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2 killed in shootings near New Orleans parade route
Two people were killed and 10 others were wounded in two separate shootings along a New Orleans parade route and celebration attended by thousands on Sunday, authorities said.
G20 leaders to grapple with climate, Trump comeback
G20 leaders gather in Brazil today to discuss fighting poverty, boosting climate financing and other multilateral initiatives that could yet be upended by Donald Trump's impending return to the White House.
Masked men break into Windsor Castle estate, steal 2 vehicles
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, was confirming reports from The New York Times and The Washington Post that the major policy shift long demanded by Ukraine was in response to North Korea deploying troops to help Moscow's war effort.
Lawmaker hints at reviving Phl claim over Sabah
A member of the House of Representatives yesterday hinted at the possibility of reviving the country's claim over Sabah after the government of Malaysia protested the signing into law of two measures that set the Philippines' maritime boundaries.
37 illegal Chinese workers nabbed in Cotabato City
Thirty-seven Chinese nationals illegally working at a construction site in Cotabato City have been arrested by agents of the Bureau of Immigration.
Group of Friends in the UN
On the morning after the election, I walked up the staircase of my school. A preteen was crying into the shoulders of her braces-clad peer. Her friend was rubbing circles on her back.
Bishop prays for Veloso's transfer to Phljail
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is seeking divine intervention for the transfer of Mary Jane Veloso to a Philippine jail.
509 inmates released from BuCor facilities
Up to 509 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from various facilities of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) nationwide were freed in October, according to the Department of Justice.
Power 100
A companion to my new book, \"Great Lives, Great Deeds,\" is \"Power 100,\" a special BizNewsAsia issue on the 100 most powerful and influential Filipinos. \"Power 100\" will be released on Nov. 25, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of BizNewsAsia.
Circus
Old Turkish proverb: \"If a clown goes into a palace, the clown does not become king; the palace becomes a circus.\"
A test for Phl justice
Finally, the Philippine government has launched its own probe into possible crimes against international humanitarian law that might have been committed in connection with the bloody campaign against illegal drugs that Rodrigo Duterte launched during his presidency.
'Democrazy'
In a poverty-stricken neighborhood somewhere in Metro Manila, a five-year-old girl's family is in mourning.
DOT continues 'Love the Philippines' campaign
The Department of Tourism (DOT) continues its campaign to attract more foreign tourists to visit the country, with events organized in London and Sydney.
DOH records 361 typhoid cases in Metro
The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded more typhoid cases in Metro Manila this year compared to the same period in 2023.
QCPD reports 22-percent drop in crimes
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has reported a 22.08-percent decline in eight focus crimes in the city from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15.
DOLE promotes job fair for POGO workers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced 10,000 employment opportunities for workers affected by the ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO).
MMDA enforces holiday traffic measures
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) started enforcing yesterday policies that govern shopping mall hours and road digging works during the holiday season.
ACT condemns police surveillance
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers has condemned the alleged surveillance operations conducted by the Quezon City police at the ACT national office over the weekend.
BBM backs AKAP, says congressman
Contrary to Sen. Grace Poe's claim, President Marcos fully supports the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), according to House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan.
Oil firms roll back fuel prices
Following three straight weeks of hikes, pump prices of petroleum products are poised to go down by less than P1 per liter today.
DepEd to execs: Address school damage, ensure continuity
The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered its officials and field officers to address damage to schools and ensure learning continuity amid class disruptions in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Pepito.
China, not Phl, makes provocations in SCS - PCG
China, not the Philippines, should stop its \"provocations and infringements\" in the West Philippine Sea, according to Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela in response to Beijing's putting the blame on Filipinos for confrontations at sea.
DBM releases P5 B to assist Filipinos in crisis
An additional P5 billion to support Filipinos recovering from crisis situations and natural disasters has been released by the Department of Budget and Management.
Escudero wants Senate to honor JPE
For contributing to the successes of eight presidents in his various capacities, former Senate president now Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile should be honored by the Senate.
Marcos: Share blessings with typhoon victims
President Marcos yesterday called on Filipinos to share their blessings during the Christmas season with those who have been affected by tropical cyclones as he assured the public that relief efforts are underway in areas hit by Super Typhoon Pepito.
Phl, US sign military intel-sharing agreement
The Philippines and the United States yesterday signed an agreement on sharing classified military information and technology, further deepening cooperation between the treaty allies.
DSWD using dogs for therapy
The Department of Social Welfare and Development is piloting a program wherein dogs will be used as part of emotional therapy for clients in residential facilities, according to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian.
7 dead in N. Vizcaya landslide triggered by Pepito
Seven people were confirmed dead while three others survived a landslide in Barangay Labang in Ambaguio town on Sunday, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said.
Int'l humanitarian law case vs Duterte eved
DOJ wants no 'overlap' with ICC
Austin condoles with typhoon-hit communities, announces $1-M aid
Aid to communities devastated by recent cyclones that battered the Philippines was discussed yesterday during the meeting of President Marcos and outgoing US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, who announced a $1-million humanitarian assistance to disaster-hit areas.