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DFA: Philippines will protest latest Chinese aggression in Bajo de Masinloc

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) through Secretary Enrique Manalo announced on Thursday its plan to file another diplomatic protest against China following its...

PNP reshuffles 6 key officials

Six ranking police officials have been reassigned in the latest reorganization of the Philippine...

Comelec sells 81k ‘unserviceable’ PCOS machines for P12.26 million

The Commission on Elections has sold at least 81,000 unserviceable Precinct Count Optical Scan...

7 parties accredited for BARMM elections

The Commission on Elections approved the accreditation of seven political parties to participate in...

DOJ eyes EJK state witnesses

Probe to start with resource persons on killings of Barayuga, 3 Chinese convicts in Davao Resource persons who will be invited by the Department of Justice for its probe into extrajudicials killings during the Duterte administration may be granted state witness  status if their testimonies are needed to secure a conviction, DOJ Usec. Jesse Andres said. Andres said based on the hearings of the House Quad Committee, two possible EJK cases...

PNP reshuffles 6 key officials

Six ranking police officials have been reassigned in the latest reorganization of...

Comelec sells 81k ‘unserviceable’ PCOS machines for P12.26 million

The Commission on Elections has sold at least 81,000 unserviceable Precinct Count...

7 parties accredited for BARMM elections

The Commission on Elections approved the accreditation of seven political parties to...

TOP STORIES

Top Bamban POGO exec nabbed; Court denies Guo’s bail petition

The long arm of the law finally caught up with the alleged finance officer...

Marcos to AFP: Prepare for ‘complex, at times invisible’ enemies

President Marcos reiterated his commitment to modernizing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP)...

Christmas oil price hike looms amid international supply jitters

The Department of Energy (DOE)  expects local pump prices to increase by as much...

Polymer bills will focus on endangered species, says BSP

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas confirmed Friday that images of Philippine heroes have been...

NEWS

Hostage-taker in Taguig slapped with criminal raps

Charges were filed against a man who held hostage his live-in partner and three...

Stars parade sets off 50th MMFF

THE Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is set to celebrate its 50th edition with...

BOC: P661-m smuggled rice in Bulacan

BUREAU of Customs (BOC) agents, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DA), have...

Comelec, NBI forge agreement for peaceful, credible elections

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday...

Airport worker finds, returns fat wallet

Manila airport officials have lauded the honesty of a screening officer who found and...

Search extended for Vanuatu survivors

PORT VILA, Vanuatu – Rescuers say they have expanded a search for trapped survivors...

OPINION

Philippines self-harm from US wishes

“The open arms of Bongbong Marcos to the Americans immediately brought the open and...

Essentials of Rule 13-A of Civil Procedure

“It was in 2019 when the Supreme Court introduced electronic filing and service for...

What’s going on in Abra?

“The appeal of Vice Gov. Maria Jocelyn Valera-Bernos for President Marcos Jr. to mediate...

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COLUMNISTS

Diyos Co-Poe !

“No wonder UP Prof. Cielo Magno, the former undersecretary of the former secretary of...

A Baguio Christmas

“The only drawback to all these if one can call it that is the...

Is the Vice President above the law?

“No one among our top leaders should be above the law, and that the...

The fall of Duterte’s anti-drug crusade

“The chilling question now gripping the nation: was justice ever truly the goal?” RODRIGO Duterte’s...

Sara will surely be impeached

“All public officials...should realize what they are getting from the government is the people’s...

The battle over PhilHealth’s 2025 budget

“It’s a defining moment for governance, ethics, and the future of public health in...

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NATIONAL

PBBM hikes gratuity pay for COS, JO workers

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an increase in year-end gratuity pay for Contract...

Roque’s wife asks SC to junk arrest order

Mylah Roque, wife of former Palace spokesman Harry Roque, has asked the Supreme Court...

PNP reshuffles 6 key officials

Six ranking police officials have been reassigned in the latest reorganization of the Philippine...

Hostage-taker in Taguig slapped with criminal raps

Charges were filed against a man who held hostage his live-in partner and three...

WORLD NEWS

Wall Street climbs as markets brace for possible govt shutdown

Wall Street stocks bounced higher Friday following a pullback in US Treasury yields as...

Search extended for Vanuatu survivors

PORT VILA, Vanuatu – Rescuers say they have expanded a search for trapped survivors...

US diplomats visit Syria to meet Islamist rulers after al-Assad fall

DAMASCUS , Syria – US diplomats are in Syria to meet the country’s new...

Japan inspects US air base over spill

TOKYO --Japanese authorities on Friday staged an inspection of a US military base in...
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BUSINESS

IMF expects PH economy to grow faster next 2 years

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the Philippine economy to grow faster in 2025...

Monetary Board likely to cut policy rates again in 2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Monetary Board is expected to reduce key interest rates...

Business, consumer confidence up

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Friday both business and consumer sentiment improved...

BCDA welcomes CA ruling on Capas landfill

State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) welcomed the Court of Appeals’ decision to...

ON THE ROAD

Toyota Chairman: PH auto sales poised to approach record-breaking high

The Philippine automotive industry is on track for another exceptional year, with total vehicle...

A massive recall

Recently, there’s been considerable buzz around the recall of a significant number of trucks...

2025 Chica ‘Car of the Year’ Awards: Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is ‘Performance Car of the Year’

Hyundai Motor Company’s IONIQ 5 N has been awarded the title of ‘Performance Car...

