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1st drug treatment for sleep apnea OK'd

US regulators on Friday approved the first drug treatment for sleep apnea, permitting the use of a weight-loss medication for the condition that affects millions of Americans.

Sigourney Weaver makes West End debut in 'The Tempest'

Oscar-nominated Hollywood star Sigourney Weaver has made her West End debut as the magician Prospero in William Shakespeare's \"The Tempest\" and said she was glad she had taken on the role.

US Congress passes bill to avert shutdown

The US Congress averted a Christmastime government shutdown early yesterday after weeks of tense negotiations that went down to the wire, passing a bill to fund federal agencies through mid-March.

Missing Taiwanese businessman confirmed dead

Police have confirmed that the cadaver found along a riverside in Santo Rosa City earlier this month belonged to Taiwanese businessman Kuo-Wen Hung who was reported missing on Oct. 10.

Go, local leaders empower students in Binangonan

An adopted son of Calabarzon, Sen. Bong Go led efforts to support college students in Binangonan in Rizal, reaffirmed his dedication to uplifting the youth and ensuring their access to opportunities for a brighter future.

Marcos allots P130 M for Kanlaon relief efforts

President Marcos has allocated P130 million in additional funds for the relief operations following the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Dec. 9.

Follow park etiquette - group

As the holiday season approaches, environmental group EcoWaste Coalition has urged the public to observe park etiquette to prevent and reduce waste.

PNP skips gun muzzling

Stressing that police officers are disciplined, the Philippine National Police (PNP) will again skip the sealing of the muzzles of the service firearms of its personnel during the Yuletide season this year.

Public warned vs 4PH scams

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has warned the public, especially overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), of unscrupulous individuals and groups using the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) to solicit cash.

A secure step forward for Japan-Philippines relations: Strategic overview of the RAA and OSA

Almost seven decades of friendship and dialogue have made Japan and the Philippines the firmest of partners.

Twenty years after FPJ

Twenty years since FPJ's passing, it's been so heartwarming to witness Filipinos, from all walks of life, keeping Da King's works, values and aspirations alive.

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Department of Migrant Workers plays a crucial role

The demand for overseas Filipino workers continues to grow, with foreign employers preferring Filipinos because of their admirable work ethic.

Safe sea travels

As in previous years except during the pandemic lockdowns, EDSA and the expressways leading out of Metro Manila again became scenes of \"carmageddon\" last Friday night, at the start of the Christmas break for schools and certain offices.

Congratulations! CITY OF CALOOCAN 8th CONSECUTIVE Seal of Good Local Governance

The City Government of Caloocan officially received its eighth consecutive Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in recognition of its consistent excellent performance in multiple areas including financial housekeeping, disaster preparedness, business competitiveness, social protection, and public safety.

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4Ps beneficiaries pass Bar, engineering exams

Two beneficiaries of the government's conditional cash transfer program have passed this year's Bar and agricultural and biosystems engineering licensure examinations.

Comelec dismisses nuisance petition against Quiboloy

The Commission on Elections has ruled in favor of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy after the poll body dismissed a petition by a political party asking that the religious leader be declared a nuisance candidate and his certificate of candidacy (COC) for the May 2025 elections be canceled.

First Lady thanks Marcos 'loyalists'

Amid political controversies, First Lady Liza Marcos thanked the \"loyalists\" who never left her husband, President Marcos during \"his lowest.\"

POGOs a 'national menace' - think tank

International think tank Stratbase ADR Institute has welcomed the government's efforts to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), which it described as a \"national menace\" that threatens the country's sovereignty.

More jobs for Pinoys in Saudi ahead of World Cup

More jobs await skilled Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia as the Middle Eastern nation prepares for its hosting of the World Cup in 2034, according to outgoing Saudi Arabia Ambassador Hisham Sultan Abdullah Alqahtani.

More cops off to CamSur to help ease traffic chaos

Police have been deployed for traffic duties along Rolando Andaya Highway in Camarines Sur where hundreds of vehicles – mostly trucks and buses – got stalled for hours due to ongoing repairs on a long stretch of the highway that threatens to collapse after being battered by heavy rains and floods weeks ago.

Returning OFWs get cash gifts from BBM, Go Negosyo

Over 400 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families have more reasons to celebrate OFW Month and the holiday season as they share the P2 million in cash given by President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos during Go Negosyo's Balik-Bayan 2024 event.

Christmas chill begins in Baguio, Benguet

Residents and tourists in this city and across Benguet have begun bracing for the highland chill with Christmas just around the corner.

Group hits 'glaring anomalies in 2025 budget'

The proposed P6.352-trillion 2025 national budget approved by the bicameral conference committee violated the Constitution for not giving the \"highest budgetary priority\" to the Department of Education (DepEd), the 1Sambayan coalition said yesterday.

'PCG, BFAR left Panatag Shoal on their own'

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) disputed China's claim that the China Coast Guard (CCG) \"drove away\" its patrol vessel, as well as an aircraft of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), which were carrying out a humanitarian mission for Filipino fisherfolk.

Senator seeks probe on new ‘wildlife’ banknotes

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III is pushing for an investigation on the issuance of new polymer banknotes that feature the country's flora and fauna, doing away with the original paper notes with images of heroes and martyrs.

Ratings of top gov't execs drop - Pulse

The performance and trust ratings of the country's highest officials have declined in the latest Pulse Asia survey, with Vice President Sara Duterte suffering double-digit drops.

DA: Prices of Noche Buena items up 5%

Prices of Noche Buena grocery items have increased by about five percent, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA)'s latest inspections.

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