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In harm's way

When Super Typhoon Yolanda slammed the Philippines on Nov. 8, 2013, it first made landfall in the municipality of Guiuan in Eastern Samar.

Good job, Pagasa-DOST

After spending several weeks following the trail, track, or path of four low-pressure areas (LPAs) growing into storms and at least two becoming super typhoons, my daughter Hannah commented that \"the Philippines seems to be in an abusive relationship with Mother Nature.\"

The 'pork' trough

The Supreme Court has restrained the national government from impounding P89.9 billion in so-called excess funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.

Phl has fewest scientists in Asean - Stanford list

The Philippines has the fewest number of scientists among its ASEAN neighbors that made it to the 2024 \"Top 2 percent\" Scientists in the World drawn up by Stanford University in the US.

CA to tackle ad interim appointments of DILG, CSC chiefs

The bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) is set to tackle on Wednesday the ad interim appointments of Jonvic Remulla as newly designated secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Marilyn Barua Yap as chairperson of the Civil Service Commission.

'2025 budget to boost disaster aid'

Amid successive typhoons that battered the country, the passage of the proposed 2025 national budget would reinforce the calamity fund to bring timely relief to communities, according to Sen. Grace Poe.

Palace satisfied with LGUs' preparations for Pepito

Malacañang yesterday expressed satisfaction with the preparations made by local government units (LGU) amid the threat of Super Typhoon Pepito.

SoKor gives P30 M to aid typhoon-hit families

The South Korean government has contributed P30 million through the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to help families affected by the successive typhoons that struck the Philippines.

Retired judge named CHR commissioner

President Marcos has appointed a retired judge of a special commercial court in San Fernando, Pampanga as commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR).

DTI: Prices of 100 Noche Buena items up

More than 100 shelf-keeping units (SKUs) of Noche Buena products have posted price increases, based on the price guide released by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

US defense chief to observe Phl Navy tech demo

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III will observe a Philippine Navy tech demonstration showcasing T-12 unmanned surface vessels, a key capability used to protect sovereignty and operations throughout the Philippines' exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, the US Department of Defense said.

House pledges support to provinces battered by Pepito

The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez, yesterday vowed to extend help to victims of Super Typhoon Pepito, organizing a relief caravan bound for the Bicol region.

Successive typhoons to cut rice production - DA

The successive typhoons in the country in the past weeks will result in lower rice production until the end of the year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.

Application for gun ban exemption starts

Those seeking to apply for exemption to the poll gun ban are reminded to complete their requirements before submitting their applications to the Commission on Elections.

‘China wants respect, but bullies Phl’

A ranking member of the House of Representatives yesterday accused China of implementing a double standard with its \"expansionist\" conduct in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), demanding respect but continuing its bullying of the Philippines and other neighboring countries.

Pepito keeps super typhoon strength

Over 800,000 displaced

Lawmakers puzzled by Duterte's inconsistencies

Members of the quad committee of the House of Representatives have noted several inconsistent or contradictory statements made by former president Rodrigo Duterte when he faced the panel last Nov. 13.

TAKING CARE OF THE NATION'S SOUL

There is something about dinners with the Asian Cultural Council that moves me.

FILINVEST MALLS' PASKONG PINOY: A heartwarming celebration of Filipino holiday traditions

This holiday season, Filinvest Malls embraces the warmth and joy of Filipino Christmas traditions with Paskong Pinoy, a celebration honoring family, community, and festive customs.

Nanette Medved-Po keeps her promise to her artist-mom Yueh Faye Lai

A daughter's promise fulfilled: Yueh Faye Lai's solo exhibit \"A Daughter's Promise\" runs until Nov. 30 at Manila House, Bonifacio Global City.

SYLVIA SANCHEZ ENJOYS BEING MOM-IN-LAW TO MAINE, ZANJOE

With her strong acting chops, it's hard to imagine Sylvia Sanchez as a struggling actress. But early in her acting career, Sylvia was just that. It took her three decades before she achieved fame.

Dua Lipa on Phl comeback concert: Manila, that was wild!

Fans were levitating on the dance floor! British-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa's fans danced the night away when she brought her \"Radical Optimism Tour\" to the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on Wednesday.

Kapuso news personalities show support for 'Lost Sabungeros'

Due to public demand, the controversial documentary film \"Lost Sabungeros\" has added one more screening schedule today, 1:15 p.m., at Cinema 11 in Gateway Cineplex 18 as part of the QCinema International Film Festival 2024.

JOHN LLOYD CRUZ GRATEFUL FOR DRAMA-FREE CO-PARENTING SETUP FOR SON ELIAS

JOHN LLOYD CRUZ HAS MANY FOND MEMORIES OF HIS TIME LIVING IN CEBU DURING THE PANDEMIC.

'MOANA 2' SETS SAIL FOR FAN HEARTS

There's something truly planet-shifting about an animated film that brings so much of the world together.

DBM releases P875 M to replenish DSWD's quick response fund

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P875 million to replenish the quick response fund (QRF) for calamity and disaster relief operations.

Proudly Philippine made

A 2018 study by Kantar Worldpanel's Brand Footprint revealed disturbing facts about Filipino consumers' brand preferences.

Phl seeks stronger economic ties with Sweden

The Philippines is seeking enhanced cooperation and investment opportunities with Sweden in a bid to boost the local economy.

Apex profit soars as gold prices rally

Razon-led Apex Mining Co. Inc. said its net income from January to September rose by a third to P3 billion as revenues soared, driven by higher ore milled and elevated gold prices.

Improving communication with AI

When a particular piece of technology is in a stage of hype—and few technologies have been as hyped as AI—futurist Amy Webb explains that it hasn't yet reached mainstream adoption.