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Quad comm vows justice for drug war victims

As millions of Filipinos observed All Souls' Day yesterday, leaders of the quad committee of the House of Representatives renewed their commitment to giving justice to victims of the bloody war on drugs during the Duterte administration.

Ombudsman: ERC chief still under investigation

Though already reinstated to her post, Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta is not off the hook yet of administrative charges filed against her by consumer group National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms, Inc. (NASECORE).

Comelec OKs lower vote shading threshold

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it will apply the lowest threshold for the shading of official ballots in the May 2025 midterm polls, allowing even a dot to register as a vote.

Probe eyed on apartment tomb rental scheme

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III wants to investigate an alleged scheme of renting out apartment-style tombs in public cemeteries across the country, following the unauthorized exhumation of 800 bodies in Marikina just as the country commemorated All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

Graphic artist jailed in France over child rape livestream in Phl

A French court sentenced a graphic artist who worked on beloved animated feature films for Pixar and Disney to 25 years in jail for ordering the livestreamed rape of preteen girls in the Philippines.

PAF: Aircraft landing incident in Batanes under investigation

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is investigating a mishap on a landing incident involving one of its C-295 transport aircraft after it skidded off the runway in Basco Airport in Batanes.

PAOCC disowns raid on POGO hub in Manila

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) distanced itself from a raid at a suspected Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Manila and accused the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) of attempting to associate them with a \"flawed\" operation.

Senate panel powerless to cite Rody in contempt

Former president Rodrigo Duterte was not cited in contempt for his foul language and rude behavior during the Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee hearing on his bloody drug war last Monday because the subcommittee has no powers to do so, according to presiding chair Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III.

Sara ratings now lower than those of Chiz, Romualdez

After falling below the ratings of President Marcos, Vice President Sara Duterte’s latest trust and approval ratings have also settled below those obtained by congressional leaders in the latest survey conducted by the OCTA Research Group.

BBM declares Nov. 4 as Day of Mourning for Kristine victims

President Marcos has declared Nov. 4 a day of national mourning for those who died during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, which has claimed the lives of more than a hundred people and has affected about seven million others.

Dylan Menor hopes to carve a place in showbiz

Dylan Menor, born Dylan Nabil Cosgayon Menor, is a 22-year-old Filipino singer and actor who is making his mark in the world of Philippine entertainment.

Julia Barretto's Viu series 'Secret Ingredient' wins at Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards 2024

The Viu Original \"Secret Ingredient,\" a production bringing together characters from the Philippines, Indonesia, and South Korea, has received a Silver Dolphin trophy for Branded Content Videos and a Black Dolphin trophy for Best Cast/On-Camera Talent at the recently concluded Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards 2024.

A musical, pulpy crime thriller, 'Emilia Pérez' swings for the fences

There is so much going on in \"Emilia Pérez,\" the audacious musical/melodrama/crime-thriller from filmmaker Jacques Audiard, it's impossible not to appreciate the sheer ambition of it all.

BEYOND THE GLITZ OF PHL SHOWBIZ'S BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY

If no one is going to do it, rest assured Alist celebrity and event expert Mond Gutierrez will be the trailblazer who would step in to create a platform for personalities to inspire and be inspired to express themselves in one of the most enjoyable occasions of the year — Halloween.

5 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR BATHROOMS THAT SPARK JOY

Making necessary changes in our life can be scary or overwhelming at times, but it can also be a beautiful process. The same can be said about transforming your bathroom into a space that sparks joy in you.

HERE'S HOW TO SHOP GLOBAL WITHOUT TRAVELING

The Mother of All Bazaars, which ushers in the Christmas season, is happening tomorrow.

Klook contributes $7.2 B to Asia-Pacific tourism economy

Klook, Asia's leading platform for experiences and travel services, contributed approximately $7.2 billion in gross domestic product and supported over 219,000 jobs in Asia-Pacific in 2023, reaffirming its pivotal role as an economic engine in the region's tourism sector, according to a study conducted by Oxford Economics.

Korean Air increases Manila-Incheon flights

South Korea's flag carrier is increasing its flight volume between Manila and Incheon to enhance connectivity options and support travel demand along this corridor.

Bukidnon leads provinces in agri, fisheries output

Bukidnon led the provinces in 2023 in terms of the value of agricultural and fisheries production in 2023, accounting for at least six percent of the country's total output, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.

Semirara targets 16 MMT coal production this year

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), the leading coal producer in the country, is hoping to end the year on a high note with a production target of 16 million metric tons (MMT).

London to support Phl's AI, climate finance goals

Manila has secured support from London in boosting the country's artificial intelligence (AI) and climate financing.

Still no land use law

The country has been trying to come up with a national land use law for three decades now, but to no avail.

Yellow onion prices stable as imports arrive

At least 10,000 metric tons (MT) of fresh yellow onions arrived in the country, augmenting domestic stocks and stabilizing prices as all local supplies have been nearly consumed in the market.

Phinma sets final price for SRO

Phinma Corp., the diversified conglomerate of the Del Rosario Group, is targeting to raise P1 billion for its stock rights offering (SRO) this month.

First Gen, HCG team up for solar project

Lopez-led First Gen Corp. has partnered with the Philippine unit of Taiwan-based bathroom equipment manufacturer HCG for a solar project in Cavite.

'Terra Solar dev't slightly ahead of schedule'

Manuel V. Pangilinan-led SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) is advancing the development of the world's largest solar farm with an over 70-percent completion as of end-September.

We are all marked men

Here is an exciting piece I've kept for years and found funny. The article is titled: Nine Important Facts to Remember as We Grow Older.

Who they are and what are they looking for

In today's digital economy, everything is not just about the technologies.

NCR retail prices slow in Sept

Retail prices of goods in Metro Manila in September posted their slowest growth rate in over four years due to the decline in fuel prices.

DTI seeks public input on cement safeguards probe

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking inputs from interested parties as it is set to start its probe on whether safeguard measures should be imposed on cement imports.