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In this issue

November 02, 2024

'Circle' offers resting place for missing dead

Relatives who can no longer locate or visit their dead have a place to remember them at the Manila North Cemetery.

'Circle' offers resting place for missing dead

4 mins

Avoid demons disguised as ghosts

The chief exorcist of the Archdiocese of Manila warned against mistaking demons and other diabolical forces as ghosts believed to be awaiting closure before moving on to the afterlife.

2 mins

DOJ urged: File cases on EJKs

Two leaders of the quad committee of the House of Representatives have urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file criminal cases against former president Rodrigo Duterte, using findings in their investigation of the drug war killings during his term.

3 mins

Up to 2 cyclones seen this month

There could be one or two tropical cyclones that will enter or develop within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this month, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

4 mins

Sara calls for prayers amid corruption, evil

Vice President Sara Duterte urged the public to use the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day commemoration as an opportunity to pray not only for their departed loved ones but also for the country amid the challenges that she said were caused by the “evil” few who are only after their personal interests.

1 min

BBM remains mum on Sara's 'exhumation' remark

President Marcos has again begged off from commenting on Vice President Sara Duterte’s remark that she would dig up and throw the remains of his late father and namesake in the West Philippine Sea if his supporters would not stop attacking her and her family.

3 mins

DOJ urged: File cases on EJKs

Two leaders of the quad committee of the House of Representatives have urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file criminal cases against former president Rodrigo Duterte, using findings in their investigation of the drug war killings during his term.

1 min

Senator finds Quiboloy denials 'unbelievable'

For Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the \"blanket denials\" by detained alleged sex offender pastor Apollo Quiboloy that he raped women and children for their spiritual salvation were plainly unbelievable.

2 mins

Mixed pump adjustments seen next week

Pump prices of petroleum products are expected to move in opposite directions next week, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

1 min

18,756 children's rights violations recorded in 2023

Over 18,000 reports of child violations have been documented in the country for 2023, a majority of which were cases of rape and acts of lasciviousness, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) said yesterday.

1 min

EU renews call to uphold arbitral ruling on SCS

The European Union (EU) has reiterated its call for upholding international law and the 2016 Arbitral Award in the South China Sea.

2 mins

Enough sardine supply during the holidays

There will be enough supply of sardines for the holidays even with the start of the closed fishing season, the Canned Sardines Association of the Philippines (CSAP) assured the public yesterday.

1 min

Final batch of automated counting machines arriving this month

The final batch of automated counting machine (ACM) kits to be used in the May 2025 midterm elections is expected to be delivered to the country within this month.

1 min

Marikina offers free cremation of bodies illegally exhumed

The Marikina City government is offering free cremation of the human remains illegally exhumed at the Barangka Public Cemetery.

1 min

Fire razes houses inside QC cemetery

A fire broke out beside the Bagbag Public Cemetery in Quezon City yesterday, disrupting visits to the graves of their loved ones by hundreds of people observing All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

Fire razes houses inside QC cemetery

2 mins

Restrained

When Joseph Estrada assumed the presidency in 1998, among the promises he made was to rid the judiciary of \"hoodlums in robes.\"

3 mins

When the world prays together

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

4 mins

Protecting children

Aside from being the month for remembering the dead, November is also marked as National Children's Month.

2 mins

Recruiting Gen Z voters

Rapper Yung Gravy has a pitch for young people who may be on the fence about voting.

2 mins

Duterte Senate testimony legally a 'super disaster'

Take it from an international law expert. Former president Rodrigo Duterte's admission under oath on Tuesday – that he had a \"death squad\" for illegal drug users and \"other criminals\" – may be used against him by the Philippine courts and the International Criminal Court (ICC).

4 mins

Puerto Ricans are voting

You might be surprised whom some people consider trash.

4 mins

In defense of the generation that documents everything

I finally caved. After months of proving I was above peer pressure, I bought my own digital camera at a flea market a five-minute walk from where I went to university.

3 mins

3 die in Rizal fire

Three people died in a fire in Teresa, Rizal on Thursday afternoon.

