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UN Security Council in talks on resolution on Israel-Hamas war

October 16, 2023
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 AFP
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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PH raises Alert Level 4 over Gaza

October 16, 2023
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 Rey E. Requejo
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
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 Macon Ramos-Araneta
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
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 Darwin G. Amojelar
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
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 Rio N. Araja
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
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 Manila Standard
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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PH issues ‘radio challenges’ vs. Chinese vessel

October 16, 2023
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 Vince Lopez
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
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 Manila Standard
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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Sharon Cuneta alludes to what fans could expect with her concert with Gabby Concepcion

October 15, 2023
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 RJ Mataro
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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Kris Aquino’s return to television appears unlikely

October 15, 2023
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 LionhearTV
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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vivo Y27: A Better Option for the Sub-Php 10k Segment

October 15, 2023
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 Flow Galindez
vivo never stops delivering mid-range smartphones that are budget-friendly and still look expensive due to their premium design and packed features. The vivo Y27 is available on all of vivo’s official websites, e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok, as well as in physical stores nationwide, priced at Php 8,990. Design, Display, and Operating [...]
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SB19 earns Grammy Awards nomination, backed by support from other Filipino artists

October 15, 2023
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 LionhearTV
P-Pop sensation SB19 is making waves as their viral hit, ‘GENTO,’ has been submitted as a contender for the prestigious Grammy Awards, sparking a call to action for their fans and supporters. Sony Music Philippines, the record label behind the song, proudly announced SB19’s consideration for a nomination at the upcoming Grammy Awards, one of [...]
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