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Flooded by corruption

If we are to rely on the weather forecast of our state-run Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), there will be at least six more tropical cyclones to visit our country before the end of this year.

A flickering flame

Tomorrow, Nov. 5 (or Wednesday, Nov. 6, our time), American voters will choose between Republican Donald J. Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris to lead them from the White House over the next four years.

Helping MSMEs achieve sustainability

GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS

Improving the justice system

This month, the Philippines will be hosting the 11th meeting of the Council of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Chief Justices.

The new status symbol

Under Article 171 of the Revised Penal Code, the penalty for falsification of public documents is prison mayor, which is a type of imprisonment ranging from six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years.\"

What next?

A few more hearings, and the two chambers of Congress will wrap up their respective probes on the killings in connection with the war on drugs waged by Rodrigo Duterte.

6 QC startups get P1-M grant each

Six local technology startups have received grants of P1 million each as part of the Quezon City government's program to support ideas offering innovative solutions to social issues.

Crime ring leader nabbed in Pasig

Authorities arrested the alleged leader of the Rex Fajad criminal group following a shootout in Pasig over the weekend.

Marbil defends NCRPO, ACG over POGO raid

A day after the spokesman for the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) branded as \"flawed\" a raid on a suspected Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Manila, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil defended the PNP units that spearheaded the operation.

2025 voters hit nearly 69M

The number of eligible voters for the May 2025 midterm elections has reached almost 69 million, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported yesterday.

'31,000 to take science high school exam'

The National Competitive Examination (NCE) of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Science High School System (DOST-PSHSS) will have more than 31,000 takers this Nov. 16.

Teachers' group calls for policy guidelines on career progression

The Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC) has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) and other concerned agencies to issue clear policy guidelines on the implementation of the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) system for public school teachers.

SC to host Asean council of chief justices

The Supreme Court (SC) is set to host the 11th meeting of the Council of Southeast Asian Nations Chief Justices (CACJ) on Nov. 18 to 21 in Mactan, Cebu.

Pagcor resumes funding construction of public schools

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) is resuming its funding of the construction of public school buildings for the Department of Education (DepEd), which was stopped in 2016.

DA cuts red tape on chicken deliveries

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered the Bureau of Animal Industry to simplify the procedures in the delivery of chicken in markets amid complaints from broilers' groups.

Remulla, 48 other Marcos appointees await CA approval

The Commission on Appointments (CA) is set to deliberate on the ad interim appointment of newly designated Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla Jr. and 48 other presidential appointees, as Congress resumes session today.

Female workers rally behind Kamala Harris

Women workers yesterday expressed their preference for a Kamala Harris presidency in the upcoming US elections.

ATI AND AISL JOIN FORCES TO MANAGE HOLIDAY CARGO SURGE AMID GLOBAL AND SEASONAL DISRUPTIONS

As the year-end approaches, cargo traffic is surging, marking the start of the peak holiday season.

EcoWaste sees less Undas trash

Environment group EcoWaste Coalition has observed a significant decrease in littering in cemeteries during Undas.

Nearly 750,000 people displaced due to Kristine, Leon

Nearly 750,000 people remain displaced due to the combined effects of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said yesterday.

Marcos issues EO integrating, harmonizing infra development

President Marcos has issued an order adopting an integrated and harmonized process for the planning, approval, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of master plans for the infrastructure sector.

UNESCO: 85% of media killings worldwide unpunished

Between 2006 and 2024, over 1,700 journalists have been killed around the world, and around 85 percent of the killings remain unpunished, according to a new report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

DA: P666.86 M released for 86,066 farmers affected by Kristine

The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has released at least P666.86 million to indemnify 86,066 insured farmers affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday.

House probe on Duterte drug war resumes Thursday

After former president Rodrigo Duterte's testimony at the Senate last week, the House of Representatives will resume its probe on the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJK) during his six-year administration, hoping he will appear.

DA urged to implement price control on fish

A fishers' group has asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to implement a price control amid the spike in the retail cost of fish in various markets.

Senate to tackle postponement of BARMM elections

Even as the Senate is geared to deliberate on the proposed 2025 national budget upon the resumption of session today, Senate President Francis Escudero said senators would still work on some bills, particularly on the postponement of the Bangsamoro elections.

House to pass 4 priority bills

Congress resumes session today, with the House of Representatives aiming to pass four priority measures of President Marcos.

No additional subsidy for PhilHealth in 2025

No additional subsidies under the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 will be given to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), Senate President Francis Escudero said yesterday.

DOJ lookout bulletin vs 7 OVP officials sought

A committee of the House of Representatives has requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a lookout bulletin covering seven officials in the office of Vice President Sara Duterte as the panel resumes its probe on her alleged misuse of funds.

LPA now tropical depression, enters PAR today

The low-pressure area (LPA) last monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility has developed into a tropical depression and may enter PAR in the next 12 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.