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June 23, 2024

'No intention to hurt, provoke Phl troops'

China actions meant to stop resupply, says NTF-WPS

3 mins

Jollibee Group probes data breach

The Jollibee Group has begun an investigation into a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised the records of millions of customers.

1 min

BBM inaugurates Phl's biggest hotel

President Marcos inaugurated Megaworld's 1,530-room Grand Westside Hotel in Parañaque City yesterday, touted as the biggest hotel development in the country.

1 min

Teves released from Timor house arrest - lawyer

Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. has been ordered released from house arrest in Timor-Leste, according to his lawyer Ferdinand Topacio.

1 min

Rift within Duterte camp being resolved internally

Sen Ronald dela Rosa said a rift between Sen.

2 mins

Oct. 30 declared as Nat'l Day of Charity

Malacañang has declared Oct. 30 of every year as \"National Day of Charity\" as part of the Marcos administration's vision to promote compassion, solidarity and social responsibility among Filipinos.

1 min

A FUTURE OF FORTIFIED PUBLIC SERVICE:SOME OF THE CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTS OF DPWH

For over a century, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has been in constant service to the public through its projects that aim to ease the lives of Filipinos.

3 mins

Q fever a serious threat to agri-industry DA

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said that Query or Q fever could be a serious threat to the local agriindustry following the first reported case in the country.

2 mins

Boy, 3, dies in Tondo hit-and-run; driver nabbed

A driver of a van was arrested after figuring in a hit-and-run that left a three-year-old boy dead in Tondo, Manila.

1 min

BI nabs 2 Chinese wanted for fraud, kidnapping

Two Chinese fugitives wanted for fraud and kidnapping were arrested in separate operations in southern Metro Manila on June 19, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported yesterday.

1 min

Phivolcs monitors degassing in Taal Volcano

Degassing activity was again monitored at the Taal Volcano early yesterday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

1 min

Screening of BARMM LGU execs begins

The Bangsamoro region have started screening aspirants for mayor, vice mayor and municipal councilors for the eight newly created towns covering 63 predominantly Moro barangays in Cotabato province.

1 min

Israel pounds Gaza

45 killed, 50 wounded as fighting rages

2 mins

China, France launch satellite to better understand universe

A French-Chinese satellite yesterday blasted off on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe, in a notable example of cooperation between a Western power and the Asian giant.

1 min

Chambers shares expertise with Gilas

Six-time PBA champion import Sean Chambers is thrilled to give back to Philippine basketball by helping Gilas Pilipinas gear up for the coming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT).

1 min

Pacquiao wants WBC welterweight crown

Former eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao insists his three-round engagement with Japanese kickboxer Chihiro Suzuki in Saitama on July 28 is a \"serious fight, not an exhibition\" but it appears he's looking ahead to challenge newly-installed WBC welterweight titlist Mario Barrios before the year ends.

1 min

San Juan closely behind MPBL leaders

San Juan wasted a big lead and settled for a 91-85 victory over lowly Bacolod City of Smiles last Friday in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Olivarez College Gym in Parañaque.

1 min

To boost fight vs counterfeiting - Online merchants pushing for stronger collaboration

Online merchants and brand owners plan to step up their collaboration against counterfeiting by amending an E-commerce memorandum of understanding (MOU) facilitated by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).

1 min

Heat-tolerant rice varieties now available for farmers

With the recent rise in temperatures to record levels, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) wants farmers to test the adaptability of rice varieties that can withstand high temperatures in their locality.

2 mins

Better economic prospects to boost general insurance

The country's general insurance sector is projected to expand by 14 percent and hit P145 billion this year largely on better economic prospects.

1 min

IP E-Game Ventures plans to foray into REIT

IP E-Game Ventures Inc., a former leading online game publisher, wants to play a new role as it looks to diversify and foray into the real estate investment trust (REIT) space.

1 min

Electronic fund transfers jump to P5.2 T in 4 months

The value of electronic fund transfers coursed through the PESONet and InstaPay platforms jumped by 37 percent to hit P5.22 trillion in the first four months as more Filipinos use digital channels for their financial transactions.

1 min

Jameson Blake and Joao Constancia pursue Miles Ocampo in Padyak Princess’

The two leading men of Miles Ocampo in TV5's \"Padyak Princess,\" Jameson Blake and Joao Constancia, have nothing but good words for her and found working on their chemistry effortless.

2 mins

DAVID FOSTER, KATHARINE MCPHEE SHARE LOVE STORY: 'LIFE IS A CRAZY THING'

Stealing interpretation of All By Myself, another highlight of Canadian hitmaker, producer, and composer David Foster's recent Manila visit was when he shared the stage with his wife, Katharine McPhee.

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