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ImpactLife blood donors contribute more than $30K for nonprofits

"Good Giving" offers donors the opportunity to pay it forward with Donor Rewards Good Giving check presentation with Animal Protective League of Springfield, Illinois The Animal Protective League of Springfield, Illinois received a $2110 donation from ImpactLife blood donors as part of $33,140 in distributions made through the blood center's "Good Giving" program. Donor For Life Donor for Life is ImpactLife's donor frequency and rewards program, thanking volunteer blood donors with exclusive ite

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ROS seals playoff spot, nips Blackwater

MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine secured a playoff spot after scoring a 125-123 escape act against Blackwater in their PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup match on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The Elasto Painters nearly wasted a 13-point, fourth quarter lead as the Bossing staged a major uprising behind the trio of Sedric Barefield, Kentrell Barkley and RK Ilagan. In the end, Barefield missed a potential game-winning three which allowed ROS to improve to 5-3 and tie at second spo

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UP, UST WIN

The UP Growling Warriors and UST Growling Tigers win against the UE Red Warriors and Ateneo Blue Eagles respectively in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Oct. 17, 2026. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

JinkoSolar Unveils Tiger Neo 5.0 All-Black Residential Solar Module with 25.52% Efficiency

SHANGRAO, China, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), today unveiled Tiger Neo 5.0, an all-black residential solar module built on its all-new TAC technology. The first version to reach the market, an all-black 48-cell module, delivers a maximum power output of 510 W with a module efficiency of 25.52%. It was designed to redefine the upper limits of what a scenario-specific module can deliver in both appearance and efficiency for

AGFUND wins international award for excellence in inclusive banking and social impact

Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal credits the founders of AGFUND's microfinance banks for laying the foundations of its development impact BANGKOK, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) won the "Excellence in Inclusive Banking and Social Impact" award at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Awards, organized by the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) in cooperation with the European Savings and Retail Banking Group (ESBG). AGFUND CEO Hammam bin N

Citi says interest rates may matter more for economy than stock valuations

Watch: 3 marines back in jail after posting bail

A staff member from the camp of 13 detained marines holds documents as he leaves the San Juan Police Custodial Center on Oct. 17, 2026. Three of the four who posted bail, the day before, along with Levi Baligod, counsel for fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co following an arrest warrant for unjust vexation, returned to jail after a second warrant was issued for another charge. VIDEO BY MIKE ALQUINTO Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/ Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel

CGTN launches dedicated webpage for the Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026

Telling stories of poverty reduction and shared development from a local perspective BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on October 17, CGTN launched a dedicated webpage for the Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026. Under this year’s theme, "Beyond Poverty: Pathways to Shared Development in the Global South”, the site brings together documentaries that take an international audience into communities and households

Watch: Families leave flowers at Oregon school after deadly shooting

Families leave flowers and balloons outside Bend, Oregon, an elementary school where a teenage gunman killed three children and a teacher on Oct. 15, 2026. The gunman was shot and killed by an armed bystander who pursued him into the school. VIDEO BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/ Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/faceboo

'Go home,' Chinese envoy told as calls mount for his expulsion

MANILA, Philippines — Former Surigao del Norte representative and governor Robert Ace Barbers on Saturday called on Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to leave the Philippines immediately, criticizing the Chinese embassy's challenge to declare him persona non grata. “And yes, he should go back to China immediately,” Barbers told The Manila Times. Barbers also mocked Quan’s declaration that China “loves peace,” citing years of confrontations in the West Philippine Se

ICC prosecution seeks admission of 5 more recorded testimonies in Duterte case

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has asked judges to admit the previously recorded testimonies of five more witnesses in former president Rodrigo Duterte's crimes against humanity case, citing their accounts of alleged killings and a purported policy of neutralizing suspected criminals. In a public redacted application released on Oct. 16, 2026, the prosecution asked Trial Chamber III to admit the interview transcripts and supporting materials

