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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...

Death toll from recent typhoons climbs to 12

‘Task Force Ayungin’ strengthens coordination in WPS—US Embassy

The ‘Task Force Ayungin’ assembled in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) enhances defense alliance and interoperability between the US military and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), enabling both parties to ensure freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region. US Embassy Press Officer Kanishka Gangopadhyay issued this statement Thursday following US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III’s confirmation of the existence of ‘Task Force Ayungin’ amid persistent geopolitical tensions involving the...

OCD calls for unified 911 system in the Philippines

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) emphasized on Wednesday the urgent need...

LeBron breaking from social media over ‘negative takes’

NBA superstar LeBron James said Wednesday he was taking an indefinite hiatus...

Rebel leader nabbed in Northern Samar

Troops from the 52nd Infantry Battalion (52IB) captured a top red leader...

Bitcoin tops $95,000 for the first time

Bitcoin hit a record Thursday, topping $95,000 for the first time as...

Volcano erupts in Iceland, seventh time in a year

Reykjavik, Iceland—A volcano erupted late Wednesday on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland,...

US House panel withholds report on Trump attorney general pick

The congressional panel which investigated allegations of sexual misconduct by Matt Gaetz,...

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

‘Task Force Ayungin’ strengthens coordination in WPS—US Embassy

The ‘Task Force Ayungin’ assembled in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) enhances defense alliance...

Marcos: Veloso coming home

Indonesia: Transfer process to PH may begin in December Overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso,...

‘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...

NEWS

Bitcoin tops $95,000 for the first time

Bitcoin hit a record Thursday, topping $95,000 for the first time as it benefits...

Volcano erupts in Iceland, seventh time in a year

Reykjavik, Iceland—A volcano erupted late Wednesday on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, the national...

US House panel withholds report on Trump attorney general pick

The congressional panel which investigated allegations of sexual misconduct by Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald...

DND delegates attend the 18th ADMM in Lao PDR

Delegates from the Department of National Defense (DND) represented the Philippines at the 18th...

Australian parliament weighs under-16 social media ban

Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million if they fail to...

Pope cuts three-coffin tradition from papal funerals

Pope Francis has simplified papal funeral rituals to better reflect the head of the...

VIDEOS

PRINT EDITION

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

Death toll from recent typhoons climbs to 12

The death toll from the recent cyclones Nika (Toraji), Ofel (Usagi), and Pepito (Man-yi)...

74% of OPAPRU’s budget allocated for PAMANA projects

The Senate's recent approval of the Php 7.094 billion budget for the Office of...

Clemency for Veloso being considered, Marcos says 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Thursday that the Philippine government is considering clemency...

‘Task Force Ayungin’ strengthens coordination in WPS—US Embassy

The ‘Task Force Ayungin’ assembled in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) enhances defense alliance...

WORLD NEWS

Screen to reality: South Korea targets K-pop, K-drama tourism boom

Seoul, South Korea—Deep in South Korea's hinterlands lies a perfect replica of 1900s Seoul: welcome...

LeBron breaking from social media over ‘negative takes’

NBA superstar LeBron James said Wednesday he was taking an indefinite hiatus from social...

Volcano erupts in Iceland, seventh time in a year

Reykjavik, Iceland—A volcano erupted late Wednesday on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, the national...

US House panel withholds report on Trump attorney general pick

The congressional panel which investigated allegations of sexual misconduct by Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald...
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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

TNT’s driving force Calvin Oftana wants Tropang Giga to be top contender for each conference

TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana may have called their recent masterclass finals win a...

A ‘Stroke of Hope’ run and relay event takes strides for stroke awareness

Stroke remains the leading cause of disability and death in the Philippines, affecting over...

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...

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

Smart boosts Masskara Festival 2024, expands network coverage

The Philippines’ leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart...

Agoda: SUBIC is the cheapest destination for end-of-year holidays

Digital travel platform Agoda has announced its list of the most affordable holiday destinations...

Inclusive Tech, Greater Impact: FlutterFlow HackFest advances SDG Innovation in the Philippines

FlutterFlow Developer Group (FFDG) Manila facilitated its first-ever FlutterFlow HackFest: Impact Challenge, a two-day...

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...

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...