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9 dead in Taiwan hospital blaze

TAIPEI (AFP) Nine people died yesterday after a fire ripped through a hospital in southern Taiwan just as a typhoon hit, making rescue operations \"more difficult,\" authorities said.

Hamas claims Tel Aviv shooting attack that killed 7

HEXANE KOWNAWCASING DATES JERUSALEM (AFP) - Hamas' armed wing claimed responsibility on Wednesday for the killing of seven people in a shooting and stabbing attack in Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv the previous day.

Melania Trump defends abortion in upcoming memoir

WASHINGTON (AFP) Melania Trump voiced strong support for abortion rights in her upcoming memoir, The Guardian reported on Wednesday, in apparent remarks that FEED YOUR MIND PINOY SUDOKU contrast with husband Donald Trump's position on the key US election issue.

Vietnam condemns China's 'brutal behavior' in fisher attack

HANOI (AFP) - Vietnam's foreign ministry condemned on Wednesday China's \"brutal behavior\" during a violent attack on Vietnamese fishers in the disputed South China Sea.

Spain logs record summer tourism as inflow draws protests

MADRID (AFP) - Spain welcomed a record 21.8 million international visitors this summer, official data showed on Wednesday, an influx of tourism that has triggered some protests in the country.

Vilma, sons file COCs

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna - Vilma Santos-Recto and her sons, Luis Philippe Manzano and Ryan Christian Recto, yesterday filed certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the positions of governor, vice governor and congress- man of Batangas, respectively.

No ashfall from Taal eruption

No ashfall events were reported following the occurrence of a phreatomagmatic eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

Bulacan board member slain in ambush

MALOLOS - A member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan or provincial board in Bulacan was killed in an ambush in this city yesterday afternoon.

DA studying calls for emergency use of ASF vaccine

A request by hog farmers for President Marcos to issue emergency use authorization (EUA) for an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine is being studied, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

Speaker vows sufficient funding for expanded Centenarian Act

Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday supported calls for sufficient funding for the amended Centenarian Act, which now extends a cash gift of P10,000 to senior citizens who reach milestone ages 80, 85, 90 and 95 years.

Maslog to remain in NBI custody

The prime suspect in the 1999 textbook anomaly, who was initially presumed dead, will stay longer in detention due to a bench warrant of arrest issued by the Sandiganbayan.

Las Piñas battle: Councilor challenges Cynthia Villar

In a bold move, Las Piñas Councilor Mark Anthony Santos on Tuesday announced his candidacy for the city's lone congressional seat, going head to head against billionaire Sen.Cynthia Villar.

200 nabbed in Pasay POGO raid

Up to 200 people, including Chinese nationals, were rounded up during a raid on a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Pasay last night.

BJMP ready for transfer of Atio hazing convicts

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology is ready for the transfer to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) of the 10 Aegis Juris fraternity members who were convicted for the hazing death of University of Santo Tomas law freshman Horacio \"Atio\" Castillo III, a BJMP official said yesterday.

Tiu Laurel revamps DA price watch personnel

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.has ordered the strict monitoring of the retail prices of agricultural commodities as he implemented a revamp of DA personnel assigned to conduct daily price watch in over 40 Metro Manila markets.

SC reinstates arrest warrant, HDO vs slain racer's wife

The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday reinstated the warrant issued for the arrest of Dalia Guerrero over her alleged involvement as co- conspirator in the killing of her husband, racer Enzo Pastor, in 2014.

Barayuga slay: Duterte's men played dangerous Game of the Generals

Atleast three police colonels conspired in murdering a general in 2020, using then-president Rodrigo Duterte's drug war as cover.

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Global ambition

Critics may dismiss as a political circus the ongoing investigations at the Senate and the House of Representatives.

T-3 parking/MRT-6.5

The hottest topic in town for nearly a week has been all about the increased parking rates at the NAIA Terminal 3. The topic was so hot that it even overshadowed the ongoing congressional quad comm investigations.

Alice unbowed

Dismissed as mayor of Bamban, Tarlac and detained without bail, Alice Guo is unbowed. Yesterday, as the latest complaint was filed against her by the National Bureau of Investigation for falsification of documents, her lawyer Stephen David announced that she would seek reelection in 2025.

Rody 2025 plans uncertain

Filipinos will have to \"wait and see\" if former president Rodrigo Duterte will run for senator or Davao mayor in the May 2025 midterm elections, according to Sen.Bong Go.

Miru System local partner pulls out - Comelec

One of the local partners of election technology provider Miru System has withdrawn from the joint venture, citing conflict of interest as some of its owners have plans to run in the 2025 midterm polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced yesterday.

VAT impact on Netflix, other services felt by 2025

Consumers will likely feel the impact of the value-added tax (VAT) on foreign digital service providers in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) which stressed there is no guarantee from government that subscription costs will not increase.

Marcos renews commitment to strengthen health care system

President Marcos yesterday encouraged the public to take advantage of free available medical services as he reiterated his commitment to strengthen the country's health care system.

'Quinta comm' to probe smuggling, price manipulation

The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution allowing five of its committees to conduct a \"joint inquiry\" for purposes of introducing an amendment to the law or come up with a new legislation that would help thwart massive smuggling and price manipulation, among many others.

Alice Guo seeks to run for reelection - lawyer

Guo, lawyer face perjury, falsification raps

BBM to DepEd: Continue improving quality of education

President Marcos yesterday ordered the Department of Education (DepEd) to continue enhancing the quality of education in the country as the government continues to address key issues in the sector, including the poor performance of Filipino students in recent global assessments.

'Duterte boys' Bong Go, Bato file COC for reelection

Three allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte yesterday made their senatorial bid official by filing their certificate of candidacy (COC) for the May 2025 race.

Signal 1 in Batanes as Julian reenters PAR

Typhoon Julian reentered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) yesterday but will no longer have any direct effect on the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysition (PAGASA).