5. After entering the season with eyes on a championship, the Ro...

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Westbrook, Beverley clash as Thunder roll

  OKLAHOMA CITY --- Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley aren't done yet with their long-running feud. Westbrook scored 32 points and had another run-in with Beverley during the Oklahoma City Thunder's 128-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. The Thunder outscored the Clippers 39-10 in the third quarter, and Westbrook and Beverley provided the only drama in the fourth. Beverley dove at a dribbling Westbrook and made contact just above Westbrook's left knee, and both were issued technicals after jawing in front of the benches. Police officers stepped onto the court to help keep the teams separated. Upon review, Beverley's foul was ruled a flagran...

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BCCI needs Ombudsman, Ethics Officer at earliest: COA to Supreme Court

The Committee of Administrators (COA) wants the BCCI to appoint an ombudsman and an Ethics Officer at the earliest to deal with any disputes leading up to its much-awaited Annual General Meeting and elections.

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Returning Soltones carries Smart past Sta. Lucia is PSL All-Filipino opener

Grethcel Soltones reintroduced herself to the Philippine Superliga stage after lifting Smart past Sta. Lucia, 25-20, 25-19, 25-23, at the start of the All-Filipino Conference Tuesday at Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan. Soltones fired a game-high 17 points in only her first game back after a one-year hiatus. "I'm very happy to be back after one year," said Soltones, who was a member of the national team that saw action in the AVC Asian Women's Cup early this month. "We're very happy to play in a high-level tournament." The game also marked the return of Smart head coach Roger Gorayeb in the PSL after five years. "I'm happy with the win, we've prepared for this and I want all of ...

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French actress Catherine Deneuve to auction off personal YSL collection

French screen legend Catherine Deneuve announced Monday she was set to auction off her personal clothing collection designed by her friend Yves Saint Laurent, the late fashion icon. Deneuve, who has just turned 75, said she was selling her country home in northern France where she kept a wardrobe full of Saint Laurent items and had decided to offload some of the clothes too "not without some sadness." "These are the designs of such a talented man who designed only to make women more beautiful," Deneuve said in a message shared by the auction house Christie's, which will handle the sale. Around 150 items, including coats, dresses and accessories --- some of them uni...

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Cansino turns disappointment into motivation en route to historic triple-double

  It's funny how one bad game could turn someone into a completely different person, like how rookie CJ Cansino put in a performance of a lifetime after a miserable outing in his previous game in the UAAP Season 81 men's basketball tournament. Cansino looked helpless in University of Santo Tomas' 75-70 loss to National University when he got subjected to Dave Ildefonso's trickery in the fourth quarter. That disappointment turned into an afterthought when the 20-year-old forward became the league's first rookie in recent memory to record a triple-double and help UST put down University of the East 79-68. Cansino finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in ...

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Filipino waiters in Dubai accused of trying to kill countryman

Two Filipino men working as waiters in Dubai are accused of trying to kill their countryman last May after the victim was stabbed twice. The man had been visited at his residence by three Filipino friends consisting of two women and one man. They arrived in the evening and left at 4 a.m. However, they would return minutes later to tell him that they had been assaulted in the elevator by two waiters who were their countrymen, reported Gulf News on Sunday, Oct. 28. The male visitor in the group said the waiters had stalked and harassed his girlfriend, who was among the two women. The Filipino who had been visited then confronted the two waiters about the assault, but this resulted in ...

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DOJ: Guban now under witness protection program

Resigned Customs intelligence officer Jimmy Guban has been admitted to the witness protection program (WPP), the Department of Justice (DOJ) chief said on Tuesday. In a text message to reporters, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra confirmed that Guban entered the program but refused to provide further details. "Yes, Mr. Guban has been admitted into the WPP. But, that's all that I can say," he said. Earlier, Senator Richard Gordon said Guban will be turned over to the DOJ, noting that he would ask the approval of Senate President Vicente Sotto III. READ: Senate to turn over drug witness to DOJ Guban is currently under the custody of the Senate despite President Rodrigo Dute...

