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Tributes paid to surfer killed by swordfish in Indonesia

JAKARTA (AFP)-Tributes have been paid to an Italian surfer after she was stabbed in the chest by a swordfish and died off the western coast of Indonesia.

Harris, Trump push for every vote

As race enters final 2 weeks

Sokor mulls supplying arms to Ukraine to counter NoKor

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea may consider directly supplying weapons to Ukraine as part of measures to counter military ties between North Korea and Russia, officials said on yesterday, after accusing Pyongyang of sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine.

China launches live-fire drill near Taiwan

BEIJING (AFP) - China's military began a livefire exercise near Taiwan yesterday, maintaining pressure on the self-ruled island after staging largescale drills and President Xi Jinping called for troops to prepare for war.

Reward offered for info on kidnapped American

A reward of P150,000 has been offered in exchange for information leading to the rescue of American vlogger Elliot Onil Eastman, who was seized in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte last week.

Fire hits Manila hospital's stock room

A fire hit a storage room of the Mary Chiles General Hospital and Maternity in Sampaloc, Manila yesterday.

2 public hospitals in Manila at full capacity

With two public hospitals in Manila reaching full capacity, residents are advised to go to other health facilities for medical assistance.

Baggage delays hit NAIA travelers

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport has suffered its first major setback since the NAIA was turned over to a private operator as travelers reported reaching their destinations without their check-in luggage.

PNP: Chinese suspect in hotpot shooting an 'undesirable alien'

The Chinese suspect in a shooting at a hotpot restaurant in Makati that killed a fellow Chinese national has been classified by the Philippine National Police (PNP) as an \"undesirable alien.\"

'Land of Bad'

COMMONSENSE - We are saddened by the reported kidnapping of an American national in a coastal village in Sibuco town, Zamboanga del Norte last week.

There is no leadership without risk

There has never been a more difficult time to lead anything - whether a publicly traded corporation or a nonprofit nongovernmental organization; whether a global university or a local, public school or classroom.

Iran's terror proxies and why the Ayatollah is untouchable

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Advocating for the Best of Philippine Arts and Crafts

Senator Loren Legarda's pivotal role in the National Arts & Crafts Fair

DILG wants number of PNP generals trimmed from 133 to 25

As part of his efforts to reform the Philippine National Police, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla wants to trim down the number of PNP generals from 133 to just 25.

HEART EVANGELISTA'S ADVICE TO FELLOW ARTISTAS: BE CAREFUL OF EMOTIONAL TERRORISTS

HEART EVANGELISTA DISCUSSED HEAD-ON THE \"elephant in the room\" during the presscon for her up-coming reality show on GMA, \"Heart World,\" finally ad-dressing Fashion Week-related issues, particularly her al-leged falling-out with her former glam team and rift with Pia Wurtzbach.

OFW tries hand at acting via Spanish film 'Solo Kim'

An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Spain is expanding her horizons by starring in the short film \"Solo Kim\" or \"Just Kim\" in English.

Harrison Storm: From busking to the international music scene

\"It has been a long journey.\" Australian singer-songwriter Harrison Storm reflected on his relationship with music while looking back on his humble beginnings in an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR during the \"DISTRICT M: A Marina Central Festival\" recently held in Singapore.

LEA'S SUBTLETY, DOLLY'S RAWNESS: TWO POWERFUL TAKES ON 'REQUEST SA RADYO'

'Request sa Radyo,' directed and reimagined by Bobby Garcia, is a play that relies entirely on the performer's ability to communicate without dialogue. It revolves around Ms. Reyes, a middle-aged OFW nurse, who is grappling with the isolation and monotony of her life in a small apartment. While both performances told the same story, it was fascinating to see how the interpretation of the character could vary so greatly between the two actors. Lea Salonga (far right, photo) and Dolly de Leon approached the role with differing energies, bringing their own emotional depth and unique presence to the character of Ms. Reyes.

Inspired by the terno

Every terno tells a story. In it are woven a thousand and one stitches of simple and grand tales.

LOVING CATRIONA GRAY'S ENVIRO-CHIC BAG

Celebrities and eco-conscious influencers are buzzing with excitement over the launch of the Enviro-Chic Bag, the brainchild of Catriona Gray, who personally designed the collection, in collaboration with Megaworld Lifestyle Malls as part of the mall operator's biggest sustainability campaign to date.

TODAY'S BUZZWORD: SUSTAINABILITY

The Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (ZCME) celebrated United Nations Day with an exhibit spotlighting the power of sustainable fashion through a collaboration with their Zonta members and 19 talented female designers as they transformed pre-loved clothing generously donated by The Little Vintage Shop into stylish, purposeful fashion pieces and accessories.

Alternergy allots P2.2 B for transmission project

Alternergy Holdings Corp. is seeking provisional authority to develop a P2.2-billion transmission project that will connect its 112-megawatt wind project in Rizal to the Luzon grid.

Phl, Laos to ink agri pact next year

The government is looking at signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on agricultural cooperation with Laos next year to boost ties between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.

Lynk & Co takes charge at the 12th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit with the dynamic 01 PHEV

Bringing electrified Swedish design and engineering to the Philippines' premiere electric vehicle expo

NDA eyes new funding from US to beef up local dairy herd

The National Dairy Authority (NDA) is exploring possible new funding from the US to beef up the country's dairy herd as the state agency seeks to achieve a five-percent self-sufficiency in milk by 2028.

1,015 CV of power: Revuelto ushers Lamborghini into electrified era

Named after an 1880s fighting bull, the Revuelto is the fitting heir to the Lamborghini Aventador which completed a historic 11-year run atop the hallowed Lamborghini lineup as its most potent sport car since it was launched in 2011.

Chery Auto PH to launch new Tiggo 2 Pro at 9th PIIMS

Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) is participating in the 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) from October 24-27, 2024, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

FORD PHILIPPINES INAUGURATES ITS BIGGEST PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN CALAMBA, LAGUNA

All the marketing hype in the world cannot make up for lousy after-sales service. Word of mouth spreads quickly, more so in social media, which is why bolstering the back-end of your brand is just as crucial as launching the latest cars. This is why Ford and its longtime global partner DB Schenker are proud to announce their new Parts Distribution Center in Calamba, Laguna. It's in a strategic location that's near Maharlika Highway and less than four kilometers away from the nearest toll exit.

Cash usage of state agencies remains high in Q3

The government increased its releases of cash allocations with the spending usage of state agencies remaining in a high mode in the third quarter.

Phl, EU to tackle labor, environment, procurement in next FTA talks

The Philippines and the European Union (EU) resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) last week, with the parties considering the inclusion of labor and environmental standards, as well as government procurement in the deal.