1 min

'Bataan POGO hub into black market banking'

Investigators have reported spotting red flags indicating the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Bagac, Bataan is involved in black market banking and other illegal activities.

2 mins

Kanlaon spews ash

After showing increased seismic activity, Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island spewed ash yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

1 min

Kristine agri damage reaches P4.85 B

Shift in planting calendar eyed

1 min

Spain flood death toll soars to 158; dozens missing

VALENCIA (AFP) – Spain mourned at least 158 deaths on Thursday and authorities told people in fl ood-stricken regions to stay at home as rescuers raced to fi nd survivors in the rare disaster.

Spain flood death toll soars to 158; dozens missing

1 min

LeBron James endorses Harris for president, says 'choice is clear'

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday, making him the latest celebrity to back the Democratic vice president in her campaign against Republican Donald Trump.

LeBron James endorses Harris for president, says 'choice is clear'

1 min

Manhunt on after explosives left at Berlin train station

German police were searching for a man on Thursday after he fled a police check at a busy Berlin railway station and left behind a bag containing explosives.

1 min

Rocket fire from Lebanon kills 7 in Israel

Rocket barrages from Lebanon into northern Israel killed four foreign workers and three Israelis on Thursday, Israeli medics said, the deadliest cross-border strikes in Israel since it invaded Lebanon.

Rocket fire from Lebanon kills 7 in Israel

1 min

It's Tolentino for Panlilio, Canlas in POC elections

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio and surfing federation chief Dr. Jose Raul Canlas stressed their commitment to run as first vice president and treasurer, respectively, under incumbent Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino’s ticket.

1 min

Test of patience

THE GAME OF MY LIFE

1 min

Phl paddlers create ripples with 4 golds

Philippine paddlers struck a gold mine on the second day of the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships yesterday, carting away four golds, a silver and a bronze at the world-class course overlooking the Puerto Princesa Baywalk here.

Phl paddlers create ripples with 4 golds

1 min

26,000 points and counting

INGLEWOOD, California (AP) — The points continue to come for James Harden, who became the 20th player in NBA history to reach 26,000 points in his career in the Los Angeles Clippers' 125-119 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.

26,000 points and counting

1 min

LPGT's finest vie in Taiwan Tour

Top players from the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT) will compete in the 2024 Party Golfers Ladies Open, scheduled for Nov. 13-15, determined to claim victory on the LPGA of Taiwan Tour.

1 min

Humbert masters, ousts Alcaraz in Paris

PARIS (AP) – Frenchman Ugo Humbert harnessed the energy of the home crowd and produced one of his best career performances in beating Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 to reach the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters on Thursday.

1 min

KINGS AVOID NIGHTMARE

The night after Halloween, Barangay Ginebra exorcised 'The Bogeyman.'

KINGS AVOID NIGHTMARE

1 min

PSE approves 4th and final IPO for 2024

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) has cleared the fourth and potentially last initial public offering (IPO) for the year.

1 min

SM Prime heads for another banner year

SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) is poised for a banner year as the company continues to see growth across all its business segments this year.

2 mins

BSP issues guidelines for operational resilience

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued new guidelines for banks and financial institutions to further enhance their operational resilience against shocks or disruptions.

2 mins

'Phl set to become top performer in Asean'

The Philippines will soon emerge as the top economic performer in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), thanks to reforms that have strengthened the country’s global trade position and growth potential, according to HSBC Global Research.

'Phl set to become top performer in Asean'

2 mins

Gov't woos more British firms to invest in Phl

The Philippines is wooing more British firms to put their resources and invest in the country in a bid to further grow the local economy.

1 min

Who they are and what are they looking for

In today's digital economy, everything is not just about the technologies.

4 mins

NCR retail prices slow in Sept

Retail prices of goods in Metro Manila in September posted their slowest growth rate in over four years due to the decline in fuel prices.

1 min

DTI seeks public input on cement safeguards probe

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking inputs from interested parties as it is set to start its probe on whether safeguard measures should be imposed on cement imports.

