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PNP withdraws 674 escorts, arrests 85 gun ban violators

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recalled at least 674 police officers serving as security detail for politicians running in the May 2025 midterm elections, as well as other government officials and civilians.

'Submersible drone found in Masbate came from China'

The submersible drone found in the waters off Masbate in December came from China, according to the Philippine National Police Maritime Group (PNP-MG).

Qatar Says Gaza Truce Talks in 'Final Stages'

Key mediator Qatar said negotiations for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal were in their \"final stages\" on Tuesday, expressing hope an agreement could be reached \"very soon.\"

Federal Probe Begins Into Deadly Los Angeles Fires

A huge federal probe was under way on Tuesday into what caused the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, with millions in the city clamoring for answers.

Maynilad Hopeful on IPO This Year

Maynilad Water Services Inc. is looking to get its initial public offering (IPO) done this year, as discussions with banks are currently ongoing.

FCF Minerals to unlock Abra's mining potential

A subsidiary of FCF Minerals Corp., the mining company behind the Runruno gold-molybdenum project, is setting its sights on unlocking the untapped mineral wealth of Abra province.

Sale of NFA rice to LGUs illegal

The National Food Authority (NFA)'s plan to sell rice stocks to local government units (LGUs) is illegal, a farmer's group said yesterday.

DOF Resolves Issues on Tax Shares of LGUs

In a dialogue with city mayors yesterday, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto addressed concerns on the computation of national tax allotment (NTA) shares for local government units (LGUs).

BBM, Liza Host Dinner for Senators

President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos hosted a dinner for several senators and their spouses at the Bahay ng Pangulo on Monday, the same day the religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) held a \"rally for peace\" in Manila.

Concentrix acquiring local customer service firm

Global technology solutions and services company Concentrix Corp. has acquired a Philippine-based tech-driven customer experience-consulting firm to expand both its operating team as well as its clients.

A call for improved safety standards in sports

From a harrowing experience last season, Ateneo Senior Boys co-captain Chris Urbina remains a player determined to compete.

BEAUTIFUL AT 60: JOY RUSTIA CELEBRATES AN UNFORGETTABLE MILESTONE

The Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La BGC was transformed into a fully packed castle. It all started with an enchanting vintage music box in the invitation which tickled my imagination of the birthday party I was to attend. And, indeed, it didn't disappoint.

GSIS Manager Gets 38 Years for Pocketing P8M

A branch manager of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya has been sentenced to 21 to 38 years in prison for allegedly pocketing P8.1 million in educational policy claims.

CIAC Budget Hiked for Infra Buildup

The state-owned firm managing the Clark Civil Aviation Complex is getting a 59 percent hike in its budget this year to fund the completion of priority projects.

Suspect in slay of Pinay in Slovenia under custody

The suspect in the killing of Filipina Marvil Facturan in Slovenia is under the custody of the authorities, the Department of Foreign Affairs reported yesterday.

Palace: Sara free to seek presidency

Vice President Sara Duterte is free to seek the presidency in 2028, Malacañang said yesterday, days after she announced she was \"seriously considering\" gunning for the highest electoral post supposedly to stop the continued \"backsliding\" of the country.

Another Lucky Soul Wins Millions

BingoPlus awards P312 million to its lucky spin grand prize winner

Rice price ceiling eyed

A rice price cap could be imposed if prevailing market prices do not go down, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Banks' Bad Loans Ratio Eases to 3.5%

The asset quality of the Philippine banking industry continued to improve as the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of banks declined to a two-month low of 3.54 percent in November last year from 3.6 percent a month ago.

Lower Unemployment, Inflation, and Electricity Prices

Last week, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released the labor data for November 2024, with the unemployment rate at 3.2 percent—an all-time low except in June 2024 and December 2023 with 3.1 percent.

Wide-Open Phl Open Looms

Former Asian Tour Order of Merit winners Sihwan Kim of the United States and Thailand's Jazz Janewattananond banner the big, formidable foreign charge in the $500,000 revival of the Philippine Open beginning Thursday next week at the Manila Southwoods' Masters layout.

THE ART OF COMING HOME: A NIGHT WITH BAR MAGDA'S CARLO BUENAVENTURA AT AYÀ

The recent discourse around Hapag's batchoy interpretation sparked a heated debate online.

Asialink Eyes 50 New Branches by Q2

Financing firm Asialink Financing Corp. is ramping up its aggressive expansion as it targets to open 50 more stores by the second quarter of the year.

NATO Launches Baltic Sea Patrols After Suspected Cable Sabotage

The NATO military alliance said on Tuesday it would launch a Baltic Sea monitoring mission following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables in recent months.

As a climate scientist, I knew it was time to leave Los Angeles

I am utterly devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires, shaking with rage and grief.

Why Beauty and Denise Couldn't Say No to 'Prinsesa ng City Jail'

By this time, the GMA Afternoon Prime viewers have already acquainted themselves with the new characters that reliable actresses Beauty Gonzalez and Denise Laurel portray in \"Prinsesa Ng City Jail.\"

Sining Filipina: Empowering Women Through Art

In his poem that was first published in 1865, William Ross Wallace wrote, \"The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.\" To paraphrase that, we say, \"A woman's delicate hand that holds a paintbrush is the hand that can change the world.\"

Iloilo Gov Cup kicks off '25 tennis season

The new tennis season kicks off in grand style as Iloilo City welcomes the country's premier players and rising stars for the Governor's Cup National Open Championships starting Jan. 19 at the Iloilo Sports Complex courts.

Jessica Simpson, Eric Johnson split after 10-year marriage

Singer-actor Jessica Simpson and her husband, former NFL player Eric Johnson, have separated after 10 years of marriage.

Self-rated hunger nearly doubles in 2024 - SWS

The percentage of Filipino families that experienced involuntary hunger last year almost matched the figure at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, survey data from Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.