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Americans end long wait for Solheim Cup win

US captain Stacy Lewis could feel the tension rise as match after match the Americans struggled late on Sunday before finally capturing their first since 2017.

Trump gunman willing to fight, die in Ukraine

Ryan Wesley Routh, the 58-year-old man who was arrested on Sept. 15 in connection with what the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) described as an attempted assassination on former US president Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida, had expressed the desire to fight and die in Ukraine.

Trump safe after new assassination attempt

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe on Sunday after the Secret Service foiled what the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI) called an apparent assassination attempt while he was golfing on his course in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Tito Jackson, member of Jackson 5, dies at 70

US guitarist and singer Tito Jackson (in photo), an original member of the legendary Jackson 5 group and older brother of pop superstars Michael and Janet, has died at the age of 70, his sons said late Sunday.

TikTok faces crucial hearing that could decide fate in US

TikTok and parent company ByteDance face a key court hearing today in a legal battle seeking to block a law that could ban the app used by 170 million Americans as soon as Jan.19.

5,000 more hogs to be vaccinated vs ASF

After inoculating 41 hogs in Lobo, Batangas, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is ready to vaccinate 5,000 more pigs as part of the controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF).

Wind signal up in Pangasinan due to Gener

Afternoon classes in public and private schools in some towns and a city were suspended yesterday after this province was placed under wind signal No.1 due to Tropical Depression Gener.

Calabarzon, C. Visayas workers get pay hike

Minimum wage earners in Calabarzon and Central Visayas will receive a higher take-home pay after the regional wage boards granted their requests for a salary increase, according to the Department of Labor and Employment.

Go helps Cavite fire victims

Sen.Bong Go provided relief and financial assistance to fire victims in Bacoor, Cavite on Friday.

Over the moon This year's Mid-Autumn Festival introduces new mooncake flavors to try out

Did you know that worshiping the moon brings in a bountiful harvest? In China, this ancient practice is believed to be behind the country's agricultural prosperity.

Cop sacked over suspect's escape

A policeman is undergoing investigation after a fugitive he arrested in Quezon City reportedly escaped after tricking him into buying a sanitary napkin.

Ultra Lotto prize to hit P175.5 M

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) expects the jackpot in the 6/58 Ultra Lotto to reach P175.5 million for tonight's draw.

'From K-pop to cuisine: Phl-Sokor ties stronger'

Seoul and Manila's friendship is \"now stronger than ever,\" South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa said, as the two nations marked 75 years bilateral relations.

DOH: Active mpox cases now 18

The number of active mpox cases has climbed to 18, the Department of Health (DOH) reported yesterday.

SC affirms cancellation of An Waray party-list registration

The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the Commission on Election (Comelec)'s decision to cancel the registration of An Waray as a party-list organization.

Cop, wife shot dead

A police officer and his wife were gunned down by an unidentified assailant in Muntinlupa before dawn yesterday.

Fuel prices down for second straight week

A fresh wave of hefty rollbacks at the pumps will be implemented today.

BBM: We haven't done enough vs OSAEC

President Marcos yesterday shed tears at a summit to combat online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, where he vowed to put behind bars those who perpetrate this abhorrent crime.

Guo, 40 others to attend Senate probe today

Dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo, her alleged boyfriend Mayor Liseldo Calugay of Sual, Pangasinan and over 40 other resource persons are expected to attend today's Senate public hearing on reported crimes involving Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), such as scamming and human trafficking.

BBM birthday bash draws flak

The birthday bash for President Marcos last Friday that featured British pop rock band Duran Duran has drawn flak after a copy of the supposed invitation to the event circulated online with the presidential seal as letterhead.

Marcos to PFP: 2025 polls not business as usual

The May 2025 midterm elections will not be \"business as usual\" due to changes in the political landscape, President Marcos yesterday told allies belonging to his political party, Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP).

2 German naval ships in Manila for 4-day visit

Two German naval ships are in Manila for a four-day visit, the first in over 20 years, as part of their IndoPacific Deployment 2024.

Enhanced weather forecasting urged

With the Philippines ranked as the most disaster-prone country in the world, Sen.

Election bets required to register social media accounts

Candidates and political parties intending to join the May 2025 midterm elections are mandated to register their official social media accounts and other internet-based campaign platforms.

LPA turns into Tropical Depression Gener

Two tropical cyclones have developed and intensified inside and outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

'Phl did not give up Escoda'

The Philippines is not giving up Escoda Shoal.

Roque: I am not a fugitive

Now an object of a police manhunt, former Duterte administration spokesman Harry Roque Jr.scoffs at being called a fugitive.

Copy of declaration of Phl independence sold for P11.4 M

Amid an international slump, the appetite for Filipino art is as voracious as ever.

Speaker to budget critics: Practice what you preach

Without naming names, Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday challenged critics of the 2025 national budget currently under review by the House of Representatives, saying they should try practicing what they preach.

Quad comm mulls Davao hearing on EJK

Quad comm mulls Davao hearing on EJK By JANVIC MATEO To bring the legislative inquiry closer to former president Rodrigo Duterte, the House quad committee may hold in Davao City its next hearings on various policies of his administration, including the deadly campaign against illegal drugs, a lawmaker said yesterday.