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Israeli offensive in northern Gaza kills dozens

DEIR AL-BALAH (AP) – A large-scale Israeli operation in northern Gaza has killed and wounded dozens of people and threatens to shut down three hospitals over a year into the war with Hamas, Palestinian officials and residents said yesterday.

Biden begs Florida residents to flee

As Milton returns to Category 5

Melania Trump tight-lipped as ever in new memoir

NEW YORK (AFP) – As first lady, Melania Trump was a cipher to Americans. Now, with her husband weeks from possibly securing a return to the White House, her glossy memoir \"Melania\" still leaves more questions than answers.

Trio wins Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on proteins

STOCKHOLM (AP) – The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded Wednesday to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for their work on proteins.

Shariff Aguak eyed as poll hotspot

The municipality of Shariff Aguak in Maguindanao del Sur may be classified as an election hotspot due to a shooting incident that occurred on the last day of the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs).

COC snatching in Negros probed

BACOLOD CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is investigating reports about an alleged attempt to snatch the certificate of candidacy (COC) of a mayoral aspirant in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental.

Nograles unable to discuss resignation from CSC with BBM

Former Civil Service Commission chairman Karlo Nograles was not able to discuss personally with President Marcos his decision to resign as CSC chief.

Ortegas battle for La Union posts

SAN FERNANDO CITY - La Union Vice Gov. Mario Ortega will challenge his granddaughter, reelection-ist Gov. Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David, in the 2025 midterm elections.

Import ban on US live goats lifted

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has lifted the ban on the importation of live goats from the United States after a study showed that the Q fever outbreak did not originate from the US.

Porac mayor suspended over POGO

The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended Mayor Jaime Capil of Porac, Pampanga and 10 other local officials for six months as it investigates an administrative complaint filed against them in connection with the recently raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) in the municipality.

The first volleys of a ballistic missile war in the Mideast

World view - We may be about to enter what could be the most dangerous moment in the history of the modern Middle East: a ballistic missile war between Iran and Israel, which would almost certainly bring in the United States on Israel's side and could culminate in a full-blown US-Israeli effort to destroy Iran's nuclear program.

Sabin Aboitiz's bet

EYES WIDE OPEN

Requiem

Our long-ailing political party system finally died this week. Instead of party politics, all we have now is celebrity/dynastic politics. This will not serve the nation well.

Zero casualty

Newly installed in the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Secretary Jonvic Remulla is making the right noises so far. The devil, as we know in this country, is in attaining objectives and delivering on the promises.

Hans Sy of SM Prime Holdings honored with 2024 PRA President's Award as "Retail Development Visionary"

The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) proudly presented Mr. Hans Sy, Chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Holdings, with the 2024 PRA President's Award, honoring him as the \"Retail Development Visionary.\" This prestigious award was a highlight of the Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards Night, held on September 25, 2024, at Solaire Resort North. The award celebrates individuals who have significantly contributed to the advancement of the Philippine retail industry.

2024 Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards: Celebrating excellence across all retail sectors

The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) proudly announced the winners of the 2024 Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards during a glittering ceremony on September 25, 2024, at Solaire Resort North. This prestigious event recognized the remarkable achievements and contributions of retailers who have set new standards in sustainability, innovation, and leadership in the Philippine retail industry.

PNP: P39.8-B drugs seized under Marcos administration

Illegal drugs valued at P39.8 billion have been confiscated by various units of the Philippine National Police under the administration of President Marcos, the PNP reported yesterday.

20 Pinays rescued from surrogate mom trafficking in Cambodia

Twenty Filipino women allegedly trafficked to become surrogate mothers, including 13 in various stages of pregnancy, have been rescued in Cambodia, the Philippine embassy in Phnom Penh reported yesterday.

Gov't vehicle caught using EDSA bus lane

A vehicle reportedly owned by the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) evaded apprehension for unauthorized use of the exclusive EDSA busway yesterday.

PCSO sets bidding for P2.2-B ambulances

Almost 1,000 ambulances or patient transport vehicles (PTVs) will be procured by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.

90 fugitives arrested in QC

Ninety wanted persons were apprehended in Quezon City in one week, police reported yesterday.

New NAIA operator hikes service fees

Increased meet and assist service fees, from P800 to P8,000 per person, have been imposed by the new operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

BBM: Mobilize assets to repatriate Pinoys in Lebanon

VIENTIANE – President Marcos yesterday ordered concerned government agencies to mobilize all available assets to ensure the safety and timely repatriation of affected Filipinos as fighting between Israeli forces and Iranian-backed militants intensifies in Lebanon and other parts of the Middle East.

Phl, Malaysia hold security meeting

Top security officials of the Philippines and Malaysia held a high-level bilateral meeting in Makati City on Tuesday in an effort to strengthen ties and work together toward enhancing regional security.

BFAR exec named maritime info officer

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has designated Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) spokesman Nazario Briguera as information officer on maritime concerns amid the continued harassment of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

US to provide P28-M aid for Julian-affected communities

The United States will provide P28 million in humanitarian supplies and logistical support to communities affected by Super Typhoon Julian in Northern Luzon, the US embassy in Manila said yesterday.

Deployment of caregivers to SoKor under review – DMW

The deployment of Filipino caregivers to South Korea is now under review, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

More Alice Guos? 'China men' won local posts

There are locally elected officials who were able to run for office even though they are not Filipinos and are foreign nationals from China.

PFP allies with United Bangsamoro Justice Party

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), chaired by President Marcos, has allied with the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) – a coalition supported by prominent political families in Mindanao, Malacañang said yesterday.

THE World Rankings: Phl universities still in bottom half

Philippine universities remained in the bottom half of this year's edition of Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, placing the country behind its counterparts in Southeast Asia.