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Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 100-year-old former US president and Nobel peace laureate who rose from humble beginnings in rural Georgia to lead the nation from 1977 to 1981, has died, his non-profit foundation said on Sunday.

8 Party-List Groups Shine in Mock Polls

Filipinos are inclined to support incumbent party-lists based on the latest voter preference polls conducted by the OCTA Research group and Social Weather Stations (SWS).

Pinoys urged: Be catalysts of change

On the commemoration of the 128th anniversary of Jose Rizal's execution yesterday, President Marcos called on Filipinos to continue to be \"catalysts of change\" and to \"stand firm\" in the face of obstacles.

BBM, Sara trust ratings decline further - SWS

More than two years after a landslide victory in the 2022 elections, the erstwhile tandem of President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte will end 2024 with a significant decline in their trust ratings.

Marcos signs P6.3-T budget, vetoes P194 B

AKAP fund, zero PhilHealth subsidy retained

Pagasa: Expect rainy New Year

Three weather systems will bring rains in many parts of the country this New Year's Eve and on Jan. 1, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

TRAINS, BOATS, PLANES AND BUSES: THE LAKARAN LECTURE SERIES TOURS ITALY

\"You wouldn't think it,\" a Filipina OFW named Alice tells us, referring to her modest attire while holding a mic in a Napoli church hall, \"but I was earning P200,000 a day. But I wasn't showy about it; I would just hide all this money away.\"

Welcome to Isla Pambata

Museo Pambata, the Philippines' first children's museum, proudly celebrated its 30th anniversary, reopening its doors on Dec. 6 with a reimagined, interactive space designed to inspire, educate and spark the imagination of all who visit.

'Somewhere in France' exhibit at Alliance Française de Manille

The Alliance Française de Manille is honored to present \"Somewhere in France,\" an exhibition that showcases the remarkable artistic journey of renowned Filipino artist Manuel Baldemor.

How Mike Tuviera Came Up With a Provocative Winner of a Film

Be warned: in this article, I will gush about the Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 entry \"The Kingdom,\" which was directed and co-produced by my brother-in-law, Mike Tuviera, who is married to my bunso sister Penny.

Dennis Trillo donates 50th MMFF Best Actor winnings to PDLs

Dennis Trillo has decided to donate his winnings from being named Best Actor at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), who served as the inspiration for the prison drama \"Green Bones.\"

'THE KINGDOM' INTRODUCES A FILIPINO NATION NEVER COLONIZED

ALL THOSE WHO HAVE WATCHED \"THE KINGDOM\" will agree that it deserves the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award at the recent Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal.

Cebu Pacific bringing in 7 jets this year

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is far from being done with its short-term expansion, as the airline plans to add seven aircraft to its fleet in 2025 to keep up with demand.

Embracing AI

As we close 2024 and move forward to 2025, I have become more anxious about embracing artificial intelligence (AI), fearful as with all other technological advancements, that I will become so dependent on it that even in writing my column I may fall into the habit of using AI, especially when my muse eludes me or when I become too lazy to do my own research.

BDO, Asia's Premier Banks Release New Report to Support Climate Transition

BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO), along with leading Asian banks, has published the Asia Transition Finance Annual Report 2024 to help Asian economies achieve a \"just and orderly transition\" toward a more sustainable future.

SEC Issues Draft Rules on PHL Green Equity

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a framework for green equity offerings to provide companies with greater visibility of their activities that make substantial contribution to an environmental objective.

Doing housing right

Just got back from spending the Christmas holidays with my son and his family in Singapore.

Meralco's 5RP begins in July - ERC

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has moved the start of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco)'s fifth regulatory period (5RP) to July 2025, delaying it by six months from the earlier approved date.

Pineapple exports may hit record high this year

The Philippines' pineapple exports may hit a record high of over 690,000 metric tons (MT) this year, driven by better output and higher demand abroad, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

PSE Sees Trump Economic Policies Impacting Market Trajectory in 2025

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) expects the economic policies of the incoming administration of US president-elect Donald Trump to play a key role in the trajectory of the local stock market in 2025.

Sideways Trading Likely on Shortened Week

Stocks are expected to trade sideways with a slight upward bias to open the year on another shortened trading week.

2024 Philippine Equities: A Year of Volatility

Philippine stocks ended 2024 virtually unchanged.

Renewable Energy Dominates Green Lane-Certified Projects

The Board of Investments (BOI) has endorsed 176 projects worth P4.54 trillion for expedited licensing and permit processing, with renewable energy (RE) developments leading the way.

More 'hot money' enters in November

More speculative funds flowed into the Philippines, yielding a net inflow of $96.59 million in November and reversing the $529.68 million outflow seen a month ago, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

Housing Prices Drop for 1st Time in 3 Years

Property prices declined for the first time in three years as prices of duplex housing and condominium units slumped in the third quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

Phl booters eye upset for ages

After breaking a 52-year winless streak against Thailand, is a breakthrough finals stint in Southeast Asia's centerpiece football tournament up next for fearless Philippines?

Vargas named to Asian body

ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas was recently named to join a high-powered Board of the interim Asian Boxing that is affiliated with World Boxing, the international federation seeking to gain IOC recognition for the purpose of retaining the sport in the Olympics.

ROARING 2024

The Year of the Dragon, in Chinese beliefs, symbolizes honor, power, luck and success. For Philippine sports, 2024 meant all of the above.

Impeached Sokor president defies summons for 3rd time

SEOUL (AFP) – South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol refused a summons to appear for questioning on Sunday, the third time he has defied investigators’ demands in two weeks.

Belgium to ban sale of disposable e-cigarettes

Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds, in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations.