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Musk joins Trump-Zelensky call amid concerns for Ukraine
Donald Trump won the state of Arizona in this week's US presidential election, US TV networks projected on Saturday, completing the Republican's sweep of all seven swing states.
King Charles, Kate slowly return to duty
King Charles III and the princess of Wales both plan to attend the United Kingdom's annual ceremony honoring fallen service personnel on Monday, a sign that the royal family is slowly returning to normal, after a year in which two of the most popular royals were sidelined by cancer.
Kanlaon volcanic ash emission persists
Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island continued to spew ash yesterday, a day after showing an elevated similar activity, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
109 file COCs for BARMM parliamentary polls
Up to 109 aspirants have filed certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Couple, daughter die in Iloilo road mishap
Three members of a family died when a pick-up truck rearended their motorcycle in San Dionisio, Iloilo on Saturday night.
77,000 jabs given to Metro students
Over 77,000 doses of vaccines against infectious diseases have been administered to public school students in Metro Manila, the Department of Health (DOH) reported over the weekend.
Report scams to hotline 1326 - CICC
Instead of ranting on social media, Filipinos should report scams and cybercrimes to the Inter-Agency Response Center hotline 1326, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).
25 Phl universities in 2025 Asia rankings
Philippine universities and colleges' increased presence in world rankings indicates the growing profile of the country's tertiary education offerings, according to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
PNP: Duterte drug war affected 1,286 cops
Philippine National Police personnel affected by the Duterte administration's war on drugs need support and protection, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said yesterday.
DepEd promotes 47 OIC field officers
Forty-seven field officers of the Department of Education have been sworn in as part of the DepEd's efforts to end the culture of leaving deserving candidates as officers-in-charge (OICs) instead of promoting them to the post in an official capacity, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said over the weekend.
DA addressing high chicken, egg prices
Efforts are being done by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to address the high retail prices of chicken and eggs amid complaints from poultry raisers that the drop in farmgate prices does not reflect retail prices in the markets.
UNDP names ex-lawmaker as Phl's 'Champion of Change'
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has given a former member of the House of Representatives the distinction of being a \"Champion of Change,\" along with other global leaders, for championing biodiversity conservation in the Philippines.
Filipinos illegally in US worried about mass deportation
US president-elect Donald Trump will likely carry out his promise of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, and many Filipinos illegally staying in the US are now worried about the plan, according to Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez.
BBM delivers aid to Marce-hit Cagayan, Ilocos
President Marcos brought various forms of assistance to areas hit by Typhoon Marce in Cagayan and his home province of Ilocos Norte yesterday, assuring the provinces of continuous support from the national government for their recovery needs.
POGO employee allegedly assaulted by PAOCC agents
An employee working at One Central Bataan was allegedly assaulted by members of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) during a raid on Oct. 31, the company's legal representative said yesterday.
Alter egos on the go to...
COMMONSENSE
The MAGA Universe
QWERTYMAN
A test for the ties that bind
GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS
Wait lang - or run for your life?
Following Donald Trump's surprising, not really so surprising, come to think of it, landslide win, people are wringing their hands wondering what four more years of MAGA will mean for them personally, for the country, for the world.
'Mahirap mahalin;' body count continues
Every now and then, we Ecome across statements of exasperation from Filipinos online.
Penalizing undue delay
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Staying out of the ICC
A year ago this month, President Marcos said the return of the country to the International Criminal Court was \"under study.\" The nation awaits his final decision on rejoining the ICC, from which the Philippines withdrew in 2019 when Rodrigo Duterte was president.
Labor leaders to BBM: Reconsider ICC withdrawal
Labor leaders have joined the call for President Marcos to reconsider the Philippines' withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Senate won't give PhilHealth additional subsidy
Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito confirmed the plans of senators not to give the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) additional subsidy after the agency declared savings in 2024.
New law to create more jobs - Escudero
As President Marcos is expected to sign today a law that will lower corporate taxes and offer tax incentives to businesses, Senate President Francis Escudero expressed optimism of an influx of new investors, creating more new jobs in the country.
Check ballooning Phl debt - Pimentel
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has raised concerns over the country's rising debt, urging economic managers to closely examine the country's actual financial situation to prevent long-term financial risks.
Climate agency, civil society meet ahead of COP29
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) met with civil society organizations in a consultation dialogue to strengthen the Philippines' stance in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan today.
DA chief: No sugar imports until mid-2025
There will be no importation of sugar until mid-2025 as the domestic supply of both raw and refined sugar remains stable and sufficient to meet projected needs, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. said.
CLOSE TO 2K GENSAN YOUTH FLOCK TO GO NEGOSYO ENTREP EVENT
Close to two thousand Senior High School students in General Santos City participated in an entrepreneurship event conducted by Go Negosyo in partnership with the Department of Education in this city last November 8, 2024.
China releases baselines adjacent to Panatag Shoal
Following the Philippines' recent identification of its maritime zones, China yesterday released its own baselines and base points of the territorial sea adjacent to Panatag or Scarborough Shoal.