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Titan Ultra’s first Governors’ Cup win shocks TNT

Titan Ultra finally secured its first win in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup by beating TNT 103-87, with Tirrell Brown delivering 29 points and 10 rebounds as coach Renzy Bajar emphasized defense; San Miguel Beer also beat Converge 128-122 to stay unbeaten, led by CJ Perez’s 31 points. The results highlight Titan Ultra’s breakthrough and San Miguel’s continued strong form in the early stages of the conference.

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BSP DOJ Information-Sharing Pact Accelerates Scam Investigations

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Department of Justice signed an information-sharing pact to enable the DOJ to request and receive financial account information for investigations into financial account scams under AFASA, aimed at speeding up prosecutions while safeguarding data use. The agreement aligns the DOJ’s prosecutorial powers with BSP’s regulatory authority and includes safeguards to ensure information is used only for authorized purposes, enabling quicker action against online scams.

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Mike Phillips joins Kyoto Hannaryz on two-year deal

Philippine-based Filipino-American forward Mike Phillips has signed a two-year deal with Kyoto Hannaryz in Japan’s B.League for the 2026-27 season and will continue to represent Gilas Pilipinas, having been classified as a local/Asian import after FIBA’s adjustments. The move follows his UAAP success with La Salle, a brief MPBL stint with San Juan Knights, and his recent international exposure as a Gilas player.

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PNP Identifies Two Suspects in Mima Alicia Killing

The Philippine National Police have identified two suspects in the killing of vlogger Mima Alicia Lipata within 24 hours using CCTV footage, with investigators probing possible syndicate involvement and the mastermind still unidentified. One suspect reportedly has prior cases, and authorities are continuing to profile the suspects while coordinating with Lipata’s family as the case unfolds.

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