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Phl rejects China's criticism of missile acquisition

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro rejected yesterday Chinese criticism of Manila's plan to acquire a US-built mid-range missile system, telling Beijing to stop its \"saber rattling\" and \"interference\" in internal affairs.

Phl-Korea free trade deal takes effect Dec. 31

The Philippines-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is seen to significantly enhance market access for Philippine products in the Korean market, will take effect on Dec. 31.

BBM: Serve as a light that brings hope to others

President Marcos called on Filipinos to reflect on living a life filled with meaning and purpose and to serve as a light that brings hope to others as they celebrate the Christmas season.

BRINGING CHRISTMAS TO GOD'S CHILDREN

For almost two decades, on a Sunday morning early in December, a fleet of buses and vans full of children have converged on a restaurant called Handlebar in Makati.

Is work stress driving your blood pressure up?

Hardworking, dependable, resilient, resourceful — just four of the many words used to describe what Filipinos are like on the job.

Why nutrition education is important

Unilever and the Department of Education (DepEd) have signed a landmark memorandum of agreement to launch a nutrition education initiative aimed at public school students, teachers, and parents across the country.

A Christmas full of hope

Many of us are probably excited about the many get-togethers we will be attending with family and friends, the delicious food that we will get to feast on, and the wonderful presents that we will give and receive.

Christmas brings back memories

I write this after the University of the Philippines' Fighting Maroons clinched the UAAP men's basketball championship, and after a UP Law graduate (Kyle Christian Tutor) topped the Bar exams.

'Also Filipino'

Chef and food writer Angelo Comsti has written five books. His first book was a recipe book on edible gifts made for Christmas. The rest of his books are all Filipino cookbooks.

HOW RURU MADRID MANIFESTED MMFF DEBUT

Ruru Madrid was grateful for being given the opportunity to star in his first Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry as prison guard Xavier Gonzaga in \"Green Bones.\"

Why 2024 became Taylor Swift's year

2024 will forever be remembered as the year when Taylor Swift soared up to where no music star has gone before.

The Dawn releases first-ever Christmas song in almost 40 years

The Christmas holidays are a time for families to get together and celebrate together. Happily, conflict-free, drama-free.

AFTER HEALTH SCARE, GARY V IS NOT RETIRING YET

\"I WASN'T SURE IF I could do this concert tonight after battling with severe hydration,\" said Gary Valenciano onstage Sunday night for the second performance schedule of \"Pure Energy: One Last Time\" at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Barcode technology for health care pushed

Local barcode standards GS1 Philippines is advocating for the use of barcode technology in health care to streamline workflow for health professionals, enhancing patient safety.

Cebu Pacific sets daily record high

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has set its highest passenger volume in a day, reaching more than 83,000 as propelled by the holiday spike for air travel.

Iloilo airport runway shutdown disrupts flights

The Iloilo International Airport yesterday resumed normal operations following the closure of its runway that resulted in flight interruptions for at least 1,300 passengers.

SEC readies rules on crypto-assets service providers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued its draft guidelines that will govern the conduct of crypto-assets service providers in the country.

Yuchengco switches on solar farm in Nueva Ecija

The Yuchengco Group has activated the San Jose Solar plant in Nueva Ecija, its second utility-scale solar facility integrated into the national grid this year.

GT Capital ushering in 2025 with leadership changes in Federal Land

GT Capital Holdings Inc., the listed holding company of the Ty Group, is ushering in the new year with key leadership role changes in its property arm Federal Land Inc.

BOI certifies P4.5 T projects for green lane processing

The government has certified P4.51 trillion worth of projects to go through green lane services for faster processing of licenses and permits, according to the Board of Investments (BOI).

Digital transformation for 2025 and beyond

The Philippines is entering an exciting phase of digital transformation, poised to unlock opportunities that could reshape its economic and social future.

Phl to slap P60/MT fee on imported sugar alternatives

The government will slap a clearance fee of P60 per metric ton (MT) on imported sugar alternatives and other sugar-based products, including sucrose, flavored syrups and even white chocolates, as part of its efforts to monitor the entry of these imported commodities.

Getting water out of a dry towel

Almost every year, whenever my clients visit the Toyota Kaikan Museum in Toyota City, Aichi, we are often reminded of many basic lessons about the Toyota Production System (TPS), which includes a thought-provoking exhortation from management icon Taiichi Ohno (1912-1990). He said: \"People don't go to Toyota to work; they go there to think.\"

Bargain-hunting brings holiday cheer to market

Investors brought some holiday cheer to the local stock market ahead of a two-day break.

Gov't sets P629-B local borrowing in Q1

The government plans to borrow P629 billion from the local debt market in the first quarter in the hope of favorable yields, as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas cut policy rates in December.

Tycoons get PCC nod for $3.3-B LNG deal

The Philippines' drive toward energy security and sustainability has received a major boost as the joint power venture among three of the country's biggest tycoons moves a step closer to completion.

Soaring gas prices put brakes on jeepney drivers

Jeepneys reign as the \"Kings of the Road\" in the country, ruling the streets as the most iconic mode of transport, yet their drivers are a far cry from living like royalty.

IMF calls for balanced monetary policy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for a cautious and adaptive approach to monetary policy by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), as the Philippines faces increasing risks from supply-side shocks and inflationary pressures.

Pasko Sa Enero, Part Two

Sporting Chance

Phl lifters nail 2 more golds in Doha

Jhodie Peralta snared a pair of gold medals to cap the Philippines' solid campaign in the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Doha, Qatar recently.