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Police surround Quiboloy HQ in bid to serve warrant

Fugitive alleged sex offender and human trafficker pastor Apollo Quiboloy again eluded hundreds of policemen backed by riot squads who swooped down on his vast compound here yesterday to arrest him.

Latest China flare harassment condemned

The National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) yesterday called on China to “immediately cease all provocative and dangerous actions” after the Chinese shot flares at a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) plane conducting maritime patrol over Zamora (Subi) Reef last Thursday.

DOH task force vs communicable diseases created

To prevent the spread of mpox in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) has created a task force composed of experts in communicable diseases.

Phl still world's 2nd leading pineapple exporter

The Philippines remained the world’s second largest pineapple exporter for the 15th straight year as total shipments in 2023 grew by almost three percent, driven by higher Chinese demand for premium quality fruits, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

AMLC hails win against Napoles in money laundering case

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) hailed a major legal victory as Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 24 convicted Janet Napoles of money laundering, in relation to the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam.

Jasmine Curtis-Smith broadens fan base with ‘Asawa Ng Asawa Ko' role

By delivering an inspired portrayal of a young mother who cares for those around her in \"Asawa Ng Asawa Ko,\" Jasmine Curtis-Smith has broadened her fan base.

SSS expands coverage to 4Ps beneficiaries

State-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) targets to expand its coverage to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).

Development of Greater Manila Bay area pushed

The development of the Greater Manila Bay area similar to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is being pushed to enable the Philippines to attract more investments, according to the Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FFCCCII).

Cignal, Capital1 dispute semis berth

Cignal and Capital1 Solar take the first crack at a semifinal berth when they collide today in the quarterfinals of the PVL Reinforced Conference at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Grand Slam main draw too elusive for Eala

Another chance, another heartbreak. For the third straight time, Alex Eala missed out on a historic Grand Slam main draw ticket following a 6-3, 1-6, 4-6 meltdown against Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the US Open women’s singles qualifying draw finals yesterday in New York.

Putin claims Ukraine trying to attack Kursk nuclear plant

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused Ukraine of trying to attack the Kursk nuclear power station, some 50 kilometers from where Kyiv's forces are mounting a major crossborder offensive.

Apple to let European iPhone users delete App Store

Apple will allow iPhone and iPad users in the European Union delete the App Store or its Safari browser, the tech giant told developers on Thursday.

Gaza ceasefire talks restart in Cairo

Israeli negotiators were taking part in talks on Gaza in Cairo on Thursday, a government spokesman said, as fighting raged on the ground despite US pressure on Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement.

9 feared dead after Thai plane crash

A small passenger plane on a domestic flight in Thailand crashed on Thursday afternoon shortly after taking off from the main airport in the capital, Bangkok, the country’s civil aviation authority announced.

7 dead, 12 hurt in SoKor hotel fire

Seven people died while twelve were being treated for injuries after a fire broke out Thursday evening at a nine-story hotel in South Korea, authorities said.

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday, the meteorological office said, spraying red-hot lava and smoke in its sixth outbreak since December.

Harris accepts Democratic presidential nomination

As red, white and blue balloons streamed onto a Chicago stage and people danced in the aisles, Kamala Harris waved to supporters and basked in the crowd’s adulation after the speech of her political life.

Terra Nova fuel extraction continues

A total of 161,612 liters out of the estimated 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel have been extracted from tanker Terra Nova that sank off Limay town in Bataan, the Philippine Coast Guard PCG) reported.

Bong Go helps struggling CDO residents

Sen. Bong Go urged Filipinos to bolster bayanihan initiatives to hasten the nation’s recovery from various challenges as he visited communities in Cagayan de Oro City to help vulnerable sectors.

Manila gov't defends keeping lion cub Isla

The management of the Manila Zoo will take care of Isla, its new lioness cub, which can no longer survive in the wild, according to the Manila City government.

ASF scare pushes up chicken price in MM

The retail price of chicken has reached as high as P240 per kilo with the increase in demand amid the pork scare due to the African swine fever (ASF), according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Mpox epidemic disinformation debunked

An mpox outbreak spreading across several African countries, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has called a global emergency, has caused a spike in online disinformation about the viral disease.

Roque: House detention is 'political harassment'

Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque hit back at the House of Representatives yesterday for slapping him with a 24-hour detention, saying this is “simply an abuse of power.”

China shoots flares at patrolling BFAR plane

China shot flares at least thrice at a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) plane conducting maritime patrol with the Philippine Coast Guard in Zamora (Subi) Reef last Thursday, according to an exclusive report by GMA News.

Comelec set to finalize party-list lineup for 2025

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) intends to resolve all pending petitions concerning accreditation of party-list organizations wanting to participate in the May 2025 midterm polls before the end of the month.

Thousands flock to ports for long weekend voyages

Thousands of passengers flocked to ports across the country for sea voyages ahead of the long weekend, according to the Philippine Ports Authority.

Alice Guo may still be in Indonesia – BI

Following the arrest of her sister and an alleged cohort in Indonesia, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) yesterday expressed belief dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo is still in the same country, along with her brother Wesley.

Mayor's sister, companion face obstruction complaint

Days after their arrest in Indonesia and repatriation to Manila, an incorporator of online gaming operator Lucky South 99 and a sister of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo underwent inquest proceedings before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Special Task Force Division for obstruction of justice and harboring a fugitive.

Price cut: At least P2 for diesel, over P1 for gasoline

Motorists should expect petroleum prices to go down by as much as P2.20 per liter next week, following recent upward adjustments.

Quiboloy has not left Phl - Abalos

Fugitive alleged human trafficker and sex offender pastor Apollo Quiboloy is still in the country, according to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos.