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QC crime rate dips by 19.48%

The crime volume in Quezon City dropped last month by at least 19 percent, police reported on Monday.

6 suspects nabbed for P15.8-M drugs

Anti-narcotics agents seized illegal drugs valued at P15.84 million from six suspects in Quezon City in the past two days.

DOH misses 95% vax drive target in MM

Many children in Metro Manila remain at risk of getting infected with measles and other preventable diseases as the Department of Health (DOH) fell short of its target in immunizing the eligible young population.

Phl ratifies convention on safe working conditions

Workers nationwide are now assured of safer working conditions after the Philippines ratified the Labor Inspection Convention No. 81 of the International Labor Organization (ILO), which establishes global standards for a comprehensive labor inspection framework.

Comelec eyes amended social media campaign rules

Following the elections in the United States, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking into amending the rules of social media campaigns.

Marcos joins world leaders in congratulating Trump

President Marcos yesterday joined world leaders in congratulating Donald Trump as the businessman and once disgraced American leader was poised to pull off a historic political comeback that would send him back to the White House.

Navy confirms Chinese ships near Philippine Rise

The Philippine Navy confirmed yesterday the presence of two Chinese research or survey ships within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near the Philippine Rise.

House panel probe on agri smuggling set Nov. 12

The quinta committee of the House of Representatives that aims to dismantle the decades-long cartels in the country's agriculture industry will start its investigation on Nov. 12.

AFP creates new intel command to address security challenges

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has created and activated a new AFP Intelligence Command (AIC) tasked to help address what the military referred to as \"evolving security challenges.\"

Lookout bulletin issued vs 7 OVP, DepEd execs

Six officials of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and a former education official have been placed under an immigration lookout bulletin (ILBO).

DepEd launches platform for reporting corruption

The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched a platform where schools and the public can report corruption or irregularities in the agency's bidding and procurement activities.

Trump sweeps to White

Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, media said Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris in a stunning political comeback that will send shock waves around the world.

US envoy: Elections festival of democracy

As results of America's vote came in, US Ambassador Mary Kay Carlson called the elections on Tuesday a festival of American democratic process where voting is a privilege, but also comes with obligations.

Meralco franchise gets final House nod

The House of Representatives approved yesterday on third and final reading the bill granting Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) another 25 years to operate its franchise.

SUV with '7' plate linked to Gatchalians

The luxury vehicle bearing the Senate protocol plate \"7\" that was flagged down along the EDSA bus lane is a vehicle registered with the Gatchalians, according to the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

Marce to bring torrential rains

State weather forecasters yesterday advised the public to brace for torrential rains and winds as Typhoon Marce is forecast to make landfall over Northern Luzon starting this afternoon.

LTO prints car registration on bond paper

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has resorted to issuing certificates of registration printed on plain bond paper as the National Printing Office (NPO) missed its security paper delivery.

Duterte skipping quad comm probe today

Former president Rodrigo Duterte is not attending today's hearing of the House of Representatives quad committee, which is investigating the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) that transpired during his presidency, his lawyer said yesterday.

Street Boys still 'solid' after 31 years

The eleven guys who made up the original dance group, Street Boys, found it hard to believe that they are reuniting after 31 years.

FINALLY, THE 'OFFICIAL ELY BUENDIA ALBUM' IS READY TO DROP

ELY BUENDIA ADMITTED THERE WAS A STAGE IN HIS LIFE WHERE HE didn't care about what other people say about his musical work, especially after the Eraserheads broke up.

After spending half his career in rom-coms, Hugh Grant now plays monsters

After some difficulties connecting to a Zoom, Hugh Grant eventually opts to just phone instead. \"Sorry about that,\" he apologizes. \"Tech hell.\"

NINA STILL SOULFUL

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

AC LEGARDA IS NEW PRESIDENT OF SONAK RETAIL GROUP

Industry veteran AC Legarda is the new president of Sonak Retail Group.

ONITSUKA TIGER x VAQUERA: HERITAGE MEETS MODERN REBELLION

For Filipino fashion enthusiasts, the highly anticipated collaboration between Onitsuka Tiger and New York's cutting-edge fashion brand Vaquera brings a refreshing mix of heritage and modern rebellion this 2025 spring/summer Paris fashion week.

SKINCARE FROM KOREAN DERMATOLOGIST TO THE STARS NOW IN THE PHILIPPINES

Carenology95 is a skincare brand that combines two key words—care + knowledge—which sum up the company's thrust into the vast market of beauty, specifically K-Beauty.

A silver Bridgerton-themed celebration for Jofe and Czarina Syquia

Two hundred fifty guests were invited to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of well-liked couple renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jofe Syquia, and his wife, Czarina Ablaza, at Santuario de San Antonio in Makati, presided by the groom's brother, Fr. Jocis Syquia, who, incidentally, is well known as the chief exorcist of the Archdiocese of Manila.

NAOMI'S IMPACT ON FASHION

Really? When the Victoria & Albert Museum announced that an exhibit was going to be devoted to Naomi Campbell, the British supermodel from the '90s who has the longest-running career that spans 40 years and counting, not a few eyebrows were raised about the tribute given to a fashion model in the venerable institution that normally features artists, designers and photographers.

UP tops AD Scientific Index 2025

The University of the Philippines (UP) has been recognized as the top institution in the Philippines in the AD Scientific Index 2025.

Office vacancy expected to remain high

Office vacancy rates are expected to remain high due to the total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and the implementation of the CREATE MORE Bill, which supports flexible work arrangements and will likely result in more vacant spaces, according to the third-quarter MarketBeat report by Cushman & Wakefield Research.

SMB domestic earnings jump on strong beer sales

Strong beer sales buoyed San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB)'s earnings from its domestic operations in the nine months ending September.