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Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to halt war after Zelenskyy meeting
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump’s frustration with the conflict has surfaced repeatedly in the nine months since he returned to office, but with his latest comments he appeared to be edging back in the direction of pressing Ukraine to give up on retaking land it has lost to Russia. “Enough blood has been shed, with property lines being defined by War and Guts,” Trump said in a Truth Social […]... Keep on reading: Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to halt war after Zelenskyy meeting
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Women power in Cinemalaya 2025
The 21st Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival ended with emphasis on women empowerment in the film industry. Sari Dalena of “Cinemartyrs” delivered an inspiring speech about discrimination against women in film as she received the Best Director (Dalena), Best Original Musical Score and the Special Jury Prize. It is a film about women making films. “Para sa […]... Keep on reading: Women power in Cinemalaya 2025
John Bolton pleads not guilty in US case on sharing secrets
GREENBELT, Md. — John Bolton pleaded not guilty Friday to charges accusing the former Trump national security adviser turned critic of emailing classified information to family members and keeping top secret documents at his Maryland home. Bolton was ordered released from custody after making his appearance before a judge in the third Justice Department case brought in recent weeks against an adversary of President Donald Trump. The case accusing Bolton of putting the country’s national security at risk is unfolding against the backdrop of growing concerns that the Trump administration is using the law enforcement powers of the Justice Department […]... Keep on reading: John Bolton pleads not guilty in US case on sharing secrets
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Bookmark this page for PAGASA forecasts on Tropical Storm Ramil (Fengshen), as well as the latest news, photos, and videos from affected areas
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Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title amid Epstein scandal
LONDON — Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York and other honors after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines. Andrew, younger brother of King Charles III, said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace that “the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family.” “With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honors which have been conferred upon me,” Andrew said in his statement […]... Keep on reading: Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title amid Epstein scandal
Signal No. 2 up as Ramil intensifies into tropical storm
PAGASA places Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, and the northern part of Camarines Sur under Signal No. 2 due to Tropical Storm Ramil (Fengshen) at 5 am on Saturday, October 18
GSIS execs seek chief’s exit over P 8.8 billion losses
Current and former high-ranking officials of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) have called for the “immediate and irrevocable” resignation of Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso, the president and general manager of the state-run pension fund, accusing him of “poor investment decisions” that resulted in losses amounting to P8.8 billion. In a strongly worded letter to […]... Keep on reading: GSIS execs seek chief’s exit over P 8.8 billion losses
Dizon aide in DPWH resigns after Leviste questioned ties
One of Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon’s closest aides has stepped down from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) after Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste linked him to what the lawmaker described as questionable dealings with contractors. On Friday, Dizon announced that Public Works Undersecretary Arrey Perez resigned just hours after Leviste named him […]... Keep on reading: Dizon aide in DPWH resigns after Leviste questioned ties
AFP ramps up training for battle of ‘narratives’
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) concluded on Friday an information warfare exercise in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, marking the start of this year’s joint military training series DAGIT-PA. The Information Warfighter Exercise (IWX) brought together personnel from different AFP units and partner agencies to simulate scenarios involving disinformation campaigns and influence operations. The […]... Keep on reading: AFP ramps up training for battle of ‘narratives’
Vizcaya ace: Med-tech topnotcher also No. 1 in doctors’ exam
BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA—Kharam Baricaua Molbog, a native of Solano town in this province, topped the Physician Licensure Examination this month—his second time as topnotcher after ranking first in the Medical Technology Licensure Examination three years ago. The 25-year-old alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) had the highest score of 91.17 percent among the […]... Keep on reading: Vizcaya ace: Med-tech topnotcher also No. 1 in doctors’ exam
MMDA funds for flood projects cut by P7 billion
Corruption allegations surrounding the government’s flood mitigation projects might have affected some of the programs of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). At a Senate hearing on Thursday, Sen. JV Ejercito noted the “unfunded items” under the MMDA’s P5.8-billion budget proposal for 2026. “MMDA submitted a total proposal of P13.576 billion, but only P5.884 billion […]... Keep on reading: MMDA funds for flood projects cut by P7 billion
US prosecutors charge Smartmatic in $1M PH bribery case
Federal prosecutors have charged voting technology firm Smartmatic with money laundering and other crimes arising from more than $1 million in bribes that several executives allegedly paid to election officials in the Philippines. The payments, between 2015 and 2018, were made to obtain a contract with the Philippine government to help run the 2016 presidential […]... Keep on reading: US prosecutors charge Smartmatic in $1M PH bribery case
‘Cagandahan bill’ seeks easier gender changes
The Akbayan bloc in the House of Representatives has filed a bill that would allow intersex Filipinos to change their names and gender markers in official documents without going through costly and time-consuming court proceedings. Akbayan Reps. Perci Cendaña, Chel Diokno and Dadah Ismula authored House Bill No. 5474, which seeks to amend Republic Act […]... Keep on reading: ‘Cagandahan bill’ seeks easier gender changes