6 Asian delegates to skip Miss Universe 2026 amid franchise dispute

GMA Network - Oct 22, 2026

Representatives from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Laos will not participate in the 75th Miss Universe Competition amid an ongoing dispute over franchise rights.

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Pakistan and the US factor as China looks to sell its J-35 stealth jets

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Last month, the US published the fine print of a US$686 million upgrade deal for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. The deal is for data link systems, new encryption gear and a refit that keeps the jets flying until 2040. The notice says Pakistan can protect the technology to “substantially the same degree” as the US government. The Pakistan Air Force is also the only declared interested buyer of China’s J-35 stealth fighter, a generational leap in technology. The Chinese jet first flew at the Zhuhai...

Kapunan: Pursuing grave threat issue vs VP might have diverted trial

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MANILA, Philippines — The grave threats impeachment article filed against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte could have diverted attention away from the charges against her, as it would have allowed her to revisit allegations involving threats to her own life — thus prolonging the trial. That was the reason the prosecution dropped the fourth impeachment

Walang pasok: Oct. 22 classes suspended in some areas due to Rosal

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MANILA, Philippines — Classes and work in government offices were suspended in some areas on Thursday, Oct. 22, due to the expected impact of Super Typhoon Rosal. As of 9 p.m. on Oct. 21, classes at all levels in public and private schools in Batanes were suspended for Oct. 22. Work in government offices in

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Oct 21, 2026

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China says it allowed Philippines to resupply warship amid diplomatic tensions

Oct 21, 2026

China has allowed the Philippines to resupply a grounded warship on a disputed South China Sea reef, the coastguard said on Wednesday, as tension remains high over the Chinese ambassador’s controversial comment. The Philippines delivered necessities to its warship BRP Sierra Madre grounded at the Second Thomas Shoal on Wednesday, “with permission from the Chinese side”, the China Coast Guard said in a statement. “The China Coast Guard conducted confirmation checks and maintained full supervision...

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Oct 21, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (COA) said it found P397.45 million worth of “duplicate, multiple and overlapping” payments to beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In its 2025 annual audit report, COA noted that some beneficiaries of the AICS program

Kapunan: VP Duterte, Manases prenup, if any, will face scrutiny

Oct 21, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution will question the authenticity of any alleged prenuptial agreement between Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, will be questioned. House private prosecutor Lorna Kapuna made that statement in an interview with anchor Pinky Webb during her show, “On Point,” on Bilyonaryo News Channel. Kapunan was

Iligan eyes modern waste facility to reduce landfill waste

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US colleges scale back cooperation with Chinese institutions after Pentagon’s push

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Virginia Tech is accelerating the closure of a joint undergraduate programme with China’s Xidian University, bringing forward the end of a partnership that it had previously planned to keep running until 2029, according to a university spokesperson and a copy of an official letter reviewed by the South China Morning Post. This decision comes as the Pentagon’s push to tighten oversight of US universities’ research ties with China has led to more than 80 termination-related actions across 30...

6 Asian delegates to skip Miss Universe 2026 amid franchise dispute

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Walang pasok: Oct. 22 classes suspended in some areas due to Rosal

INQToday: Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakens off Aparri, Cagayan

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Top Democrat says chip restrictions are ‘key lever’ for US AI edge over China

COA flags P397M ‘duplicate,’ ‘overlapping’ AICS payments

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