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Bravo cleared to rejoin LPU Pirates
The storm has passed for Lyceum of the Philippines University's JM Bravo.
Zaragosa rules abbreviated Negros Classic
Rupert Zaragosa claimed his second Philippine Golf Tour crown after torrential rain brought by Typhoon Kristine forced the cancellation of the third and final round at the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic here yesterday.
Thompson fires six 3s in Dallas debut
Klay Thompson set a franchise record in a Dallas debut with six 3-pointers and scored 22 points playing alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving for the first time Thursday night in the Mavericks' 120-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the opener for both teams.
Asian Beach Volley returns to Nuvali
Stefanie Fejes and Jana Milutinovic of Australia return for another title chase as Alas Pilipinas battles for podium spots in the 2024 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships starting Nov. 5 at the Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa.
Canada slashes immigration as public concern rises
Canada on Thursday sharply curbed its immigration targets in an effort to \"pause\" population growth, a shift that comes as public support for immigration declines.
Trump's lawyers seek dismissal of federal election case
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump told a federal judge on Thursday that the election interference case against him should be dismissed, arguing that special counsel Jack Smith was illegally appointed and that funding for his office should be cut off.
Venice expands tourist entry fee system
Venice is going to broaden its tourist entry fee system in 2025, almost doubling the number of days visitors will have to pay to see the lagoon city, and hiking the price for last-minute arrivals, officials said on Thursday.
Israel, Hamas signal openness to talks on Gaza war
Israel said on Thursday its spy chief will attend Gaza ceasefire talks and Hamas vowed to stop fighting if a truce is reached, as long-stalled efforts to end the war appeared to gain momentum.
Samuel L. Jackson lauded at MoMA film benefit
The Museum of Modern Art was filled with expletives and laughter Wednesday evening as Samuel L. Jackson's family and friends celebrated the actor and director's storied career of box office hits, larger-than-life characters and explosive one-liners at the annual film benefit.
Tim Burton bares dread of AI as exhibition opens
The imagination of Tim Burton has produced ghosts and ghouls, Martians, monsters and misfits – all on display at an exhibition that is opening in London just in time for Halloween.
Harris joined by Obama, Springsteen at star-studded rally
Kamala Harris held a star-studded rally on Thursday in swing state Georgia, where former US president Barack Obama and rock legend Bruce Springsteen joined her final push for voters ahead of November's nail-biter election.
Ukraine says NoKor troops arrived in Russian combat zone
Ukraine said Thursday that North Korean troops have arrived in the \"combat zone\" in Russia's Kursk border region, where Moscow has struggled to push back Ukrainian forces for months.
Water levels in 10 Luzon dams continue to rise
The water level of Angat Dam reached 200.3 meters as the elevation of nine Luzon dams continue to go up amid the rains brought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
3 vessels ran aground during storm
At least three cargo vessels were reported to have run aground during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Romblon, Palawan and Pangasinan provinces.
PNP widens search for kidnapped American
The police and military have expanded the search for Elliot Onil Eastman outside the Zamboanga peninsula, a week after the American was kidnapped in Sibuco town.
QC declares state of calamity
Several parts of Metro Manila have been affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, with the Quezon City government declaring a state of calamity yesterday following heavy rainfall and flooding that affected several parts of the city, leading to the evacuation of thousands of families.
Angat water level good for 2025 summer
The increase in the water elevation of Angat Dam is timely to ensure enough water supply for the summer of 2025, a ranking official of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said yesterday.
Metal detectors, X-ray machines deactivated at NAIA entrances
Metal detectors and X-ray machines at the entrances to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals 1 to 4 have been switched off to minimize queuing time for travelers entering the facilities.
'No mercy' crackdown set after drug bust near Palace
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla yesterday issued a stern warning to drug syndicates, declaring a \"no mercy\" approach following the arrest of a suspected drug pusher operating within the Malacañang complex in San Miguel, Manila.
Comelec elected vice chair in world electoral bodies
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) was elected vice chair in the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) and the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA).
Rights group hits back at Sara's remarks
Rights group Karapatan hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte's remarks that she is not the biggest problem of the country, noting that she and her kind are the reason why Filipinos are suffering.
10 LGUs conferred 2024 Galing Pook Awards
President Marcos conferred yesterday the 2024 Galing Pook Award on 10 local government units (LGUs) for their innovative programs that help promote environmental sustainability, child protection, education and inclusive growth.
House transmits P6.325-T 2025 nat'l budget to Senate
The House of Representatives transmitted to the Senate yesterday the P6.325-trillion national budget for 2025.
Households with power disruptions down to 360,000 - Meralco
The number of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers that had power disruptions and outages have declined to around 360,000 from a peak of more than half a million at the height of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
35 Indonesians in Cebu POGO hub deported
Thirty-five Indonesians were deported from the Philippines after they were found working in a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firm in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported.
Mixed adjustments for fuel prices next week
Motorists can expect mixed adjustments across domestic pump prices next week, amid recent developments in the global oil market.
Vegetable prices shoot up after Kristine
The retail prices of vegetables in Metro Manila markets have increased by as much as P30 per kilo compared to their prices prior to the devastation of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, according to latest monitoring of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Archdiocese of Caceres in Bicol appeals for help
The Roman Catholic Church in Bicol is appealing for help as thousands in the region reel from \"the worst flooding ever\" and agonize over slow and meager assistance from concerned agencies.
Thousands remain stranded at ports
Thousands of passengers remain stranded at ports nationwide even as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine left the Philippine landmass.
Acting chair of communist party arrested - NSC
The acting chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) was arrested on Thursday in a joint military and police operation in Quezon City.