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Banker Henry Aguda named new DICT secretary

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday night announced the appointment of digital banking pioneer Henry Rhoel Aguda as its new...

US slaps 17% levy on PH exports

Opportunities, concerns raised over Trump’s reciprocal tariff The United States imposed a 17 percent reciprocal tariff on the Philippines, one of the lowest rates among affected nations and the second lowest for Southeast Asian countries, following Singapore's 10 percent. Malacañang said the move of the Trump administration presents both challenges and opportunities for the local economy. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said initial assessment from the Department of Trade and Industry...

PBBM to VP Sara: ‘Glad I could help’

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. acknowledged his role in Vice President Sara...

Marcos push helps free 17 pro-Rody protesters in Qatar

Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Cacdac on Thursday announced the...

BI agents, cops nab rogue Russian

Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents have arrested a Russian vlogger who went...

MMDA enforcer says sorry to NAPOLCOM

An enforcer of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) appeared at the...

Palace: Philippines to navigate new US tariff policy

The Philippine government is carefully assessing the impact of the 17-percent tariff...

Marcos orders LGUs to establish child development centers nationwide

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday witnessed the signing of a joint...

Lawyers to Comelec: Go back to manual

A group of lawyers on Thursday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to go...

Transport groups back Ako Ilocano partylist

Transport groups in Quezon City on Thursday expressed support for the Ako Ilocano Ako...

Bets need permits to rally in Iloilo

Barangay officials in Iloilo City remind political parties to secure the necessary permits before...

Majority of Filipinos say vote-buying threatens fair elections—survey

Vote-buying has long been part of Philippine elections, but many Filipinos see it as...

TOP STORIES

Trump’s sweeping global tariffs sparks trade war, recession fears

Washington—US President Donald Trump ignited a potentially ruinous global trade war Wednesday as he...

China arrests 3 Pinoys suspected of espionage

China said yesterday it had "destroyed" an intelligence network set up by the Philippine...

Escudero takes action to avert Consti crisis

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he already signed the subpoenas for two resource...

Bersamin: Plans for Taiwan OFWs’ mass repatriation nothing new

Malacañang sought to soothe jitters over Philippine military preparations in anticipation of a conflict...

NEWS

Chiz approves final Senate bldg. design

Senate President Francis Escudero announced yesterday that he has signed the detailed architectural and...

Lawyers to Comelec: Go back to manual

A group of lawyers on Thursday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to go...

New DICT chief orders executives to resign

New Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda has asked...

Transport groups back Ako Ilocano partylist

Transport groups in Quezon City on Thursday expressed support for the Ako Ilocano Ako...

Heydarian is persona non grata in Davao

Media personality and political analyst Richard Heydarian was declared persona non grata by the...

BI agents, cops nab rogue Russian

Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents have arrested a Russian vlogger who went viral on...

VIDEOS

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OPINION

Come back home, Harry

This is an AI-generated cartoon with the prompt: Generate a political cartoon in a horizontal format that is reminiscent...

Sinkhole for Sara

It’s not just the father who’s in hot water at the moment. The daughter...

COLUMNISTS

Second Typhon missile system deployment

“We need the Typhon missile system as part of our deterrence efforts” WHY not? Beijing will...

Children of a prodigal country

“The story of the prodigal son beautifully illustrates the themes of renewal and conversion” The...

Will emotions rule?

“If Inday Sara realizes her own fate is tied up to the senatorial numbers...

March birthdays

“No matter what one thinks of FVR, he devoted his entire life to public...

Frail infrastructure

“Heads should roll, starting with the structural engineer of the billion-peso project” WHY do we...

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NATIONAL

PBBM to VP Sara: ‘Glad I could help’

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. acknowledged his role in Vice President Sara Duterte’s reconciliation...

Marcos push helps free 17 pro-Rody protesters in Qatar

Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Cacdac on Thursday announced the 17 overseas...

