CATEGORIES

Troy to join Gilas camp

Newly-recruited Barangay Ginebra forward and 2019 FIBA World Cupper Troy Rosario will join the Gilas camp in preparing for the third FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window next month, it was disclosed by head coach Tim Cone.

Pork Price Spike Blamed on Supply Shortage

Hog farmers and the government yesterday blamed the shortage in the supply of pork for the increase in the retail price of the commodity.

UBS retains securities, investment arms in Phl

While it has closed its representative office in the Philippines, UBS AG said that it would continue to operate in the country through its two licensed entities – UBS Securities Philippines and UBS Investments Philippines.

South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was detained in a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound yesterday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn’t have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence.

Djokovic Posts Record 430th Slam Singles Match

Novak Djokovic made a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.

Marbil on term extension: No comment

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil was mum on reports that President Marcos might extend his tenure until June.

CICC: Call, text scams surged in 2024

Cyber scammers on social media must be prevented by amending the SIM Card Registration Law or enacting new legislation, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).

Guo charged with 62 counts of money laundering

The Department of Justice-National Prosecution Service (DOJ-NPS) has recommended the filing of money laundering charges against dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo for allegedly running criminal activities inside the Baofu compound in her town.

Marcos signs into law measure promoting natural gas industry

To help attain energy security, President Marcos has signed into law a measure that seeks to encourage the exploration and use of indigenous natural gas resources in the country.

Books on my reading list

Over the Christmas holidays, I received several books as gifts. I have only started to read after the hectic holidays.

TNT STRETCHES STREAK

BLACKWATER KEEPS PLAYOFF HOPES ALIVE

Court orders arrest of 29 cops over P6.7-B shabu

A Manila court has issued a warrant for the arrest of 29 active and former police officers over alleged irregularities in the seizure of 990 kilos of shabu valued at P6.7 billion in Tondo in 2022.

CIDG files sedition raps vs vlogger

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) yesterday filed a complaint for sedition before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against a vlogger for allegedly calling on the police and the military to topple the government.

Jollibee Opens First Tiong Bahru Bakery in Phl

Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) recently opened the first branch of Singaporean food concept Tiong Bahru Bakery in the Philippines, marking the bakery's first international branch.

Vargas Is Chef De Mission To 2028 LA Games

Ricky Vargas was named chef de mission to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Al Panlilio will handle the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games as the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) made key appointments during its first General Assembly for the year yesterday at the East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in Paranaque City.

US regulator sues Musk over purchase of Twitter shares

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Elon Musk, arguing that his purchase of Twitter shares in 2022 was carried out with violations, the regulator said in a filing published Tuesday.

Angat Dam Starts Releasing Water

Maloles - Operators of Angat Dam in Bulacan yesterday started releasing water to reduce the reservoir's elevation to a safer level.

Sato jumps over to Chery Tiggo; Dongallo to UP

Multi-titled middle blocker Risa Sato has crossed over to Chery Tiggo from Creamline.

THE LATEST IN REFINED RETAIL AWAITS AT NEWPORT MALL

Newport Mall at Newport World Resorts expands its offerings with an exclusive selection of high-end fashion, retail, and dining experiences.

Remittances sink to six-month low

Money sent home by Filipinos abroad amounted to $3.12 billion in November last year, the lowest level in six months despite the holiday season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

'Titanique' puts Celine Dion center stage

Imagine if singer Celine Dion had been on the Titanic, survived, and wanted to revisit her version of events.

LANDSCAPES OF STRUGGLE: THE IMMERSIVE POWER OF NUNE ALVARADO'S LARGE PAINTINGS

The HeArt of Nune Alvarado opens at Greenbelt 5

'No single switch can shut down entire Phl power'

Unlike in residential homes, there is no main circuit breaker that can turn off the power across the entire country, spanning the archipelago from Luzon, the Visayas, to Mindanao, an official of the privately run National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said yesterday.

NCRPO: P36.7-M Drugs Seized in Two Weeks

An estimated P36.73 million worth of illegal drugs was intercepted in Metro Manila in the first two weeks of January, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported yesterday.

Pinoys affected by California wildfires climb to 191

Filipinos affected by raging and uncontained wildfires in Southern California have risen to 191, according to the Philippine consulate general in Los Angeles.

Stocks Snap 3-Day Retreat

The local stock market snapped its three-day losing streak as investors took advantage of bargains.

Maya Disburses P92B in Loans

Digital lender Maya Bank has disbursed over P92 billion in loans since its launch in 2022, driven by innovative integration of banking and payments, advanced technology and a customer-centric approach.

When lords fight

On Monday, the nation's premier promoters of pork had one big fight.

Japan FM airs concern over rising SCS tension

Japan is gravely concerned over rising tensions in the South China Sea and is determined to further enhance its partnership with the Philippines.

DepEd defends sex education program

The Department of Education (DepEd) yesterday assured the public that its approach to sex education in public schools responds to the needs of students in a \"culturally sensitive\" way amid objections from family rights and religious groups against the implementation of the new framework.