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LOOK AT HOW HAPPY SHE WAS IN THE BEGINNING — before ARREST for SMUGGLING 8 POUNDS of LIQUID ‘COKE’ into Bali
BRAZILIAN WOMAN BUSTED in BALI with 4KG of LIQUID COCAINE HIDDEN in SHAMPOO BOTTLES FACES POSSIBLE LIFE SENTENCE under INDONESIAN LAW as she REMAINS IN CUSTODY
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JUST IN: Mynt Inc., the parent firm of digital wallet giant GCash, made its debut at the Philippine Stock Exchange today under the ticker symbol “GCASH,” opening at ₱6.60 per share. | @DexterBarroII
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PBBM sees Mynt IPO as sign of investor confidence, vows more reforms MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday vowed continued business reforms, as he welcomed Mynt Inc.’s initial public offering (IPO) as a positive sign for the country’s investment climate. During the listing ceremony for Mynt at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Tower in Taguig City, Marcos reaffirmed his commitment to making the Philippine capital market more attractive and accessible. “The timing of this listing is especially meaningful, as our stock market needs renewed investor interest and broader participation,” Marcos said. “We will continue to pursue reforms that strengthen investor confidence and support the development of our capital market,” he added. Marcos expressed optimism that Mynt’s public listing would draw more investments, noting that local and international investments demonstrated continued confidence in Filipino enterprise. Mynt, the parent company of e-wallet platform GCash, conducted its IPO from Oct. 6 to 12 at PHP6.60 per share, raising approximately PHP53 billion from the sale of over 8 billion shares. The offering attracted strong demand from more than 20 global and local institutions. “We recognize that investors have become more cautious and that attracting fresh capital remains a challenge. But Mynt’s initial public offering gives us reason for optimism,” Marcos said. “With an offering that could raise as much as PHP61 billion, this landmark IPO is an encouraging development for our capital market,” he added. Marcos also welcomed the participation of ordinary Filipinos in Mynt’s public offering, noting that qualified GCash users could subscribe to the share through Gstocks PH, powered by AB Capital Securities Inc., with a minimum subscription of 100 shares worth PHP660. “This just shows that digital technology can make investment opportunities more accessible to everyone,” he said. Marcos expressed hope that Mynt’s successful listing on the PSE would also encourage other Filipino enterprises to explore the stock market as an new avenue for growth and expansion. He urged private sector partners to continue investing in ideas, enterprises and technologies that create jobs, expand opportunities and improve lives. “For its part, the government will continue to work to improve the ease of doing business, promote fair competition, and to support responsible innovation,” Marcos said. (Ruth Abbey Carlos/PNA) INVESTOR CONFIDENCE. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomes the initial public offering of Mynt Inc., the parent company of e-wallet platform GCash, during the listing ceremony at the Philippine Stock Exchange Tower in Taguig City on Tuesday (Oct. 20, 2026). Marcos said the landmark IPO reflects investor confidence in Filipino enterprises and reaffirmed his commitment to pursuing business reforms to strengthen the Philippine capital market and expand investment opportunities for Filipinos. (Photo from Malacañang Press Corps Pool)
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Shares of Mynt are set to make their debut Tuesday after the biggest-ever IPO in the Philippines, potentially giving global investors a new bet in a market they have ignored for years bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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From an app on millions of Filipino smartphones to a ticker on the Philippine Stock Exchange, GCash made its landmark stock market debut on Tuesday, October 20, as its parent company Mynt listed on the bourse in a ceremony joined by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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North Korea releases 'proof of life' photos of Kim Jong Un after wild rumors dictator died from brain hemorrhage trib.al/bZTAMZ6
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Catholic priest Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was killed when a crucifix fell on him during a service in Ecuador. Congregants tried to help, but he died from his injuries.
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An Air Force service member has died after falling during a rappelling demonstration before Saturday night's UTSA-Navy football game. The service member, assigned to Detachment 2 of the 6th Combat Training Squadron, has not been named. The Air Force says an investigation is underway.
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🇹🇷 | Las inundaciones en Estambul dejaron imágenes impactantes: en Beykoz, el jardín de una vivienda quedó completamente anegado en cuestión de minutos tras la rápida subida del agua.
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LOOK: Sped-up thermal camera footages of minor phreatic eruption at the Main Crater of Taal Volcano that occurred at 07:31 PM and 07:36 PM today, 18 October 2026. The event generated a plume that rose 300 meters above the crater as recorded by the Main Crater West Rim (VTWR) and Daang Kastila (VTDK) thermal cameras. Alert Level 1 is maintained over Taal Volcano. #TaalVolcano
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WAIT… SO THAT’S HOW THEY DO IT?! 😭🤯 The secret behind making a person appear out of nowhere is INSANE! Whoever designed this deserves an award. 👏
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I’ll tell you what, we’re having an earthqua—” On this day, October 17, 1989, a massive 6.9 earthquake struck San Francisco during the live broadcast of the World Series. Does anyone remember watching this unfold live? Incredible footage of announcers Al Michaels and Tim McCarver maintaining their composure, unsure if they were even still on the air. The series, played between Bay Area rivals Oakland A’s and San Francisco Giants, would forever be remembered as the “Earthquake Series.
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Train conductor Eric Carlisle captures footage as EF-3 tornado hits stationary train in Nebraska, derailing 31 cars with no injuries reported.
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REGINE-OKE🎶🎤 Naki-jamming sa fans si Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid sa pagtatapos ng unang gabi ng kanyang three-night ‘Finale’ concert. Nakasakay sa float si Regine at inikot ang buong MOA Arena bago tuluyang mag-goodnight sa fans. | via @ChrisSitson
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Regine earns a standing ovation for her opening performance of “Narito Ako” at her concert tonight. Her heartfelt, near-flawless rendition moved the audience, with celebrities including Vice Ganda seen cheering on the Queen of OPM. @reginevalcasid #RVAFinaleConcert
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ROLEX & LOUIS VUITTON STORES SWEPT CLEAN in MARSEILLE as FRENCH PROTESTS TURN TO LOOTING
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The looting in Paris today.. France riots
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Witnesses say masked protesters set fire to Limoges town hall, which officials say is now ‘largely lost’. In Paris, fires, looting and tear gas marked a night of unrest as cost-of-living protests raged on throughout the country.
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A team of researchers who have been stuck on their ship for three days can finally disembark and perform their research to see if the Taraia Object near Nikumaroro is a piece of Amelia Earhart's Plane. Even nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart attempted to become the first person to fly around the world, the mystery of what happened to her and her plane still has not been solved, but researchers are hoping this brings them closer.
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