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IMPORTANT ADVISORY | Avoid lockdown areas during ASEAN summit

Motorists and land travelers were strongly advised by authorities to refrain from passing through the designated lockdown routes in Metro Manila from Nov. 8-15 during the conduct of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in November 2017 in order to avoid prolonged traffic standstill in these areas.

PAWS slams ‘Balangiga’ for alleged animal cruelty, calls director ‘lowest of the low’

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society has denounced the graphic slaughter of livestock depicted in the film.

WEEKEND CHEF | Ramp up your Inihaw na Bangus with more herbs and flavors

What a difference minced parsley and lemongrass can make in this classic grilled bangus dish.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

BSP eases credit limits to back development financing

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has eased credit limits imposed on banks in lending to their subsidiaries and affiliates, effectively freeing up more funds which they can hand out for infrastructure and project finance.

Internet brings down physical barriers in commercial sexual exploitation of children:study

With the frequent use of social media platforms and other websites, it has become increasingly easy for some Filipino youth to enter the online sex industry, according to a study released by the humanitarian group Plan International.

Centerlaw: work to protect human rights goes on despite Roque’s Cabinet designation

Centerlaw, the collective of human rights lawyers which lawyer-legislator Harry Roque helped found and steer since 2003, said it will continue to pursue its advocacy after Roque's designation as presidential spokesman, particularly the cases for court protection of families affected by the Duterte administration's Oplan Tokhang.

REFLECTION | ‘Love God. Love your neighbor as yourself’

In today's gospel, the faithful are reminded that love is the reason why we live.

Twitter bans ads from two Russian media outlets, cites election meddling

Twitter Inc has accused Russian media outlets Russia Today (RT) and Sputnik of interfering in the 2016 US election and banned them from buying ads on its network, after criticism the social network had not done enough to deter international meddling.

From rifles and drug rehab to bridges across Pasig: China-PH listing ‘2nd basket’ of...

Aside from projects China’s government has already committed to the Philippines, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said the two sides are working to identify a “second basket of infrastructure projects” which could be built in the following years.

Catalan police call for neutrality as Spain exerts control

Catalonia’s police force told its officers to remain neutral in the struggle over the region’s fight for independence on Saturday, a step toward averting possible conflict as the Madrid government starts to impose direct control.

‘Tabi Po’ re-imagines aswangs as more than just flesh-eating predators

The six-part mini-series, which is based on Mervin Malonzo’s graphic novel series, airs exclusively on Cignal's Sari Sari Channel.

Facebook, in reversal, to publish cache of political ads

Facebook Inc announced a plan to increase transparency about its role in political advertising on Friday, ahead of congressional hearings next week on social media companies and Russia’s meddling in last year’s U.S. presidential election.

BRP Andres Bonifacio back in PH after sailing to Brunei, doing maritime drills with...

The BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF17) returned to the Philippines on Saturday (October 28) after a month-long sojourn to ASEAN neighbors Brunei and Malaysia, where the Philippine Navy participated in a joint maritime training with their counterparts as part of the united effort of ASEAN countries to better secure waters of Southeast Asia.

WATCH | Duterte obliges Fil-Am boy doing school report, videotapes greeting to California teacher

Despite his busy schedule, including preparations for this weekend's flight to Japan for a working visit, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte found time to oblige a California-based 11-year-old Fil-Am boy who needed to do a Nationality Report and wondered if the President would be so kind as to greet his teacher?

Good Samaritan TNVS driver dies, as carjackers use deadly modus: Grab a car, but...

Carjackers booking rides with transport network vehicle services in order to steal their cars struck again, shooting dead GrabCar driver-partner Gerardo Amolato Maquidato Jr. Friday night before taking his Toyota Innova in Pasay City, the sixth such carnapping of a TNVS this year, as reported by Grab alone.