China’s brewing soft power in the US smells like coffee

The Business Times - Nov 15, 2026

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Police bust P7.8M smuggled cigarettes in Lanao del Sur

Nov 15, 2026

COTABATO CITY—Acting on a tip from concerned citizens, police confiscated P7.8 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in Picong, Lanao del Sur, on Friday night, Nov. 13, police confirmed Sunday. Brig. Gen. Christopher Abecia, Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) regional director, said joint police operatives from the Picong Municipal Police Station and regional and

China calls for AI cooperation with the US ahead of Shenzhen Apec summit

Nov 15, 2026

Chinese ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has signalled high hopes for major-power cooperation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Shenzhen this week, promoting a China-led AI alliance for regional prosperity. The prosperity theme was also highlighted in Qiushi, the Communist Party’s flagship publication, which compiled a series of President Xi Jinping’s previous Apec speeches on building an “Asia-Pacific community with a shared future”. Since his first Apec meeting...

High-value drug suspect arrested in Marawi; P6.8M shabu seized

Nov 15, 2026

COTABATO CITY — A high-value drug suspect was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Marawi City on Saturday, Nov. 14, yielding approximately one kilogram of suspected shabu worth P6.8 million, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PDEA-BAR). George Paul Alcovindas, PDEA-BAR regional director, identified the suspect as alias “Ali,” 42, married, and

BINI named favorite global music star at Kids' Choice Awards

Nov 15, 2026

BINI was named Favorite Global Music Star at this year's Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Mandiri coordinator faces travel ban, sedition probe

Nov 15, 2026

Police are also investigating Hamdin's participation in 2024 Sabah rally.

Mariah Deborah showcases queer relationship in 'Na Para Bang' music video

Nov 15, 2026

Mariah Deborah presented the magic of a queer relationship in the music video for her hit song, "Na Para Bang."

LRT-1 adjusts train schedule for Asean Summit on Nov. 16-18

Nov 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT-1) will implement an adjusted holiday schedule from November 16 to 18 in line with the special non-working days declared for the 49th Asean Summit, its operator reminded the public on Sunday. The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) advised passengers to take note of the adjusted operating

Marcos urges ASEAN members to strengthen regional ties

Nov 15, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states to strengthen partnerships and cooperation in addressing challenges facing the region.

China’s upgraded VT-4B export tank gets fourth-gen Type 100 tech ahead of Zhuhai show

Nov 15, 2026

China has upgraded its VT-4 series main battle tank with cutting-edge technologies aimed at the international market, newly surfaced photos show ahead of the country’s premier defence exhibition in Zhuhai. The appearance of the new tank, believed to be designated as VT-4B, indicates significant upgrades over the existing VT-4A in its armour protection, active protection, weapon station and electronic equipment. Some of the improvements show traits of technologies developed for China’s...

Ben&Ben, Take That collaborate on upcoming song 'Glow'

Nov 15, 2026

Ben&Ben have a collaboration track with British pop group Take That!

Easterlies to bring rain, cloudy skies to parts of Mindanao on Nov. 15

Nov 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The easterlies will bring cloudy skies and rain to parts of Mindanao on Sunday, while other parts of the country may experience rainshowers and thunderstorms, according to the state weather bureau. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the easterlies, or warm winds

Pejuang, Wawasan want bigger slice of the pie for GE16

Nov 15, 2026

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China’s brewing soft power in the US smells like coffee

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