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Metro LGUs join Q4 quake drill

National and local government offices as well as private companies joined the fourth quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drills yesterday.

BIR seizes cigarettes with P8.5-B tax liability

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has confiscated 11.5 million packs of illicit cigarettes with an estimated tax deficiency of P8.54 billion.

'No PNP general, politician helped Guo escape'

No politician or police general helped dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo escape in July to Malaysia.

War on drugs

ROSES & THORNS

I can neither confirm nor deny...

Early this week, I heard of a message shared in an expat Facebook group, that an \"embassy\" had messaged their citizens residing in the Philippines, informing them of the availability of a dengue vaccine by next month. As a first step, I asked my source to take a screen grab of the message and to confirm if the source is authentic and reliable.

Come and get me

Rodrigo Duterte entered the lion's den last Wednesday, ready for a mauling. From his initial reluctance to face the quad committee, he surely expected hostility at the House of Representatives.

Don't let them get away

The National Bureau of Investigation has summoned former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Royina Garma for the revival of a probe into the murder of former PCSO board secretary Wesley Barayuga in July 2020 in Mandaluyong.

Angara reiterates need to streamline SHS curriculum

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has reiterated the need to streamline the senior high school (SHS) curriculum in order for students to have more time for on-the-job training and other work immersion activities.

Church welcomes dialogue with 2025 bets - Ozamiz archbishop

The Catholic Church will be ready to engage in dialogue with potential candidates in the 2025 midterm elections, according to Archbishop Martin Jumoad of the Archdiocese of Ozamiz in Misamis Occidental.

NBI summons Garma over PCSO slay case

Although in detention in the United States for using a canceled visa, former police colonel Royina Garma has been issued another subpoena by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) as part of its investigation on the killing of another police officer and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary Wesley Barayuga.

Planned PhilHealth premium reductions to affect 11 M members

The Senate's plan to support reduction of premiums for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.'s indirect contributors will affect close to 11 million PhilHealth members, according to a medical group.

Pinoy netizens more vulnerable to cyber threats - study

Filipino netizens are 33 times more likely to be exposed to threats in cyberspace due to a lack of safeguards against pirate websites, a study by an Australian researcher found.

Public, LGUs urged: Use updated hazard maps

With a series of typhoons causing widespread devastation across the country, a disaster scientist from the University of the Philippines has urged local government units and the general public to utilize updated maps showing hazards from different disasters.

Probe sought on GCash unauthorized transfers

Sen. Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution seeking an investigation into the spate of unauthorized transactions in digital wallets, following the latest incident involving GCash.

US donates P196 M to typhoon victims

An additional P196 million ($3.5 million) in aid to victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the Philippines has been provided by the US government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

Ofel weakens, batters N. Luzon with wind, rain

Typhoon Ofel battered Northern Luzon yesterday with torrential rains and intense winds, with the highest wind signal raised during its passage.

BBM: Phl won't stop Rody arrest through Interpol

The Philippines is not stopping a possible arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte by the Interpol if it is how his challenge to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to have him investigated would end up, President Marcos said yesterday.

As mayor, I will double drug war kills - Rody

Facing possible prosecution for thousands of deaths and notwithstanding his advanced age, former president Rodrigo Duterte said he is ready to double his drug war kills if he is elected Davao City mayor again in 2025.

47% see better life in next 12 months - SWS

The number of Filipinos who expect their quality of life to improve in the next 12 months stayed roughly the same in the third quarter of the year, a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) poll showed. The Sept. 14 to 23 survey

Gov't unfazed by China protest vs new laws

The Marcos administration is unfazed by China's protest against the enactment of two laws that reinforce the Philippines' entitlements and responsibilities within its maritime zones.

Sara personally receives House panel invite

Vice President Sara Duterte personally received Wednesday night the invitation of the House committee on good government and public accountability to attend its hearing on Nov. 20.

JOHN LLOYD CRUZ CONSIDERS 'MONEYSLAPPER' ROLE HIS 'MOST SPECIAL' YET

Contrary to perhaps popular belief, John Lloyd Cruz isn't opposed to doing \"mainstream\" movies.

KathDen's 'Hello, Love, Again' premieres in 500 cinemas, holds midnight screenings

Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards were spotted hugging each other after the star-studded premiere of their highly anticipated reunion film, \"Hello, Love, Again.\"

Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in 'wicked' has an element of magic to it

You could say that Ethan Slater's yellow brick road to getting cast in the big screen adaptation of \"Wicked\" had an element of magic to it.

HOW RICKY DAVAO FOUND HIS 'SILVER LINING' IN LOVE

Now that Derek Ramsay has a newborn daughter with his wife, Ellen Adarna, I suddenly remember what he told me a few years ago.

PHILIPPINE WINE MERCHANTS HOLDS 21ST GRAND WINE FESTIVAL AT MARRIOTT

The Philippine Wine Merchants holds the 21st Grand Wine Festival, Southeast Asia's biggest wine event, tomorrow at Marriott Grand Ballroom, Manila.

WINING & DINING IN HONG KONG

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) recently presented the most anticipated food event in Asia.

THE LECHON SEASON IS HERE

Bo's Coffee shows me photos that look more suited to National Geographic than the Food Channel – images of rugged treks through hilly terrain, gathering with local coffee farmers in lush fields.

PAT CO: THE STORY OF AN HEIR AS A SPARE

I like Pat Go. There is something endearing about this boy-next-door chef.

MUY BUENO! FLAVORS FROM A SAN SEBASTIAN-TRAINED CHEF

Young chef Kennedy Alfonso enters towards the end of our 13-dish lunch at Bueno Tapas & Wine, red and white sangria in hand, to raise a toast.