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DBCC adjusts 2024 to 2028 economic targets

The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) on Monday adjusted the government’s medium-term macroeconomic assumptions, growth targets and fiscal program from 2024 to 2028 to...

Solons to DA: Focus on post-harvest plans

405 beneficiaries of VP ‘non-existent’

Solons warn fund misuse ground for plunder Over 400 individuals listed as recipients of confidential funds of Vice President Sara Duterte have no birth records in any Philippine Statistics Authority database, a House panel revealed yesterday. Another 200 individuals who were supposedly handed funds have duplicate names in PSA records, the committee also found. “Out of the 677 names we submitted, more than 400 had no birth records. Meanwhile, more than 200...

Makati allots P23.75m for storm-hit LGUs

THE Makati City government is providing an additional P23.75 million in financial...

LandBank hit over huge loans to private firms

A LAWMAKER has flagged the state-run Land Bank of the Philippines for...

Former CSC chief cites need for enough AEDs

“THERE is a need to improve the city’s health centers and provide...

Trial of PM Netanyahu resumes in Tel Aviv

JERUSALEM – Benjamin Netanyahu, the first sitting prime minister of Israel to...

Japan’s atomic bomb survivors to accept Nobel Prize in Oslo

OSLO, Norway – This year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be presented Tuesday...

Taiwan says China carrying out huge maritime drills

HSINCHU, Taiwan – Taiwan said Tuesday dozens of Chinese warships and other...

Almario couple files bill vs troll farms, election disinformation

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives proposed a new policy aimed at criminalizing troll farms...

Cayetano backs bid to expand OFW voting

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano showed his support for expanding voting access for Overseas Filipino...

Garcia: Register socmed accounts

The Commission on Elections reminded all qualified candidates for the 2025 national and local...

Lagman to campaign for Rosal vs Salceda in 2025 Albay gubernatorial race

Former Albay governors Noel Rosal and lawyer Edcel Grex Lagman teamed up under the...

TOP STORIES

Kanlaon erupts anew, forcing hundreds to flee to safety

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has raised the alert status of...

PNP deploys 41k nationwide to secure X’mas

More than 41,000 cops will be deployed nationwide during the Christmas season, the Philippine...

PBBM signs 3 crucial new laws on agriculture, tourism, mental health

President Marcos began his working week by enacting a trifecta of laws in an...

With Assad out, MidEast battle lines drawn

MOSCOW—The Kremlin declined yesterday to confirm reports that toppled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad had...

NEWS

Trial of PM Netanyahu resumes in Tel Aviv

JERUSALEM – Benjamin Netanyahu, the first sitting prime minister of Israel to face a...

Japan’s atomic bomb survivors to accept Nobel Prize in Oslo

OSLO, Norway – This year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be presented Tuesday to Japan’s...

Taiwan says China carrying out huge maritime drills

HSINCHU, Taiwan – Taiwan said Tuesday dozens of Chinese warships and other vessels have...

UK, European countries to fight migrant smuggling

LONDON – Ministers from Britain, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Belgium will meet in...

Philippines, US, Japan hold trilateral maritime talks in Tokyo

The Philippines, together with its key allies Japan and the United States, is pushing...

Manny Villar makes Forbes Asia’s 2024 ‘Heroes of Philanthropy’

Vista Land & Lifescapes chairman Manuel Villar returned to Forbes Asia's annual "Heroes of...

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OPINION

A gift of joy

SIX days from now, the Philippines will start the first of nine morning Masses...

COLUMNISTS

Impeaching Sara

“It won’t be long before the articles of impeachment will be elevated to the...

Faith and politics

“While INC’s freedom of expression and religious exercise are protected, these rights must be...

Cesar Virata, the quintessential finance secretary

Citizens who render exemplary services to the nation should be honored during their lifetimes,...

This nearly was mine

“Will the mercenary hawks in the HoR continue to push for the kill now,...

