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Phl slaps higher tariff on imported salt

Local salt industry stakeholders and experts do not think that the hike on the tariff on imported salt products implemented by the government could make any difference in the lives of Filipino salt farmers and the development of the local salt industry.

DTI orders price freeze in Kristine calamity areas

A price freeze on basic goods has been imposed in areas placed under a state of calamity due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

'DepEd budget insufficient to address classroom shortage'

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has admitted that the Department of Education (DepEd) does not have enough funds to address the classroom shortage nationwide.

French frigate Prairial makes port call in Cebu

The French Navy surveillance frigate Prairial is in Cebu for a port call from Oct. 22 to 25 as part of its operational deployment in the Indo-Pacific, the French embassy in Manila said.

Palace suspends classes, gov't work in Luzon today

Malacañang suspended classes and government work in Luzon today as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine is expected to bring heavy rains in the island.

PNP urges Remulla to rethink cut in number of generals

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is supporting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla's initiative to streamline the police force.

Victims face Quiboloy, narrate sexual abuse

The victims of self-styled son of God Apollo Quiboloy confronted their alleged abuser at the Senate yesterday, saying they were groomed to perform sexual services for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader as part of their spiritual journey.

QC among PCCI's most business-friendly cities

For the second consecutive year, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has named Quezon City as among the most business-friendly local government units (LGU) in the country.

Zamboanga journalist shot dead

ZAMBOANGA CITY - A female broadcaster was shot dead on Tuesday night in a village in this city.

CAMO CHIC

Thursday was a huge shopping day in Greenbelt. The mall was buzzing with lines snaking two floors down either for the latest iPhone drop at midnight or the newest bag charm.

Left behind in ASEAN

\"We never overtook you,\" my Thai friend once told me, when I told her how far the Philippines has been left behind by Thailand, Malaysia and perhaps even Vietnam.

US firms urged to invest in PEZA zones

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is encouraging American companies to invest in the country's economic zones amid ongoing initiatives to improve the business environment.

Foreign borrowings jump 36% to $3.8 B in Q3

The Philippines jacked up its borrowings from offshore creditors by almost 40 percent to 3.8 billion in the third quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Knights need extra 10 mins to nip Stags

Vince Cuajao and Jimboy Estrada alternated in extra time as Letran outlasted San Sebastian, 101-98, in double overtime yesterday and regained solo No. 4 in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

VITAL ROLES FOR KEY RECRUITS

It's their first PBA finals and the likes of TNT's Rey Nambatac and Barangay Ginebra's Stephen Holt are intent on seizing the day and wrapping it in gold.

Hezbollah hides cash, gold under Beirut hospital, says Israel

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, Israel's military said on Oct. 21, adding it will not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets.

Blinken arrives in Israel to revive ceasefire talks

TEL AVIV (AP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (in photo) arrived in Israel yesterday on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

Israeli army: Hezbollah finance chief killed in Syria

JERUSALEM (AFP) - The Israeli army on Oct. 21 said that the latest commander responsible for funding the Lebanese Hezbollah group was \"eliminated\" in Syria.

Tributes paid to surfer killed by swordfish in Indonesia

JAKARTA (AFP)-Tributes have been paid to an Italian surfer after she was stabbed in the chest by a swordfish and died off the western coast of Indonesia.

Harris, Trump push for every vote

As race enters final 2 weeks

Sokor mulls supplying arms to Ukraine to counter NoKor

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea may consider directly supplying weapons to Ukraine as part of measures to counter military ties between North Korea and Russia, officials said on yesterday, after accusing Pyongyang of sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine.

China launches live-fire drill near Taiwan

BEIJING (AFP) - China's military began a livefire exercise near Taiwan yesterday, maintaining pressure on the self-ruled island after staging largescale drills and President Xi Jinping called for troops to prepare for war.

Reward offered for info on kidnapped American

A reward of P150,000 has been offered in exchange for information leading to the rescue of American vlogger Elliot Onil Eastman, who was seized in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte last week.

Fire hits Manila hospital's stock room

A fire hit a storage room of the Mary Chiles General Hospital and Maternity in Sampaloc, Manila yesterday.

2 public hospitals in Manila at full capacity

With two public hospitals in Manila reaching full capacity, residents are advised to go to other health facilities for medical assistance.

Baggage delays hit NAIA travelers

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport has suffered its first major setback since the NAIA was turned over to a private operator as travelers reported reaching their destinations without their check-in luggage.

PNP: Chinese suspect in hotpot shooting an 'undesirable alien'

The Chinese suspect in a shooting at a hotpot restaurant in Makati that killed a fellow Chinese national has been classified by the Philippine National Police (PNP) as an \"undesirable alien.\"

'Land of Bad'

COMMONSENSE - We are saddened by the reported kidnapping of an American national in a coastal village in Sibuco town, Zamboanga del Norte last week.

There is no leadership without risk

There has never been a more difficult time to lead anything - whether a publicly traded corporation or a nonprofit nongovernmental organization; whether a global university or a local, public school or classroom.

Iran's terror proxies and why the Ayatollah is untouchable

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