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Trump blames Biden, Harris for assassination attempt

Donald Trump claimed without evidence Monday that US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' comments that he is a threat to democracy had inspired the latest apparent attempt on his life, despite his own long history of inflammatory campaign rhetoric and advocacy for jailing or prosecuting his political enemies.

Hogs vaccinated vs ASF remain healthy - DA

A majority of hogs included in the controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) remain in good health and have developed antibodies, according to the Department of Agriculture.

BARMM to shoulder dengue patients' treatment

The health ministry of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has committed to shoulder the treatment of indigent dengue patients confined in state-run hospitals under BARMM's jurisdiction.

Clerk of court gets 10 years for malversation

A clerk of court in Guiguinto, Bulacan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for failing to account for missing judicial funds amounting to P1.4 million.

DOJ: Guo-officiated marriages valid

Marriages officiated by dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac will remain valid, according to an official of the Department of Justice.

PCG monitoring beached cargo ship

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is monitoring a cargo vessel that ran aground after it nearly hit a fishing boat in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro.

Bomb threat hits DFA

Employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs in Pasay City were evacuated yesterday due to a bomb threat, disrupting the DFA's consular services.

PDEA gets 99 new agents

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has 99 new anti-narcotics agents to boost the government's campaign against illegal drugs.

Persons of interest in slay of cop, wife identified

Police have identified persons of interest in the killing of a police official and his wife in Muntinlupa on Monday.

DOH lauds MMC ban on swimming in floods

The Department of Health (DOH) yesterday described as \"good news\" the decision of the Metro Manila Council to adopt a policy prohibiting swimming and playing in floodwaters, to address the risk of leptospirosis and other diseases associated with the rainy season.

ASC appoints new Executive Director Industry veteran remarks on reaching 50 years amid industry shifts

Industry veteran remarks on reaching 50 years amid industry shifts

Safeguarding ethics, one ad at a time

The Ad Standards Council is poised to shepherd the Philippine advertising industry into the future

DOH alarmed over shortage of anti-TB drugs

The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed alarm over the shortage of anti-tuberculosis drugs, saying the existing supply will not cover over 365,000 TB patients targeted for treatment this year.

Marcos not under the weather - Herbosa

Contradicting his previous remark that President Marcos was \"under the weather,\" Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Marcos performed his duties and is feeling well.

PNP intensifies manhunt for Harry Roque

Police have intensified the manhunt for Harry Roque, who has an arrest order issued by the House of Representatives quad committee, with special tracker teams looking for the former presidential spokesman round the clock.

Special job fair set for POGO workers

A special job fair is all set for almost 20,000 Filipino workers to be displaced with the closure of all Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firms by yearend, according to the Department of Labor and Employment.

DOH sets school-based inoculations next month

A nationwide schoolbased immunization program will be launched next month, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said yesterday.

Inciting to sedition raps eyed vs KOJC rallyists

Police are preparing sedition complaints against members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ who staged a rally at the religious sect's compound in an apparent bid to disrupt the manhunt for their leader and KOJC founder Apollo Quiboloy.

'Ex-PNP chief may have helped Alice Guo escape'

Bato: Don't look at me

Signals hoisted as Gener may intensify

Tropical Depression Gener could intensify into a tropical storm as it exits the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this morning, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

US: No legal basis for China claims in SCS

The Philippines can count on continued US support amid repeated harassment at sea by the Chinese whose maritime claims in the South China Sea (SCS) have no legal basis, according to the US State Department.

ALI ind'l unit heating up cold storage business

The industrial real estate unit of property giant Ayala Land Inc is heating up its cold storage business as it looks to become a major player in the segment over the next five years.

Financial resources grow 10% as of July

The total resources of the country's financial system breached the P32-trillion level, posting a double-digit growth in the first seven months of the year, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

Gov't urged to assist online sellers in BIR registration

Online entrepreneurs should be given proper assistance to comply with Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) registration requirements as the tax agency starts a crackdown on unregistered entities, an advocacy group said.

FLI diversifies into condotels

Filinvest Land Inc.(FLI) is adding the condotel business in its diverse project portfolio with the acquisition of outstanding shares in Fora Services Inc. (FOSI).

Maya, Grab team up for instant credit

Digital lender Maya Bank has partnered with Grab Philippines to offer instant credit services among eligible users, boosting Filipinos' access to financial solutions while integrating more convenience into their daily lives.

SMIC sees better H2 performance

Analysts see a stronger second half performance for the investment holding company of the Sy family.

SM Hotels taps TUV Rheinland for food safety, hygiene policies

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.(SMHCC) has tapped testing service provider TUV Rheinland to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality for dining experiences.

Expanded regulatory power of GCG pushed

The Governance Commission on GOCCS (GCG) is expected to expand its regulatory powers once the 13-year-old law surrounding its mandate is amended.

Compliance woes stall Pag-IBIG home loan releases

The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, is facing challenges in the release of its housing loans, with only a little over 50 percent of the target reached as of August.