(Photo courtesy of Anadolu) ISTANBUL — Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli made Formula 1 history on Sunday, becoming the youngest world champion at 20 after finishing third in the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix. The Italian secured his first drivers’ championship in only his second Formula 1 season, clinching the title with four rounds remaining. Antonelli,…
(DC file photo) The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has denied allegations that it is sheltering or providing protection to Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in Mindanao, dismissing the claims as unverified speculation. In a statement dated November 1, the MNLF clarified that the senator has no established formal relationship with the organization and that…
(Photo courtesy of Baguio City Public Information Office) BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio City government is aiming to complete the rehabilitation of the Baguio Athletic Bowl before the end of 2026 as it considers hosting the 2028 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) meet. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Monday that the sports facility would immediately…
(Photo courtesy of Anadolu) ISTANBUL — US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have discussed the framework of a new bilateral trade agreement during a series of phone calls, raising prospects of resolving a months-long trade dispute between the neighboring countries. Trump told reporters that Washington and Ottawa were making progress toward…
Total assets of the Philippine banking system increased by 9.8 percent to Php 31.59 trillion in September 2026, driven partly by sustained lending growth and higher bank capitalization, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The latest figure was up from Php 28.77 trillion in September 2025 and exceeded the Php 31.27…
(Photo courtesy of Anadolu) ISTANBUL — A vessel was reportedly struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, November 1, prompting a maritime security warning from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). In an advisory, UKMTO said the captain of a merchant vessel reported receiving a Mayday distress call over…
The House prosecution panel is prepared to submit financial records involving Vice President Sara Duterte, her husband Manases Carpio, and companies linked to him to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for possible investigation into tax violations. House prosecutor Zia Alonto Adiong said the panel uncovered an alleged Php 111.85 million discrepancy between the Vice…
(Photo courtesy of PCW) The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) stressed that women’s empowerment should not be measured solely by financial independence but also by their freedom to make decisions, live with dignity and remain protected from abuse. In a statement over the weekend marking the United Nations’ International Day of Care and Support, the…
arrested a 42-year-old man wanted for attempted murder in connection with the shooting of a radio news anchor in Roxas City, Capiz, in June 2026, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported. The suspect, identified only by the alias “Doming,” was arrested at around 3:05 p.m. on October 30 in Barangay Poblacion, Tapaz, Capiz, during an…
(POC Media Pool) Filipino swimmer Jamesray Mishael Ajido narrowly missed the podium after finishing fifth in the men’s 100-meter butterfly final at the 4th Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, on Sunday night, November 1. Ajido, the lone Southeast Asian finalist, clocked 55.16 seconds at the Complexe Tour de l’Œuf pool, improving his performance from…