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7-year-old girl gets town to change name for Halloween

HUNTINGTON, New York--- A Long Island town is changing its name to "Hauntington" for Halloween at the urging of a 7-year-old resident. Newsday reports second grader Angelica Dee Cunningham was all smiles when she learned Huntington was making the one-day switch Wednesday. The town council unanimously approved the switch last week. Angelica's parents encouraged her to write to town officials after she blurted her "Hauntington" idea out during a car ride. She sent a handwritten note explaining how the name would be fun to say, but she didn't think officials would take her suggestion seriously. Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci loved the idea and says he expects to use Angel...

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Japan denounces South Korean court ruling on wartime forced labor

SEOUL --- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe criticized the South Korean ruling, which ordered a Japanese steel giant to pay compensation over forced wartime labor, saying it was "impossible" under international law and that the issue had been "completely and finally settled" by the 1965 treaty. "The Japanese government will deal firmly with this issue," the Japanese Prime Minister told lawmakers in Tokyo. Foreign Minister Taro Kono summoned the South Korean ambassador to protest the ruling and warned Tokyo will bring the case to an international court "if appropriate measures are not taken immediately". The ruling "could have a negative impact on the Japan-South Korea relationship", Kono ...

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100s of Oregon ‘witches’ paddle down river, minus the brooms

PORTLAND, Oregon --- Hundreds of "witches" traded in broomsticks for paddles in Oregon during the last weekend before Halloween. The costumed coven paddled six miles (10 kilometers) on boards Saturday along the Willamette River, which divides the city of Portland. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported that the paddleboard event started two years ago with a handful of participants but now attracts hundreds. Participants donated packages of socks, underwear and T-shirts to a local nonprofit group before they started paddling. Spectators who were caught off guard by the witches watched from the shoreline.MKH RELATED STORIES: The witches stole the show in this 'Macbeth' mas...

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Janelle Monae on Lauryn Hill, vinyl and ‘Dirty Computer’

NEW YORK --- Janelle Monae doesn't remember the first album she owned as a child, but the first one she spent her hard-earned money on? "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill." "I just connected with Lauryn on many levels. The fact that she was a young black woman in America --- she looked like a lot of the women in my family. ...I just loved how she was able to bring her religious background, her singing and acting background together (and) her hip-hop background," Monae recalled of Hill, whose solo debut celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and was the first hip-hop project to win the Grammy for album of the year. "The fact that she was all of her(self) on her project felt ins...

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Dogs as man’s best friend take center stage in new Netflix series

Man's best friend will be the star of a new Netflix series aptly titled "Dogs." The upcoming documentary series will premiere globally on Nov. 16. It will have six episodes, each focusing on an individual story. The stories will be multinational and include accounts from dog owners in Costa Rica, Italy, Japan, Syra and the United States, reports Variety. The series' first episode will be directed by Heidi Ewing, a documentary director best known for her work on "Jesus Camp." The episode will feature the story of an 11-year-old girl suffering from traumatic seizures and the therapy dog named Rory who keeps her company. Director Amy Berg ("Deliver Us from Evil," 2006) will the...

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Fact check: Khabib Nurmagomedov is not holding an anti-Indonesian president shirt

Multiple Facebook posts have shared a picture purporting to show Russian UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov holding a t-shirt with the slogan of an anti-Indonesian president Joko Widodo movement. According to Agence France-Presse, the image is manipulated from an original image on the wrestler's Instagram feed that does not contain any political slogans. The photograph appears to show Nurmagomedov holding a black t-shirt that bears the hashtag #2019GANTIPRESIDENT. The slogan is part of a campaign that opposes Widodo's reelection bid in 2019. The athlete is flanked by two men, one of them wears a black shirt that appears to have the words: "AL-FATIHAH NOT ALFATEKA" across it. Th...

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Awards buzz is icing for John Krasinski and ‘A Quiet Place’

LOS ANGELES --- John Krasinski is still pinching himself over the critical and financial success of his experimental thriller "A Quiet Place," but the Cinderella year is not over yet. With awards season heating up, "A Quiet Place," has found its own spot in the conversation. Krasinski who co-wrote, directed and starred in the film opposite his wife, Emily Blunt, is only humbled. "It's nothing short of overwhelming," Krasinski said by phone recently. "Emily and I really are still digesting the fact that we made this small little special movie that some people really connected to. This was literally a meditation on parenting!" "A Quiet Place" is a mostly silent horror film about ...

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