Haze triggers highest alert level in southern Asean zone — monitor

SINGAPORE — Ongoing fires in Indonesia that have blanketed parts of Southeast Asia with toxic haze have triggered the highest-level alert by the regional bloc's climate and fire monitor. "Activation of Alert Level 3 for the Southern ASEAN region," the Singapore ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre said on its website, seen on Saturday. Based near Singapore's Changi Airport, the ASMC uses a four-tiered alert level system, from zero to three, with the highest triggered if there is a "high

Watch: Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon falls to lowest level in 40 years

Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 40 years, according to figures released. Between August 2025 and July 2026, 3,335 square kilometers of forest were cleared, a decline of nearly 42 percent from the previous year and the lowest level since records began in 1988, according to official statistics. VIDEO BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/ Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubs

SPEED Recognised Among Asia’s Innovative Technology Companies At ACES Awards 2026

Recognition highlights SPEED’s commitment to advancing digital procurement through innovation, stronger governance and technology-driven solutions. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 October 2026 - SPEED (Sistem Perolehan Elektronik Dinamik), operated by CDC International Sdn Bhd (CDCi), has been recognised in the Innovative Tech Companies of the Year category at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2026, marking another milestone in the company's effor

MARSTEK Philippines and PHILERGY German Solar Officially Seal Strategic Partnership for a Smarter Energy Future

The Philippine energy landscape continues to evolve as households and businesses face rising electricity demand, greater interest in renewable energy, and the need for reliable backup power. The growing impact of extreme heat and Super El Niño conditions further highlights the importance of having smarter and more resilient energy solutions. In response to these market needs, MARSTEK Philippines and PHILERGY German Solar have officially strengthened their strategic partnership to expand a

As disasters mount, next UN climate summit faces a test of trust

Less than a month before the UN climate conference COP31 opens in Antalya, Türkiye, representatives of three successive summit presidencies gathered to address a pressing question: How can the world restore trust in climate action when the consequences of a warming planet are already being felt? The devastation in Nepal offered a stark reminder of what is at stake. Opening the high-level meeting at UN Headquarters, General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman evoked the imagery of a wall of w

Ukraine: Civilian casualty rates among ‘deadliest’ in years, as energy attacks intensify

The trend continued into October. On the night of 6 to 7 October alone, a Russian cruise missile and drone attack killed 22 civilians and injured 45 in Pryluky, in Chernihiv region. “The first two weeks of October were among the deadliest periods for civilians in years,” said Danielle Bell, head of the human rights monitoring mission. Energy assault The high casualties came as Russian armed forces resumed systematic attacks on energy infrastructure. On 13 and 14 October, strikes hit

WHO scales up Ebola readiness in 22 countries across three continents

The World Health Organization (WHO) is strengthening Ebola preparedness amid conflict and displacement affecting millions of lives in a region that spans parts of Africa, Asia and Europe. The UN agency’s eastern Mediterranean region comprises 22 countries and territories. Intensified support is being given to Djibouti, Somalia and Sudan, which have been identified as priority countries. This follows deadly outbreaks of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus in both the Democratic Rep

World Winter Sports Expo 2026 Opens, Charting a New Decade for Ice and Snow and Outdoor Industries

BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The grand event of the global ice and snow industry, the World Winter Sports Expo 2026 (WWSE 2026), was held in Beijing on October 15. As an important legacy of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, this Expo aligns with China's "15th Five‑Year Plan" directives for the ice and snow industry. Its core mission is to expand the ice and snow economy, cultivate new productive forces in the sector, and promote deep integration of culture, sports, and tourism. It

When Luis Manzano isn’t making everyone laugh

It’s usually a good indication that the show is about to get good when you see Luis Manzano either on stage or in front of a camera. You’d usually see him hosting a game show on TV or entertaining a crowd as an event host, guaranteed to leave people smiling as he gives his all to make everyone laugh. But there’s a side to the veteran host that rarely gets the spotlight, a quieter one that comes out away from the cameras and in the company of the people closest to him, where he