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The best and worst of times: RSA for president

I texted this to my various Viber groups: \"This month I turn 76. Sadly, the world is not getting any better.

Why I fear Trump will win

Point of view

The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers

On Sept. 23, the President signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12021, otherwise known as the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers.

An election that will shape the world

The world is waiting with bated breath as Americans decide on who their next president will be – Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Poll results indicate that it's going to be a razor-thin race, with some already anticipating election chaos.

No-el in the BARMM

One of the tenets of democracy is the regular reaffirmation or change of leadership, through free and popular elections.

Offshore

The country is hurrying to change its energy mix.

DSWD-issued GLs accepted in Mercury Drug stores

Guarantee letters (GL) issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are now accepted in 171 branches of Mercury Drug nationwide.

3 boys hurt in QC fire

Three boys were injured in a fire that razed three shanties in Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City on Sunday.

BBM names new DOJ prosecutor general

President Marcos has appointed Richard Fadullon as the new prosecutor general of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Final voter list out this month

The final list of voters for the 2025 midterm polls is expected to be released by the end of the month after the Commission on Elections delists duplicate registrations from the Comelec database.

LTO-NCR revenue hits P7 B

The Land Transportation Office-National Capital Region (LTO-NCR) has collected P7.052 billion in revenue for the first nine months of 2024.

Probe POGO hub raid, DILG chief urged

Secretary Jonvic Remulla of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has been asked to conduct a motu proprio investigation on the raid conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP) on a 40-story building in Ermita, Manila.

Lower PhilHealth contributions sought

Increased benefit packages and lower contribution rates for Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members are being sought by Agri party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee.

Marcos open to probe of flood control projects

As the country reels from the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon, President Marcos has expressed openness to an investigation into the administration's flood control projects, citing the need to improve existing designs to address the unprecedented effects of climate change.

Gas prices down, diesel up this week

Pump prices of gasoline are poised to slightly go down on Tuesday, but an increase of at least half a peso is set for diesel and kerosene.

BBM won't comment on Rody's drug war 'admissions'

President Marcos yesterday refused to comment on a question about former president Rodrigo Duterte, citing the need to focus on rebuilding areas devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

'Navy sailor's thumb reattached'

Following a June 17 confrontation with the China Coast Guard (CCG) in Ayungin Shoal, a Philippine Navy service member's thumb has been reattached, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said yesterday.

BBM wants better storm preparedness, warning system

With over 100 deaths and billions of pesos worth of damage to agriculture and infrastructure left by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, President Marcos wants government agencies to strengthen the country's disaster preparedness, including putting in place a better system of predicting extreme and potentially devastating weather conditions.

SUV with 'fake' Senate plate enters EDSA busway, flees

A sport utility vehicle (SUV) bearing a “7” protocol plate assigned to senators illegally entered the EDSA bus lane on Sunday and nearly hit a traffic enforcer, but the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said the plate is fake.

Marce may become typhoon, poses threat to Luzon

Another severe weather disturbance has developed into a tropical storm as it entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) yesterday, threatening to unleash havoc on areas in Luzon already devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Final pitch: Harris vows Gaza peace, Trump tone darkens

Kamala Harris courted voters angered by the Gaza war while Donald Trump doubled down on violent rhetoric with a comment about journalists being shot as the tense US election campaign entered its final hours.

Marcos mourns Kristine victims, says gov't response never enough

The government’s response to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine is not enough, President Marcos admitted yesterday, as he directed concerned agencies to enhance flood and landslide preparedness measures and disaster early warning systems.

NAIA remains worst airport, study shows

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is again the worst airport in the world, ranking dead last among the busiest gateways globally, according to a study by an Australian firm.

HERZOG, KIDLAT AND ENRIQUE MARTY HAVE A COSMIC ENCOUNTER

Kidlat Tahimik never arrives without a story, or a series of props. For his participation in \"Wolves at the Door. Cosmic Encounters,\" a \"proposal\" by Salamanca, Spain artist Enrique Marty made specifically for the Instituto Cervantes de Manila, the National Artist arrives in native Igorot garb, brandishing a tiny metal movie camera, as well as a bamboo one (his own invention), and later a carved statuette of Jose Rizal wearing a loincloth. The theme of \"indio-genius\" is thick in the air.

A SHAPE-SHIFTING COLLAB GELS ON CANVAS

Luis Lorenzana and Clarence Chun's 'CC x LL' opens at MONO8.

MOM'S BEST AND HAPPIEST TIME

From Oct. 19 to 24, my siblings Pete, Paul, Penny and I— together with our mom — were in Fukuoka, Japan.

The Bootleg Beatles on their favorite things about the Fab Four

At first glance, one would mistake the members of the tribute band The Bootleg Beatles for the music icons Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and John Lennon of The Beatles.

BIANCA UMALI ON SELF-CARE: YOU DON'T NEED A PARTNER TO FEEL BEAUTIFUL

BIANCA UMALI SHARED THAT IT WAS HER LATE parents who inspired her to focus and work on her own health and well-being.

Cement firms back DTI probe on import safeguards

Cement manufacturers have expressed support for the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) probe on safeguard measures on cement imports, amid concerns the influx of imports may put jobs at risk.

Gov't subsidies down 23% to P105 B in 9 months

The government reduced its budgetary support to state-run firms by a little over 20 percent to P105 billion over the nine-month period, with the bulk of the subsidies allocated to support irrigation projects.