JTI gives new shape to smoking

Philstar - Oct 15, 2026

As more consumers warm up to heated tobacco products , leading global player Japan Tobacco International  is taking it a step further by rolling out a fresh lineup of HTP-supported devices.

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Oct 19, 2026

P4.3M in smuggled cigarettes seized in Negros Occidental

BACOLOD CITY— Police and other law enforcement agencies seized P4.35 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested two men during an operation in Barangay Balicotoc, Ilog, Negros Occidental, on Sunday. The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) identified the suspects on Monday only by their aliases, “Mak,” 44, and “Mar,” 24, both residents of

Typhoon Champi maintains strength ahead of expected entry in PAR

Oct 19, 2026

Typhoon Champi maintains strength ahead of expected entry in PAR

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Champi, which is monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), maintained its strength on Monday morning ahead of its expected entry into the country, according to the state weather bureau.  In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Champi was last

Suspect in Lanao del Norte attacks dies after truck hits him

Oct 19, 2026

Suspect in Lanao del Norte attacks dies after truck hits him

ILIGAN CITY — A man suspected of killing a woman and wounding three others in separate incidents in Lala, Lanao del Norte, died after he was allegedly hit by a truck while crossing a road, police said. A police report identified the suspect as Mario Polinar, married, a resident of Purok 4A, Barangay Cabasagan in

DOLE suspends 6 Atienza shipping vessels after MV June Aster tragedy

Oct 19, 2026

DOLE suspends 6 Atienza shipping vessels after MV June Aster tragedy

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) suspended the operations of six vessels of Atienza Interisland Ferries in relation to the fatal fire incident of MV June Aster, Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino said on Monday.  Based on the documents shared to media on Monday, the work stoppage order dated October 12 was

Witness tells Sandiganbayan: Romualdez urged Co to run for House seat

Oct 19, 2026

Witness tells Sandiganbayan: Romualdez urged Co to run for House seat

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez allegedly urged former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co to run as a party-list nominee, a witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday. Larry Bellen, a long-time former executive aide of Co, said this when he testified before the anti-graft court during Romualdez’s bail hearing, where he faces a

‘Magnificent Seven’ pioneers reunite for historic PMA installation

Oct 19, 2026

‘Magnificent Seven’ pioneers reunite for historic PMA installation

FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City — The installation of the Philippine Military Academy’s first female Commandant of Cadets on Saturday, Oct.17, was a reunion of many of the pioneering women who were the country’s very first female cadets, and the men, now part of the military brass, who welcomed them to the Corps of Cadets

Tulfo calls for strict PWD rights enforcement amid podcast controversy

Oct 19, 2026

Tulfo calls for strict PWD rights enforcement amid podcast controversy

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday pressed the need for a more effective implementation of laws that protect persons with disabilities (PWDs) after a derogatory remark was made against Joshua “Josh” Aquino in a podcast. Tulfo sought a review to the implementation of the laws, including the Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities

Strictly Come Dancing fans cast same verdict after Dame Sarah Storey exit with Julian Caillon

Oct 19, 2026

Strictly Come Dancing fans cast same verdict after Dame Sarah Storey exit with Julian Caillon

Dame Sarah Storey was seen leaving the BBC One dance competition alongside professional dancer Julian Caillon

Dad quit banking job to become full-time foster carer and now earns double his old salary

Oct 19, 2026

Dad quit banking job to become full-time foster carer and now earns double his old salary

The 46-year-old now earns thousands of pounds a month - tax free

Australian MP 'has lost a leg' in car attack outside her office and is fighting for her life 

Oct 19, 2026

Australian MP 'has lost a leg' in car attack outside her office and is fighting for her life 

Helen Haines, an independent centrist, remains in hospital in critical condition after she being struck down in the city of Wangaratta, Victoria.

Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial LIVE as second week of evidence begins

Oct 19, 2026

Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial LIVE as second week of evidence begins

Simon Richardson denies murder and is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of Michael Mullins

Taiwan coastguard wards off 16 mainland ships as Beijing turns up the pressure

Oct 19, 2026

Taiwan coastguard wards off 16 mainland ships as Beijing turns up the pressure

Taiwan’s coastguard said it warded off 16 mainland Chinese vessels in one day after they sailed into the island’s self-defined restricted waters in a coordinated, multi-pronged operation that experts say points to a shift in Beijing’s maritime pressure tactics. The vessels – 12 coastguard and research ships, as well as four fishing boats – operated simultaneously on Sunday in waters east of Hualien, south of Pingtung, southwest of Kaohsiung and around the Taiwan-controlled Dongsha Islands,...

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