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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...

US troops in other WPS areas?

Under consideration by DND—PH ambassador to US US troops may be put on standby mode in other areas in the West Philippine Sea, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Romualdez said. In an interview with GMA News Online, Romualdez said the forward deployment is “still under consideration by the Department of National Defense.” This followed the revelation by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III of the existence of a US Task Force...

Court allows Quiboloy longer medical furlough

Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder and leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has...

Four new mpox cases logged in Region IV-A

THE Department of Health has bared four new cases of monkeypox (mpox)...

BI halts trafficking victim with fake docs

BUREAU of Immigration (BI) agents have intercepted a suspected female trafficking victim...

SC okays rules for lawyers to render free legal service

The Supreme Court on Friday said it approved the rules on Unified...

San Pablo City execs lauded for education strides in Gawad Sinag

Officials of San Pablo City in Laguna were recognized during the Gawad...

BuCor: No using of social media during office hours

The Bureau of Corrections barred its officers and staff from accessing all...

Palace mulls backing moves to delay BARMM polls

President Marcos has expressed openness to postponing the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao...

14 Senate nuisance candidates file for reconsideration

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that 14 senatorial aspirants among the 177 individuals...

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...

TOP STORIES

Marcos delivers more aid to areas devastated by barrage of typhoons

President Marcos on Friday barnstormed across Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela and Pangasinan provinces to check...

Speaker extols Bagong Pilipinas; defends AKAP

The Province of Samar is playing host to the final installment of President Marcos’...

VP Sara bid to join detained staff junked

The House Blue Ribbon panel, formally known as the Committee on Good Government and...

Russia escalation fears to ignite fuel price increases

Consumers will have to brace for another oil price hike of as much as...

NEWS

SC okays rules for lawyers to render free legal service

The Supreme Court on Friday said it approved the rules on Unified Legal Aid...

San Pablo City execs lauded for education strides in Gawad Sinag

Officials of San Pablo City in Laguna were recognized during the Gawad Sinag 2024...

BuCor: No using of social media during office hours

The Bureau of Corrections barred its officers and staff from accessing all social media...

DPWH finishes 2 flood control projects in Negros, La Union

THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed two flood control projects in Negros...

NSA proposes holistic model to curb threats of terrorism

NATIONAL Security Adviser Eduardo Año calls for a united, whole-of-nation approach to combat the...

Iloilo gears up for progress with major projects and record budget

Iloilo is set for transformative growth as two landmark initiatives move forward—the near completion...

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OPINION

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Has the OVP become a den of thieves?

Who could be the officials and staff in the Office of the Vice President...

COLUMNISTS

Can we achieve rice self-sufficiency?

“IRRI says we must invest in agricultural research and transportation infrastructure.” You would think that...

The dangers of counterfeit vapes

“It is imperative that everyone in the vape industry must comply with the requirements...

Ice wine for dessert: A helpful passport

“Today the wineries use Riesling, Vidal and Cabernet Franc for varieties of ice wine.” NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE,...

Parental authority over an illegitimate child

“Here’s what the law says on the matter.” A child born out of wedlock is...

Relics from a forgotten past

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

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NATIONAL

Remulla appoints Aberin as new NCRPO Chief

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla named Police Brigadier General...

Abalos insists Quiboloy arrest ‘part of the job’

Former Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Friday filed his counter-affidavit...

Court allows Quiboloy longer medical furlough

Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder and leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has asked the...

Four new mpox cases logged in Region IV-A

THE Department of Health has bared four new cases of monkeypox (mpox) recorded in...

WORLD NEWS

AI firms seek accords with publishing giants

PARIS -—Publishing giants and generative artificial intelligence companies are striking deals that aim to...

Iran to launch ‘advanced centrifuges’

TEHRAN — Iran said Friday it would launch a series of “new and advanced”...

Kim says past diplomacy only confirms US hostility

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang’s past diplomacy with Washington only confirmed...

China urges ICC to be ‘objective’ after Netanyahu arrest warrant

China urged the International Criminal Court on Friday to remain objective and fair after...
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BUSINESS

Danish firm allots over P130b in Bicol offshore wind farm

Copenhagen Infrastructure New Market Fund Philippines Corp. (CINMF), an affiliate of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners...

