Group pushes through with nationwide transport strike
October 16, 2023
Transport group Malayang Alyansa ng Bus Employees at Laborers (MANIBELA) on Monday pushed through with its transport strike amid alleged corruption in the government.
At least 28 dead in DR Congo shipwreck
October 16, 2023
Kinshasa, DR Congo – At least 28 bodies have been recovered from the Congo river, while dozens more people were reported missing after a boat sank in northwest DR Congo, provincial authorities said Sunday. The large riverboat, which had left the city of Mbandaka for the Bolomba Territory in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s northwest […]
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Southeast Asia haze returns as peatland fires fan global warming fears
October 16, 2023
Peatland fires in Indonesia's Sumatra and Kalimantan have generated toxic smog that has drifted to parts of neighboring Malaysia and Singapore.
Biden says Hamas must be eliminated, US officials warn war could escalate
October 16, 2023
US President Joe Biden said on Sunday he believes the Hamas militant group must be eliminated but there should be a path to a Palestinian state, after top US officials warned the war between Israel and Hamas could escalate.
Gaza border crossing set to reopen as Israeli troops prepare ground assault
October 16, 2023
An Egyptian-controlled border crossing into Gaza is expected to reopen amid diplomatic efforts to get aid into the Hamas-controlled strip that has been under intense Israeli bombing since the group's rampage that killed 1,300 people that killed 1,300 p...
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for October 16, 17 due to transport strike
October 16, 2023
Some local government units and educational institutions have suspended face-to-face classes due to a transport strike scheduled on Monday.
Julia Barretto expresses profound gratitude for relationship with Gerald Anderson
October 16, 2023
Julia Barretto has conveyed her heartfelt gratitude for her ongoing relationship with actor Gerald Anderson. This celebrity couple, despite enduring relentless criticism and skepticism, continues to thrive. In an exclusive interview with Push, Julia and Gerald revealed what they treasure most in their relationship as they approach the three-year mark together. Gerald emphasized the importance [...]
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Asia markets open weaker as investors look ahead to China GDP, Japan inflation data
October 16, 2023
China will release its third-quarter gross domestic product, while Japan's inflation data and South Korea's rate decision are also expected this week.
Guadiz denies corruption allegations, ready to face probe
October 16, 2023
Suspended Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Teofilo Guadiz III on Monday denied the corruption allegations made against him by his former executive assistant.
Goldman Sachs says this global tech stock will soar as ‘gaming-as-a-service’ takes off
October 16, 2023
The tech giant recently completed a major acquisition to help it scale its gaming-as-a-service offerings, according to the Wall Street bank.
Want to retire in 5 years? Here’s how to invest for it, according to the pros
October 16, 2023
If you're looking to retire in the near-ish future, here's where the pros suggest putting your money.
Israel vows to demolish Hamas as troops prepare to move on shattered Gaza
October 16, 2023
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to "demolish Hamas" as his troops prepared to move into the Gaza Strip in pursuit of Hamas militants whose deadly rampage through Israeli border towns shocked the world.
UN Security Council in talks on resolution on Israel-Hamas war
October 16, 2023
United Nations, United States – UN Security Council members held difficult talks Sunday on a possible resolution over the war between Israel and Hamas, with two drafts on the negotiating table, diplomats said. On Friday, Russia circulated a draft that calls for “an immediate, durable and fully respected humanitarian ceasefire” in the war triggered by […]
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P147-M jackpot in Super Lotto 6/49 won by one bettor
October 16, 2023
One bettor won the jackpot prize of more than P147 million in Sunday's draw of Super Lotto 6/49, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced.
CNBC Daily Open: Big banks’ big profits aren’t likely to last
October 16, 2023
Going into this earnings season, analysts feared big banks’ income wouldn’t hold up from the previous quarters. Those fears didn’t materialize — for now.
Suzanne Somers, ‘Three’s Company’ actress, dies at 76
October 16, 2023
Actress Suzanne Somers, known best for her role as Chrissy on the 70s hit TV sitcom "Three's Company", died on Sunday, October 15. She was 76.
Stock futures rise slightly to kick off a busy earnings week: Live updates
October 16, 2023
Markets faced an uncertain week ahead as earnings season heats up and developments in the Israel-Hamas war left investors wary.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: U.S. chamber will rush through military aid to Israel; Iranian president warns war could expand
October 16, 2023
Israel's military continued to urge residents to evacuate northern Gaza to the south as it pledged to counter Hamas with "an even greater force."
Northeasterly surface windflow will bring rains over Batanes, 3 other areas
October 16, 2023
The northeasterly surface windflow will bring rains over Batanes and three other areas on Monday, PAGASA said in its forecast.
