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Fire breaks out on oil tanker off Germany, crew rescued

BERLIN (AFP) – Fire broke out on board a small oil tanker off Germany on Friday, with seven crew rescued from the burning vessel in the Baltic Sea, emergency services said.

19 trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Central Tawi-Tawi rescued at least 19 victims of trafficking in persons aboard a passenger ferry bound for Malaysia on Friday.

US donates equipment for tilapia farming in Ilocos

The United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), donated more than P5 million worth of aquaculture equipment to the Ilocos Norte provincial government to support fisherfolk in sustainably farming tilapia.

Phreatic eruption recorded at Taal Volcano

A phreatic eruption, lasting two minutes, was recorded at Taal volcano yesterday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

Installation of new Gumaca bishop set for December

The new bishop of the Diocese of Gumaca in Quezon province will be installed in December, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines announced.

Group lobbies for 11 protected areas bills

BORONGAN CITY – Environment group Oceana, an international ocean conservation organization, is lobbying for Senate approval of bills that seek to establish 11 protected areas in the country.

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I was in San Francisco for a couple of days where I was invited to deliver remarks and take part in a forum for the Fleet Week Senior Leaders Seminar onboard the USS Tripoli, an America-class amphibious assault ship. With us were US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro as well as representatives of the Pacific Partnership (an annual deployment of forces from the US Navy's Pacific Fleet) and the Koa Moana 24 mission from the US Marine Corps' I Marine Expeditionary Force. Participants to the by invitation-only program include leaders from government, the military, and the private sector.

Kerwin sings, again

Supporters of former senator Leila de Lima will be heartened by the public declaration of Kerwin Espinosa that he had wrongly accused her of involvement in the illegal drug trade when she was the secretary of justice.

TRB OKs updated toll rates for NLEX Connector

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized the collection of updated toll rates for the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Connector effective Oct. 15.

Suspected scam hub in Makati raided; 17 foreigners nabbed

Seventeen foreign nationals were arrested in a suspected scam hub in Makati City over the weekend.

QC provides free assessment, treatment for breast cancer

The Quezon City government on Friday urged residents to avail themselves of its programs to detect and treat breast cancer.

Bill removing mother tongue in education lapses into law

A measure discontinuing the use of the mother tongue as medium of instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 3, and making it optional in monolingual classes, has lapsed into law.

DMW opens two offices in Central Europe

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has opened two Migrant Workers Offices (MWO) in Central Europe.

Phl, NZ finalizing roadmap to comprehensive partnership

VIENTIANE – The Philippines and New Zealand are finalizing the roadmap to elevate diplomatic relations to a comprehensive partnership, President Marcos said on Friday.

DOT, DILG join forces to ensure safety of tourists

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) vowed to strengthen their partnership to ensure travelers visiting the country's tourist destinations are safe.

Families of EJK victims pinning hopes on ICC

The families of the victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) are pinning their hopes on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to get justice, which remains elusive more than two years since former president Rodrigo Duterte stepped down from Malacañang.

‘Plea bargain deal by Quiboloy aide won’t affect cases’

The Department of Justice (DOJ) guaranteed that the criminal charges against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy in Philippine courts remain unstirred by the plea bargain agreement with US prosecutors of one of his former assistants, Marissa Dueñas.

Members give thanks as JILCW celebrates 46th anniversary

Followers of Jesus must only please God and not anyone and anything else, declared Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide (JILCW) ministry leader Bro. Eddie Villanueva.

PAOCC witness claims Guo connected to POGO kingpin

Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo is connected with alleged illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) kingpin Lyu Dong, according to a witness under the custody of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).

Comelec extends deadline on petition vs nuisance bets

Petitions to declare a political aspirant as a nuisance candidate can be filed from Oct. 14 to 16, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) declared.

Bato denies knowledge of drug war reward system

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa yesterday denied having a hand in the cash reward system for policemen under a \"Davao model\" of the drug war during the Duterte administration, as alleged by retired police colonel Royina Garma.

Shear line, easterlies to bring rains over Luzon

The shear line and easterlies may bring rains over parts of the country today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

PNP chief seeks probe; HR groups want arrest

The country's top cop has ordered a probe on the bombshell testimony of former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma that former president Rodrigo Duterte implemented a cash reward system to policemen for the state-sponsored killing of drug suspects.

BBM returns from Asean meet

President Marcos returned to the Philippines Friday night after attending the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits in Laos.

DoubleDragon tops off Hotel101-Cebu Mactan Airport

DoubleDragon Corp. is on track to open its 548-room Hotel101-Cebu Mactan Airport early next year after completing the building's structure and topmost floor.

Cebu Pacific consolidates Cebgo flights to NAIA T2

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is relocating island flights to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2, evacuating all of its operations in Terminal 4 to make way for the transfer of AirAsia Philippines.

SHERA's P2.9-B fiber cement plant in Phl to commence operations in Q1

The Philippines is expected to reduce its reliance on imported fiber cement once the P2.9-billion plant of SHERA Public Company Limited – the largest fiber cement innovator in Southeast Asia – starts its operation in Pampanga in the first quarter of next year, President Marcos said.