DOH includes mpox in dangerous communicable diseases list

The Department of Health (DOH) has included mpox in the list of the country's dangerous communicable diseases.

Defense deals shouldn't target any country - China

Frowning at the idea of foreign states partnering with each other against a particular country, China yesterday questioned the motive behind Japan and Australia's efforts to strengthen ties, with the supposed goal of supporting the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) amid continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Stronger penalties urged for agri smuggling

Speaker Martin Romualdez is pushing for “more severe” punishment for agricultural smugglers and price manipulators, saying these acts are considered “economic sabotage” and “stronger legislative reforms” are needed to deter such unlawful activities.

BBM: No official request for prisoner swap from Indonesia

There was no official request from the Indonesian government for a prisoner swap in exchange for dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo’s extradition to the country, President Marcos clarified yesterday.

SC asked: Declare insertion of unprogrammed funds illegal

Bayan Muna party-list has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to declare as unconstitutional the insertion of unprogrammed funds in the 2024 national budget.

BBM urges LGUs: Address special concerns of Enteng victims

President Marcos yesterday ordered national agencies and local government units (LGUS) to immediately address special concerns of those who were affected by Tropical Storm Enteng.

Phl deports 70 Chinese nabbed in POGO raids

Seventy Chinese nationals nabbed during a recent raid on a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Pasay City were deported to China yesterday, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).

Blockbuster Zobel Prado show comes to Manila

The blockbuster Prado show that had thrown a spotlight on a Philippine-born artist for the first time in Madrid since the glory days of Juan Luna is coming to Asia for the very first time at the Ayala Museum beginning Sept. 9.

Agri damage due to Enteng rises to P659 M

The damage of Tropical Storm Enteng to the agriculture sector in five regions has risen to P659.01 million, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

PAOCC wants middlemen removed in SIM card sale

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is pushing to remove middlemen SIM card sellers to prevent scammers from using fake identities when registering subscriber identity modules.

Guo forgoes bail, opts for police custody

Dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac will remain in the custody of the Philippine National Police where she said she feels safe from threats to her life, after a Tarlac court issued a commitment order for the PNP to take her into custody.

Senators fume over 'selfies' with Alice Guo

Marcos downplays viral images: Phl is world's selfie capital

Bato slams long stay of police at KOJC compound

Sen. Ronald \"Bato\" dela Rosa sees no reason for the extended stay of police who are searching for wanted pastor Apollo Quiboloy at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City.

30 BOLD YEARS FOR EMPIRE EAST

In celebration of Empire East’s 30th anniversary, Property Report had the opportunity to interview Atty.

Phl risks further losing banana market share in South Korea

The Philippines may lose the South Korean market for bananas if the free trade agreement (FTA) with the East Asian country is not ratified soon, as local exporters face stiffer competition against other foreign suppliers.

Human-AI solutions offered to Phl banks

Human Managed, a data platform for businesses and financial institutions, said Philippine banks should adopt collective intelligence and federated learning as critical strategies to drive innovation.

Inflation falls to 7-month low

Overall inflation eased to a seven-month low in August due mainly to the slower increase in food prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority PSA).

Vargas maps out Aquatics plans

It’s four years away from the Los Angeles Olympics but this early, Philippine Aquatics president Miko Vargas is laying the groundwork to qualify a homegrown swimmer with at least a selection B time and promote openwater swimming as a potential medal event.

TROPA RIP DYIP ON LATE SURGE

Reigning champion TNT Tropang Giga turned it up late to beat Terrafirma, 107-89, and regain a piece of Group A lead in the PBA Governors’ Cup last night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Smart/MVPSF taekwondo championships up

Around 750 black belters from all over the country take part in the 2024 Smart/MVP Sports Foundation Best-ofthe-Best Taekwondo Championships slated Sept. 7-8 at the Ayala Malls, Manila Bay in Parañaque City.

Netanyahu: Hamas rejected everything in Gaza truce talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Hamas had rejected all elements of a proposal for a ceasefi re in Gaza that would help facilitate the release of hostages.

Putin says Russia ready for talks with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday he was ready for talks with Ukraine, after having previously rebuffed the idea of negotiations while Kyiv’s offensive into the Kursk region was ongoing.

Armed man shot dead in Munich near Israeli consulate

Police in Munich fatally shot an armed man in an area near a museum on the city’s Naziera history and the Israeli consulate yesterday.

Pope, Indonesia imam make joint call for peace

Pope Francis and a top Indonesian imam warned yesterday against using religion to stoke conflict before the 87-year-old pontiff holds mass for tens of thousands at a football stadium in Jakarta.

Boy, 14, kills 4 in US school shooting

A 14-year-old boy killed four people, including two students, and wounded nine more when he opened fire at a high school in the US state of Georgia on Wednesday, law enforcement said.

Harris visits New Hampshire to tout business tax plan

Vice President Kamala Harris used a campaign stop in New Hampshire on Wednesday to propose an expansion of tax incentives for small businesses, a pro-entrepreneur plan that may soften her previous calls for wealthy Americans and large corporations to pay higher taxes.

Ex-Albay gov sacked; mayor wife suspended

The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed former Albay governor Noel Rosal and suspended his wife, Legazpi City Mayor Carmen Rosal, for allegedly appointing and reassigning several employees after the May 2022 elections.

Marcos' service caravan delivers P1.2-B aid to Davao residents

President Marcos’ Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) is in Davao City to deliver P1.2 billion worth of government services and financial assistance to 250 beneficiaries.

SUV crashes into EDSA busway barriers

A sport utility vehicle (SUV) crashed into barriers along the EDSA bus lane in Quezon City yesterday.

DOH: Flu-like cases surge due to rains

Cases of influenza-like illnesses or ILIs have increased in the past three to four weeks due to incessant rains, the Department of Health reported yesterday.