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CIDG, BIR seize P2.4-B fake cigarettes

Counterfeit cigarettes valued at P2.4 billion were confiscated when authorities raided a factory and warehouses being operated by Chinese nationals in Valenzuela City and Bulacan on Wednesday.

PCG to get 40 patrol boats from France

Starting 2026, the Philippine Coast Guard will acquire 40 fast patrol craft (FPCs) from France to improve the PCG's search and rescue capability during calamities as well as the conduct of anti-crime operations.

LRT-1 trips to reach Sucat this month

Commuters are set to travel faster to the south of Metro Manila, and soon to Cavite, as the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) is opening its extension tracks to Parañaque City.

No active House effort to impeach Sara - lawmaker

Despite the ongoing investigation into her office's use of confidential funds, there is no active effort at the House of Representatives to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, the chairman of the House committee on good government and public accountability said on yesterday.

Enterprise-based education signed into law

President Marcos yesterday signed a landmark law promoting enterprise-based training, a measure that he said would address jobs-skills mismatch and prepare the country's workforce for the demands of a changing world.

'Life-threatening' Marce makes Cagayan landfall

Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing) made landfall over Santa Ana in Cagayan yesterday afternoon, uprooting trees and sending building materials flying, weeks after previous storms left at least 150 people dead.

Kamala gives defiant concession

Donald Trump's crushing presidential victory heralded a new era of uncertainty in the United States and the world Wednesday, as defeated Kamala Harris gave a defiant concession speech while vowing to help his transition to power.

'Davao Mafia' linked to BOC, PDEA murders

Several Customs and anti-drug agents were allegedly liquidated by the \"Davao Mafia\" of former president Rodrigo Duterte and his associates as they moved to consolidate and tighten their control of the drug trade in the country.

Sherwin evasive on SUV: Leave it to LTO

Describing himself as a law-abiding public servant, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian broke his silence yesterday about the involvement of his family in the Cadillac vehicle with a Senate protocol plate that illegally entered the EDSA busway.

AFP retakes island in mock combat as China's navy watches

As Chinese warships and maritime militia vessels watched from a distance, various units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) engaged in interoperability exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Wednesday, simulating the re-taking of an island from enemy forces.

Marcos skipping APEC meet in Peru

President Marcos is skipping the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru this month to prioritize local concerns such as addressing the impact of recent disasters, Malacañang said.

Duterte congratulates 'buddy' Trump

DAVAO CITY - Former president Rodrigo Duterte has congratulated Republican Donald Trump for winning a second presidential term in the US elections.

GORDON RAMSAY AT NEWPORT UNVEILS A SHOWSTOPPING SEAFOOD TOWER

Following the highly successful debut of the legendary chef's brand of restaurants in the country, the first Gordon Ramsay restaurant in the Philippines is making waves in the local culinary scene again with its latest menu addition: the Seafood Tower.

THE SECRET INGREDIENT IN HONG KONG'S FINE DINING SCENE? MEMORY

hold its own against any grand cuisine in the world. \"A custodian of the art of Hong Kong cuisine,\" comments Kevindra Prianto Soemantri, restauranteur and food writer, Jakarta, Indonesia. (3/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong www.thechairmangroup.com @thechairmanrestauranthk)

SEATTLE EATS

This was my very first time in Seattle and I totally fell in love with the city and the food choices Seattle had to offer.

PERU AND THE PHILIPPINES CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC TIES

A vibrant tapestry of friendship was woven as the Republic of Peru and the Republic of the Philippines commemorated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations.

Sparkle artists Liana and Crystal tackle young, mature love in sophomore songs

Two of the Sparkle GMA artists have carried on their passion for music by releasing new singles.

CESAR MONTANO SAVORS FATHERHOOD AND GRANDFATHERHOOD JOYS TO THE MAX

Since I'm privy to BFF Buboy's life and the fatherhood struggles he endured, I am happy that all is well in his world right now. After his critical bout with COVID-19 in 2021, it's BFF's second lease on life. That is why he is savoring fatherhood and grandfatherhood joys to the max.

CARLO AQUINO CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE KIDS WITH CHARLIE DIZON

CARLO AQUINO RECENTLY OPENED UP ABOUT HOW marriage has changed his priorities and outlook in life, and inspired him to work even harder.

"Hello, Love, Again" to serve as closing film at Asian World Film Festival in L.A.

Joy and Ethan (played by Kathryn and Alden, now fondly called KathDen - who meet and fall in love in Hong Kong. In this new installment, viewers will see the continuation of Joy and Ethan's journey, five years after Joy leaves Hong Kong to pursue her dreams in Canada.

URC brands remain top household choices

Brands offered by the Gokongwei-led food and beverage firm Universal Robina Corp. (URC) remain top of mind among Filipino consumers.

Ice Seguerra names OPM legend as dream guest artist

Ice Seguerra has always dreamed of sharing the stage with the \"Queen of Filipino rock music.\"

DISHING UP A BETTER WORLD

Unilever believes that 'the world's food system needs to change,' and that all should have access to good nutrition.

Topline tapped for energy solutions in ecozones

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has teamed up with fuel trading company Topline Energy Solutions Corp. for the supply of energy solutions in economic zones.

Customs moves to strengthen trade facilitation

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently held a workshop to improve trade facilitation for the Philippine Trade Facilitation Committee (PTFC).

PSBank earnings up 19% to P4 B

Earnings of Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) went up by 18.7 percent to P4 billion from January to September compared to last year's P3.37 billion, driven by higher operating income and better asset quality.

HONOR X7c: The RuggeDARLING to end 2024

Back in the 2000's, before social media, Netflix, and Android devices, many tech enthusiasts obsessed about the concept of \"ruggedizing\" their devices.

Honoring My Heroes in Philippine Technology

It is the start of November when we usually go to the Memorial Parks to visit our loved ones who have left our physical world.

Energy issues from the US elections, The Freeman Cebu forum

Central Visayas is the third-largest or richest region in the Philippines after Metro Manila.

New normal, new solutions

Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and is projected to follow a similar path as Typhoons Leon (Kong-Rey) and Kristine (Trami).