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Four dead, 14 injured in Cotabato City gun, grenade attacks

LAMITAN CITY — Four people were killed and at least 14 others were wounded in two pre-election violence incidents in Cotabato City hours before the opening of the inaugural Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections on Monday. In Barangay Bagua 2, suspected political supporters of an unnamed candidate opened fire early Monday on a group that included Barangay Chairman Fahad Singh and local officials. Three people died, including two of Singh’s com

US fight off spirited France to win 12th World Cup

BERLIN, Germany — The United States won the women's basketball World Cup for a record-extending 12th time, defeating a spirited France 97-79 thanks to an excellent second-half in the final in Berlin on Sunday. The US are perennial red-hot favourites at this tournament and had not lost a World Cup match since 2006, but they were below their best for much of the competition. They trailed by two points at half-time to an energetic France side but turned it on when it mattered, outscoring the

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

NANTERRE, France — She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it. It was “All By Myself,” the song the Quebec superstar’s voice has been measured against since 1996, saved for the encore of her first full concert in more than six years — her first since stiff person syndrome, a r

BIR intensifies nationwide tax enforcement

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has intensified its nationwide tax enforcement campaign, flagging 842 establishments and sealing 385 cash register machines (CRM) and point-of-sale (POS) machines during a five-day compliance operation. The CRM/POS Post-Evaluation covered 7,685 establishments and 14,806 machines across the BIR’s revenue regions as the tax agency stepped up its monitoring of businesses’ sales-recording systems. The 842 establishments flagged by the BIR represented

Vigor Boost Gummies Introduces VigorBoost Multi-Ingredient Dietary Supplement for Daily Male Wellness

Vigor Boost Gummies provide a convenient daily supplement format for men. Explore VigorBoost ingredients, usage directions, and frequently asked questions. Largo, FL, Sept. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vigor Boost has introduced a multi-ingredient dietary supplement formulated for adult men seeking to incorporate nutritional supplementation into their daily wellness routines. The product is positioned as a dietary supplement rather than a treatment for a medical condition and is designed to prov

PH current account deficit widens to $15.4B in H1

THE Philippines’ current account deficit widened by more than half in the first six months of the year as imports continued to grow faster than exports, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported late Friday. The current account deficit reached $15.44 billion in January to June, up 51.7 percent from the $10.18-billion deficit recorded in the same period last year. “The current account deficit widened mainly on account of a larger trade-in-goods deficit,” the central bank sa

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up

NEW YORK — The CEO of Anthropic said Saturday the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without such a slowdown, Dario Amodei warned that within six to 12 months AI could be capable of leading a swarm of agents that could take over the entire internet. The warning comes as worries about AI grow inside and outside the industry and reports continue to emerge about increasingly powerful systems that solve problems be

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Gilas takes on highly motivated China in Asian Games

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas battles a highly motivated China national squad at the close of the group stage in the 20th Asian Games men’s basketball on Monday at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan. Game time is 12 noon (Manila time). The Filipinos are coming off a 109-78 demolition of Kazakhstan last Saturday to mark their first victory. It was a strong bounce back win since opening its title-retention bid with a shocking 85-89 loss to Bahrain. But coach Tim Con

MemoHoney Launch Advanced Brain Memory Support Capsules 2026 in USA: Read Memohoney Supplement Facts, Benefits and Ingredients Highlights.

MemoHoney 2026 Announces a natural formula in the USA, designed to support brain health, memory and focus. Explore Memo Honey supplement facts, ingredients and key benefits. New York, Sept. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 2026, MemoHoney has announced an advanced memory booster, updated information about this supplement, and we've got all the latest details on what it's made of and how it's supposed to work - giving you a pretty straightforward view of the product and all the info out there abou

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Lights out in Laos as electricity exports surge

VIENTIANE, Laos — Isolated, under-developed Laos brands itself the "Battery of Southeast Asia", powering its neighbors with dozens of hydroelectric plants, but frequent power outages leave its own people in the dark. Exports of electricity to neighboring countries including Thailand and Vietnam are a key source of revenue for the landlocked nation, designated as a least developed country by the United Nations. But most of the power generated leaves the country and, combined with an ageing

Joaquin Tovera makes electrifying UAAP debut

MANILA, Philippines — Rookie Joaquin Tovera made an electrifying UAAP debut as he led the De La Salle Green Archers in an 89-87 escape of the National University Bulldogs in the Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Sunday. The Gilas Pilipinas Youth standout fired 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting laced with three steals as La Salle began its title defense with a win. "At first, I was nervous, but when I stepped on the court, I just wanted to show what I had. It w

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Samal ready for 5150 Islands Series finale

MANILA, Philippines — Champions will be crowned on Sept. 20 as the inaugural 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series culminates on Samal Island, where athletes will face the final test of a four-leg endurance challenge spanning some of the country’s most scenic island destinations. The Damosa Land 5150 Triathlon finale will follow the familiar 5150 format – a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike and 10-kilometer run – but the Samal race carries significance beyo

16 teams clash in RVL Division 1 National Finals

The Division 1 National Finals of the Rebisco Volleyball League (RVL) tips off on Monday, Sept. 14, at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. The five-day finale of the annual grassroots tournament features 16 of the best 18-under teams from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao led by National University Nazareth School (NUNS), the defending champion seeking its fourth national title. For the opening round, the 16 teams are divided into four groups, each playing a single round robin format NUNS is i

MemoHive Capsules Introduces Memo Hive Multi-Ingredient Dietary Supplement for Memory Support

MemoHive Capsules introduces a dietary supplement formulated with BCAAs, Bacopa Monnieri, Rhodiola Rosea, L-Theanine, and Panax Ginseng. PINELLAS PARK, FL, Sept. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MemoHive has introduced MemoHive Premium Formula, a multi-ingredient dietary supplement formulated around ingredients commonly included in nutritional products intended to support memory, focus, and everyday mental clarity. Official Website: https://memohive.shop/ The formulation contains five disclosed ingr

Le Comble Reports MOVA Residences by B&B Italia Reaches 75% Sold in Panama City

Obarrio development reports strong pre-construction sales as branded residences gain traction among international buyers MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Comble announced that MOVA Residences by B&B Italia, a branded residential development in Panama City’s Obarrio district, has reached 75% sold during its pre-construction phase. The sales milestone comes as international interest in branded residences continues to expand beyond hotel-operated properties to developments asso

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NEW MID-TERM FINANCIAL TARGETS - ISS TO ACCELERATE HIGHER-QUALITY GROWTH AND EXPAND MARGINS

Company Announcement Copenhagen, 13 September 2026 No. 57/2026 NEW MID-TERM FINANCIAL TARGETS - ISS TO ACCELERATE HIGHER-QUALITY GROWTH AND EXPAND MARGINS ISS A/S, a global leader in workplace experience and facility services, today announces new mid-term financial targets for 2026-2028 to be presented at the Capital Markets Day tomorrow. ISS A/S is targeting the following new mid-term financial targets for 2026-2028 (replacing targets announced in November 2022): Average annual organic growth a