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Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Campaign Is at an Inflection Point
Oct 19, 2026

Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Campaign Is at an Inflection Point

If the new security framework fails to adopt a holistic approach to counterterrorism, it will once again end up treating the symptoms while ignoring the causes.


CMG hosts short and medium-length drama conference in Shanghai
Oct 19, 2026

CMG hosts short and medium-length drama conference in Shanghai

China Media Group (CMG) hosted a national short and medium-length drama conference in Shanghai on October 18 and unveiled an initiative to support high-quality productions.


News Reflection: Bongbong Marcos didn’t get what he wanted
Oct 19, 2026

News Reflection: Bongbong Marcos didn’t get what he wanted

Not even all his family's ill-gotten wealth could change his destiny


For better or for worse: 5 movies about love and conflict
Oct 19, 2026

For better or for worse: 5 movies about love and conflict

You can also learn a lot just by watching other people fight, as you see things from the perspective of an outsider.


[EDITORIAL] Cruelty is not wit — itigil ang disabled-shaming
Oct 19, 2026

[EDITORIAL] Cruelty is not wit — itigil ang disabled-shaming

Lalo pang nanuot sa buto ang kababawan, kayabangan, at 'feeling superior' na attitude laban sa may kapansanan dahil sa mindless vanity culture ng Instagram at Facebook


No dynasty, no celebrity: Cielo Magno to take shot at Senate
Oct 19, 2026

No dynasty, no celebrity: Cielo Magno to take shot at Senate

MANILA, Philippines — Former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno is positioning herself as an alternative to traditional politicians in the next general elections, proposing fiscal reforms to jump-start a slowing economy. Magno, 48, made public last week her intent to run for the Senate in the 2028 polls, embarking on an uphill bid to build name


Marcos orders creation of carbon market
Oct 19, 2026

Marcos orders creation of carbon market

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has ordered the creation of a carbon market framework that will allow farmers and businesses, even regular folks from communities, to earn additional income by protecting forests, planting trees, and adopting clean energy. Marcos signed, on Oct. 13, Executive Order No. 127 directing the government to establish a national carbon


Credit card fraud reports over iPhone Duo pre-orders jump to 130 cases, police say
Oct 19, 2026

Credit card fraud reports over iPhone Duo pre-orders jump to 130 cases, police say

Hong Kong police received nearly 20 more reports of unauthorised credit card transactions linked to iPhone Duo pre-orders over the weekend, bringing the total amount involved to HK$5 million (US$637,100). A police spokesman said the force had received 130 reports of unauthorised smartphone purchases as of 9am on Monday. The cases were provisionally classified as “obtaining property by deception” and were being investigated by the cybersecurity and technology crime bureau. Police said on Saturday...


Credit card fraud reports over iPhone Duo pre-orders jump to 130 cases, police say
Oct 19, 2026

Credit card fraud reports over iPhone Duo pre-orders jump to 130 cases, police say

Hong Kong police received nearly 20 more reports of unauthorised credit card transactions linked to iPhone Duo pre-orders over the weekend, bringing the total amount involved to HK$5 million (US$637,100). A police spokesman said the force had received 130 reports of unauthorised smartphone purchases as of 9am on Monday. The cases were provisionally classified as “obtaining property by deception” and were being investigated by the cybersecurity and technology crime bureau. Police said on Saturday...


Hong Kong’s Huanggang crossing absorbs 366% surge as travellers stream back
Oct 19, 2026

Hong Kong’s Huanggang crossing absorbs 366% surge as travellers stream back

Inbound crossings at Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port surged by 366 per cent on Monday afternoon over comparable periods in September, as the first long weekend since its reopening came to a close, with authorities expecting an even greater rush later in the evening. A steady stream of travellers returned to Hong Kong through the checkpoint on Monday, with crowds growing noticeably by 5pm, peaking at around 6.15pm, and tapering off by 7pm, as observed by the South China Morning Post. Unlike...


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