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Philippines GDP expanded 5.2% in third quarter of 2024

The Philippine economy grew 5.2 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday. It said that the gross...

Marcos: Veloso coming home

Indonesia: Transfer process to PH may begin in December Overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges, will be handed over to the Philippines following years of “long and difficult” negotiations, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. The Indonesian government said it is eyeing to initiate the transfer process of Veloso next month once the conditions set for the Philippine government are...

Lawmakers file bill on foreign birth certificates

Leaders of the House Quad Comm on Wednesday filed a bill seeking...

DILG chief: POGOs operating as restaurants

Department of Interior and Legal Management (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor  Remulla reported...

‘No reward policy on killing drug suspects’

There was no policy of rewarding officers for killing drug suspects under...

‘Review pro-poor programs to address stunting problem’

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday called on the government to reassess...

More gov’t aid eyed to meet schools’ concerns

An ORGANIZATION of religious schools has called on the government to expand...

Extra P58m sought for teachers’ council

SENATOR Sherwin Gatchalian seeks additional P58 million for the Teacher Education Council...

Comelec slams killing of vice mayor bet in South Cotabato

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) denounced the killing of a vice mayoral aspirant by...

Comelec declares 117 as nuisance candidates

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) declared 117 senatorial aspirants as nuisance candidates for the...

Cynthia Villar confirms church encounter with rival, but denies ‘confrontation’

Senator Cynthia Villar confirmed on Tuesday the authenticity of a now viral video featuring...

Comelec removes mandatory socmed registration for individuals endorsing 2025 candidates

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will no longer require individuals endorsing candidates for the...

TOP STORIES

‘Extremely happy’: Family hopeful after 14-year plight

Celia Veloso waited 14 years to hear the words that her daughter, overseas Filipino...

Austin confirms US Task Force Ayungin presence in Palawan

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin finally confirmed that American soldiers are deployed in...

House panel moves to cite in contempt VP’s chief of staff

Zuleika Lopez, Vice President Sara Duterte’s chief of staff, attended Wednesday’s congressional hearing but...

PBBM reaffirms support for Ukraine’s sovereignty

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence as...

NEWS

‘Review pro-poor programs to address stunting problem’

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday called on the government to reassess its programs...

More gov’t aid eyed to meet schools’ concerns

An ORGANIZATION of religious schools has called on the government to expand state assistance...

Extra P58m sought for teachers’ council

SENATOR Sherwin Gatchalian seeks additional P58 million for the Teacher Education Council (TEC), a...

Bato confident NAC will hit 2-yr. target

SENATOR Ronald Dela Rosa is optimistic about the government’s ability to reach its target...

FDA urged to curb sale of toxic beauty products

AN ENVIRONMENTAL watchdog on Wednesday reiterated its call for the Food and Drug Administration...

HK tycoon says he championed freedom

Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai insisted his newspaper had championed democracy and...

VIDEOS

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OPINION

Safety net for the elderly

There’s good news for the elderly in the country. The House of Representatives has approved...

COLUMNISTS

Relics from a forgotten past

“We do not remember our past; we do not treasure our history; we have...

The LRT 1 extension

“We have to do a lot better if we want to catch up with...

Catching the big fish

“This is an approach to the war on drugs that is completely different from...

Guarding the digital wallet

“This is cybersecurity’s critical role in Philippine finance.” The banking sector plays a crucial role...

Rody to ICC: Investigate me before I die

“May Duterte’s wish come true.”   It is now clear that the Marcos administration has...

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NATIONAL

PBBM sees no objections to RAA

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said  he does not expect “any serious objections”...

SC: Guanzon’s party-list nomination null and void

The Supreme Court has granted the petition of the Duterte Youth (Duty to Energize...

Lawmakers file bill on foreign birth certificates

Leaders of the House Quad Comm on Wednesday filed a bill seeking to establish...

DILG chief: POGOs operating as restaurants

Department of Interior and Legal Management (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor  Remulla reported on Wednesday...

WORLD NEWS

HK tycoon says he championed freedom

Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai insisted his newspaper had championed democracy and...