2 mins

Phinma sets final price for SRO

Phinma Corp., the diversified conglomerate of the Del Rosario Group, is targeting to raise P1 billion for its stock rights offering (SRO) this month.

1 min

'Terra Solar dev't slightly ahead of schedule'

Manuel V. Pangilinan-led SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) is advancing the development of the world's largest solar farm with an over 70-percent completion as of end-September.

1 min

First Gen, HCG team up for solar project

Lopez-led First Gen Corp. has partnered with the Philippine unit of Taiwan-based bathroom equipment manufacturer HCG for a solar project in Cavite.

1 min

We are all marked men

Here is an exciting piece I've kept for years and found funny. The article is titled: Nine Important Facts to Remember as We Grow Older.

3 mins

Still no land use law

The country has been trying to come up with a national land use law for three decades now, but to no avail.

3 mins

Yellow onion prices stable as imports arrive

At least 10,000 metric tons (MT) of fresh yellow onions arrived in the country, augmenting domestic stocks and stabilizing prices as all local supplies have been nearly consumed in the market.

Yellow onion prices stable as imports arrive

1 min

London to support Phl's AI, climate finance goals

Manila has secured support from London in boosting the country's artificial intelligence (AI) and climate financing.

1 min

Semirara targets 16 MMT coal production this year

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), the leading coal producer in the country, is hoping to end the year on a high note with a production target of 16 million metric tons (MMT).

2 mins

Klook contributes $7.2 B to Asia-Pacific tourism economy

Klook, Asia's leading platform for experiences and travel services, contributed approximately $7.2 billion in gross domestic product and supported over 219,000 jobs in Asia-Pacific in 2023, reaffirming its pivotal role as an economic engine in the region's tourism sector, according to a study conducted by Oxford Economics.

1 min

Korean Air increases Manila-Incheon flights

South Korea's flag carrier is increasing its flight volume between Manila and Incheon to enhance connectivity options and support travel demand along this corridor.

1 min

Bukidnon leads provinces in agri, fisheries output

Bukidnon led the provinces in 2023 in terms of the value of agricultural and fisheries production in 2023, accounting for at least six percent of the country's total output, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.

1 min

HERE'S HOW TO SHOP GLOBAL WITHOUT TRAVELING

The Mother of All Bazaars, which ushers in the Christmas season, is happening tomorrow.

HERE'S HOW TO SHOP GLOBAL WITHOUT TRAVELING

2 mins

5 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR BATHROOMS THAT SPARK JOY

Making necessary changes in our life can be scary or overwhelming at times, but it can also be a beautiful process. The same can be said about transforming your bathroom into a space that sparks joy in you.

5 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR BATHROOMS THAT SPARK JOY

2 mins

A musical, pulpy crime thriller, 'Emilia Pérez' swings for the fences

There is so much going on in \"Emilia Pérez,\" the audacious musical/melodrama/crime-thriller from filmmaker Jacques Audiard, it's impossible not to appreciate the sheer ambition of it all.

A musical, pulpy crime thriller, 'Emilia Pérez' swings for the fences

3 mins

Julia Barretto's Viu series 'Secret Ingredient' wins at Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards 2024

The Viu Original \"Secret Ingredient,\" a production bringing together characters from the Philippines, Indonesia, and South Korea, has received a Silver Dolphin trophy for Branded Content Videos and a Black Dolphin trophy for Best Cast/On-Camera Talent at the recently concluded Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards 2024.

Julia Barretto's Viu series 'Secret Ingredient' wins at Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards 2024

1 min

BEYOND THE GLITZ OF PHL SHOWBIZ'S BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY

If no one is going to do it, rest assured Alist celebrity and event expert Mond Gutierrez will be the trailblazer who would step in to create a platform for personalities to inspire and be inspired to express themselves in one of the most enjoyable occasions of the year — Halloween.

BEYOND THE GLITZ OF PHL SHOWBIZ'S BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY

2 mins

JANNO GIBBS REMEMBERS LATE DAD RONALDO VALDEZ

TALKING ABOUT HIS late dad Ronaldo Valdez through interviews has helped Janno Gibbs to somehow cope with the loss of his father.

3 mins

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