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Probe underway to identify people behind fake Marikina kidnapping

An investigation is underway to unmask the people behind social media posts saying that a series of kidnappings occurred in Marikina, the city government said yesterday.

MMDA eyes ordinance vs reserve parking by proxy

By coming up with a proposed ordinance that will prohibit people from standing on parking space to reserve it, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) seeks to avert a culture of violence.

PDEA destroys P975.8-M drugs

Various illegal drugs valued at P975.8 million that were seized in anti-narcotics operations were destroyed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Thursday.

11 SAF officers axed for escorting Chinese

The 11 officers of the Special Action Force (SAF) caught providing illegal security escort services to a Chinese national in Muntinlupa City have been dismissed from service, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday.

Transport group asks BBM to regulate motorcycle taxis

A transport group is asking President Marcos to step in to control the alleged surge of motorcycle taxis, which has disrupted the industry in Metro Manila and other urban centers.

Quad hearings in aid of ICC investigation

All roads seem to lead to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands.

War on drugs

It seems that some studies say when Nixon exploited these issues in 1968, he was elected president as his policies capitalized on the public concern over the high rate of drug use, with his administration telling Congress that the matter was a real national emergency.

Gov't to buy US missile launcher system Typhon?

Discreetly flown into the country last April, the Typhon mid-range capability missile system was deployed during the 39th Balikatan US-Phl joint military exercises, held a few days later (April 22 to May 10).

Why we turn to crosswords in times of crisis

On Dec. 18, 1941, shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Lester Markel, the Sunday editor of The New York Times, sent a memo to Arthur Hays Sulzberger, the paper’s publisher.

Get up and jump back after Kristine

After Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, I had wanted to visit the area where she unleashed her fury, Camarines Sur.

Moonlighting SAF men

Before the scandal over dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac led to a total ban on Philippine offshore gaming operations, POGO personnel moved around like VIPs in their favored mode of transport, a spacious luxury van often painted black.

Pro-Israel

The left-wing in American l politics must be chewing on their arms.

CANCER AND OUR LIFESTYLE: EVERY ASPECT OF OUR LIFE COULD CONTRIBUTE OR REDUCE RISK

MANILA, Philippines — “Genetics loads the bullets, and our lifestyle pulls the trigger.”

Pump prices cut next week

Pump prices of petroleum products are expected to go down next week following recent hikes.

Church seeks 'bold, decisive changes, vs climate change

The Catholic Church in the Philippines urged world leaders to \"make bold, decisive changes\" to fight the effects of climate change.

DA allots P300 M for drones in rice production

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allotted P300 million to promote the use of drones for the country's palay production.

Indonesia mulls Mary Jane Veloso's transfer to Phl

The Indonesian government is exploring the possibility of transferring Mary Jane Veloso's custody to the Philippines 14 years after she was found guilty of drug trafficking charges.

Bong Go extends support to Tarlac indigents

Sen. Bong Go, in coordination with the Tarlac provincial government, gave additional support to impoverished senior citizens in Tarlac City on Thursday.

6,400 farmers, fisherfolk to get UN typhoon aid

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will provide over 6,400 farmers and fishermen in Catanduanes and Northern Samar a total of P21.196 million in unconditional cash assistance to help them prepare against Typhoon Pepito.

BI says enough evidence to deport Alice Guo

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) believes there is evidence to prove that dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac is not a Filipino and that she should be kicked out of the country.

Pepito rapidly intensifies into typhoon

Cyclone Pepito may reach super typhoon category with its rapid intensification over the eastern seaboard of the country as it is expected to traverse Southern Luzon tonight, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

23 more bets dropped from 2025 Senate race

The Commission on Elections has so far declared 70 senatorial aspirants for the May 2025 polls as nuisance candidates.

BBM inaugurates LRT-i extension; 5 new stations start operations

Five new stations of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT 1) from Baclaran to Sucat in Paranaque City will start serving the riding public today.

Ayungin resupply completed without incident

Without any untoward incident, the military was able to bring food and supplies to troops stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said as it announced a successful rotation and resupply (RORE) mission to Ayungin Shoal.

New Navy chief vows stronger presence in Phl seas

Newly designated Philippine Navy chief Rear Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta has vowed to sustain and further strengthen military might and presence at sea as part of efforts to deter attempts to subvert the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Rody wants to be tried by special court in Phl

If he would be made to answer for the thousands of deaths in his drug war, former president Rodrigo Duterte said this should be done before a special court” in the country.

Sara to skip anew House probe on budget use

Despite personally receiving an invitation, Vice President Sara Duterte said she will not attend the hearing of the House committee on good government and public accountability on Nov. 20 on her alleged misuse of the Office of the Vice President (OVP)'s confidential funds.

Quad won't give ICC drug war probe records

The quad committee of the House of Representatives will not provide the International Criminal Court (ICC) with copies of affidavits and transcriptions of testimonies of witnesses and resource persons in its investigation on extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration.

Rody quad comm appearance gets high viewership

Former president Rodrigo Duterte's testimony at the House quad committee hearing on Wednesday garnered nearly two million views on YouTube.

The Big Easy Brings Pizzazz to Bulacan with The Crescent by Vista Land

Dubbed the Northern Gateway from Manila, Bulacan is one of the country's progressive provinces and a top tourist destination, offering a host of historical landmarks, ancient homes, and magnificent churches.