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7 dead in Georgia as ferry dock collapses
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7 dead in Georgia as ferry dock collapses

At least seven people were killed after part of a boat dock collapsed, sending at least 20 people into the Atlantic waters off the coast of the US state of Georgia.

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October 21, 2024
Ex-general Prabowo takes office as Indonesia president
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Ex-general Prabowo takes office as Indonesia president

JAKARTA (AFP) – Former general Prabowo Subianto was sworn in yesterday as president of Indonesia, seeking a more prominent position on the global stage for the world's fourth most populous nation.

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October 21, 2024
Zayn Malik postpones US tour after Payne's death
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Zayn Malik postpones US tour after Payne's death

LOS ANGELES (AP) – English singer Zayn Malik (in photo) on Saturday postponed a planned tour to the US following the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.

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October 21, 2024
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Speaker leads 80th Leyte Landing commemoration

Speaker Martin Romualdez cited the importance of solidarity among nations in attaining peace during the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Leyte Landing yesterday.

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October 21, 2024
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Calabarzon CIDG chiefs named

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre has replaced the heads of CIDG regional and provincial offices in Calabarzon.

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October 21, 2024
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Harris turns 60 but prefers to talk about Trump's age

ATLANTA (AFP) - Kamala Harris turned 60 on Sunday in the final stretch of a knife-edge election battle with 78-year-old Donald Trump, who is now the oldest presidential candidate in US history.

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October 21, 2024
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Minor phreatic eruption logged at Taal Volcano

A minor phreatic eruption was recorded at Taal Volcano in Batangas yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

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October 21, 2024
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Musk giving $1 M daily to signatory of his petition

HARRISBURG (Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk promised on Oct. 19 to give away $1 million each day until November's election to someone who signs his online petition supporting the US Constitution.

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October 21, 2024
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BBM signs 8 laws creating more court branches

President Marcos has signed into law eight measures creating additional court branches in various parts of the country.

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October 21, 2024
Dynasty
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Dynasty

QWERTYMAN - “Mama, papa, I wanna be a congressman!”

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October 21, 2024
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Speaker leads 80th Leyte Landing commemoration

Speaker Martin Romualdez cited the importance of solidarity among nations in attaining peace during the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Leyte Landing yesterday.

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October 21, 2024
The Philippine Star

Minor phreatic eruption logged at Taal Volcano

A minor phreatic eruption was recorded at Taal Volcano in Batangas yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

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October 21, 2024
Battle lines drawn
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Battle lines drawn

COMMONSENSE - Long before she decided to run for mayor in Naga City, former vice president Leni Robredo has been seeking advice \"in politics in general and options she was considering\" from her fellow Bicolano political leader Senate president Francis \"Chiz\" Escudero.

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October 21, 2024
Healthy MSMEs mean a healthy economy
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Healthy MSMEs mean a healthy economy

GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS

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October 21, 2024
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Is Biden really ready to stand up for Gaza's children?

With Israel clamping down on food shipments to the Gaza Strip, the Biden administration is finally warning Israel to ease up or risk a suspension of some military aid.

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October 21, 2024
"'Drag me to hell'
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"'Drag me to hell'

That was a riveting press conference by the bratinella last Friday. Some takeaways: Vice President Sara Duterte is truly her father's daughter.

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October 21, 2024
"You-made"
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"You-made"

I came across an interview of the late former US president Ronald Reagan where he said, \"People look to the government to solve their problems, but the problem is the government is the problem.\"

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October 21, 2024
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Face the inquiry

Amid the explosive revelations that have come out of the hearings at the House of Representatives, former president Rodrigo Duterte has finally expressed readiness to face the four committees conducting a joint inquiry into his crackdown on illegal drugs, if he is invited. So the quad committee is formally inviting him. Duterte can then expound on his denial of the existence of a quota and reward system in the Philippine National Police for killing drug suspects, as certain retired and active PNP officers have testified before the quad comm.

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October 21, 2024
Comply with DTI rules, vape manufacturers urged
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Comply with DTI rules, vape manufacturers urged

A health advocacy group has called on vape manufacturers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)'s registration requirements and in paying duties and taxes.

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October 21, 2024
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Transport group not seeking P15 fare hike

Despite rising fuel prices, transport group Stop and Go Coalition is not keen on pursuing its petition for a P15 minimum fare increase.

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October 21, 2024
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Taguig wins awards for revenue growth

Taguig City has received awards for its proficiency in managing business and real property taxes.

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October 21, 2024
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PNP: No sacred cows in Barayuga murder probe

There will be no sacred cows in the Philippine National Police's investigation into the murder of former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary Wesley Barayuga, a PNP official said yesterday.

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October 21, 2024
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Intelligence work a vanguard against smuggling'

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto recently highlighted the importance of intelligence work in government, calling it a \"vanguard\" against smuggling and other criminal activities.

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October 21, 2024
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DOST approves P935-M funding for 88 R&D projects

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has approved the allocation of P935,262,000 to fund 88 industrial and emerging technology research and development projects next year.

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October 21, 2024
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Policy-making labor sector enters mainstream politics

The country's labor force will benefit from representation by party-list organizations vying for seats in Congress with their pro-labor advocacies, according to Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino.

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October 21, 2024
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5,753 teachers pass DepEd exam for school principals

Over 5,000 teachers nationwide are now qualified to become school principals after passing the Department of Education (DepEd)-administered examination for school heads.

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October 21, 2024
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BBM signs proclamation expanding West Cebu Industrial Park

President Marcos has expanded the West Cebu Industrial Park by designating several parcels of land in Balamban, Cebu for inclusion into the special economic zone.

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October 21, 2024
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NPC urged to work on lowering electricity costs

The National Power Corp (NPC) should work to reduce the universal charge for missionary electrification (UCME) subsidy to possibly bring down electricity rates for consumers connected to the main transmission grid, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.

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October 21, 2024
Career Program by SM Offices and National University bridges academia and industry
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Career Program by SM Offices and National University bridges academia and industry

As a key initiative for SM Offices to not only drive professional growth but also support tenant partners, SM Prime's SM Offices Business Unit recently held a career fair in partnership with the National University (NU) on Oct. 16 and 18 at the NU Fairview and NU Baliwag campuses, respectively.

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October 21, 2024
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DFA, agencies' MOU to combat spurious passport applications

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with various government agencies to strengthen cooperation in combating fraudulent passport applications.

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October 21, 2024