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.
COA flags LTO’s P3.14 billion foreign IT platform
October 16, 2023
The Commission on Audit has flagged the P3.14-billion Land Transportation Management System project of the Land Transportation Office over delays in the implementation of the program, despite full payments for core applications and at least 15 contrac...
Vice President Sara to PAO: Remain committed to defending indigents
October 16, 2023
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte is urging the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) to remain committed to its legal defense of indigents, lauding public defenders for increasing the fighting chance of vulnerable members of society in safe...
BSKE bets urged to ensure free, fair, peaceful polls
October 16, 2023
Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos has urged those running for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections.
Accessing UN climate financing difficult – President Marcos
October 16, 2023
Developing countries are having difficulty accessing climate financing, President Marcos said as he emphasized the need to act on climate change being felt in the Philippines through frequent and intense disasters.
DENR: Over 100 barangays at risk of flooding
October 16, 2023
Amid the worsening impact of climate change, more than 100 barangays in the country were identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as most at risk of flooding, a ranking official said.
Retail price of imported rice should go down – group
October 16, 2023
The retail price of imported rice should go down amid the downward trend in the world market as its cost remains high at P60 per kilo in Philippine markets, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura chairman Rosendo So said yesterday.
Taylor Swift concert film nabs over $95 million at N.America theaters
October 15, 2023
Taylor Swift's movie of her Eras Tour concert dominated theaters over the weekend with $95 million to $97 million in US and Canadian ticket sales, according to estimates from distributor AMC Theaters on Sunday.
Sharon Cuneta alludes to what fans could expect with her concert with Gabby Concepcion
October 15, 2023
On September 15, Mega Star Sharon Cuneta alluded to what fans could expect with her upcoming concert event with Gabby Concepcion. During the media conference for the upcoming reunion concert ‘Dear Heart’ at Okada Manila, which LionhearTV covered, Cuneta, while tightlipped on the songs she and Concepcion would perform, assured fans that they would see [...]
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Pons, Gumabao team up as Creamline fends off Choco Mucho; Cignal, Nxled victorious in PVL opener
October 15, 2023
Bernadeth Pons and Michele Gumabao stepped up for Creamline as they fended off Choco Mucho, 25-18, 25-16, 24-26, 25-21 in the 2023 PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference.
Baby switching incident in Cagayan confirmed by crossmatch DNA test
October 15, 2023
In Cagayan, two moms were convinced that the children they've been taking care of are not their own.
As Gaza death toll rises, bodies are stored in ice cream trucks
October 15, 2023
Health officials in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip have resorted to storing the bodies of Palestinians killed by Israeli air strikes in ice cream freezer trucks because moving them to hospitals is too risky and cemeteries are short of space.
Kris Aquino’s return to television appears unlikely
October 15, 2023
Kris Aquino’s return to the small screen appears increasingly uncertain as she continues to grapple with health issues. The ‘Queen of All Media’ has been on a career hiatus since 2022, and fans are eager to know if she will make a comeback. A well-wisher recently expressed hope on Instagram for Kris Aquino to regain [...]
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Fil-Canadian Leylah Fernandez returns to form with Hong Kong title
October 15, 2023
Canada's Leylah Fernandez won her third WTA title with a hard-fought victory over ailing Czech doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.
These are the 10 best mega airports in the U.S.—LAX didn’t make the cut
October 15, 2023
J.D. Power's 2023 North America Airport Satisfaction Study measured overall traveler satisfaction by examining six factors in order of importance.