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New Syria PM 'guarantees' all religious groups' rights

Syria's new interim prime minister pledged to protect minority rights as Washington's top diplomatflew to the region yesterday to urge an \"inclusive\" transition after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.

Taiwan detects 16 Chinese warships around island

MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region.

Cop chief sacked over bank heist

The officer-in-charge of the Los Baños police has been dismissed from his post in connection with a bank robbery in Barangay San Antonio over the weekend.

Russia vows retaliation after Ukrainian ATACMS strike

MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region.

Widow acquitted of murdering Japan's 'Don Juan'

A Japanese court ruled yesterday that the young widow of an elderly real estate mogul was not guilty of murdering the self-described \"Don Juan\" just months into their marriage, local media reported.

Macron prepares to name new French PM

PARIS (AFP) - French politics was on hold yesterday during a day trip to Poland by President Emmanuel Macron (in photo), who is expected to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government.

Musk's net worth tops $400 B, a historic first

Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk's net worth has surpassed $400 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, setting a new milestone on Wednesday for the world's richest person.

SoKor's Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'

SEOUL (AFP) - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol vowed yesterday to fight \"until the very last minute\" in a defiant address defending his shock decision to declare martial law and deploy troops to the country's parliament last week.

Mangione described rationale for CEO killing in notebook

NEW YORK - Luigi Mangione, who has been charged with killing the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare outside a company investors' day in Manhattan, was arrested with a notebook that detailed plans for the shooting, according to two law enforcement officials.

Israel, Palestinians explore Gaza truce with US envoy

Israelis and Palestinians are signaling new efforts to forge a ceasefire deal, even a limited one, for the first time in a year that would pause the fighting in Gaza and return to Israel some of the hostages still held in the Palestinian enclave.

Power transmission costs down this month - NGCP

Transmission charges for this month's power bill will be slightly lower due to reduced ancillary service (AS) costs, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines.

LTO deploys breathalyzers for safer holiday travel

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has deployed breathalyzers nationwide to keep roads safe during the holiday season.

Hazardous eruption possible in Kanlaon'

BACOLOD CITY - State volcanologists yesterday warned that a \"hazardous eruption\" may occur at Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island in the coming weeks.

3 electrocuted at jamboree; 12 injured

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Three members of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) died while 12 others were injured following an accident at a jamboree site in Barangay Pasonanca in this city yesterday morning.

PNP cracks down on private armed groups, loose guns

To ensure the safe conduct of the 2025 midterm elections, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen.

Bong Go aids Taguig fire victims

Sen. Bong Go on Wednesday distributed aid to 228 families affected by a fire in Barangay Tanyag, Taguig.

DTI wants vape with formaldehyde content banned

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has censured two vape companies for coming out with online posts saying they were fully compliant with government regulations.

Fire hits former Cubao theater

Four people were injured after a fire struck a commercial building in Cubao, Quezon City yesterday.

Teodoro to appeal cancellation of COC for congressman

Saying he is a legitimate resident of Marikina's first district, Mayor Marcelino Teodoro has vowed to contest the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) canceling his candidacy for congressman over his residency issue.

DOJ files 41 tax evasion raps vs 2 firms

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed 41 cases of tax evasion against two companies for allegedly using fake receipts to evade payment of taxes.

Makati police chief axed over 'shooting' near Castro's car

The chief of the Makati police station was relieved from his post following an alleged shooting that occurred in front of the car of Alliance of Concerned Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro on Wednesday night.

Moving the peace mountains

The House of Representatives approved this week on second reading House Bill (HB) 11144, or the proposed postponement of next year's first regular election for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament.

Taking a look at modern China

China is going through a period of massive change and it is a major actor in the world markets.

They'd be fooling us again on PhilHealth, education

We're dumb—all 119 million of us Filipinos. That's why the President, VP, Cabinet, senators, congressmen kick us around.

'Pito-pito X 4' and new rides

When Filipinos mention the term \"pito-pito,\" it generally refers to a local plant or herb believed to have medicinal value.

Penalizing DUI

As travel and revelry increase during the holidays, the Land Transportation Office has announced that it would be deploying breathalyzers nationwide to promote road safety.

Campaign pollution

Politicians polluting public spaces with their campaign materials are not only bad for aesthetics and the environment; they are also bad for your health.

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Camille Villar celebrates early Christmas with OFWs in Taiwan

Davao cacao co-op relishes sweet success via LANDBANK partnership

From its humble beginnings to the success it is now reaping, the growth of the Biao Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (BARBCO) is deeply rooted in the soil of collective endeavor, resilience, and fruitful partnerships.

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