‘North Korea sent more weapons to Russia’

North Korea has sent additional shipments of artillery and rocket launchers to Russia to...

ICC to sentence war criminal from Timbuktu

The International Criminal Court will Wednesday sentence a jihadist police chief for war crimes...

Japanese, Koreans at bottom of global survey on love life

Japanese people are the least satisfied with their sex and romantic lives, closely followed by...
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BUSINESS

P694-b wind projects get green lane certification

The Board of Investments (BOI) awarded the green lane certification to Buhawind Energy Philippines...

PEZA approved P186-b projects in first 11 months

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said Wednesday it approved P186.098 billion in investments...

Filinvest REIT plans to double leasing assets in 2 years

Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT), the real estate investment trust of the Filinvest Group, plans...

Meralco hikes 2025 distribution network capital spending to P25b

Power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is allocating a P25-billion distribution network capital expenditure...

ON THE ROAD

A momentous revival: Toyota to launch All-New Tamaraw next month

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially announced the much-anticipated launch of the all-new Tamaraw,...

Dealership announcements:

New Suzuki Otis dealership now on soft opening Suzuki Philippines proudly announces the soft opening...

Kia previews EV3 and PV5 models at first Asia regional ‘EV Day’

Kia Asia Pacific recently celebrated a significant milestone with the inaugural 2024 Kia EV...

Changan Auto celebrates successful year one in PH

Changan Auto Philippines, a subsidiary of Inchcape Philippines, proudly marks its first anniversary, establishing...

SPORTS

Rafael Nadal retires, leaves ‘eternal’ legacy

MALAGA, Spain—Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after...

San Beda chessers earn semis top seeding

SAN Beda University edged College of St. Benilde, 2.5-1.5, in the ninth and final...

Gilas expects physical play from NZ Tall Blacks

THE Gilas Pilipinas basketball team will have another big test against a tough and...

PH booters fall to Vietnamese in futsal semis

THE Philippines defended well in the first 12 minutes behind goalkeeper Samantha Hughes, but...

ENTERTAINMENT

OPM legend Side A, Janine Teñoso share stage for a cause

Janine Teñoso and Side A Band are teaming up for the first time in...

Filipino talents make their mark on LA’s fashion, photography scenes

A couple of weeks ago, I attended separate occasions highlighting major developments in the...

‘Reporter’s Notebook’ marks 20 years of fearless storytelling

GMA Public Affairs’ long-running investigative program, Reporter’s Notebook, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this...

Unique wearables promote health and unity across UAAP communities

University sports often draw battle lines between schools, but UAAP Executive Director Attorney Rebo...

LIFESTYLE

Redefining solutions to achieve healthier skin 

Caring for one’s skin has gained popularity across genders, yet finding the right routine...

Health experts urge DOH to include 9-Valent HPV vaccine in immunization program

The Philippine Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology (PIDSOG) has called on the...

Unilab highlights healthcare quality in World Quality Day celebration

Unilab, Inc., the Philippines’ largest pharmaceutical and healthcare company, marked World Quality Day on...

Unique wearables promote health and unity across UAAP communities

University sports often draw battle lines between schools, but UAAP Executive Director Attorney Rebo...

SPOTLIGHT

Transform your holiday wellness with the OGAWA Master Drive AI 2.0 genuine leather massage chair

This holiday season, elevate your gift-giving with OGAWA’s latest innovation—the Master Drive AI 2.0...

Key Considerations for Leaders in Building Effective Talent Development Programs

Offering and enhancing talent development programs has become more essential for companies today. Beyond...

LGUs

San Pablo launches garden filter project

San Pablo City in Laguna, known as the City of Seven Lakes, is taking...

Party-list group gives away rice, fertilizers

THE ATEACHER party-list led by Virginia Rodriguez has distributed rice and organic fertilizers free of...

Barangay workers in Iloilo receive P1K hike in monthly honorariums

Barangay Service Point Officers (BSPOs), Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), Day Care teachers, patrolmen (tanods),...