BENGUET CORPORATION: Notice of Annual Stockholders’ Meeting
October 16, 2023
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Australia fines X, formerly Twitter, for not answering questions on child abuse content
October 16, 2023
The social media platform has 28 days to respond to or pay the fine of 610,500 Australian dollars.
Poland’s opposition leader Tusk says 3 parties have enough votes to unseat the Law and Justice party
October 16, 2023
An exit poll said the opposition party had enough votes to oust the governing conservative nationalist Law and Justice party.
P147-M jackpot sa Super Lotto 6/49, napanalunan ng 1 mananaya
October 16, 2023
Isang mananaya ang mapalad na nasolo ang mahigit P147 milyon jackpot prize matapos matamaan ang lumabas na mga numero sa Super Lotto 6/49 draw nitong Linggo, Oktubre 15, 2023.
One sector in China is beating the slowdown — 3 stocks to play it including one with 80% upside
October 16, 2023
While financing conditions for non-state-owned enterprises have improved over the years, one adage hasn't changed: Banks in China will stick to policy directives.
UN Security Council in talks on resolution on Israel-Hamas war
October 16, 2023
UN Security Council members held difficult talks Sunday on a possible resolution over the war between Israel and Hamas, with two drafts on the negotiating table, diplomats said.
Conflict in Middle East could escalate, US officials warn
October 16, 2023
Top US officials warned on Sunday that the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas could escalate into a wider conflict across the Middle East, saying they were worried the Lebanese group Hezbollah could attack Israel's north or that Iran might...
Philippines, Micronesia to stress cooperation in maritime sector, security
October 16, 2023
The Philippines and the Federated States of Micronesia have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the maritime sector and in peace and security, people-to-people, and government-to-government partnerships.
PH raises Alert Level 4 over Gaza
October 16, 2023
All 131 Filipinos have left the area as gov’t triggers forced repatriation All 131 Filipinos have left northern Gaza where an Israeli ground attack seemed imminent as the Department of Foreign Affairs raised crisis alert level 4 in the Palestinian enclave on Sunday. The Philippine government, however, is still trying to find ways to implement […]
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LTFRB ‘whistleblower’ asks NBI to postpone probe
October 16, 2023
Former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) official Jeff Tumbado confirmed that he has received a subpoena from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), but has requested a postponement of an impending investigation. The NBI subpoena details Tumbado’s allegations of corruption in the LTFRB that he had already recanted. Tumbado is expected to present […]
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House website hacked, defaced
October 16, 2023
The website of the House of Representatives was hacked Sunday, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said. “Immediate steps have been taken to address the issue,” Velasco said in a statement. He said the House is working closely with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and law enforcement […]
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Manibela calls off Palace meeting, begins strike today
October 16, 2023
The leader of the transport group Manibela on Sunday called off a meeting in Malacañang a day before a planned strike, claiming there were corrupt officials involved that he would eventually name. “There are people who do not want to resolve [the issue] since their corruption might get exposed,” said Mar Valbuena, president of the […]
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Palace declares food stamp as flagship program
October 16, 2023
Malacañang has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 44 declaring the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” as a flagship program of the administration through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). “The DSWD shall undertake the necessary steps for the successful implementation and expansion of the Food Stamp Program including, but not limited to, […]
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Israel resumes water supply to southern Gaza –minister
October 16, 2023
Israel resumed the water supply to southern Gaza, Energy Minister Israel Katz said Sunday, as one million people have evacuated the north of the Strip to escape a massive air assault.
PH issues ‘radio challenges’ vs. Chinese vessel
October 16, 2023
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Sunday said that one of its transport vessels, BRP Benguet, issued “consecutive radio challenges” to a Chinese naval vessel for shadowing while near the Pag-asa Island on Friday. “The Philippine Navy (PN)’s BRP Benguet warned off and issued consecutive radio challenges to China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy 621 […]
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Lopsided war
October 16, 2023
Now on its 11th day, the war between Israel and Palestine is turning out to be an extremely lopsided one. Hamas, the military arm of Palestine, launched an unprecedented attack on Israel on Saturday, October 7 with thousands of rockets fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing 1,300 Israelis. Hamas fighters also took a […]
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour is the highest-grossing domestic concert film ever
October 16, 2023
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour tallied between $95 million to $97 million during its opening weekend, making it the highest-grossing domestic concert film release ever.
Government allows partial OFW deployment to Pakistan
October 16, 2023
The Department of Migrant Workers is now allowing partial deployment of Filipino household service workers (HSWs) to Pakistan.
Philippines to send young workers to Micronesia
October 16, 2023
The Philippines is ready to send workers to Micronesia following the lifting of the deployment ban to the island nation, President Marcos said.