PCC launches second probe of GCash-ECPay merger

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said Friday it launched a phase 2 review of...

MPTC announces leadership changes

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) on Friday announced a strategic leadership change to bolster...

BSP approves dismissal of 4 employees for absenteeism

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Friday it approved the dismissal of four...

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

Cone: Gilas PH now an inside-out threat

GILAS Pilipinas is slowly becoming the team that coach Tim Cone envisioned it to...

Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila fires off

MANILA is set to light up with the excitement of the ASICS Rock ‘n’...

NU regains taekwondo women’s title

NATIONAL University reclaimed the throne after a perfect 5-0 campaign in the women’s division...

Ultras storm to semis, dismantle Green Oilers

Games Sunday 2 p.m. – D’Navigators vs Savouge 4 p.m. – EcoOil La Salle vs Criss...

ENTERTAINMENT

Star Magical Christmas 2024 delivers holiday cheer, festive surprises

Star Magic artists will reunite this holiday season for the much-anticipated Star Magical Christmas...

VMX unmasks deep desires in bold November releases

With its two exciting new films, Kabitan and Pukpok, VMX invites audiences to explore...

‘Greedy People’ brings mayhem, murder money to small island town

A sleepy island town becomes the backdrop for a dark comedy about greed, crime,...

ABS-CBN stars draw over 10,000 fans at Laguna mall event

More than 10,000 fans gathered at a Laguna mall last Sunday to see stars...

LIFESTYLE

Decoding diamonds 

Getting a little help from the ‘rock’ experts In this age of “quiet luxury” where...

Joseph Montecillo’s ‘In the Blood’ hits the shelves

Writer Joseph Anthony Montecillo will debut his first collection of short fiction, In the...

Australian home and lifestyle brand Anko opens doors in PH

Anko, a home and lifestyle brand popular in Australia and New Zealand for its...

Responsible gaming campaign aims to empower Filipino gamers

In order to give Filipino gamers the information and resources they need to make...

SPOTLIGHT

MPTC holds 3rd Transport Con, highlights commitment to national fevelopment

CAPTION (Left to right) Sen. Raffy Tulfo, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Services...

SM Foundation lauds feat of 218 scholar-graduates from batch 2024

SM Foundation celebrates batch 2024 graduates SM Foundation recognized 218 college scholar graduates from Batch...

The Seal 5 DM-i: Getting More – Much More – for Less 

BYD Celebrates 30 years by introducing entry-level market killer In celebration of 30 years of...

PhilHealth disburses P137 billion in claims within 10 months

State health insurer PhilHealth has paid a total of P137.6 billion in benefit claims...

LGUs

Iloilo City launches animal welfare desks to address pet concerns

Iloilo City established 10 animal welfare desks in police stations to address complaints and...

Angeles City allots P39m for 3 school computer labs

ANGELES City—Mayor Carmelo Lazatin, Jr. has disclosed that an additional P39 million was allocated...

Iloilo sets P4-m for ‘Christmas Village sa Makabagong Pilipinas’

The Iloilo Provincial Capitol is set to transform into a “Christmas Village sa Makabagong...

San Pablo launches garden filter project

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

TECH

Haier Product Launch 2024: Unveiling fresh possibilities

Haier, a global leader in home appliances and consumer electronics, has unveiled its latest...

Lights with Infinix: Aurora MLBB gears up for exciting tournaments with new gaming phone partner

Aurora Gaming, one of the brightest stars of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports...

MCIA awards exclusive advertising concession to United Neon

Award-winning marketing powerhouse United Neon Media Group is now the exclusive airport advertising concessionaire...

Powerful camera, powerful AI: OPPO Find X8 now available for pre-order in Philippines

Fresh off its global launch in Bali, the highly-acclaimed OPPO Find X Series returns...

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

Surveying ‘Pepito’s damage

SURVEYING 'PEPITO'S DAMAGE. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conducts an aerial inspection of the...

Miss Earth winners

Newly crowned Miss Earth 2024 Jessica Lane of Australia and Miss Earth Water Bea...

Protest action

Health workers and professionals, patients and students hold a protest in front of the...

Environmental partners

Manila Water recognizes barangay desludging and environmental achievers in the ‘Tokasanga 2024: Bayanihan para...

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...