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Bibat, Ababa surge through stormy weather

BACOLOD - Michael Bibat battled through relentless rain to claim the first-round lead with a four-under 66 in the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club yesterday.

Made in heaven

TNT was first to the PBA Governors' Cup Finals as the Tropa took only five games to dispose of Rain or Shine in the semis while Barangay Ginebra needed six to eliminate San Miguel Beer. A one-week break will give both teams time to rest and think of schemes with Game One set at the Ynares Center, Antipolo on Sunday.

26 nations vie in dragonboat world meet in P. Princesa

The Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation and Puerto Princesa City are leaving no stone unturned in making sure the 2024 ICF Dragonboat World Championships set Oct. 28 to Nov. 4 will be like no other.

Toxicology tests show Payne had 'multiple' drugs in system

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Pop star Liam Payne had multiple drugs including crack cocaine and methamphetamine in his system when he fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina, according to initial toxicology reports cited by US media on Monday.

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with a form of bone marrow cancer, US media reported on Monday, a month after he was indicted on a new sex crime charge.

Wealthy Israelis offer rewards for release of Gaza hostages

JERUSALEM (AFP) – Frustrated with the dwindling prospect of reaching a ceasefire deal in the year-long Gaza war, some Israeli entrepreneurs have sought a different avenue to release hostages – offering a financial reward for those who choose to free them.

King Charles caps Aussie trip with Opera House bash

SYDNEY (AFP) - King Charles III greeted throngs of admirers under the sails of the Sydney Opera House yesterday, the public finale to his first major foreign sojourn since falling sick with cancer.

Hurricane leaves 6 dead in Cuba as blackout eases

HAVANA (AFP) - Hurricane Oscar left six people dead after hitting Cuba over the weekend during a major power blackout, authorities said yesterday, as electricity was restored to most of the capital.

Negros clash triggers class suspension

BACOLOD CITY – Classes in four remote villages in Calatrava, Negros Occidental were suspended yesterday due to an encounter between Army soldiers and remnants of the New People's Army.

Ilocos workers get P33 daily pay hike

Minimum wage earners and domestic workers in Ilocos region will receive higher pay starting Nov. 7, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Monday.

PCG to deploy unmanned vessel in Mindanao

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy an unmanned surveillance ship in Celebes and Sulu Seas to monitor illegal activities in Mindanao.

BI to deport blacklisted Malaysian

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport a blacklisted Malaysian who managed to reenter the Philippines.

17 OFWs back from Lebanon

Seventeen more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returned home yesterday from Lebanon, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration said.

PDEA: Drug-affected barangays mostly in MM, 2 other regions

Most of the drug-affected barangays are in Metro Manila and two other regions, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency reported on Monday.

PNP: Chinese suspect in hotpot shooting an 'undesirable alien'

The Chinese suspect in a shooting at a hotpot restaurant in Makati that killed a fellow Chinese national has been classified by the Philippine National Police (PNP) as an \"undesirable alien.\"

Kill culture

All the horrific stories coming out of the congressional investigations point to two basic and intractable problems in our country: disregard for human life, and corruption.

‘Dengvexation’ – toddlers and tablets

I’d like to think that I coined the word “Dengvexation,” where I put together the term Dengvaxia and vexation, as in “unjust vexation.” What else can we call the fact that the legally unresolved Dengvaxia controversy that started in 2017 has dragged on for seven years, cost litigants millions of pesos in legal fees and personal time and has effectively caused “unjust vexation” for all parties concerned, even the judges who were tasked to hear the cases.

Election e-fraud

EDITORIAL - It's good to hear the Commission on Elections banning the use of troll farms for the May 2025 midterm polls. Such troll farms have been used by certain candidates in recent elections to malign their rivals and influence public opinion. Whether the Comelec can enforce the ban effectively, however, remains to be seen.

AFP: No wristwatch-giving tradition during PMA graduation

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) clarified yesterday that there is no \"tradition\" wherein cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) may ask for the President's wristwatch as a graduation gift.

Sara cites need to reskill, upskill Filipino workers

There is a need to upskill and reskill Filipino workers to help them adapt to the rapidly changing technological and business landscape, according to Vice President Sara Duterte.

Pasig RTC allows Quiboloy, co-accused to face Senate probe

The Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 159 has granted the request of the Senate committee on women, children, family relations and gender equality to allow Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused to attend a Senate hearing today.

Gov't, class suspensions on Oct. 31

Malacañang has suspended work in government offices and classes in all levels nationwide from 12 p.m. onwards on Oct. 31 to provide state employees full opportunity to properly observe All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

38 election hotspots monitored

Thirty-eight possible election hotspots, most of which are in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, are being monitored by the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

Media Representatives Engage in Interactive Online Purchase at Iskaparate.com's Press Launch

Iskaparate.com core team, industry partners, and media representatives in commemorative photograph, making a significant milestone platform.

Comelec running after online troll farms

Aside from TikTok, candidates in the coming May 2025 elections can also no longer employ troll farms to boost their candidacy.

FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN, THE PHILIPPINES' PREMIER ECONOMIC ZONE

This October, the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) commemorates the 55th founding anniversary of the first and forerunner of economic zones in the country-the then Bataan Export Processing Zone (BEPZ), known today as the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB).

Economic Impact

The FAB has been a cornerstone of economic development, significantly contributing to both the local and national economy.

Kristine gains strength, to hit northern Luzon

Tropical Storm Kristine was forecast to strengthen before it makes landfall over Northern Luzon tonight or early tomorrow morning, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) and FAB Transhipment Hub

In preparation for the transformative progress expected from the upcoming construction and completion of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB), AFAB is laying the groundwork to ensure that FAB remains at the forefront of economic and logistical advancements.

Strategic Infrastructure and Innovations for Future Progress

Recognizing the prime and inherent strengths of its location, the AFAB is driven to reimage the FAB by its New Vision – a Freeport that is globally competitive and is a dynamic investment hub for diverse industries that would ensure sustainable employment by 2028.