Protecting our plates

“Every Filipino consumer deserves not just to eat, but to eat with dignity and...

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NATIONAL

Solons to DA: Focus on post-harvest plans

The House of Representatives Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources urged the Department of...

Padilla bats for more support for ex-rebels

Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla stressed on Tuesday that government must not waste any more...

Makati allots P23.75m for storm-hit LGUs

THE Makati City government is providing an additional P23.75 million in financial assistance to...

LandBank hit over huge loans to private firms

A LAWMAKER has flagged the state-run Land Bank of the Philippines for alleged failure...

WORLD NEWS

Syria rebels name head of transitional government

Damascus, Syria—The rebels who ousted president Bashar al-Assad and are now in power in Syria...

Trial of PM Netanyahu resumes in Tel Aviv

JERUSALEM – Benjamin Netanyahu, the first sitting prime minister of Israel to face a...

Japan’s atomic bomb survivors to accept Nobel Prize in Oslo

OSLO, Norway – This year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be presented Tuesday to Japan’s...

Taiwan says China carrying out huge maritime drills

HSINCHU, Taiwan – Taiwan said Tuesday dozens of Chinese warships and other vessels have...
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BUSINESS

WB expects PH to post robust growth in the next three years

The World Bank said Tuesday it expects the Philippine economy to grow 5.9 percent...

Weak peso, generation charges raise electricity bill in December

Consumers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see their monthly bill increase by P0.1048...

Filipinos brace for financial strain, optimistic on household income

Nearly four in every five Filipinos (79 percent) anticipate their income to grow over...

Trade deficit widened to $5.8b in October—PSA

The Philippine trade deficit widened to $5.8 billion in October 2024 from $4.2 billion...

ON THE ROAD

‘Ang araw ng Tamaraw’

A nationwide launch for a nation-building vehicle Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially launched the...

The holiday standstills

NO ONE can predict what the true rush hours are nowadays, as the Christmas...

Dealership news:

BYD Opens CamSur Dealership ACMobility opened its BYD Camarines Sur dealership recently as electric mobility...

Suzuki Philippines is embracing the holiday spirit with its “Yuletide Savings Holiday Promo”

Offering exciting deals on the Ertiga Hybrid and S-Presso until December 31, 2024. This...

SPORTS

Filipino lifters bag 3 bronzes to kick off PH bid in world tilt

CEBUANA weightlifiter Rosegie Ramos bagged a pair of bronze medals to kick off the...

Maroons seek title, Archers eye equalizer

UNIVERSITY of the Philippines hopes to complete what it failed to do in the...

Januarius storms to 10-point Fil Am golf lead

BAGUIO—Coming up with a balanced attack, led by Jet Mathay’s outstanding 40 points, Januarius...

PH swimmers conclude Asian stint with 2 silvers

DAVAO City pride Ivo Nikolai Enot and Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh captured silver medals, completing...

ENTERTAINMENT

Julia Montes embraces toughest role in ‘Saving Grace’

In her latest comeback project, Saving Grace, acclaimed actress Julia Montes takes on her...

‘Emilia Perez’ leads Golden Globes nominations

Emilia Perez, Jacques Audiard’s surreal, narco-thriller musical about a Mexican drug lord who transitions...

Nella Dizon follows in Allen Dizon’s footsteps

Beauty queen aspirant Nella Dizon, daughter of award-winning actor Allen Dizon, is carving her...

An alternate history of the Philippines in MMFF’s ‘The Kingdom’

Imagine a present-day Philippines that was never colonized by any foreign power, but instead...

LIFESTYLE

New book features senior writers’ creative works

A new book, Bridges of Memory, was launched on Dec. 2, showcasing the work...

Singson joins Sumbingtik Festival

Senatorial candidate Luis “Manong Chavit” Singson joined the Sumbingtik Festival 2024 in Cainta, Rizal,...

CCP names 2024 Thirteen Artists

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) has revealed the recipients of its 2024...

