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P3.4-M shabu seized in QC

Police confiscated shabu valued at P3.4 million in Quezon City last Friday afternoon.

Malabon gov't reopens Tugatog cemetery

After three years of rehabilitation, the Tugatog Public Cemetery in Malabon City was reopened to the public yesterday, allowing people to visit their deceased loved ones ahead of the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day next month.

Phl, France strengthen marine conservation cooperation efforts

The Philippines and France are taking steps to strengthen cooperation in ensuring marine conservation, with key government officials from both countries holding the first of a series of \"Blue Talks\" with local and foreign experts on biodiversity.

Sweeping reforms urged in PNP, PDEA

President Marcos should initiate sweeping reforms in the country's law enforcement sector in light of recent allegations of corruption and abuses of Philippine National Police (PNP) officers in the anti-drug campaign of former president Rodrigo Duterte which were revealed at the House of Representatives' quad comm hearings, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said yesterday.

DSWD: Programs insulated from politics

With the upcoming midterm polls in 2025, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public that policies are in place to insulate the agency's programs and services from politics.

Richard Gomez files bill banning soda in gov't offices

Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez is proposing legislation that will ban soda and other sugary drinks in all government offices to help address the country's diabetes problem.

More Senate hopefuls visit Leni

Months before the official start of the campaign period, Naga City is starting to become an important stop for candidates in the 2025 elections. Two more Senate hopefuls visited former vice president Leni Robredo on Friday at the local office of Angat Buhay, the non-government organization she co-founded in 2022.

Dela Rosa still willing to lead Senate drug war probe

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa yesterday renewed his willingness to lead the Senate drug war investigation even though his colleagues have opposed it, saying it is a clear case of conflict of interest.

DA, FAO collaborate to strengthen food security

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has met with the head of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in a bid to strengthen collaboration towards food security.

NBI files 16 falsification, perjury complaints against Tony Yang

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed 16 complaints for falsification of public documents, perjury and violations of the Anti-Alias Law against Yang Jianxin, also known as Tony Yang, the brother of former presidential economic adviser Michael Yang.

Comelec urges lawmakers: Overhaul party-list system

The Commission on Elections called on lawmakers to push for the complete overhaul of Republic Act (RA) 7941 or the Party-List System Act to address the concerns of different sectors, especially the marginalized.

Chiz hits Sara over scathing words vs BBM

Respect the dead when making statements, says priest

House leaders urged VP to testify on alleged fund misuse

As more questions arise regarding her alleged misuse of taxpayers' money, including her confidential funds, Vice President Sara Duterte should appear again before the House of Representatives and explain her side under oath, two House leaders said yesterday.

PCG: Phl is sole Asean member fighting back vs China aggression

As China's \"illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive actions\" at sea continue, the Philippines appears to be the only member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to openly resist them and voice condemnation, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday.

BBM off to Jakarta for Prabowo inauguration

President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos will attend the inauguration today of Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka in Jakarta.

Maharlika, energy firms seek UAE investments

State-run Maharlika Investment Corp. and some of the country's energy companies joined the Philippine delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to secure clean energy investments.

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION COUNTDOWN AT 5 YEARS Is the world on track to meet the targets of the Sendai Framework?

United Nations member states have five years to meet all seven targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. There is no cause for panic as, according to Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Kamal Kishore, the world is making significant progress toward resiliency and reduction of global disaster mortality.

Energy Development Corporation: Paving the way to climate resiliency through 24/7 renewable energy

Amid the very real, ongoing impact of climate change that the Philippines is subjected to, optimism shines through with the concerted efforts of both government and private sector toward climate action.

"PH IS A LIGHTHOUSE TO THE WORLD"

The Philippines' disaster risk reduction efforts are lauded at the recently held Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2024

SHOWBIZ INDUSTRY RALLIES BEHIND KATHDEN'S ‘HELLO, LOVE, AGAIN'

LET'S FACE IT. WE MAY BE AT THE LAST FRONTIER of traditional entertainment and media, and it is crucial now more than ever to gather the troops and be one in pushing high quality entertainment and content by Filipinos to the world. With the ever-changing landscape of how audiences consume entertainment, we have to move as one. It is already beautiful to see the media juggernauts ABS-CBN via Star Cinema and GMA Pictures collaborate again with two of today's brightest stars — Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards — for the sequel to the massive box-office hit \"Hello, Love, Goodbye.\"

"'SHY' ARTHUR NERY FINDS CONFIDENCE THROUGH HIS FANS

Arthur Nery is now stepping into his own with more assurance and stage presence, thanks to his fans and personal growth as an artist. The R&B and soul singer-songwriter from Cagayan de Oro shares that his early days in the music industry were marked by self-doubt. However, as he met more people and performed at more gigs, Arthur learned to loosen up and adapt to the music scene. This new level of confidence will be on full display at his upcoming solo concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 25. This follows his sold-out show at the New Frontier Theater in 2022.

Christopher Reeve's kids wanted to be 'honest, raw and vulnerable' in documentary 'Super/Man'

Christopher Reeve's children say they made a point to include all the complexities of their father's life — his strengths and weaknesses — in the new documentary \"Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story\" — because that's what he would have wanted.

"'Completely devastated': One Direction members share heartbreaking statements on Liam Payne's death"

Former One Direction members poured their hearts out as they grieved the loss of their beloved \"brother\" and fellow bandmate Liam Payne.

OF CHAMPAGNE, LAUGHTER AND LUXURY

Joel Rama Del Prado, alongside his wife Carla, celebrated his 50th birthday in grand fashion at Chef Alain Bistrot Brasserie, Taguig City where family and friends gathered for an unforgettable afternoon of joy and laughter.

RECOVERING OUR MEMORY OF THE SEA

I’ve often remarked, in academic conferences, about the glaring absence of the sea in our mainstream and modern literature, beyond serving as a decorative backdrop or romantic element.

Viral misinformation

We were deeply saddened by the news that ABS-CBN Corp. had let go of around 100 employees, or about three percent of its workforce, due to declining ad revenues.

Alternergy eyeing REIT listing

Alternergy Holdings Corp. is consolidating its land assets with a recently acquired land holding firm, setting the stage for a potential real estate investment trust (REIT) listing.

Australia allocates P20 B for Phl dev't goals

The Australian government is providing P20 billion worth of funding assistance to the Philippines over the next five years to support the country's development goals.

PBCom shortens offer for first bond issuance

The Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) has cut short the offer period for its maiden bond issuance amid strong investor interest.

A bad statement to make

A guy goes to the doctor, and the doctor tells him, \"I have some very bad news for you. I'm afraid that you're afflicted with a fatal and incurable disease.\" So, the guy asks, “Well, isn't there anything I can do, doc?\" \"Hmmm... maybe you should go to a spa and start taking daily mud baths,\" the doctor tells the patient. \"Mud baths? Will that help me, doc?\" \"Probably not... but at least you'll get used to being covered in dirt!\" Now, that obviously is a bad statement to make. The doctor in this story is either insensitive or seriously lacking in communication skills. But things like this happen so often in the workplace.