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DepEd moving to resume classes ASAP in storm areas

The Department of Education (DepEd) has rolled out quick-response efforts to ensure that millions of learners could return to schools as soon as possible following the class disruptions caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Forced evacuation ordered in Leon-threatened areas

Residents living in areas identified as high risk will be under forced and mandatory evacuation, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. ordered yesterday as Severe Tropical Storm Leon continues to gain strength.

Comelec files cases vs Guo before Tarlac court

Dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo has been formally charged before the Tarlac Regional Trial Court (RTC) for misrepresenting herself as a Filipino citizen.

CBCP: Folks in flooded areas can light candles at home

Filipino Catholics residing in flooded areas can observe All Saints' and All Souls' Days by praying and lighting candles at home, according to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).

15% ballot shading threshold eyed for 2025 polls

The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the transfer of \"excess\" funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to the national treasury.

CHR task force looking into drug war testimonies

The task force created by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to investigate the previous administration's deadly campaign against illegal drugs will look into the testimonies of former president Rodrigo Duterte and other resource persons attending the ongoing congressional hearings.

DOJ, ICC urged to use Duterte statements

Sen. Risa Hontiveros yesterday urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to use former president Rodrigo Duterte's statements during the Senate's drug war hearing to build a case against him.

Why Nina doesn't consider new and younger singers a threat

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Low-hanging fruits yield P563 M revenue

ELBONOMICS

Phl landscape: Artificial intelligence, data privacy and cybersecurity

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has unlocked tremendous potential for innovation and transformation across industries.

Maya Bank posts record-high P67 B in loan disbursements

Digital lender Maya Bank has achieved a remarkable milestone by disbursing an all-time high of P67 billion in loans as of September, boosted by artificial intelligence (AI)driven credit assessments.

Jayson takes RJ to school

Amid all the hoopla about the great coaches, imports and finals debutants bannering TNT and Barangay Ginebra, Tropang Giga veteran Jayson Castro issued a strong reminder that he's still a major force in this dream finale.

Depardieu asks for delay in sex assault trial

PARIS (AFP) - French screen legend Gerard Depardieu (in photo) on Monday asked for a delay to the start of his trial on sexual assault charges, saying his health prevented him from attending the proceedings, with numerous other complaints and a possible second court case already lying in wait.

SoKor delegation briefs NATO on NoKor troops for Russia

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A highlevel delegation from South Korea will brief the North Atlantic Council about North Korea's troop deployment to Russia this week, NATO said on Sunday, after the US expressed grave concern over the possible use of the troops against Ukraine.

Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio from the phone calls of US political figures, including an unnamed campaign adviser of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, the Washington Post reported on Oct. 27.

Bulacan player lone winner of P321-M lotto pot

A bettor from Bulacan won the jackpot in the 6/58 Ultra Lotto draw on Sunday night.

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End of an era

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Duterte admits death squad

Squad made up of gangsters, not police. Rody takes full legal, moral responsibility for drug war. Garma lying, no reward system

Why Is It Normal To Grieve For A Celebrity?

Vigils and memorial services happen around the world for Liam Payne of One Direction fame; many experts are saying it's normal for fans to grieve for an idol.

FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORSHIP IS 'A NEW NORMAL'

She was changing out of her gym wear when she felt a lump on her breast. Though she leads a healthy and active lifestyle, Keri Zamora somehow felt it was breast cancer.

Stephanie Zubiri celebrates the colorful world of neurodiversity with her first children's book

Last Oct. 14, at Vestido Manila in Makati, holistic wellness advocate Stephanie Zubiri celebrated the first anniversary of her wellness platform, Soulful Feasts, with a vibrant event entitled \"Kaleidoscope: A Prism of Infinite Possibilities.\"

Digging deeper

The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP), which I had the honor of chairing for the past three years, recently held a one-day forum dubbed \"Digging Deeper: A Mining Philippines Policy Forum\" that sought to bring together the nation's top industry leaders, investors, analysts and professionals into a single venue to learn, discuss, and collaborate on critical industry issues, all aimed at shaping a dynamic and sustainable mining industry in the Philippines.

AC velada 2024 Together again, together always

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K-POP GIRL GROUP UNIS DONATES PORTION OF FANCON EARNINGS TO TYPHOON KRISTINE VICTIMS

The K-pop girl group UNIS will be donating a portion of their fan concert income to those who were affected by Typhoon Kristine. The newly formed group just staged their UNIS in CURIOUSland fancon at the New Frontier Theater on Oct. 25 and at the Waterfront Hotel Cebu on Oct. 26.

A thriller about electing a pope proves to be major draw

ROME – With Pope Francis a few weeks away from his 88th birthday, the plotting for his successor is well underway at the Vatican.

A 'HIMALA' AT MMFF: MUSICAL ADAPTATION

AS THE METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL (MMFF) CELEBRATES its 50th anniversary, the final five films have been announced, completing the lineup of 10 highly anticipated entries.

First border inspection rules out by December

The government will hold a series of consultations with local and foreign stakeholders in the runup to the finalization of new import inspection rules by December for the anticipated implementation of the country's first-border facility early next year.

Bad weather pulls down Wilcon earnings

A slowdown in sales dragged down earnings of home improvement and construction supplies retailer Wilcon Depot Inc. in the nine months ending September.

UnionBank profit rises to P8.6 B

Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines earned 6.2 percent more to P8.6 billion in the first nine months from P8.1 billion in the same period last year on higher revenues and net interest income.