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MIAMI (AP) — Voting technology firm Smartmatic is seeking to dismiss a criminal indictment for money laundering, blaming U.S. President Donald Trump and his allies for seeking its prosecution as part of a “campaign of retribution” against those they blame for his 2020 election loss. Smartmatic’s parent company, UK-based SGO Corporation, was added to a

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran warned Wednesday it could wage a long war with the US and Israel that would “destroy” the world economy, as it effectively closed off transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Under political pressure over the economic fallout from the war, US President Donald Trump said the conflict would end “soon” and

Read on to see the list of the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for today, Thursday (March 12). Governor calls out vice gov over ₱1.2B Apo cement tax row A furious Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro called out Vice Governor Glenn Anthony Soco for questioning the executive’s plans to enter into a tax

Don’t dismiss them as mere “satsat” (chatter). Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Risa Hontiveros clashed on Wednesday over a term he used to describe the way some government officials and maritime experts had been defending the country’s position in its maritime dispute with China. The issue was over a single word, but it was the latest

Health experts are urging the public to undergo regular screening for diabetes amid rising cases of the chronic disease, which has already affected even younger individuals. In a press conference on Tuesday, endocrinologist Dr. Elaine Cunanan said those who are 35 years old and above should ideally take a fasting blood sugar test at least

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia said on Wednesday they could not yet release their findings in the election campaign contributions case of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta because of “legal complications” arising from a similar case that was recently referred to its legal department by the Office of the Ombudsman. He said the Comelec’s

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical storm Nuri remained outside the Philippine area of responsibility and maintained its strength early Thursday morning, according to the state weather bureau. In its 4 a.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Nuri was tracked some 1,415 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, with a maximum

As far as President Marcos is concerned, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has done its task although he is adopting a wait-and-see stance at the moment. “For now, their brief has already been fulfilled,” he told reporters on Wednesday (Manila time) in New York City, shortly before his scheduled return to Manila at the

This is the Daily Gospel for March 12, 2026, which is the Thursday of the Third week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 11, 2026 Daily Gospel, March 10, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Luke 11,14-23. Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute, and when the

Jeepney drivers, now reeling from oil price aftershocks that have so far cut their take-home pay in half, are urging the government to either suspend the excise on fuel or grant a P2 increase in the minimum fare. The transport group Manibela told the House of Representatives on Wednesday that it prefers the tax suspension