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Amihan, sheer line to bring rain to parts of Luzon Thursday

Oct 29, 2026

Amihan, sheer line to bring rain to parts of Luzon Thursday

MANILA, Philippines – Overcast skies and rain are expected to persist over several parts of Luzon on Thursday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon (amihan) and the shear line, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the shear line will bring cloudy skies and rain

DOT eyes new diving tourism spot in Misamis Oriental

Oct 29, 2026

DOT eyes new diving tourism spot in Misamis Oriental

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Tourism in Northern Mindanao (DOT-10) has identified Initao, Misamis Oriental, as a potential new diving destination after underwater exploration reportedly uncovered a rare marine species believed to be uncommon in the Philippines. In an interview Tuesday, Ivy Guantero, DOT-10 promotion head, said the discovery will be revealed

Being a lawyer can be funny, too

Oct 29, 2026

Being a lawyer can be funny, too

Atty. Ed Chico is a law firm partner and a professor by day, but on the side, he holds court at live comedy shows, like his upcoming “Laugh Control: The Atty. Ed Chico Show.”

6 Halloween-themed activities outside trick-or-treating

Oct 29, 2026

6 Halloween-themed activities outside trick-or-treating

A literal blind date and a whodunit to test your detective skills. Take your Halloween celebrations to the next level with these activities.

No mediation, Rayer refers Takiyuddin to parliamentary committee over 'munafik' remarks

Oct 29, 2026

No mediation, Rayer refers Takiyuddin to parliamentary committee over 'munafik' remarks

The PAS leader had allegedly implied that the PM is a hypocrite.

'Scanners still working?' Rayer questions fate of RM700m equipment amid ketamine bust

Oct 29, 2026

'Scanners still working?' Rayer questions fate of RM700m equipment amid ketamine bust

MP wants govt to account for 69 scanners announced in 2018 intended to curb smuggling.

NCR hospitals, emergency teams on alert for ‘Undas’

Oct 29, 2026

NCR hospitals, emergency teams on alert for ‘Undas’

MANILA, Philippines — Hospitals and emergency response teams across Metro Manila will be on Code White Alert from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 to prepare for a possible increase in patients needing immediate medical attention during the “Undas” break. The Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) said the alert is intended to

DA eyes tighter pork import rules after corn quota hike

Oct 29, 2026

DA eyes tighter pork import rules after corn quota hike

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is moving to tighten pork import rules after the government raised the country’s corn import quota, as it seeks to bring down livestock production costs and protect local hog raisers from declining farm-gate prices. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the department was pursuing higher tariffs

Hike in school bomb threats prompts PNP review of response protocols

Oct 29, 2026

Hike in school bomb threats prompts PNP review of response protocols

MANILA, Philippines — After a string of bomb threats against several schools and universities in Metro Manila that led to the suspension of classes, the Philippine National Police on Wednesday ordered a review of its explosives-related threat response protocols. “We must ensure that our bomb threat protocols evolve with the threats we face,” PNP chief

Journo sued for libel won’t stop book on VP Duterte

Oct 29, 2026

Journo sued for libel won’t stop book on VP Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — The 72-year-old journalist recently sued for cyberlibel by lawyer Manases Carpio, the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, won’t stop his current book project on the vice president, which he said would include her ongoing Senate impeachment trial. “As my friends said in jest, [the case] is promoting my books,” said Philip

Farmers’ group defends Montemayor vs libel raps

Oct 29, 2026

Farmers’ group defends Montemayor vs libel raps

MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) on Wednesday called for the dismissal of a cyberlibel complaint filed against its chair, former Agriculture Secretary Leonardo Montemayor, over his criticism of a company’s legal personality to import rice. Montemayor surrendered on Monday to the Makati City Regional Trial Court, which issued a warrant for

PNP opens hotlines for tips on Dela Rosa’s whereabouts

Oct 29, 2026

PNP opens hotlines for tips on Dela Rosa’s whereabouts

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police on Wednesday launched round-the-clock hotlines for tips on the whereabouts of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, as the lawmaker’s lawyers renewed their plea for the Supreme Court to block his arrest and possible transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Netherlands. The developments came amid mounting

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