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Eastman case not kidnapping, gov't execs say
The case of American national Elliot Onil Eastman is not a case of kidnapping for ransom, according to Presidential Peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr.
Fewer barangays log ASF cases
Outbreaks of African swine fever have decreased, with the number of barangays reporting ASF cases dropping to 505 from the previous 534, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry.
Duterte, Nograles undergo drug test
Aspirants for Davao City's first district congressional post yesterday accepted each other's challenge to undergo a drug test to show voters and their constituents that they are qualified and deserving to be elected in the 2025 midterm elections.
Protect the unsung heroes of climate action: Environmental defenders
Today on Oct. 24 we celebrate the International Day for Climate Action. On this day, we join hands globally to emphasize the need for urgent solutions to the climate crisis. The Philippines, as a very vulnerable archipelago and the most natural disaster-prone country in the world, understands this need fully.
Celebrating the 79th anniversary of the United Nations with focus on the future
On this day 79 years ago, the United Nations Charter came into force, creating an international organization that has since served as the global forum for countries to discuss common problems and develop shared solutions in pursuit of a better world.
Another journalist murdered
Last Tuesday night, broadcast journalist Maria Vilma Rodriguez was sitting together with her mother, sister, and nephew at a store near her house in Zamboanga City. A motorcycle pulled up, and one of the bikers opened fire, hitting Rodriguez three times. Rodriguez managed to run across the road to her house and told her daughter about the attack, but she died later in a hospital.
10 Pinoy seafarers on Houthi-hit ship home
The last batch of Filipino crew members of M/V Minoan Courage, which was attacked by Houthi rebels while cruising the Red Sea near Yemen, returned home yesterday.
Marcos orders transfer of NCIP to OP
President Marcos has issued an order transferring the supervision of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to the Office of the President (OP).
8 foreigners nabbed in POGO raids - DOJ
Eight foreign nationals allegedly linked to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) have been arrested in Muntinlupa City, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
NAIA baggage handling system glitch fixed
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific said yesterday the baggage handling procedure at the NAIA Terminal 3 is back to normal after the system broke down for nearly a week to the inconvenience of travelers.
Phl hosting int'l conference on women, peace, security
Two women legislators will lead the Philippine delegation to the International Conference for Women, Peace and Security, to be held in Pasay.
Chinese held for kidnapping 7 Vietnamese
Police arrested a Chinese man on Tuesday in Pasay City for allegedly kidnapping seven Vietnamese nationals.
Phl slaps higher tariff on imported salt
Local salt industry stakeholders and experts do not think that the hike on the tariff on imported salt products implemented by the government could make any difference in the lives of Filipino salt farmers and the development of the local salt industry.
DTI orders price freeze in Kristine calamity areas
A price freeze on basic goods has been imposed in areas placed under a state of calamity due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
'DepEd budget insufficient to address classroom shortage'
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has admitted that the Department of Education (DepEd) does not have enough funds to address the classroom shortage nationwide.
French frigate Prairial makes port call in Cebu
The French Navy surveillance frigate Prairial is in Cebu for a port call from Oct. 22 to 25 as part of its operational deployment in the Indo-Pacific, the French embassy in Manila said.
Palace suspends classes, gov't work in Luzon today
Malacañang suspended classes and government work in Luzon today as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine is expected to bring heavy rains in the island.
PNP urges Remulla to rethink cut in number of generals
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is supporting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla's initiative to streamline the police force.
Victims face Quiboloy, narrate sexual abuse
The victims of self-styled son of God Apollo Quiboloy confronted their alleged abuser at the Senate yesterday, saying they were groomed to perform sexual services for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader as part of their spiritual journey.
QC among PCCI's most business-friendly cities
For the second consecutive year, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has named Quezon City as among the most business-friendly local government units (LGU) in the country.
Zamboanga journalist shot dead
ZAMBOANGA CITY - A female broadcaster was shot dead on Tuesday night in a village in this city.
CAMO CHIC
Thursday was a huge shopping day in Greenbelt. The mall was buzzing with lines snaking two floors down either for the latest iPhone drop at midnight or the newest bag charm.
Left behind in ASEAN
\"We never overtook you,\" my Thai friend once told me, when I told her how far the Philippines has been left behind by Thailand, Malaysia and perhaps even Vietnam.
US firms urged to invest in PEZA zones
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is encouraging American companies to invest in the country's economic zones amid ongoing initiatives to improve the business environment.
Foreign borrowings jump 36% to $3.8 B in Q3
The Philippines jacked up its borrowings from offshore creditors by almost 40 percent to 3.8 billion in the third quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Knights need extra 10 mins to nip Stags
Vince Cuajao and Jimboy Estrada alternated in extra time as Letran outlasted San Sebastian, 101-98, in double overtime yesterday and regained solo No. 4 in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
VITAL ROLES FOR KEY RECRUITS
It's their first PBA finals and the likes of TNT's Rey Nambatac and Barangay Ginebra's Stephen Holt are intent on seizing the day and wrapping it in gold.
Hezbollah hides cash, gold under Beirut hospital, says Israel
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, Israel's military said on Oct. 21, adding it will not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets.
Blinken arrives in Israel to revive ceasefire talks
TEL AVIV (AP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (in photo) arrived in Israel yesterday on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
Israeli army: Hezbollah finance chief killed in Syria
JERUSALEM (AFP) - The Israeli army on Oct. 21 said that the latest commander responsible for funding the Lebanese Hezbollah group was \"eliminated\" in Syria.