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Israel to decide on ceasefire; US says deal 'close'

Israel's security Cabinet was preparing to decide whether to accept a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah, an official said yesterday, as the White House announced it believed a deal to end the fighting in Lebanon was near.

Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Lamar song

Drake alleged in a court filing Monday that Universal Music Group falsely pumped up the popularity on Spotify and other streaming services of Kendrick Lamar's \"Not Like Us,\" a song that viciously attacked Drake amid a bitter feud between the two hip-hop superstars.

Musk Urges US to replace fighter jets with drones

Billionaire Elon Musk, tapped by US president-elect Donald Trump to slash federal government spending, lashed out at modern fighter jets on Monday, saying that drones were the future of air combat.

Quezon town mayor suspended for 45 days

The mayor of Infanta town in Quezon province has been suspended for issuing a license to a cockpit arena.

New SLEX lanes operational next month

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is ready to open next month the new 6x6 lanes configuration of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), from Susana Heights in Muntinlupa to Calamba in Laguna.

Final and executory

SC ON SULU EXCLUSION FROM BARMM:

India-China rivalry

THE CORNER ORACLE

Stand aside, this is a fight of two dynasties

GOTCHA | \"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.\"

Why I'm worried about our military

As a former secretary of defense and US senator, I have always believed a secretary of defense had two main responsibilities: one, the defense and security of our nation and two, supporting the men and women in the Department of Defense who ensure it.

Mutual annihilation

If the Dutertes want to become the new opposition, they would have to stop flailing away at their enemies and learn precision assault.

The 'correct solution'

After years of living with the mistake and not wanting \"to rock the boat,\" we finally have government officials who are brave enough to point out the mistake and offer \"the Correct Solution.\"

Election officers in the crosshairs

With the approach of the 2025 midterm elections, candidates and their supporters are not the only ones being gunned down.

16 more drugs exempted from VAT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added 16 more drugs to the list of essential medicines that are exempted from value-added tax (VAT) as mandated by law.

MM reaches leptospirosis alert threshold with 2,890 cases

Leptospirosis cases in Metro Manila have reached the alert threshold after the Department of Health (DOH) recorded close to 2,900 cases of the waterborne disease.

QCPD probes AFP colonel's death at Camp Aguinaldo

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is investigating the death of Col. Rolando Caraos Escalona Jr., who was found lifeless in his quarters at Camp Aguinaldo early last Friday.

RAA with Japan good for Phl - Teodoro

Defense and foreign affairs officials have made another pitch at the Senate for the reciprocal access agreement (RAA) with Japan, which appears headed for early ratification by the chamber, with several senators voicing strong support for the pact.

Duterte-era rice price manipulation remains unresolved - lawmaker

The \"biggest agricultural price manipulation case\" involving alleged rice importation anomalies during the Duterte administration that cost Filipino consumers billions has remained unresolved, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda said yesterday.

'Michael Yang a key actor in Chinese intel ops in Phl'

The economic adviser of former president Rodrigo Duterte was directly involved in Chinese intelligence operations in the Philippines and possibly in other illegal activities as well like the drug trade, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said yesterday as her committee concluded its investigation on Philippine offshore and gaming operators (POGO) being used as fronts by criminal syndicates.

OVP's Lopez to seek court relief from House detention

Undersecretary Zuleika Lopez will be suing for her freedom from detention under the House of Representatives, Vice President Sara Duterte said yesterday.

DA OKs additional 8,280 MT fish imports

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it approved the additional importation of 8,280 metric tons (MT) of frozen small pelagic fish to plug the domestic supply that has been affected by recent typhoons and ensure stable retail prices in the market.

VP Sara summoned by NBI on 'kill' threat

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) issued a subpoena for Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday to explain her controversial remarks about allegedly planning an assassination in the event of her death.

Palace hits Rody's 'selfish' call for AFP action

Malacañang yesterday assailed former president Rodrigo Duterte over what it branded as a \"selfish\" and \"brazen\" call to oust President Marcos, as it vowed to counter unlawful challenges and to continue performing its mandate according to the rule of law.

Senate OKs 2025 budget minus OVP, AKAP funds

The Senate passed on third and final reading yesterday the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025, but with controversial items like the allocations for the Office of the Vice President and the financial assistance Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) set aside for later discussion at the bicameral conference committee.

Rissa Mananquil Trillo named editor-in-chief of Allure Philippines

Allure Philippines, the latest edition of the globally renowned beauty authority, has officially announced Rissa Mananquil Trillo as editor-in-chief.

Comelec mulls anti-discriminatory campaign rules

The Commission on Elections is looking to implement \"anti-discrimination\" campaign rules for the May 2025 midterm polls.

China mining black sand in Zambales? AFP keeps watch

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) issued a subpoena for Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday to explain her controversial remarks about allegedly planning an assassination in the event of her death.

Rody: Military is only hope for fractured Phl

Describing the country as currently in a state of \"hemorrhage\" under the administration of President Marcos, former president Rodrigo Duterte pins hope on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to redeem the \"fractured\" state of the nation.

THE RISKS OF ONLINE HARASSMENT

In October 2024, six billion individuals accessed the Internet, which accounts for 68 percent of the global population.

To raise fit kids, be fit yourself

To today's generation of kids, the word \"play\" has taken on a wholly different meaning from their parents' and grandparents' definitions.

Multiple Intelligence International School presents eco-bazaar for kids, by kids

Multiple Intelligence International School (MIIS) is holding \"MI Kids Can! #4GreenPH: Eco-Bazaar and Thrift Market on Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Activity Center of Ayala Malls UP Town Center.