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Sinwar killing spurs Gaza hostage hopes,fears

The killing on Thursday of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar spurred renewed calls for the release of scores of Israelis held hostage by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza.

King Charles arrives in Australia for landmark tour

King Charles III touched down in Australia yesterday, embarking on the most strenuous foreign trip since his life-changing cancer diagnosis eight months ago.

Harris woos undecided voters; Trump riles critics over Ukraine

Kamala Harris rallied supporters in the swing state of Wisconsin on Thursday while Donald Trump stirred controversy with criticism of embattled ally Ukraine, as the rivals vied for the remaining undecided voters in a deadlocked US presidential election.

1,100 mpox deaths recorded across Africa

The number of mpox-related deaths in Africa has reached 1,100, the head of the continent's top public health agency said on Thursday, warning of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid test kits.

NoKor's Kim calls South Korea a foreign, hostile country

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said South Korea is a foreign and hostile nation, state media KCNA reported yesterday, with photos showing Kim conferring with high-ranking soldiers and poring over a map labeled \"Seoul\" at a command post.

TikTok, Facebook approve ads with US election disinformation – study

TikTok and Facebook approved advertisements containing blatant US election falsehoods just weeks ahead of the vote, a watchdog investigation revealed Thursday, calling into question the tech platforms' policies to detect harmful disinformation.

Shellfish ban up in 8 areas

A shellfish ban is being implemented in eight areas in the country amid the presence of toxic red tide or paralytic shellfish poison, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said yesterday.

Kerwin's supporter shot dead

A supporter of controversial mayoralty candidate Kerwin Espinosa was gunned down in Barangay Tinag-an in Albuera, Leyte last Tuesday.

‘Refine ASF vaccination protocol to fast-track rollout’

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. yesterday ordered the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to refine its protocol in the vaccination against African swine fever to expedite the rollout of ASF vaccines and address the continued spread of the virus in the country.

US citizen kidnapped in Zamboanga del Norte

Unidentified armed men kidnapped an American on Thursday in Sibuco town in Zamboanga del Norte, the police confirmed yesterday.

PhlPost resumes registration for postal ID

The Philippine Postal Corp. (PhlPost) has resumed the issuance of the postal identification card or postal ID.

Where's the mastermind?

EDITORIAL

Metro's car counters help address 'world's worst traffic'

Perched on a flowerbox at a busy intersection in Metro Manila, Irna Lapriza's eyes jump from one car to the next, her fingers flying across manual tally counters as she logs each passing vehicle.

Manibela won't join PUV modernization

Transport group Manibela has rejected the government's peace offering and will not join the modernization program despite the consolidation extension until next month.

BI nabs Korean 'gambling lord,' Western sex offenders

Three foreigners, including suspected sex offenders and a \"gambling lord,\" were nabbed in separate operations by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

MMDA to let go of 'minor violations' during holidays

In anticipation of the expected heavy vehicular traffic in Metro Manila during the holiday season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will focus on traffic management, which could mean letting go of \"minor violations.\"

Strut with elegance, grow with culture

NakakaLocal hosts its first fashion show

Gov't to help Pinoy designers go global

President Marcos assured Filipino designers on Friday of the government's support for them to conquer the international market.

Law addressing learning gaps passed

To address learning gaps especially among the poor, President Marcos signed a law yesterday offering free tutorial sessions to basic education students in critical subjects, including reading and mathematics.

UN lauds Phl's hosting of international disaster event

The Philippines has set a new benchmark in hosting international disaster events after the country hosted the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, according to the United Nations.

Pump prices to go down

Pump prices of petroleum products are poised to go down by as much as P1.15 per liter next week, following four straight weeks of hikes.

156 party-list groups to be included in ballot

A total of 156 party-list groups have been approved for inclusion in the official ballot for the midterm elections next year, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced yesterday.

Law addressing learning gaps passed

To address learning gaps especially among the poor, President Marcos signed a law yesterday offering free tutorial sessions to basic education students in critical subjects, including reading and mathematics.

Ex-DepEd official slammed for school building commissions

Surigao del Sur second district Rep. Johnny Pimentel has accused a former official of the Department of Education (DepEd) of soliciting commissions in the agency's school building programs.

Israeli forces kill Hamas chief in Gaza

Israeli forces in Gaza killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year's attack on Israel that sparked the war, the military said on Thursday.

BBM doesn't know how to be president – Sara

VP threatens to dig up FM's remains, toss them into WPS

DOJ vows: EJK probe won't spare Duterte

The government's investigation on cold cases of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) will spare no one -- not even former president Rodrigo Duterte, whose so-called war on drugs led to the deaths of thousands of drug suspects.

Marcos lauds step toward reconciliation with Robredo

Calling it a \"step towards political reconciliation,\" President Marcos said he was happy to meet former vice president Leni Robredo in Sorsogon on Thursday.

Duterte to attend quad comm hearing if invited

If invited, former president Rodrigo Duterte will attend the House of Representatives quad committee hearings on extrajudicial killings.

PNP readies ops vs 'guerrilla' POGOs

With the disintegration of Philippine offshore gaming operators, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is gearing up for operations against guerrilla-type POGOs in the country.