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Trump picks campaign aide for White House press secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump reached into his inner circle on Friday and chose his transition spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, as his White House press secretary, putting a 27-year-old firebrand in position to aggressively defend him.

Rock band Linkin Park returns with new album

Linkin Park, the inventive American rap-rock band who wove electronica into its heavy, melodic compositions, return with their first new album in seven years, \"From Zero.\"

Leader of Spain flood region admits mistakes

The head of the Spanish region devastated by the country's deadliest floods in decades admitted to \"mistakes\" and apologized on Friday but rebuffed calls for his resignation.

Pompeii implements daily visitor limit

The world-famous Pompeii archaeological park introduced on Friday a daily limit of 20,000 visitors, the latest Italian tourist hotspot to take action against overcrowding.

China frees Taiwan fishing boat captain after four months

A Taiwanese fishing boat captain held in China for more than four months on allegations of illegal fishing has been released after paying a fine, Taiwan's coast guard said yesterday.

TRB approves collection of SCTEX toll hike

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized the implementation of the second tranche of approved toll rate adjustments for Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway or SCTEX.

BBM declares holidays for 2 localities in Luzon

President Marcos has declared special non-working days in Meycauayan City in Bulacan and Mayantoc town in Tarlac to allow residents to celebrate their founding anniversaries.

Board OKs P30 pay hike in E. Visayas

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) has approved a P30 increase in the daily minimum wage of workers in Eastern Visayas.

Police, military hunt Maguindanao drug dealers

Police and military units are on the hunt for two of four drug dealers who killed two police officers and wounded two others in a botched anti-drug operation on Friday in Sultan Kudarat town.

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Anticipating the Trump immigration policy

Over the past week, one of the main topics of discussion not only here in Washington, DC, but in many parts of the globe is the immigration policy of president-elect Trump.

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The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council issued the call a week ago.

P947,000 worth of illegal drugs seized in QC, Valenzuela

Illegal drugs with an estimated street value of P947,000 were seized in Quezon City and Valenzuela City in the past two days.

2 suspects in selling fake vehicle documents arrested

Two suspects tagged in the manufacturing of fake motor vehicle documents were arrested in Quezon City last Friday.

4 Americans barred from Phl over child abuse convictions

Four American men have been barred from entering the Philippines after they were found with a history of child abuse, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

Muntinlupa begins holiday season with Christmas tree lighting ceremony

The festive spirit has officially arrived in Muntinlupa City as the local government hosted a grand Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the city hall grounds last Friday night.

Quiboloy back at Camp Crame

Controversial religious leader Apollo Quiboloy is back at his detention cell at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center more than a week after he was granted a medical furlough due to a heart condition.

Masbate's most wanted arrested in Parañaque

Masbate's most wanted person was arrested during a manhunt operation last Thursday in Parañaque City.

MM braces for impact of Super Typhoon Pepito

Local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila have started mobilizing its search and rescue equipment and other resources in preparation for the potential impact of Super Typhoon Pepito.

Villar vows to support mothers, pregnant women

Las Pinas Rep. Camille Villar vows to press harder for the approval of legislative measures seeking to protect and improve the welfare of all mothers in the country, especially those who are pregnant.

Malaysia protests new Phl maritime laws

Malaysia has protested new maritime laws in the Philippines that it says encroach on its territory, a government official said Friday.

Phl gov't, US, Peruvian businesses eye partnerships for SMEs

The Philippine government and business leaders from the US and Peru are exploring potential collaborations to promote the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

UERM MEDICAL CENTER PERFORMS COUNTRY'S FIRST ENDOSCOPIC SPINE SURGERY FOR CANCER IN THE BASE OF THE SPINE

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DICT denies eGovPH mobile app was hacked

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has denied that the government's eGovPH mobile app was hacked, saying the alleged data leak was just a hoax.

OCD sees super typhoon affecting 10 M people

Super Typhoon Pepito could potentially affect at least 10 million people as it barrels toward Luzon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said yesterday.

Bring Mary Jane Veloso home - Gabriela

House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas urged the Marcos administration to act swiftly on Indonesia's offer to transfer Mary Jane Veloso to the country.

AFP seeks NCR mayors' help for WPS education

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has sought the help of the mayors of Metro Manila to educate their constituents about the relevance of collectively asserting the Philippines' sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Palace bares new appointments

Malacañang yesterday announced new appointments in the Departments of Agriculture (DA), Education (DepEd), Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Foreign Affairs (DFA), Labor and Employment (DOLE), Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Trade and Industry (DTI), Transportation (DOTR) and the Office of the President (OP).

Pepito reaching catastrophic-level intensity - Pagasa

A super typhoon barreling towards the country was intensifying and could have a \"potentially catastrophic\" impact, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday warned, with millions of people at risk from storm surges.