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Trump, Zelensky meet after tensions over Ukraine war

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky held high-stakes talks on Friday following several attacks by the White House hopeful on the Ukrainian president as the looming American election raises questions over long-term US support for ally Kyiv in its war with Russia.

Pope says Church must 'seek forgiveness' for sexual abuse

Pope Francis said on Friday the Catholic Church had to \"seek forgiveness\" for the \"scourge\" of child sexual abuse, during a visit to Belgium where the clergy's dark past looms large.

Harris vows migration crackdown, reform as she visits border

Kamala Harris pledged on Friday she would tighten the border and fix America's broken immigration system on her first visit to the US-Mexico frontier as a presidential candidate.

Mindoro's 'GSM' endorses FPJ Panday Bayanihan

The regional political party GSM or Galing at Serbisyo Para sa Mindoro has endorsed the FPJ Panday Bayanihan as its party-list.

Comelec stops voter certificate issuance

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered its field offices to suspend the issuance of voter certifications or voter registration records on Sept.30, the last day of the registration period for next year's polls.

SBMA releases P204.7 M in revenue shares to LGUs

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has released P204.7 million in net revenue shares for eight neighboring localities of the premier Freeport.

Sandigan upholds conviction of ex-mayor

The Sandiganbayan has upheld the conviction of former Mamburao town mayor Voltaire Anthony Villarosa for his failure to ensure the timely remittance of P4.808 million in premium contributions of municipal employees to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) from 2015 to 2016.

19 women detainees graduate from QC education program

Nineteen female detainees in Quezon City recently obtained a college degree under the city government's \"No Woman Left Behind\" program.

Maranan is new Central Luzon police chief

The police force in Central Luzon has a new commander in Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Brig.Gen. Redrico Maranan.

MM drainage master plan talks underway - MMDA

The proposed Metro Manila drainage master plan has started moving forward with discussions already underway.

UP allays fears on 'Declaration of Cooperation' with AFP

The University of the Philippines Administration has allayed fears of some faculty members and the UP Diliman (UPD) University Council over its signing of a “Declaration of Cooperation” with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Pinoys urged to prioritize bone health for Osteoporosis Month

As October is marked as Osteoporosis Month, the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOSTFNRI) has raised the alarm over the widespread calcium deficiency among Filipinos that could lead to a surge in osteoporosis cases, particularly among the elderly.

Priests, politicians 'not enemies'

Priests and politicians should not treat each other as enemies, appealed Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos.

'Garma a ruthless killer'

Surigao del Sur Rep.Johnny Pimentel of the House quad committee branded former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma as a \"ruthless killer\" who hides behind \"an innocent facade to commit brutal crimes.\"

Diokno eyes House seat as Akbayan nominee

Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno is abandoning his Senate bid, and will instead seek a seat at the House of Representatives as first nominee of Akbayan party-list in the 2025 elections.

Phl destinations, DOT earn travel award nominations

The Philippines and the Department of Tourism earned nominations from two international tourism award-giving bodies, the DOT announced yesterday.

Malacañang debunks another alleged BBM drug video

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) yesterday belied another video implying that President Marcos is using illegal drugs and urged the public to examine the claims that are making the rounds online.

Michael Yang, associate linked to 'web of criminal activities'

Former president Rodrigo Duterte's presidential adviser Michael Yang and his associate Allan Lim were linked by the House of Representatives' quad committee on Friday to a \"web of criminal activities\" in the country which are \"all with the collusion of corrupt officials.

Caritas Manila celebrates graduation of 1,178 scholars

Caritas Manila’s Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program (YSLEP) celebrated the graduation of 1,178 youth servant leaders for the school year 2023-2024.

Lacson: I am an independent senatorial candidate

Former senator Panfilo Lacson on Friday said he is an independent candidate despite being in the administration senatorial slate of President Marcos.

China holds drills in SCS after talks with US

Chinese air and naval forces are conducting maneuvers in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the military said on Saturday, hours after the country’s top diplomat discussed ways of reducing regional tension with his US counterpart.

BI rushing exit clearance for POGO workers

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) would hasten processing of applications of employees of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) or internet gaming licensees (IGL) so they could leave the country immediately.

Julian strengthens into tropical storm

Tropical cyclone Julian could intensify into a super typhoon as it moves closer to Batanes by tomorrow.

Guo: I am not a spy, I love the Philippines

Ex-mayor loses cool over Chinese spy documentary

NZ joins WPS exercises with Phl, US, Australia, Japan

New Zealand, for the very first time since similar activities began, has joined Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States in a multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Imee to 'stand alone' in her reelection bid

While grateful to be part of her brother's Senate slate for the 2025 mid-term polls, Sen. Imee Marcos said she'd rather campaign alone for her reelection bid.

Over 18,000 posts up for grabs in 2025 polls

Over 18,000 positions will be contested by candidates across the country in the May 2025 national and local elections, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

PSE readies launch of GPDR

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc.(PSE) will soon enable local investors to establish a globally diversified portfolio through Global Philippine Depositary Receipts (GPDR).

ALI's net-zero targets get SBTi approval

(ALI) has become the first publicly listed property development company in the Philippines to have its net-zero targets validated by Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

Stocks succumb anew to profit taking

Investors found it hard to resist pocketing gains yesterday, sending the local market in the red at the week's close.