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Suns prick Lakers bubble

PHOENIX - Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combined for 63 points as the Phoenix Suns sent LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers tumbling to their first defeat of the season in NBA action on Monday.

Historic night at Ynares

History was made at the Ynares Center, Antipolo, last Sunday as a record crowd of 11,021 turned out for Game One of the PBA Governors' Cup Finals between TNT and Barangay Ginebra. The attendance broke the mark of 10,952 set during the 2011-12 Philippine Cup.

Blasts reported near ship in Red Sea off Yemen

Maritime security agencies reported three explosions on Monday near a ship in the Red Sea off Yemen, while the country's Houthi rebels claimed to have targeted a vessel there.

Harris vows to improve Americans' lives in closing argument

Vice President Kamala Harris will pledge to Americans that she'll work to improve their lives while Republican Donald Trump is only in it for himself as she delivers her campaign's closing argument Tuesday from the same site where the former president fomented the Capitol insurrection in 2021.

Combs accused in lawsuits of sexually assaulting boys

NEW YORK (AP) - Sean \"Diddy\" Combs (in photo) is accused in one of two lawsuits filed Monday of drugging and sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in a New York City hotel room in 2005.

Thousands protest in Georgia over 'stolen' election

Tens of thousands of Georgians protested in central Tbilisi on Monday after parliamentary polls denounced by the pro-Western opposition as \"stolen,\" while Georgia's president alleged to AFP that the vote was rigged using \"sophisticated\" methods she linked to Russia.

Israel to spend $530 M on 'Iron Beam' laser defense

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Israel faced a mounting international backlash yesterday after its parliament approved a bill banning the main UN aid agency for the devastated Gaza Strip.

Kristine damage to agriculture reaches P3.4 B

The amount of damage to agriculture caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has reached P3.4 billion, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Cordillera workers to receive pay hike

Minimum wage earners in the Cordilleras are expected to receive a higher take-home pay as the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) will conduct a public hearing on a salary increase petition today.

13 hurt in 3-bus collision on EDSA

For the first time, the local absentee voting for the May 2025 midterm elections will be automated, the Commission on Elections announced yesterday.

2 Chinese vessels spotted near Aurora

Two Chinese fishing boats have reportedly been spotted near Aurora province, according to the Philippine Navy.

EcoWaste, Miss Earth Foundation appeal for trash-free Undas

Environmental watchdog EcoWaste Coalition and the Miss Earth Foundation yesterday called for a litter-free observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

Marcos names new BCDA chairman

President Marcos has appointed lawyer and businessman Hilario Bringas Paredes as chairman of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).

Former actor held for pal's murder

Former actor John Wayne Sace was arrested yesterday after he allegedly shot dead his friend in Pasig City.

11 SAF troopers face ax for escorting Chinese man

Eleven officers of the police Special Action Force (SAF) are facing dismissal from service for allegedly moonlighting as security escorts of a Chinese national believed to be connected with a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) in Muntinlupa.

DepEd warns vs fake cash aid

The Department of Education has warned the public against fake online posts using the DepEd's logo to deceive students needing cash assistance.

QCPD beefs up security for Undas

Police have beefed up security in Quezon City ahead of the observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Days.

BBM: Gov't doing good in addressing hunger

President Marcos yesterday ordered agencies to closely monitor the impact of the government's food stamp program after the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported an improvement in the country's hunger figures.

Pasko na! Kampanya na!

SINGKIT -The first sign of Christmas in my apartment is a small white parol knitted by the mothers at Knitting Expedition in Uhaji, Ifugao. I've decided to Pasko-ize my place in stages this year; after that little parol maybe I'll work on a centerpiece for my dining table this weekend. Slow by slow (dahan-dahan), as they say.

Rody: Sara's threat just hyperbole

Former president Rodrigo Duterte laughed off Vice President Sara Duterte's remark that she would throw the remains of President Marcos' father into the West Philippine Sea.

The ideals of the founders are on the ballot

World view - The jury remains out on the verdict of the American electorate. While historians are virtually omniscient at predicting the past, we are not much better than most observers at predicting the future.

Local prosecution

EDITORIAL - Following the marathon appearance of former president Rodrigo Duterte at the Senate last Monday, the Blue Ribbon subcommittee is making available to the public the transcripts of the proceedings.

PCSO @ 90 - CHARITY: A NATIONAL FOCUS

On October 30, 2024, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) will not only celebrate its 90th anniversary, but also marks a watershed moment in President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s government's firm commitment to charitable initiatives.

Bong Go denies reward system in drug war campaign

Sen. Bong Go addressed the Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee on Monday, denying allegations of a \"reward system\" that allegedly incentivized violence in former president Rodrigo Duterte's crackdown on illegal drugs.

PNP: More crimes during Duterte administration

Contrary to former president Rodrigo Duterte's claim that crimes in the Marcos administration are on the rise, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said yesterday it was during his term that lawlessness was rampant.

A young KSK farmer's path to agribusiness

EMBRACING NEW FARMING TECHNIQUES WITH AN OPEN MIND

DepEd moving to resume classes ASAP in storm areas

The Department of Education (DepEd) has rolled out quick-response efforts to ensure that millions of learners could return to schools as soon as possible following the class disruptions caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Forced evacuation ordered in Leon-threatened areas

Residents living in areas identified as high risk will be under forced and mandatory evacuation, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. ordered yesterday as Severe Tropical Storm Leon continues to gain strength.

Comelec files cases vs Guo before Tarlac court

Dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo has been formally charged before the Tarlac Regional Trial Court (RTC) for misrepresenting herself as a Filipino citizen.

CBCP: Folks in flooded areas can light candles at home

Filipino Catholics residing in flooded areas can observe All Saints' and All Souls' Days by praying and lighting candles at home, according to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).