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SSS Rejects Calls to Defer Contribution Increase

Instead of postponing the increase in members' contributions this year, the Social Security System yesterday pushed for a program that subsidizes the contribution of informal economy workers and individually paying SSS members.

David Pardo Ayala Moved to Manila with Knives, Cookbooks & a Heart Full of Love

While at the Culinary Institute of America in upstate New York over two decades ago, Colombian-born David Pardo Ayala met the love of his life, a Filipina named Gianella.

Lucky Dumpling opens at Hann Resorts

Ever been up to the Pampanga and Clark area and craved Chinese food? There is good news since Lucky Dumpling just opened at Hann Resorts in Clark and is a perfect place to have dim sum and Cantonese food for lunch or dinner, even if one is just passing by the area.

FROM LEGENDS TO CHART-TOPPERS: 2025 CONCERT LINEUP FOR EVERY MUSIC FAN

From Dionne Warwick to Boyz II Men, a bountiful lineup of nostalgia acts will be hitting the Philippine stage this year.

WHY STREAMING SERVICE MAX IS BETTING BIG ON FILIPINO VIEWERS

ONE OF THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LOCAL entertainment scene in the last quarter of 2024 was the entry of a new streaming service: Max. The platform, operated by Warner Bros. Discovery, brings together iconic brands such as HBO, Harry Potter, Cartoon Network and the DC Universe under one umbrella.

50th MMFF Extends Run Until Jan. 14 Due to 'Public Demand'

The 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is set to continue for an additional week due to \"insistent public demand.\"

Jollibee Takes Majority Control of Taiwan-Based Soup Brand

Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) is boosting its position in the Chinese cuisine segment with the acquisition of a majority stake in a leading wellness soup brand in Taiwan.

DA funds to cushion impact of imports get substantial hike

Filipino farmers affected by imports, especially coffee and poultry producers, are expected to get at least a billion peso worth of support this year after the Department of Agriculture (DA) received an exponential increase in its earmarked fund meant to enhance farmers’ competitiveness.

The reality on the ground can damage reputation

Are we like goslings or baby geese that follow a mother goose wherever it goes? It appears that way, at least in my case.

MGen unit bags 600-MW gas project in Singapore

PacificLight Power Pte. Ltd. (PLP), controlled by Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), has secured the right to build, own and operate a 600-megawatt gas plant in Singapore.

Market Stays Blemish-Free in 2025

The local stock market has kept its record blemish-free so far this year, extending its winning streak to three sessions ahead of the release of the country's December inflation data today.

Gokongwei Steps Down as RLC President/CEO; First Female Exec Takes Over

Tycoon Lance Gokongwei is relinquishing his role as president and CEO of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) and will be succeeded by seasoned company executive Maria Socorro Isabelle Aragon-GoBio.

DBM Issues Call for Record 2026 Budget

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has initiated the 2026 budgeting process after it asked government agencies to start preparing their proposals for next year's projected record-high budget of almost P6.8 trillion.

PSE nears integration of stock, bond markets

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. expects to strike deals with more shareholders of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS) this month, on top of the recently signed P2.4-billion agreements that are part of the PSE's plan to acquire up to 100 percent of the holding company that owns the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEX).

Customs releases guidelines for Phl-Korea free trade deal

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued the guidelines for the implementation of tariff commitments under the Philippines-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

GILAS FINGERS CROSSED

Gilas Pilipinas is hoping for the best for big man Kai Sotto but is ready for any eventuality.

Coco beats Iga as USA prevails

Coco Gauff overcame second-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in the opening singles of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event and the United States went on to win the final by beating Poland 2-0 on Sunday.

Eala Launches Bid in Australian Open

Alex Eala is out to extend her remarkable campaign in Canberra last week to make more of an impression and soar to new heights in the Australian Open qualifying round beginning today at the Melbourne Park.

Meralco Faces Next Big Test in TNT

First obstacle in a killer slate of three games over six days this week - guest team Eastern - ticked off.

Pinays cited for wrong reasons

Paris Olympic bronze medalists Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas were cited in a recap of the women's boxing event in last year's Summer Games but for the wrong reasons.

Loud as Thunder: 15 straight wins

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder clamped down defensively in the second half to beat the NBA champion Boston Celtics 105-92 on Sunday for a franchise-record 15th straight win.

Malixi books third place

The Philippines' Rianne Malixi faded in the final push to yield the Australian Master of the Amateurs crown and settle for third yesterday in Victoria, Australia.

Petecio, Villegas share spotlight in PSA Awards

For delivering the country's two other medals in the Paris Olympics, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas will be the recipient of a special recognition in the 2024 San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night.

Major winter storm stirs dangerous travel conditions in US

A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the US stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast early yesterday, prompting schools and government offi ces in several states to close.

South Korea extends closure of airport where plane crashed

South Korean authorities have extended the closure of a southwestern airport where a Jeju Air plane crashed and killed 179 people onboard, the land ministry said on Monday.

6th victim dies after German Christmas market attack

The death toll from a car ramming attack on a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg in December has risen to six, prosecutors said yesterday.

Biden slams Trump on plan to end birthright citizenship

US President Joe Biden said on Sunday he thought it was awful that president-elect Donald Trump was trying to do away with birthright citizenship in the United States.

Spanish tourist killed by elephant at Thai sanctuary

A \"panic-stricken\" elephant killed a Spanish tourist while she was bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand, police said yesterday.

NoKor fires missile as Blinken warns of Russia cooperation

North Korea on Monday fired a missile as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea, where he warned Pyongyang was working ever closer with Russia on advanced space technology.

New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses for reconnaisance

The man responsible for the truck attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day that killed 14 people visited the city twice before and recorded video of the French Quarter with Meta smart glasses, an FBI official said Sunday.