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In the end, Bashar al-Assad slithered onto a Russian plane and found sanctuary in Moscow.

Youths' mental health

In the previous school year, the Department of Education recorded 254 suicides and 1,492 suicide attempts among students in basic education.

Law gives non-resident tourists VAT refund

Non-resident tourists will soon be entitled to a refund of the value-added tax (VAT) on local goods they purchased, as President Marcos yesterday signed into law a refund mechanism to boost the Philippines' competitiveness as a shopping destination.

RCEF extended to 2031 in amended law

President Marcos yesterday signed into law a measure that grants him and the Department of Agriculture (DA) powers to stabilize rice prices and regulate importation to address price and supply shocks as well as extends the implementation of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) until 2031 to boost farmers' productivity.

DOJ: Indonesia has no conditions for Veloso's repatriation

The Indonesian government did not impose any condition on the repatriation of convicted drug courier Mary Jane Veloso.

Basic education mental health law signed

A law that seeks to strengthen mental health programs in schools was enacted yesterday, which, according to President Marcos, is urgently needed because of \"alarming\" data on young people who consider taking their life.

Nat'l budget to be signed before Christmas

The Marcos administration is expecting the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 to be signed before Christmas.

VP to skip NBI probe, welcomes impeach move

On the advice of her lawyers, Vice President Sara Duterte will not attend the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)'s probe into her remarks against President Marcos, First Lady Liza, and Speaker Martin Romualdez on Dec. 11.

'Polarization' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year

WASHINGTON - The results of the 2024 US presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world - or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask.

Rizal's P31-M 'Mona Lisa' National Museum's Christmas gift to nation

In a feel-good moment in this otherwise politically charged season, the National Museum of the Philippines stepped up to buy Jose Rizal's \"Mona Lisa\" sculpture and make it a Christmas gift to the Filipino nation.

Cokaliong looks forward to more decades of sailing

Growing from a single vessel to 16 after 35 years, Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc. continues its journey of sailing to various destinations in the country, bringing the highest standards of maritime safety.

PSA: 405 of 677 OVP fund recipients 'non-existent'

Out of the reported 677 recipients of confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education, 405 have turned out to be spurious, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in its report to the committee on good government and public accountability of the House of Representatives.

COA: Gov't intel fund spending hits all-time high

Confidential and intelligence fund spending was at an all-time high last year with over P10 billion disbursed by the Marcos administration for surveillance and confidential activities, according to the Commission on Audit (COA)’s annual financial report on national government agencies.

Escudero laughs off Senate coup rumors

Senate President Francis Escudero yesterday laughed off rumors of his possible ouster and a take-over by Sen. Cynthia Villar as his colleagues expressed surprise and dismissed the story outright.

Pagasa: Typhoon may develop between Dec. 16-22

A typhoon may develop in the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) between Dec. 16 to 22, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

James Reid ready to return to acting

James Reid emerged as the big winner of \"Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010\" when he was only 17 years old.

HOW DONNY AND BELLE 'SPOT A RED-FLAG'

DONNY PANGILINAN AND BELLE MARIANO, the stars of Viu and ABS-CBN's Dreamscape Entertainment original series \"How to Spot a Red Flag,\" have brought kilig not only to the show but also during the fan meet and media conference held recently in Quezon City.

A delightful Christmas film about family connections and love reconnection

Christmas is just around the corner. I've recently unwrapped one of my expected presents every year. It's the rom-com, family film \"Our Little Secret,\" starring Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding as Avery and Logan, respectively, yes, on Netflix.

TRADITION TAKES A SELFIE WITH DISRUPTION

Filipino contemporary artists Olan Ventura and Ronson Culibrina recently mounted back-to-back exhibitions at the Goldenberg Mansion in Malacañang.

Rebels declare end of Assad rule in Syria

DAMASCUS AFP) Islamist-led rebels declared they had taken Damascus in a lightning offensive yesterday, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria.

Phl cited for significant gains in nuclear dev't

The Philippines is making significant progress toward realizing its nuclear dream, but more efforts are needed to solidify its strategy, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

'SDG practices can unlock $12 T in opportunities for exporters'

The country's exporters can unleash $12 trillion worth of business opportunities by adopting practices aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport).

Supplies of red onions enough to last until Feb

The country's red onion stocks remain ample and could last until the middle of February next year, with current inventory reaching almost 45,000 metric tons (MT) at the end of November, according to latest government estimates.

MSD Philippines gets Great Place to Work certification

MSD Philippines was recently awarded the Great Place to Work® certification, in recognition of the company's success in fostering a purpose-driven, inclusive, united and empowering work environment where employees feel valued and engaged.

SEC chief hailed for leadership in gov't service

Securities and Exchange Commission chairperson Emilio Aquino has been recognized by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Philippines for his contributions in the corporate sector and the development of the capital market.

The next generation T

Toyota Motor Philippines officially launched last week the Next Generation Tamaraw in a grand event held simultaneously in eight locations nationwide.

Viber expands Business Accounts to boost online presence of SMEs

Rakuten Viber, a global leader in digital communications, is expanding its Business Accounts, a suite of free tools for small businesses in the Philippines to enrich their online presence and interaction with customers.

Converge dipping into sachet-sized fiber

Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has its eyes set on penetrating another low-cost segment, known as piso WiFi, to maximize its fiber lines and widen its national coverage.

Praise releases

The big problem with our government, past and present, is the credibility gap between official pronouncements and execution.

NGCP's P20.6-B Ilocos grid project gets ERC approval

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has secured regulatory approval for the implementation of a major grid development in the Ilocos region worth about P20.65 billion.