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Palawan closed fishing season starts

The three-month closed fishing season in northeastern Palawan starts today to allow round scads or galunggong to repopulate, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

Kristine fatalities increase to 150

The number of fatalities from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine rose to 150 yesterday, with at least 115 injured and 29 reported missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

Kanlaon seismic activity increases

State volcanologists have warned of a possible eruptive unrest after Kanlaon Volcano in Negros showed signs of increased activity yesterday.

Military presence in Camiguin questioned

Residents have questioned the increased military presence in Camiguin, saying it does not paint a good picture of the island-province.

3 cops nabbed for kidnap

Three of four policemen tagged in the kidnapping of two drug suspects in this province have been arrested, according to the National Police Commission.

17 killed as 2 MILF factions clash

Seventeen people were reported killed in a series of clashes between two warring factions of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur on Wednesday, according to the Philippine National Police.

He'll take you to hell

COMMONSENSE - Among his four children, former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte (FPRRD) considers his daughter from his wife Elizabeth Zimmerman as the one who got most of his genes.

'Nostradamus' of US polls predict Harris win

Point of view - The fans of Donald Trump, of course, will not agree. However, historian Allan Lichtman's prediction for the 2024 American presidential polls has been published by many credible news networks, including Newsweek and USA Today.

Hell can wait

SKETCHES - On Halloween, my thoughts were on killing. Specifically, on those who kill people. It seems there are a lot of them in our country, despite widespread religious devotion as well as belief in ghosts, the devil and malevolent spirits.

Duterte 101

ROSES & THORNS - If I were to be given the chance to teach again, I would have a class called Duterte 101. In all my life, I have never known a leader as famous and at the same time as infamous as Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

Don't drop the ball

As the nation goes through the annual ritual of remembering the dearly departed this weekend, there may be less mourning in many households.

6,700 personnel deployed in QC for Undas

Thousands of law enforcers and local government personnel will be deployed in Quezon City during the observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Days.

Lino Cayetano's bid to transfer voter record denied

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has dismissed the application of former Taguig mayor Lino Cayetano to transfer his voter registration from the city's congressional District 2 to 1.

Former TV exec faces sex raps

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges of acts of lasciviousness against former TV5 news executive Cliff Gingco.

LTO probes online portal breakdown

The Land Transportation Office is investigating a severed internet line, which led to the breakdown of the LTO's online portal yesterday, affecting thousands of motorists nationwide.

6 charged over Marikina cemetery exhumations

Criminal charges have been filed against the administrator and five other personnel of the Barangka public cemetery in Marikina over the unauthorized exhumation of human remains.

Comelec: Last batch of ACMs set for delivery

The last batch of automated counting machines (ACMs) for the May 2025 midterm elections is arriving in the country soon, according to the Commission on Elections.

DOLE: No work, no pay on Undas

Employees who will not work today and tomorrow will not be paid, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Grant amnesty to hospitals with unresolved cases, PhilHealth urged

A group of private hospitals is urging the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to grant amnesty to hospitals with suspected fraudulent cases that have not been resolved for more than a year.

Leon weakens after battering Batanes, to leave PAR

Typhoon Leon was forecast to leave the Philippine area of responsibility last night after battering Batanes, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Envoy: South Korea stands with Phl on sea issue

South Korea stands with the Philippines in upholding the rule of law amid \"palpable\" tensions in the region and the \"turbulent\" situation in the South China Sea, Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa said.

PSN/PM editor-in-chief Jo Abelgas writes 30

Jocelyn \"Jo\" Lising-Abelgas, respected veteran journalist and editor-in-chief of Pilipino Star Ngayon and PM (Pang Masa), died Thursday at age 61.

Phl ranks 9th in journalist killings Impunity Index

Justice remains elusive for many journalists killed in the Philippines and elsewhere in the world.

Pangandaman calls for gender mainstreaming in national budget

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman underscored the need to mainstream gender and development in the national budget at the first-ever high-level ministerial International Conference on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) hosted by the Philippines.

Risa eyes contempt rap vs Rody for foul words

If former president Rodrigo Duterte again uses foul language during the next Senate hearing on his bloody crackdown on drugs, Sen. Risa Hontiveros will not hesitate to cite him in contempt.

POGO hub raided in Bataan

Fifty-seven foreigners and 358 Filipinos were rounded up during a raid yesterday afternoon on a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Bagac, Bataan that is suspected to be involved in criminal activities.

ERC chief reinstated after suspension lifted

The Office of the Ombudsman has lifted the six-month preventive suspension order it issued against Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta in connection with the administrative charges filed against her by consumer group National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms Inc. (NASECORE).

Miru completes 110,620 counting machines

Two months ahead of schedule, the joint venture (JV) led by Miru Systems completed the production of the 110,620 automated counting machines (ACMs) for the May 2025 midterm elections.

Palace bares 2025 holidays, special days

Malacañang has issued a proclamation enumerating the holidays for next year, including the anniversary of the people power revolution, which was classified as a special working day.

BBM ratings stable, big drop for Sara - OCTA

A majority of Filipinos continue to trust and approve of the performance of President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte, according to the third quarter survey conducted by the OCTA Research group.