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Taiwan coast guard offers rewards for spotting foreign ships

Taiwan's coast guard said yesterday it will reward people who report the presence of foreign military ships, including those from China, in waters around the island, as it seeks the public's help with monitoring \"abnormal\" activity.

Trump makes first cabinet pick, eyes Putin talks

US presidentelect Donald Trump on Thursday made his fi rst cabinet appointment after his decisive election win, while signaling his intent to ditch the outgoing administration’s policies by talking to Vladimir Putin.

Trump win worries Asia climate advocates

Climate leaders and energy experts in Asia reacted to the implications of the reelection of Donald Trump, saying his presidency may result in the abolition of domestic programs of the United States addressing climate change.

Orio named new 8th Infantry Division commander

The Philippine Army has named Brig. Gen. Adonis Ariel Orio as the new 8th Infantry (Storm Troopers) Division based here, replacing retiring Maj. Gen. Camilo Ligayo.

Bong Go extends support to indigents in Virac, Catanduanes

Sen. Bong Go gave additional assistance to impoverished residents who were affected by Typhoons Carina and Kristine in Virac, Catanduanes on Thursday.

Comelec to proclaim new Legazpi mayor

With only a few months left before the May 2025 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to proclaim on Monday Alfredo Garbin Jr. as the new mayor of Legazpi City.

SC fines judge for failure to resolve injunction case

The Supreme Court (SC) has slapped a fine of P200,000 on a judge over a seven-year delay in the resolution of a petition for writ of preliminary injunction (WPI) against a construction company that allegedly forcibly evicted stallholders in a market in Cainta, Rizal.

Makati allots P51 M for disaster-hit LGUs

The Makati government has earmarked P51 million in financial assistance for local government units (LGUs) severely affected by recent natural disasters, including typhoons and volcanic eruptions.

Sherwin says he never lent out protocol plate

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian yesterday belied reports that he was involved in the illegal entry of a Cadillac Escalade at the EDSA bus lane on Sunday night.

P2 M party drugs seized in Parañaque sting operation

Authorities seized P2.056 million worth of assorted party drugs from a suspect during a sting operation carried out by the Parañaque City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit on Tuesday.

Reverse traffic on EDSA busway eyed

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) may enforce counterflow traffic on the EDSA busway to make it dangerous for unauthorized vehicles to pass through the lane.

Trump and Duterte: Rockstar presidents

Last Wednesday, Nov. 6 PST, we witnessed the greatest comeback in the history of politics. Former president Donald Trump trashed his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, to recapture the White House and become the 47th president and first president of the United States since Grover Cleveland in 1893 to return to office after a defeat.

Will America be great again?

Some writers have noticed that Americans are becoming more insular and in turn becoming more protective of a legacy – something Kamala Harris could not do regardless of her approach in treating the issues with what is called the politics of care, which basically was unsuccessful.

Misogynist Trump, two women and the US presidency

It speaks of how misogyny is so deeply embedded in the United States – and now compounded with racism and rejection of immigrants of color – that Donald Trump has beaten two women, each with formidable credentials and track records, in two presidential races.

America makes a perilous choice

American voters have made the choice to return Donald Trump to the White House, setting the nation on a precarious course that no one can fully foresee.

What's in a name?

Bangsi, dibang, himalit and isdang-lawin.

Need to 'do more'

The nation marked the 11th anniversary of the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yolanda just days after observing a Day of National Mourning on Nov. 4, with flags flown at half-mast for the 145 confirmed deaths from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Trump 2.0

In the end, decency could not carry the day. Trump won.

Expect over P1 fuel price hike next week

Motorists should brace for an expected increase of over P1 in pump prices of petroleum products next week.

Farmers dump onions amid glut of imported bulbs

During the holiday season in 2022, the country saw an unprecedented onion crisis, with retail prices of the bulbs hitting an eye-watering P700 a kilo.

DA: No shortage of agri products this holiday season

A ranking official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) yesterday assured the public that there will be no shortage in the supply of agriculture products, including lechon, amid the expected increase in demand during the holidays.

BI to implement ILBO on 7 OVP, ex-DepEd officials

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has committed to closely monitor the possible departure from the country of six officials of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and a former official of the Department of Education (DepEd).

Despite improvement, disaster preparedness among Filipinos still lacking - study

Eleven years since the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Yolanda, disaster preparedness among Filipinos remains lacking despite improvement in recent years, a Harvard study found.

It's Christmas at Solaire Resort

Solaire Resort recently kicked off its holiday festivities with tree lighting ceremonies at Solaire Resort Entertainment City and Solaire Resort North, which both boast of dazzling 20-foot Christmas trees placed around the property.

Marce exits after battering Cagayan; new LPA looms

Another tropical cyclone is forecast to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) in the next few days after the exit of Typhoon Marce.

Marcos vows to fulfill Yolanda commitments

On the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda yesterday, President Marcos vowed to fully deliver on the promises given to the victims of the strongest typhoon in history to make landfall.

l,627 birth certificates of foreigners blocked

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has blocked 1,627 foreign nationals' birth certificates after finding their documents \"spurious\" in their late birth registration.

Public warned vs spoofing scams

As spending is expected to increase during the Yuletide season, police have warned the public against another scheme of cyber criminals to steal money.

BBM signs laws asserting Phl sea rights, sovereignty

President Marcos signed into law yesterday two measures designating sea and air routes for foreign ships and aircraft within the country’s archipelagic waters.

Chorus of nations' backs Phl in maritime row - US

The Philippines can depend on a \"chorus of nations\" declaring support for the 2016 arbitral ruling to defend its maritime rights and entitlements as well as help maintain a rules-based order in the face of China's acts of aggression and flouting of international law, US Ambassador Marykay Carlson said yesterday.