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Israel strikes kill 52 in Lebanon

BEIRUT (AFP) - Lebanon said Israeli strikes on Thursday on the country's east and south killed 52 people, as raids also hit south Beirut and Hezbollah claimed its deepest attack on Israel in over a year.

Isabela gov admits absence during onslaught of 6 typhoons

Gov. Rodolfo Albano III yesterday admitted his absence when six successive typhoons hit Isabela, saying he almost got suspended for traveling abroad while his province was being battered by cyclones.

BBM: BARMM poll deferment under review

President Marcos yesterday said a review on the possible postponement of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary elections is ongoing amid the recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC) to exclude Sulu from BARMM.

DOH records 4 mpox cases in Calabarzon

Four new cases of mpox were recorded in the Calabarzon region, the Department of Health said.

Trump 2.0 and the Philippines

\"America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,\" Donald Trump happily announced on election night.

Marcos Jr. gifts deeper military presence to US

Within two-and-a-half years in Malacañang, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has practically gifted the United States its intent to re-establish a deeper and stronger military presence and influence in the Philippines.

How Trump can earn a place in history that he did not expect

Does Donald Trump's return to the presidency herald the end of US pressure on Israelis and Palestinians for a two-state solution? Not necessarily; it depends on which Donald Trump occupies the White House.

Lessons in food waste

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

House sleep-in

What would happen if a member of the House of Representatives visited the Office of the Vice President, and then decided to stay in the premises overnight, without bothering to seek permission from the OVP?

Solomonic

Mary Jane Veloso, convicted drug trafficker, will be returning home soon.

ACT-CIS seen to win 3 congressional seats

The Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support Inc. (ACT-CIS) is expected to secure three congressional seats in the May 2025 elections with a 14.04 percent voter preference, according to the results of Tangere's survey on party-list this month.

Two dead, 15 families homeless in QC fire

Two people died in a fire that hit a residential area in Quezon City on Thursday afternoon.

PNR to come back stronger

The management of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) has promised that the state-owned rail line would \"come back stronger\" amid the challenges, both natural and man-made, that it faced this year.

Trafficking victim caught with fake CFO papers

Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recently intercepted a female trafficking victim attempting to use a fraudulent Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) certificate.

29,211 barangays cleared of illegal drugs

Up to 29,211 barangays have been cleared of illegal drugs under the Marcos administration, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said yesterday.

Aberin named NCRPO chief

The Department of the Interior and Local Government DILG) has named Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin as the new chief of the National Capital Region Police Office NCRPO).

SUC land to be used for raising seeds

Fertile lands owned by state universities and colleges (SUCs) would be tapped for raising seeds for high-value crops and increasing farmers' output, President Marcos said yesterday.

Marcos erases P1-B agrarian debts of 21,000 Isabela farmers

President Marcos yesterday distributed at least 25,000 certificates of condonation and release of mortgage (CoCROM), erasing the P1 billion in agrarian debts of 21,000 farmers in Isabela.

DSWD to temporarily stop guarantee letters

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will temporarily stop issuing guarantee letters (GLs) to seekers of aid or ayuda before the year ends to make way for account settlement and annual liquidation.

Senator wants to increase OVP budget

Sen. Joel Villanueva yesterday said he would support calls in the Senate to augment the approved P733.2-million budget of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Former Abu Sayyaf members reintegrated in society

Four former members of the Abu Sayyaf have returned to mainstream society after serving time in prison, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) said yesterday.

Marcos appoints new Phl envoys, execs

President Marcos has appointed new officials under various agencies, the Presidential Communications Office announced yesterday.

Bato eyes SC relief if ICC issues warrant

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has confirmed his plan to seek judicial relief from the Supreme Court (SC) if the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues a warrant for his arrest.

Police secure casino scammer in Indonesia prisoner swap

Police on Thursday secured the custody of casino junket operator Hector Aldwin Pantollana, who is allegedly involved in a multibillionpeso investment scam, in what appears to be a prisoner swap between the Philippines and Indonesia.

P137.6 B in benefits paid this year - PhilHealth

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) paid a total of P137.6 billion in benefit claims to more than 12,000 accredited health care facilities nationwide this year.

Pasig court extends Quiboloy's medical furlough

Controversial evangelist Apollo Quiboloy is back in the hospital today after a Pasig court granted his request for an extension of his medical furlough.

Lawyers required to render 60-hour pro bono service

The Supreme Court (SC) has approved the Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS) rules, requiring all covered lawyers to render 60 hours of pro bono legal service every three years to indigent Filipinos who cannot afford legal representation.

Gov't execs helping POGOs operate underground

Sen. Risa Hontiveros has sounded the alarm that certain government officials are in cahoots with Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) so they could go underground and skirt President Marcos' ban.

VP visits detained aide, spends night at House

Sara to stay put until chief of staff freed

Fuel prices going up again next week

Pump prices of petroleum products are expected to increase again next week, marking the fourth hike in five weeks.