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Death toll rises to 29 in southern Thailand floods

More than 30,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to severe flooding in southern Thailand, where the death toll climbed to 29, officials said yesterday.

Georgian rights official condemns use of 'torture' vs protesters

Georgia's public ombudsman accused police on Tuesday of inflicting torture on people arrested during six days of big street protests against the government's decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union.

DFA: OK to travel to South Korea

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) yesterday said there was no need for Filipino tourists to cancel their trips to South Korea after President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday only to reverse the move hours later.

South Korean president faces impeachment

After martial law debacle

Jollibee's Joyful Christmas Stores are back, bringing the Pasko-est holiday season nationwide!

This holiday season, Jollibee is once again going all-out in spreading Christmas cheer across the Philippines by transforming select branches into \"Joyful Christmas Stores.\"

Agusan Sur peace center launched

PATIN-AY, Agusan del Sur – Sixty-four former rebels took an oath of allegiance to the country during the launch of the Kalinow Peace Center in this province on Friday last week.

Shear line raises Luzon dams' elevations

Three major dams in Luzon continued to release water yesterday after heavy rains spawned by the shear line raised the reservoirs' elevations closer to normal high water level.

Marawi vice mayor nabbed for NBI agent's slay

The vice mayor of Marawi City in Lanao del Sur was arrested on Monday in connection with the killing of an operative of the National Bureau of Investigation

The abusive Sara Duterte

Guilty. That is the verdict of many on the impeachment charges leveled against Sara Zimmerman Duterte, 46, the Vice President and the former secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), from July 1, 2022-July 19, 2024.

It's not just another island

Strolling along the shore, barefoot on the finest sand in the world and basking in the warmth of the sun and sea – this is a fantasy come true. Boracay, often considered one of the world’s finest beaches, rightfully boasts this title. This island is like no other.

The beauty I've found amid my dad's Alzheimer's

Every week, I visit my father, who has Alzheimer’s and lives alone. When I tell people this they say, “Is that safe?”

The 'new' concept of telemedicine

Over the past few years, telemedicine has changed how we access health care, providing people with the ability to consult a doctor without leaving their homes.

Brain rot

EYES WIDE OPEN

Porous borders

In yet another example of the porousness of the country's borders, former presidential spokesman Harry Roque, wanted by the House of Representatives quad committee since September, sent a counter-affidavit sworn to and notarized in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 29.

Trifecta

Sometimes, imagination is the missing ingredient.

DA rolls out P40/kilo rice in LRT, MRT stations

Starting today, rice at P40 per kilo will be available in two stations of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) as well as five markets in Metro Manila, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced yesterday.

Neri Naig released from BJMP custody

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology yesterday released actress and businesswoman Neri Naig from BJMP custody following a court order.

Nazarene feast: Fewer devotees expected at masses

An official of the Quiapo Church said yesterday they are expecting fewer devotees attending masses for the feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9 next year.

Quezon City still Phl's richest LGU

For four consecutive years, the Quezon City government under the helm of Mayor Joy Belmonte has been recognized as the richest local government unit (LGU), with total assets of P448.509 billion as of end-2023.

PDEA: Bong Go not on drug watchlist

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency has clarified that Sen. Bong Go is not in the PDEA's watchlist of personalities involved in the illegal drug trade.

MMDA bans mall-wide sales

To ease traffic congestion during the Christmas season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has prohibited the holding of mallwide sales in the National Capital Region.

AFP officials reaffirm loyalty to Constitution, gov't

Officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed their loyalty to the Constitution and the government of President Marcos during a courtesy call on Speaker Martin Romualdez at the House of Representatives late Monday afternoon.

Check all names in VP's receipts, PSA told

The Philippine Statistics Authority must verify the 4,500 acknowledgment receipts (ARs) Vice President Sara Duterte submitted to the Commission on Audit (COA) as proof of payment for confidential funds, a congressman said yesterday.

Coming soon: Polymer 500, 100, 50 peso banknotes

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is preparing to introduce the first Philippine polymer (FPP) banknote series in the first quarter next year, a significant step in the country's efforts to modernize its currency.

Quad comm chair slams 'narco trolls'

Their days are numbered, Philippine offshore gaming operators and others involved in illegal activities including drugs apparently want payback from the House quad committee in its ongoing investigations on POGOs.

China ship blasts Phl vessel with water cannon

Utilizing water cannons and dangerous blocking maneuvers, China Coast Guard (CCG) and military vessels again harassed Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) early yesterday morning.

Even at Christmas, Sara can't forgive enemies

Despite telling Filipinos that Christmas is a time for forgiveness, Vice President Sara Duterte said this would not be the case for her.

BBM, House leaders meet

2nd impeachment case filed vs VP

DOH flagged over P11.2-B expired drugs, COVID vax

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Health (DOH) over P11.2 billion worth of medicines, medical supplies, as well as COVID-19 vaccines found expired in its warehouses and health facilities last year.

Palace reviews bill restoring NFA power to sell rice

The proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) are now pending review before the Office of the President, with President Marcos expected to sign the new law that seeks to restore the price stabilization and supply regulation functions of the National Food Authority (NFA).