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Rice import volume hits 4.8-M MT in 2024

The government revised upward the country's total rice import volume last year to nearly 4.8 million metric tons (MT) after the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) validated the rice shipment figures.

GCash widens reach in Japan

E-wallet leader GCash is reaching more areas in Japan through the expansion of its international partnership, allowing Filipinos to transact with millions of merchants.

A fast-food chicken issue

What would you do if you encountered something unusual about the food served in a fast-food restaurant?

CLI Ventures Into Co-working Spaces

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), a listed real estate developer focused in the Visayas and Mindanao, is venturing into co-working spaces as part of the company's business diversification initiatives.

BPI sees robust growth this year

Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) expects a stronger revenue performance in 2025, with a budget targeting double-digit growth, driven by robust economic prospects and strategic investments.

BCDA inks commercial, residential leases

State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has entered into lease agreements with a pizza chain and a specialty cafe and restaurant for commercial lots, as well as with a Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) executive for a residential lease in Camp John Hay.

PAL Adds New Route From Cebu

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is betting on a new route and expanding its Siargao flights from Cebu, as the carrier moves to strengthen its domestic coverage this year.

Phl Stocks Plummet on Wall Street Cues

The benchmark index plunging below the 6,400 level as share prices opened the week in the red after taking cues from the decline in US equities last Friday.

SEC: Firms must disclose fees paid to external auditors

To boost transparency and accountability in the reporting of financial and operational results, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now requiring publicly listed companies to disclose fees paid to their external auditors.

DOE Exec Laments Financing Gap in Renewable Energy Dev't

Lowering capital costs for renewable energy (RE) development is critical in achieving a just energy transition for the Philippines, a senior energy official said, urging global support to close the financing gap.

Landbank eyes fresh funds via debt market

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines is preparing to access the debt markets to raise at least P10 billion this year via the issuance of bonds, expanding its green and sustainability portfolios, its top official said.

Unlock opportunities in EU, exporters urged

The country's exporters, particularly those of agri-food products, are encouraged to tap opportunities in the European Union, given the increased purchasing power of EU consumers and recent regulatory and policy developments, according to a joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.

Pacers Halt Cavaliers, Celtics Edge Pelicans

The Indiana Pacers erased a 15-point deficit to bring Cleveland's 12-game NBA winning streak to an emphatic end on Sunday, beating the league-leading Cavaliers 108-93.

IS NORTHPORT FOR REAL?

BOLTS MOTIVATED TO TRUMP BATANG PIER

Djokovic, Alcaraz Pass Opening Tests

Novak Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.

Hoey Limps to 59th-Place Finish

Rico Hoey of the Philippines struggled with a two-over 72 in the fourth round to finish in a share of 59th in the Sony Open in Hawaii Sunday.

Hope for cellar dwellers

Five teams won't advance to the PBA Commissioner's Cup playoffs and with three games left in its schedule, cellar-dwelling Terrafirma (0-9) is one loss away from outright elimination.

Saclag returns to action at ONE

Jean Claude Saclag won't be left behind during a busy stretch for Filipino combat sports stars as the Team Lakay standout already has a date for his return.

Thousands Take Holy Dip in India as Festival Begins

Tens of thousands of Hindus seeking absolution of their sins immersed themselves yesterday in freezing waters at the confluence of sacred rivers, as India began a six-week festival expected to draw the world's largest gathering of humanity.

Netanyahu Updates Biden on Gaza Hostage Deal Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with outgoing US President Joe Biden on Sunday, updating him on the progress in negotiations to reach a hostage release deal in Gaza.

Zelensky Ready to Exchange North Korean Soldiers for Ukrainians

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday Kyiv is ready to hand over captured North Korean soldiers to their leader Kim Jong-un if he can facilitate their exchange for Ukrainians held captive in Russia.

SoKor to change concrete barriers after plane crash

South Korean authorities said yesterday they will change the concrete barriers used for navigation at airports around the country after the Jeju Air crash that left 179 people dead.

LA races to contain wildfires before winds return

Death toll surges to 24; 100,000 evacuated

Meghan Markle's Netflix show delayed due to LA fires

A new Netflix series starring Meghan Markle (in photo), the actress wife of Britain's Prince Harry, has been delayed due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the duchess of Sussex said Sunday.

Kanlaon Spews Ash Anew

Amid the threat of another eruption, Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island twice emitted ash yesterday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

'NPA cannot influence polls in W. Visayas'

The New People's Army (NPA) in Western Visayas is incapable of influencing the outcome of the May 12 midterm elections, according to the Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (ID).

Shear Line, Monsoon Damage to Agri Reaches P67.68 M

The amount of damage caused by the shear line, northeast monsoon or amihan and the intertropical convergence zone or ITCZ to the agriculture sector has reached P67.68 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported yesterday.

Magtanim hindi biro

Rice, to Filipinos, is as basic and essential as air and water.

National aspirations 2025

The world will not wait for us. We must instead catch up and use all available resources and focus on what we can do best to be amongst the respected nations whose people enjoy the abundance of nature, economic wealth, political stability, full personal growth and the promises of new technologies.

A mouse or power play?

The Mountain labored and brought forth a mouse. It is an old Greek proverb. It is one of Aesop's fables.