'The Apothecary Diaries' film trailer follows Maomao, Jinshi in new mystery

GMA Network - Oct 24, 2026

Maomao and Jinshi find themselves investigating a mysterious case involving a deceased imperial concubine in the newly released trailer for “The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady"s Treasure.”

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Oct 24, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026” to ensure road safety and orderly traffic with the expected surge in travelers. READ: Undas practices continue at home for those absent in cemeteries, columbaria The deployment will cover Manila-Cavite Expressway, South Luzon Expressway, Skyway, STAR

NBI nabs 16-year-old ‘online groomer’ in Cebu

Oct 24, 2026

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In Bohol, Loboc River works resume amid renewed concerns

Oct 24, 2026

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Oct 24, 2026

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At this time of year, Fatima Ramos would normally be preparing her balikbayan boxes. Overseas Filipinos typically fill these boxes with gifts, clothes, food and household items to send to their loved ones back home in the Philippines for Christmas. Ramos has previously sent the tax-exempt parcels to her family and Philippine charity organisations from Abu Dhabi, where she works as a domestic worker. Now back in the Philippines, Ramos is seeking answers about the parcels she sent last year, some...

Crypto platform on alert lists opens Hong Kong office, prompting calls for scrutiny

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