Day: November 2, 2025

Pasay: Defending champion National University whipped De La Salle University, 97-67, Sunday to snare the second Final Four berth in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. Karl Ann Pingol produced the season’s first triple-double in the women’s division — 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists – to lead the Lady Bulldogs to the semifinals for the 11th time. According to Philippines News Agency, the streak started in Season 76 under coach Pat Aquino, leading to 10 straight final appearances and eight titles from 2014 to 2019. Aquino quit in 2022 when

Makati city: The Philippines and Canada have officially signed the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), marking a significant development in their 75-year partnership and enhancing their defense cooperation. “Today is a great day for both of our nations,” declared Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty during a joint press briefing, emphasizing the commitment to deepen their defense ties, which have their roots in a long-standing partnership. According to Philippines News Agency, McGuinty stated that the SOVFA represents a deeper truth: peace is built on rules, not recklessness, and stability grows from cooperation, not confrontation. The Philippines’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro

Manila: Provinces in Visayas and one city in Mindanao suspended classes on Monday due to the expected impact of Severe Tropical Storm Tino, the country’s 20th tropical cyclone this year. According to Philippines News Agency, many areas have suspended classes up to Wednesday as Tino is forecast to move generally westward over the next three days. It will make its initial landfall over Eastern Samar or Dinagat Islands late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning. In Central Visayas, classes at all levels have been suspended in Bohol and Cebu province, with specific areas like Alcantara, Alegria, Aloguinsan, Argao, Asturias, Badian,

Paris: The Turkish city of Kahramanmaras has been named a UNESCO City of Literature, becoming the first city in Trkiye to earn the designation. Kahramanmaras joined this esteemed network in the literature category, as announced by Metropolitan Mayor Firat Gorgel. According to TRTworld.com, the decision was revealed in Paris during World Cities Day events. UNESCO Creative Cities are recognized as hubs where culture and creative industries serve as tangible drivers of development. Azoulay noted that by including 58 new cities, the network is enhanced, allowing creativity to bolster local initiatives, attract investments, and foster social cohesion. This year, ten cities