4 dead in Taguig residential fire
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 5) — Authorities confirmed four people died after a fire razed their residence in Taguig early Thursday morning.
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Typhoon Jenny weakens ahead of PAR exit
MANILA, Philippine (Updated 1:05 p.m.) — Typhoon Jenny (international name: Koinu) slightly weakened Thursday ahead of its exit from the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the state weather agency said.
Typhoon Jenny strengthens before leaving PAR
MANILA, Philippine — Typhoon Jenny (international name: Koinu) further intensified early Thursday ahead of its exit from the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the state weather agency said.
WATCH: Jillian Ward to star with Bong Revilla in FPJ-inspired movie
MANILA, Philippines — Jillian Ward is excited to work with actor-politician Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr.
Drag performer Pura Luka Vega arrested by Manila police
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 4) — Controversial drag performer Pura Luka Vega was arrested by Manila Police District operatives in his home in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Wednesday afternoon.
South Korea eyes hiring more Filipino caregivers
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 4) — A Korean envoy on Tuesday said the South Korean government is keen to hire more Filipino caregivers.
House shelves proposed higher tax on luxury goods
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 4) — The House Committee on Ways and Means has abandoned a proposal to increase taxes on luxury items to 25% in lieu of a bill providing for value-added tax (VAT) refunds for non-resident tourists.
Comelec: Over 200 barangays placed under ‘red category’ areas for BSKE
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 4) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has so far placed 242 barangays under the highest category for “areas of concern” ahead of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE).