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Lawmaker hints at reviving Phl claim over Sabah

A member of the House of Representatives yesterday hinted at the possibility of reviving the country's claim over Sabah after the government of Malaysia protested the signing into law of two measures that set the Philippines' maritime boundaries.

37 illegal Chinese workers nabbed in Cotabato City

Thirty-seven Chinese nationals illegally working at a construction site in Cotabato City have been arrested by agents of the Bureau of Immigration.

Group of Friends in the UN

On the morning after the election, I walked up the staircase of my school. A preteen was crying into the shoulders of her braces-clad peer. Her friend was rubbing circles on her back.

Bishop prays for Veloso's transfer to Phljail

An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is seeking divine intervention for the transfer of Mary Jane Veloso to a Philippine jail.

509 inmates released from BuCor facilities

Up to 509 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from various facilities of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) nationwide were freed in October, according to the Department of Justice.

Power 100

A companion to my new book, \"Great Lives, Great Deeds,\" is \"Power 100,\" a special BizNewsAsia issue on the 100 most powerful and influential Filipinos. \"Power 100\" will be released on Nov. 25, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of BizNewsAsia.

Circus

Old Turkish proverb: \"If a clown goes into a palace, the clown does not become king; the palace becomes a circus.\"

A test for Phl justice

Finally, the Philippine government has launched its own probe into possible crimes against international humanitarian law that might have been committed in connection with the bloody campaign against illegal drugs that Rodrigo Duterte launched during his presidency.

'Democrazy'

In a poverty-stricken neighborhood somewhere in Metro Manila, a five-year-old girl's family is in mourning.

DOT continues 'Love the Philippines' campaign

The Department of Tourism (DOT) continues its campaign to attract more foreign tourists to visit the country, with events organized in London and Sydney.

DOH records 361 typhoid cases in Metro

The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded more typhoid cases in Metro Manila this year compared to the same period in 2023.

QCPD reports 22-percent drop in crimes

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has reported a 22.08-percent decline in eight focus crimes in the city from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15.

DOLE promotes job fair for POGO workers

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced 10,000 employment opportunities for workers affected by the ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO).

MMDA enforces holiday traffic measures

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) started enforcing yesterday policies that govern shopping mall hours and road digging works during the holiday season.

ACT condemns police surveillance

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers has condemned the alleged surveillance operations conducted by the Quezon City police at the ACT national office over the weekend.

BBM backs AKAP, says congressman

Contrary to Sen. Grace Poe's claim, President Marcos fully supports the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), according to House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan.

Oil firms roll back fuel prices

Following three straight weeks of hikes, pump prices of petroleum products are poised to go down by less than P1 per liter today.

DepEd to execs: Address school damage, ensure continuity

The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered its officials and field officers to address damage to schools and ensure learning continuity amid class disruptions in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Pepito.

China, not Phl, makes provocations in SCS - PCG

China, not the Philippines, should stop its \"provocations and infringements\" in the West Philippine Sea, according to Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela in response to Beijing's putting the blame on Filipinos for confrontations at sea.

DBM releases P5 B to assist Filipinos in crisis

An additional P5 billion to support Filipinos recovering from crisis situations and natural disasters has been released by the Department of Budget and Management.

Escudero wants Senate to honor JPE

For contributing to the successes of eight presidents in his various capacities, former Senate president now Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile should be honored by the Senate.

Marcos: Share blessings with typhoon victims

President Marcos yesterday called on Filipinos to share their blessings during the Christmas season with those who have been affected by tropical cyclones as he assured the public that relief efforts are underway in areas hit by Super Typhoon Pepito.

Phl, US sign military intel-sharing agreement

The Philippines and the United States yesterday signed an agreement on sharing classified military information and technology, further deepening cooperation between the treaty allies.

DSWD using dogs for therapy

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is piloting a program wherein dogs will be used as part of emotional therapy for clients in residential facilities, according to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian.

7 dead in N. Vizcaya landslide triggered by Pepito

Seven people were confirmed dead while three others survived a landslide in Barangay Labang in Ambaguio town on Sunday, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said.

Int'l humanitarian law case vs Duterte eved

DOJ wants no 'overlap' with ICC

Austin condoles with typhoon-hit communities, announces $1-M aid

Aid to communities devastated by recent cyclones that battered the Philippines was discussed yesterday during the meeting of President Marcos and outgoing US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, who announced a $1-million humanitarian assistance to disaster-hit areas.

Future leaders should be guided by faith - BBM

Future leaders should be guided by faith, President Marcos said, as he cited the need for a leadership culture that places importance on integrity, vision and harmony.

Comelec amends rule on socmed account registration

There will be no need for private individuals to register their webpages or online platforms that they intend to use to campaign for or against candidates in the May 2025 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said yesterday.

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