PH to take out loan to purchase F-16 fighters

The Philippines intends to secure a long-term loan from Washington to purchase 20 new...

SC concludes oral arguments over Philhealth funds

The Supreme Court (SC) concluded yesterday the oral arguments on the consolidated petitions seeking...

WORLD NEWS

Deadly fire on Gaza ambulances possible Israeli ‘war crimes’—UN official

United Nations, United States—The death of 15 medics and humanitarian workers in Gaza after shots...

Israel’s Netanyahu arrives in Hungary

BUDAPEST – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest early Thursday on his...

Myanmar’s junta chief to head to Bangkok summit of 7 nations

SAGAING, Myanmar – The head of Myanmar’s junta was expected to travel to Bangkok...

Australia sweats through record hottest year

SYDNEY – Australia has just sweltered through its hottest 12 months on record, a...
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BUSINESS

PSA upgrades 2024 economic growth to 5.7%

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday it upgraded the gross domestic product (GDP)...

Power prices at spot market surge as heat index rises

Average system-wide electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) surged to P5.34...

PSE buys more shares in PDS from SSS, Insular

The Philippine Stock Exchange is acquiring more shares in Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp....

PH stocks plunge amid Trump’s tariffs

The Philippine Stock Exchange index plunged Thursday by more than 1.6 percent, or 101.95...

ON THE ROAD

GAC Motor Philippines inaugurates flagship dealership in Bonifacio Global City

GAC Motor Philippines, led by Astara Philippines, in partnership with the Autohub Group, successfully...

The JMEV models have officially landed on Philippine roads

JMC Philippines, under Astara, has expanded and enhanced its tough pickup range with the...

Li Auto drives into the Philippines, brings a mobile home for premium traveling experience

Leading Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer Li Auto has entered into the Philippine...

Toyota announces 2025 GR Philippine Cup Kickoff Winners

The eleventh season of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (formerly the Toyota Vios...

SPORTS

Fajardo, Thompson join list of PBA’s 50 Greatest Players

The impact of June Mar Fajardo and Scottie Thompson as most valuable players has...

One-of-a-kind memory sport competition set

Robert Racasa, a seven-time Philippine team member in the World Memory Championship, is set...

Lady Altas stun Letran belles, grab NCAA lead

The Perpetual Help Lady Altas outlasted the Letran Lady Knights in a thrilling 5-set...

Tough luck for Pagara, Progella in Nuvali Asian beach spikefest

Sofia Pagara and Khylem Progella had their sizzling run doused by a dispiriting officiating...

ENTERTAINMENT

Rock bands Urbandub, Typecast celebrate 25 years with joint tour

Filipino rock bands Urbandub and Typecast are set to go on a joint concert...

Top Filipino rock albums from the ‘90s

Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia has been saying things lately—like setting the record straight that...

Charo Santos, Dingdong Dantes team up for new film ‘Only We Know’

Charo Santos-Concio and Dingdong Dantes are joining forces in the upcoming film Only We...

GMA Network leads Southeast Asia in global digital rankings

GMA Network climbed to No. 16 in the Tubular Leadership Worldwide Rankings for February,...

LIFESTYLE

Heart Evangelista tops Milan Fashion Week 2025 celebrity rankings

Filipina fashion icon Heart Evangelista has been named the top-performing celebrity at Milan Fashion...

Batangas on a plate

Chef Stephen Bustamante comes home with Pastorelli Chef Stephen George Bustamante may have trained in...

‘Beauty’ in shared dreams

Filipina and Thai entrepreneurswith similar journeys join forces in business A special kind of magic...

McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Bootcamp returns for a summer full of fun

McDonald’s Philippines is set to launch the 33rd edition of its Kiddie Crew Workshop...

SPOTLIGHT

How SM Prime continues to create meaningful change for cleaner seas and oceans

The quest for cleaner seas and oceans demands unwavering commitment, consistent action, and genuine...

