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Blinken: Now is time to end Gaza war
TEL AVIV (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said yesterday \"now is the time\" to end the conflict in Gaza, and urged Israel to avoid further escalation with Iran.
Hollywood stars hit the road to push for Harris
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Jennifer Garner had a warning for a crowd of \"Moms for Harris\" gathered at a tearoom in Tucson, Arizona: be prepared to see more Hollywood stars visiting your state to talk about the Nov. 5 election.
Israel kills 3 Hezbollah commanders
TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/CAIRO - Israel's military said it had killed three Hezbollah commanders and some 70 fighters in southern Lebanon in the past 48 hours, a day after confirming it had killed Hashem Safieddine, who was viewed as a potential leader of the militant group.
McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in US
NEW YORK (Reuters) - One person has died and dozens were sickened from E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder in 10 states, led by Colorado, where 26 people fell ill, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said on Tuesday.
Chinese carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI (AFP) - A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait yesterday, Taiwan's defense minister said, a day after Beijing held a live-fire exercise near the self-ruled island.
Harris says US ready for woman president
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Kamala Harris said Tuesday that America is \"absolutely\" ready to elect its first woman president, but downplayed her historic bid, saying she simply wants to turn the page for a nation \"exhausted\" by Donald Trump.
Woman, son found dead in Batangas
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna - A woman and her 17-year-old son were found dead in Lipa, Batangas on Tuesday afternoon.
Dismissal of complaint involving Tarlac sanitary landfill lauded
CLARK FREEPORT - The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has commended the dismissal by the Angeles City Regional Trial Court (RTC) of a complaint involving the use of a 100-hectare Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas, Tarlac.
DBM OKs P454 M for procurement of medical vehicles
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P454 million for the procurement of medical vehicles to boost the health care system.
Eastman case not kidnapping, gov't execs say
The case of American national Elliot Onil Eastman is not a case of kidnapping for ransom, according to Presidential Peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr.
Fewer barangays log ASF cases
Outbreaks of African swine fever have decreased, with the number of barangays reporting ASF cases dropping to 505 from the previous 534, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry.
Duterte, Nograles undergo drug test
Aspirants for Davao City's first district congressional post yesterday accepted each other's challenge to undergo a drug test to show voters and their constituents that they are qualified and deserving to be elected in the 2025 midterm elections.
Protect the unsung heroes of climate action: Environmental defenders
Today on Oct. 24 we celebrate the International Day for Climate Action. On this day, we join hands globally to emphasize the need for urgent solutions to the climate crisis. The Philippines, as a very vulnerable archipelago and the most natural disaster-prone country in the world, understands this need fully.
Celebrating the 79th anniversary of the United Nations with focus on the future
On this day 79 years ago, the United Nations Charter came into force, creating an international organization that has since served as the global forum for countries to discuss common problems and develop shared solutions in pursuit of a better world.
Another journalist murdered
Last Tuesday night, broadcast journalist Maria Vilma Rodriguez was sitting together with her mother, sister, and nephew at a store near her house in Zamboanga City. A motorcycle pulled up, and one of the bikers opened fire, hitting Rodriguez three times. Rodriguez managed to run across the road to her house and told her daughter about the attack, but she died later in a hospital.
10 Pinoy seafarers on Houthi-hit ship home
The last batch of Filipino crew members of M/V Minoan Courage, which was attacked by Houthi rebels while cruising the Red Sea near Yemen, returned home yesterday.
Marcos orders transfer of NCIP to OP
President Marcos has issued an order transferring the supervision of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to the Office of the President (OP).
8 foreigners nabbed in POGO raids - DOJ
Eight foreign nationals allegedly linked to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) have been arrested in Muntinlupa City, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
NAIA baggage handling system glitch fixed
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific said yesterday the baggage handling procedure at the NAIA Terminal 3 is back to normal after the system broke down for nearly a week to the inconvenience of travelers.
Phl hosting int'l conference on women, peace, security
Two women legislators will lead the Philippine delegation to the International Conference for Women, Peace and Security, to be held in Pasay.
Chinese held for kidnapping 7 Vietnamese
Police arrested a Chinese man on Tuesday in Pasay City for allegedly kidnapping seven Vietnamese nationals.
Phl slaps higher tariff on imported salt
Local salt industry stakeholders and experts do not think that the hike on the tariff on imported salt products implemented by the government could make any difference in the lives of Filipino salt farmers and the development of the local salt industry.
DTI orders price freeze in Kristine calamity areas
A price freeze on basic goods has been imposed in areas placed under a state of calamity due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
'DepEd budget insufficient to address classroom shortage'
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has admitted that the Department of Education (DepEd) does not have enough funds to address the classroom shortage nationwide.
French frigate Prairial makes port call in Cebu
The French Navy surveillance frigate Prairial is in Cebu for a port call from Oct. 22 to 25 as part of its operational deployment in the Indo-Pacific, the French embassy in Manila said.
Palace suspends classes, gov't work in Luzon today
Malacañang suspended classes and government work in Luzon today as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine is expected to bring heavy rains in the island.
PNP urges Remulla to rethink cut in number of generals
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is supporting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla's initiative to streamline the police force.
Victims face Quiboloy, narrate sexual abuse
The victims of self-styled son of God Apollo Quiboloy confronted their alleged abuser at the Senate yesterday, saying they were groomed to perform sexual services for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader as part of their spiritual journey.
QC among PCCI's most business-friendly cities
For the second consecutive year, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has named Quezon City as among the most business-friendly local government units (LGU) in the country.
Zamboanga journalist shot dead
ZAMBOANGA CITY - A female broadcaster was shot dead on Tuesday night in a village in this city.