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Tolentino is Cavite governor

Vice Gov. Athena Bryana Tolentino is now governor of Cavite following the appointment by President Marcos of Jonvic Remulla as secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Harris: Of course I've fired my Glock

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris revealed in an interview broadcast on Monday that she owns a Glock semi-automatic pistol – and said that \"of course\" she'd fired it on a shooting range.

France has made itself irrelevant on the world stage

There's an old joke about papal pronouncements on premarital sex: if you don't play the game, you don't make the rules. Something similar might be said about France's foreign policy.

Marcos signs law revitalizing Self-Reliant Defense Posture program

President Marcos yesterday signed a law that seeks to strengthen the Philippines' self-reliant defense posture and to develop the local defense industry, a measure that he said would support the country's needs in the face of volatilities and evolving threats.

Fair campaigning

The period for the filing of certificates of candidacy and party-list certificates of nomination and acceptance of nomination ended yesterday, with the situation nationwide generally peaceful. Every effort must be made to ensure that the same peaceful and orderly environment will prevail as the 2025 midterm elections approach.

Isko formalizes bid to unseat Lacuna

Former Manila mayor Isko Moreno yesterday formalized his bid to reclaim the city's top post and unseat Mayor Honey Lacuna in the 2025 midterm elections.

PDEA intercepts P111-M shabu in Pasay

Anti-narcotics agents intercepted yesterday 16.34 kilos of shabu valued at more than P111 million in Pasay.

93 vying for congressional seats in MM

Ninety-three candidates are competing for 33 congressional districts in Metro Manila, the Commission on Elections announced yesterday.

China water cannons fail to stop BFAR Panatag trip

China Coast Guard ships failed to stop with water cannon attacks two vessels of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) from delivering supplies and provisions to Filipino fishermen in the vicinity of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal yesterday.

Phl, US begin 'Sama Sama' naval drills in Subic

The US Navy, US Marine Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and allied forces commenced on Monday Exercise Sama Sama in the vicinity of Subic Bay to enhance interoperability and strengthen security ties among regional partners.

Sara no longer among gov't caretakers

For the first time, President Marcos did not designate Vice President and resigned Cabinet member Sara Duterte as caretaker of the country while he is on an overseas trip.

PNP welcomes appointment of Jonvic Remulla as DILG chief

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is eager to work with new Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

BBM in Laos, to push for rules-based order

President Marcos yesterday vowed to push for a rules-based international order and a peaceful resolution of disputes at the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits in Laos, his 29th foreign trip since assuming office.

"China arranged Guo's 2022 campaign for mayor"

A Chinese national has corroborated the allegation of a self-confessed Chinese spy linking dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo to China's civilian intelligence, security and secret police agency.

COC filing puts spotlight on relatives as rivals

In politics, it seems blood isn't always thicker than water.

Duterte vs Nograles in Davao formalized

The Duterte-Nograles political rivalry in Davao City was formalized yesterday, with former Civil Service Commission (CSC) chair Karlo Nograles filing his certificate of candidacy for mayor.

Quiboloy seeks Senate seat; Guo not running

Detained without bail and facing possible extradition, Apollo Quiboloy is unbowed.

Sandigan junks P276-M wealth forfeiture case vs Marcoses

A P276-million wealth forfeiture case against Imelda Marcos and her late husband, dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., has been dismissed by the Sandiganbayan.

Pinoy executed in Saudi Arabia for murder

A Filipino has been executed in Saudi Arabia for the murder of a Saudi national despite years of efforts by the Philippines to prevent the execution, including a presidential appeal, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.

Makati Medical Center shines at Investors in People Philippines Awards

Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) received the Social Responsibility Award and was named runner-up for People Investor of the Year at the Investors in People (IIP) Philippines Awards recently.

BIR seizes illicit cigarettes with P8-B tax deficiencies

The sale of illicit cigarettes continues to be a government problem with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) finding P8 billion in tax liabilities from its latest operation.

Maybank eyes more Islamic banking

Maybank Philippines Inc.(MPI), a member of the Malaysian Maybank Group, a leading financial services group ranked No. 4 in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by assets, is looking to set up more Islamic banking branches as it reviews where to best position them alongside some of its other branches in the Philippines.

New SEC guidelines seen to power up energy sector

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to launch early next year a set of guidelines that will help further energize the country's power sector.

Anatomy of an expensive toilet soap bar

One basic rule in quality and productivity improvement is that management must listen to all employee ideas, even those that appear absurd at first glance.

Bank lending picks up for 2nd straight month

The growth in loans disbursed by big banks accelerated for a second straight month to 10.9 percent in August, from 10.4 percent in July, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

Push for wealth tax resurfaces

As digital tax seen to hit consumers more

Cebu Pacific using AirSWIFT for El Nido trips

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific will add a niche route to its flight network with its acquisition of boutique airline AirSWIFT Transport Inc. , which operates direct trips to El Nido, Palawan.

Megaworld names Kevin Tan as new executive director

Tycoon Kevin Tan has ascended the ranks at property giant Megaworld Corp., taking on the role of executive director as he succeeds his mother, Katherine Tan, who stepped down yesterday.

Index surges, hits new 5-year high

The local stock market started the week on a high note, surging to its highest close in almost five years on the back of encouraging eco- nomic data here and abroad.

Forex reserves hit record-high $112 B

The country's foreign exchange buffer rose for a fifth straight month in September, reaching an all-time high of $112 billion on the back of higher foreign borrowings by the national government and rising gold prices in the world market.