Following a cool and breezy Sunday with high fire danger, the Columbus region is expected to experience a warming trend reaching the 80s by midweek with no rain forecasted for the remainder of the month.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings kept its playoff hopes alive after overpowering Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters, 106-89, in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
Earl Scottie Thompson delivered a conference-best 29 points to go with 10 rebounds to power the Gin Kings to a commanding victory, improving their record to 4-5 as they continued their push for a quarterfinal berth.
Import Jordan Murphy also had a big night, finishing with 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Japeth Aguilar and Jeremiah Gray chipped in 12 points apiece.
Ginebra seized control early, taking a 36-28 lead in the opening quarter before extending its advantage with a 29-point second-period explosion.
The Gin Kings tightened their defense in the third, limiting Phoenix to 15 points while building a lead that eventually reached 26.
Phoenix struggled to keep pace with Ginebra’s balanced attack, with Marcellus Earlington leading the Fuel Masters with 22 points. Ricci Rivero and Kai Ballungay contributed 10 points each. They dropped to 5-4. (Adrian Co)
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Calvary Christian Knights entered play on Saturday without a loss in the GIAA tournament. Their opponent, Tattnall Square, had already suffered one loss to George Walton in the first round. Since then, Tattnall Square has battled their way through the loser's bracket and advanced to the title matchup against the [...]
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Cooler temperatures and clear skies are expected in Columbus through the coming week, though afternoon highs will eventually return to the 80s.
Rovelyn Baterbonia, mother of late Ateneo student-athlete Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia, has shared an update on the planned memorial house dedicated to her son, while thanking supporters who continue to offer condolences to their family.
In a social media post, Rovelyn shared a rendering of the proposed structure, which features a display honoring Rene’s basketball career, a memorial area bearing his name and an upper-level terrace.
“Update po ito po Ang Bahay nang aking anak before po mag Undas sana po matapos na agad,” Rovelyn wrote on her Facebook page.
Rene’s mother added that the design of memorial house was created by Municipal Information Office of Talacogon.
Rovelyn also extended her gratitude to people who have reached out to the family following Rene’s death.
“Agad salamat po sa mga gc at mga followers at nagpaabot ng condolences sa amin Hindi ko kayo maisa2x sa pagbanggit pro ulitin ko maraming3x salamat sa inyo lahat Kilala ko o Hindi God bless you all,” she said.
She likewise appealed to the public to continue praying for justice for her son.
“Tulungan u Ako na magdasal para sa justice sa Aking anak,” Rovelyn added.
Rene and fellow Ateneo student-athlete Divine Adili died on June 8 during an off-campus team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora. Their deaths prompted calls for accountability and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Rovelyn has continued to speak publicly about her son and her family’s pursuit of answers as they preserve his memory. (Adrian Co)
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