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Nat'l budget gets P65 B boost, reaches P5.83 T

AS OF SEPTEMBER | The government has made adjustments to the national budget by about P65 billion, entirely for unprogrammed appropriations, hitting a record P5.83 trillion for this year.

Over P1 B coins returned to BSP via deposit machines

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has collected P1 billion worth of coins as part of efforts to bring them back into circulation and address the shortage due to improper storage or disposal.

TROPA CAUTIOUS BUT KEEN TO KILL

With Rain or Shine on life support, defending champion TNT knows that now's the perfect time to finish off its pesky rival for a PBA Governors' Cup finals seat.

Solid finish nets Uy ICTSI Bacolod crown

MURCIA, Negros Occidental - Daniella Uy clinched a riveting two-stroke victory over Chanelle Avaricio in a dramatic final-round shootout, showcasing nerves of steel and remarkable resilience to capture the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge crown with a gutsy 68 here yesterday.

Cardinals, Knights clash in marquee tiff

Mapua will parade its two-headed dragon in Clint Escamis and Marc Cuenco against a Letran team that will be sans its top weapon in Jimboy Estrada as the two teams collide in a marquee NCAA Season 100 matchup today at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Biado catalyst in Team Asia's breakaway

Filipino ace Carlo Biado smashed Mickey Krause, 5-3, Wednesday night to cap Team Asia's four-match sweep of Team Europe in Day Two to move on cusp of ruling the inaugural Reyes Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Bolts studying import options

Meralco head coach Luigi Trillo said yesterday the Bolts are seriously studying import options for the Commissioner's Cup set to unravel on Nov. 27 and with three reinforcements in their EASL lineup, the depth of choices is like a bottomless chasm.

Lady Blazers fancied to crack playoffs

St. Benilde spikes for the last playoff ticket from Pool D against San Sebastian College-Recoletos in the 2024 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship today at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

US warns of growing NoKor military support for Russia's war

The US and its allies are \"alarmed\" by North Korea's nuclear and missile threats as well as its increasing military support for Russia's war in Ukraine, a senior US official said Wednesday, but couldn't confirm Ukrainian claims that North Korean soldiers were sent to fight for Moscow.

Taiwan says China tested 2 missiles during war games

China test-fired two missiles during a day of military drills around Taiwan, a Taiwanese security official said, adding they were directed inland and not at the selfruled island.

Trump stands by false claims of immigrants eating pets

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday stood by debunked claims that immigrants in Ohio were eating pets, telling Latino voters during a town hall he was \"just saying what was reported.\"

Trudeau: India made horrific mistake

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday India made \"a horrific mistake\" by thinking it could interfere as aggressively as it allegedly did in Canada's sovereignty.

US bombers target Houthi weapons sites in Yemen

US long-range B-2 stealth bombers launched airstrikes early yesterday morning targeting underground bunkers used by Yemen's Houthi rebels, officials said.

Seoul police chief acquitted over Halloween crush

A South Korean court ruled yesterday that Seoul's former police chief was not guilty of negligence in the response to a Halloween crowd crush in the capital's Itaewon nightlife district that killed 159 revelers in 2022.

Zelensky to defend 'victory plan' to EU, NATO

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky was headed to Brussels Thursday to defend his \"victory plan\" for Ukraine to both EU leaders and NATO defense ministers, with the outlook on the battlefield bleak in Kyiv's battle to repel the Russian invasion.

Israel pounds Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon

Israel carried out dozens of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Wednesday, killing a city mayor, toppling buildings and causing widespread destruction in several southern areas.

Fiery Harris vows break from Biden presidency

A combative Kamala Harris pledged a clean break from Joe Biden's presidency on Wednesday in an interview with right-wing Fox News aimed at reaching Republican voters wary of Donald Trump.

Smuggled fuel seized in Batangas

Smuggled petroleum products worth about P90 million were seized from a vessel docked at the Port of Batangas on Wednesday, according to the police Maritime Group.

Power outages hit 3 Negros areas

Up to 300,000 households in Negros Occidental are reeling from power outages that have been hitting two municipalities and a city since Tuesday.

NEDA OKs key Mindanao health, transport projects

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board led by President Marcos has approved two World Bankfunded projects that aim to enhance local health systems and transportation connectivity in Mindanao.

Some cars parked for 10 years at NAIA

The operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport has uncovered 20 vehicles abandoned at the NAIA parking lot, with some having been there as far back as 2014.

Go inaugurates Super Health Center in Guiguinto, Bulacan

Sen. Bong Go led the inauguration of a Super Health Center in Guiguinto, Bulacan and provided financial assistance to poor residents on Wednesday.

Protect boys from sexual abuse, UN urged

Various groups called on the United Nations (UN) yesterday to ensure that boys are protected as much as girls from sexual abuse and violence.

LTFRB reopens PUV consolidation for 45 days

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reopened yesterday the consolidation process for operators and drivers of traditional jeepneys until Nov. 29.

1,308 cops with relatives running in polls relieved, reassigned

Up to 1,308 police officers who have relatives running in the 2025 midterm elections were either relieved or transferred to other units, the Philippine National Police reported yesterday.

Food warning label policy sought

Just like cigarettes, food packs must have warning labels, too.

‘13% of structures wrecked if major quake hits NCR’

Ten to 13 percent of structures in Metro Manila would collapse if a 7.2-magnitude earthquake occurs, Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said yesterday.

Researchers work to reduce emissions in dairy industry

As China's appetite for milk continues to grow, a team of scientists has embarked on a mission in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region to create lowmethane-emitting dairy cows.

Fight that has routed poverty

Mighty efforts in raising living standards of tens of millions can be seen in country’s bridges and roads. Li Lei and Li Yingqing report

Conservation campaign gives new life to Yangtze

Wei Qiwei, 64, has vivid childhood memories of water and fish.