Mayor Binay proposes loan moratorium in disaster-stricken areas

Makati City Mayor and senatorial aspirant Abigail Binay proposed the implementation of an automatic...

TECH

Reshaping Industry 4.0: Schneider Electric launches safety-focused, circular-ready MasterPacT MTZ Active circuit breakers

As the Philippines embraces digital transformation, Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management...

Celebrate a Maligayang PaskOPPO and win a variety of gifts from OPPO! 

Over P500M worth of freebies up for grabs for a Christmas celebration like no...

Delta Electronics to showcase energy-efficient IoT solutions at the 49th IIEE Annual national convention and 3E XPO 2024

Delta is showcasing its IoT-based energy-efficient solutions at the 49th IIEE Annual National Convention...

HONOR Magic V3 is now available in PH for P89,999 via Globe Postpaid Plans with free HONOR Pad X9

For as low as P1,514/month you can now get the HONOR Magic V3 starting...

CRAVINGS

Spain’s Camino de Santiago translated into Tagaytay tasting menu

Tagaytay dining destination "Samira by Chele Gonzalez" introduced a limited seven-course degustation menu called...

Pancake House welcomes the holidays with the return of the ‘bibingka’ pancakes

The holiday season is a time of nostalgia, warmth, and gathering, and what better...

Make the Christmas celebration more joyful with Jollibee Chickenjoy

Christmas is truly a one-of-a-kind celebration in the Philippines. As the special day approaches, Filipinos...

Sinugba, tocino and sans rival: Buglas Isla brings Dumaguete’s unhurried, delicious way of life to Manila

Buglas Isla Cafe, which has become a beloved go-to place in the seaside capital...

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Loyzaga seeks more funds to deal with climate change

The Philippines called for more funding and advanced technologies to address climate change and...

Sanitation,clean water major issues in typhoons

After enduring 12 typhoons this year, including two back-to-back storms in less than a...

FAO: Agri-food integration key in climate crisis

BAKU, Azerbaijan—The only way to reduce carbon emissions and restore nature on the path...

Mentos gives relief to commuters, recycles plastic waste into benches

Perfetti Van Melle Philippines, through its partnership with PCX Markets (PCX), has transformed over...

PETS

Hard Rock Cafe goes feline fine for Global Cat Day

In celebration of Global Cat Day on Oct. 16, Hard Rock Cafe Manila hosted...

Biopharmaceutical company expands rabies prevention program

Boehringer Ingelheim (Philippines) Inc. launched its annual “Stop Rabies” program in Puerto Galera, Mindoro,...

PetPal launches EMR Portal to support Filipino vets

PetPal, a digital pet care platform by 917Ventures, has introduced the Electronic Medical Record...

Can dogs eat shrimp?

When it comes to sharing human food with dogs, most pet owners want to...

POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Rising prices

Prices of fish and other marine products were a bit high the last few...

New ICUs for Navotas

Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco and Congressman Toby Tiangco led the blessing ceremonies for...

Aid for Catanduanes

Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) load 12,000 food packs on BRP Teresa...

Smooth sailing at CA

The bicameral Commission on Appointments readily nodded at the nomination of Juan Victor Remulla...

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

in PHP
  Australian Dollar35.7
  Swiss Franc62.8
  Euro59.7
  British Pound68.9
  Hong Kong Dollar7.26
  Japanese Yen0.38
  American Dollar56.8
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EXAM RESULT

2020-2021 Bar Exam results

List of successful examinees ABABA, Jayson R.ABAD, Elmer II H.ABAD, Joshua Quintin I.ABAD, Neldren J.ABALAYAN,...

Architect Licensure Examination Results (January 2022)

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,370 out of 2,205 passed the Architect Licensure Examination (ALE) given...

7 women in top 10 of Bar Exam: 2,103 new lawyers

by Supreme Court of the Philippines Manila, Philippines - Justice Perlas-Bernabe announced that a total...

December 2019 Dentist Licensure Examination results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 540 out of 1,549  passed the December 2019 Dentist Licensure...