“Angkasangga Partylist Gains Momentum: Mister Angkas Royeca Champions Habal-Habal Unity at Cebu Summit”

Cebu City, Philippines - In an unprecedented show of unity and support for the...

SPORTS

UE quenches 39-year thirst for cage title with juniors’ win

AFTER 39 long years, a UAAP basketball championship is finally headed back to Recto. University...

Sosa admits mistakes, reconciles with Cubs

CHICAGO—Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs ended a 17-year split on Thursday after the...

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang introduces ‘Rising Open’

SINGAPORE—Popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) mobile game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) officially...

Zamboanga plans to test Rassohyna’s grappling

DENICE “The Menace” Zamboanga will walk into Lumpinee Stadium for her long-awaited ONE Interim...

ENTERTAINMENT

Tolome is back for high-stakes thrills

The screen tandem of Senator Bong Revilla Jr. and actress Beauty Gonzalez is back...

How is Kathryn Bernardo making her Christmas more special?

Box office star Kathryn Bernardo shares how she’s making her Christmas extra special this...

MVP Group brings holiday cheer with ‘Merry ang Vibes ng Pasko’

The MVP Group of Companies, led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, brought joy and inspiration...

A film about hope amidst dark times

During Green Bone’s recent media conference, National Artist Ricky Lee described the film, which...

LIFESTYLE

Home is where the heart cooks 

Taking a peek inside the family-run cooking business even celebrities love Have you ever experienced...

Kobe Paras on timeless style and essential role of accessories

For basketball player and star athlete Kobe Paras, style isn’t just about fashion—it’s about...

Ayala Museum Represents the Philippines in International SEA-Collections Project

The Ayala Museum has recently represented the Philippines in the collaboration of various museums...

Ten mental health tips for the holiday season

‘Tis the season to spend time with family, catch up with friends, and be...

SPOTLIGHT

Unlock affordable housing solutions with NHMFC’s housing loan receivables purchase programs

The National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) has been a driving force in reshaping...

DHSUD gives out cash assistance, HOMEs to typhoon victims in Albay, Catanduanes

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Thursday distributed unconditional cash...

SHFC launches new 4PH project in Laguna

The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), in collaboration with the Municipality of Los Baños,...

Bea Borres Joins Local Brand Oh Dear! Perfume: ‘This is the Brand I Want to Be a Part Of

In a move that has sent ripples of excitement through the beauty world, rising...

LGUs

Makati gov’t passes edict promoting solar energy use

THE Makati City government has approved an ordinance promoting solar energy use in homes...

Taguig City conducts seminar on healthcare

As part of its campaign against tuberculosis (TB), the Taguig City government has organized...

Search on for ‘most improved NCR estero’

THE quest is on for the “most improved estero in Metro Manila.” The Department of...

‘Pamukaw’ event sparks excitement for Dinagyang Festival 2025

The streets of Iloilo City came alive on Monday morning, December 16, as eight...

TECH

Payruler co-founder Christhea Tim V. De Jesus recognized as Technopreneur of the Year for empowering Filipino companies. 

Cebu—As 2024 comes to a close, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos will receive their...

Nubia V70 Design: Capable, budget-friendly smartphone

So you’ve nearly used up all of your earnings with all of your Christmas...

Fossil PH ushers in the holidays with elegant timepieces

Fossil Philippines has welcomed the festive season in style with the launch of its...

Hitster: Perfect way to get the party started

HITSTER has now arrived here in the Philippines! In a country where music holds a...

CRAVINGS

Elevate home cooking with Mega Prime

Mega Prime Foods Inc. chairman William Tiu Lim has an ambitious target – to...

Celebrate Christmas in full bloom at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

This festive season, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati invites you to embrace the magic...

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...

HOME & DESIGN

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

ASIN Center: Salt innovation for a better future

DOST Undersecretary for regional operations,  engineer Sancho A. Mabborang together with DOST 1 regional...

Gov’t bolsters bid to protect wetland areas

The government is strengthening efforts to protect wetland areas in the Philippines as part...

Korea helps PH in achieving sustainable agriculture

South Korea is contributing to the modernization of Philippine agriculture to secure food supply...

Nature-based solutions can make 32m jobs

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—Investing in nature-based solutions (NbS) could create up to 32 million new...

AGRICULTURE

BAI confirms bird flu case in Camarines Norte

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) confirmed that it detected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza...

Taiwan experts show farmers how to grow their yield, income

There is a quiet revolution in Central Luzon. But unlike uprisings of the past, this...

Tilapia harvest at Pantabangan Park boosts Luzon fish production

The DA-BFAR Regional Fisheries Office III harvested over 400 kilos of tilapia from three...

OFW cultivates lush gardens through hydroponics

Farming can go beyond the premises of growing food for income. To some, it...

PETS

Pets who love to sing: Can you take your pet caroling?

The festive season is upon us, bringing with it a flurry of holiday traditions....

A real Christmas gift of love: Checking labels in pet food and treats

At Christmas, the spirit of giving extends to our furry companions, as many people...

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,...

POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Rocky santa

A natural rock outcrop that resembles the image of Santa Claus has attracted children...

Asserting sovereignty

Filipino fishermen join Philippine Coast Guard vessels BRP Teresa Magbanua (9701) and BRP Cabra...

X’mas exodus

With four days to go before Christmas Day, passengers wait at the Parañaque Integrated...

Gut issue

Farmers, fisherfolks, and food security advocates conduct a noise barrage in front of the...

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
15 Oct 23 

WEATHER FORECAST

EXAM RESULT

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...

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...