From his hands

Benjamin Valenciano and his santos at Asia’s first modern church The Chapel of St. Joseph...

SPOTLIGHT

Humanizing AI: RCBC EVP inspires at AIBP dialogue

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation...

DBP wins international award on sustainability

State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has garnered an international award from a...

Nissan celebrates 55 years of driving innovation and excellence in the Philippines

Nissan Philippines kicked off a year-long celebration of 55 years in the country with Unstoppable...

BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone wrap up 2024 in an appreciation night

BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, together with your 24/7 sports entertainment...

LGUs

15 Cavite LGUs garner SGLG awards

EIGHT cities and seven municipalities of Cavite province bagged this year’s of Seal of...

Zambo del Sur holds 5-day peace summit

THE Zamboanga del Sur provincial government, in collaboration with Office of Presidential Adviser on...

DOF reclassifies multiple cities, municipalities in Cavite province

THE Department of Finance (DOF) has reclassified Cavite’s smallest town of Noveleta, along with...

Batangas launches Verde Is. marine biodiversity center

The provincial government of Batangas launched on Saturday a facility designed to protect, promote,...

TECH

United Neon partners with PITX to redefine commuter experience with innovative advertising solutions

Marketing powerhouse United Neon Media Group (UNMG) has partnered with the Parañaque Integrated Terminal...

Cadiz City Students empowered with robotics and programming skills by BingoPlus Foundation

BingoPlus Foundation, the social development arm of Digiplus Interactive Corp, gave the students Cadiz...

J&T Express PH gets cited for continued support in Advancing Education at the DepEd Stakeholder Summit 

The Philippines' leading logistics and delivery service provider, J&T Express, has been recognized by...

BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone wrap up 2024 in an appreciation night

BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, together with your 24/7 sports entertainment...

CRAVINGS

Don’t miss Krispy Kreme’s biggest year-end treat: Day of the Dozen

12.12 just got sweeter! Krispy Kreme is celebrating the holidays in the most generous...

The holiday delight: Celebrating 30 Years of Yuletide cheer at New World Makati Hotel

New World Makati Hotel invites guests to experience the magic of the holiday season...

Izakayas close at faster pace than during COVID-19 amid inflation

TOKYO—Japanese-style pubs, known as izakaya, are going bankrupt at a faster rate than during...

East meets West: A culinary fest of two master chefs

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and Holiday Inn & Suites Manila Galleria opened its doors...

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Climate change, unsustainable land practices intensify droughts

Droughts across the world are intensifying and have become a “slow onset, silent killer”...

Eastern, NGOs team up to plant mangroves in Lian, Batangas

Eastern Communications is making significant strides towards sustainability, a goal that manifests in various...

Rules-based framework key to protecting oceans, says ITLOS

The Climate Change Commission (CCC) called for a stronger international cooperation to combat climate-related...

Degraded peatlands in 177 countries put climate goals at risk

Conclusion The report warns peatland degradation and subsidence due to drainage in the tropics for...

PETS

The role of animals in filmmaking: A closer look

Animals have played a vital role in the filmmaking industry, engaging audiences and enhancing...

The right way to pick up, hold, and carry your dog

When it comes to caring for dogs, knowing how to properly pick them up,...

Christmas Burger Balls for Dogs: A festive treat for your furry friend

The holiday season is a time for family, celebration, and, of course, food. While...

Continuing animal welfare work: Save ALL feeds the hungry, educates humans on the law against animal cruelty

Eleven years ago, Save Animals of Love and Light- Save ALL saved 36 dogs...

POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Travel show.

The National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS) Travel and Trade Show Cebu Edition...

Boutique developer.

PHINMA Properties wins Best Boutique Developer of the Year for the second consecutive year...

Ambulatory center.

Calamba Medical Center (CMC) opens its first Ambulatory Care Center at the Light Industry...

Syrian crisis

A Syrian refugee who lives in Turkey looks on as she waits at Cilvegozu...

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

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  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...