T.I.P. Appoints Angelo Quirino Lahoz as New President

The Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) is set to begin a new chapter...

Disney Magic Meets Modern Living in Our Home

There’s something special about the way Disney can transform ordinary moments into something magical....

“Driven by Connection: MIAS Celebrates Two Decades of Automotive Excellence”

The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is the country’s premier auto show, celebrating the...

LGUs

NCRPO bags ‘most wanted man’ in Metro Manila

THE National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has announced the arrest of a security...

DSWD, Isabela LGUs tie up on food aid

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) partnered with the Alicia and Isabela...

PH-US Marine exercise kicks off in Maguindanao

A TOTAL of 480 soldiers both from the Philippine Marine Corps and United States...

Caraga police bolsters security measures

THE Caraga police regional office has beefed up security measures to ensure the safety...

TECH

Art Meets Tech: New Globe AT HOME 5G WiFi comes with limited-edition skins by National Artists

Bringing together technology and art, Globe AT HOME introduces limited-edition router skins for its...

25 Years of Visual Brilliance: TCL celebrates with unbeatable QD-Mini LED TV discount!

Get a new TCL QD-Mini LED 55” TV for an unbelievable discounted price of...

HONOR and Lazada join forces: Get the HONOR X5b for just ₱3,499 this 4.4 Sale! 

A Celebration of Innovation and Accessibility in the Philippine Smartphone Market  HONOR has officially unveiled...

nubia Neo 3 Series launches in Manila: A game-changer for Philippine mobile gaming

Score amazing deals on nubia’s newest futuristic gaming smartphones on April 4 and the Payday...

CRAVINGS

Let your culinary adventure begin at Newport World Resorts

From Asian delights to authentic European dishes, there's something for everyone's taste buds at...

Grand Hyatt Manila unveils new Merienda Cena, seasonal afternoon tea experience

Grand Hyatt Manila introduces two exceptional afternoon tea offerings at The Lounge, promising to...

Always a healthier indulgence

Low in sugar. Packed with nutrients and antioxidants. A superfood in shades of deep...

Sundays made even better at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill PH

There is nothing more quintessentially British than the world-famous Sunday Roast – a traditional...

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Global warming: PH, other nations struggling vs. triple planetary crisis

The world is facing a triple planetary crisis with catastrophic consequences. The UN Environment Program...

MPIC showcases conservation efforts at UN Biodiversity Conference

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) joined environment officials and advocates from over 190 countries...

Efficient energy key to reducing carbon footprint

The Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc. (PE2) has stressed that energy efficiency and conservation...

Why environmental sustainability matters and what steps we can take

The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food that nourishes us –...

PETS

Bacolod City hosts first Pet Festival to promote responsible fur parenting

BACOLOD CITY – Pet lovers and their furry companions came together for Bacolod’s first-ever...

Why do dogs and cats eat rocks?

Have you ever seen your furry friend munching on a rock? It might seem...

The risks of giving tomato to dogs

Tomato is a popular fruit in many households, typically used in salads, sauces, and...

How often should you wash your dog’s bowls?

As a pet owner, you want to ensure your dog’s health and well-being in...

POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Storytelling session

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and his dog join a groupie yesterday with grade...

Cuaresma exhibit

Catholic devotees admire life-size images of Jesus Christ at the Cuaresma: Lenten Images Exhibit,...

The Cross

A silhouette of the Mt. Samat Cross in Bataan is seen as the sun...

NBI scores on child abuse, trafficking

The National Bureau of Investigation presents to reporters two arrested suspects, one of them...

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

January 2025 Licensure Examination for Architects Results

Complete list of successful examinees in the licensure examination for architects. Roll of Successful Examinees...

List of Successful Examinees for 2024 Bar Exam Results

Supreme Court of the Philippines ManilaLIST OF SUCCESSFUL BAR EXAMINEES2024 Bar ExaminationsFollowing is the...

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...