Unbeaten Gilas 3×3 teams reach Asian Games semis after contrasting wins

Rappler - Sep 24, 2026

Gilas Women breeze past Singapore, while Gilas Men survive Chinese Taipei as they move within a win of giving the Philippines its first Asian Games medal in 3x3 basketball

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Pangilinan on Thursday challenged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its attached agency, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), to go after wealthy agricultural smugglers and prove that they are not “untouchable.” During the Senate hearing on the DOJ’s proposed 2027 budget, Pangilinan questioned the agencies over the dismissal of

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is rapidly expanding its benefit packages to cover a wider range of illnesses, including several types of cancer, heart disease and maternal and neonatal care, as it seeks to lower out-of-pocket hospital expenses. Bataan Rep. Albert “Abet” Garcia unveiled PhilHealth’s benefit expansion “roadmap” during a congressional

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SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Agusan del Sur National High School (ASNHS) has ramped up its campus security measures, including stricter gate inspections and closer coordination with authorities, following recent incidents of violence in schools. In a public advisory, ASNHS assured parents and the community that it is taking proactive steps to maintain

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