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September 17, 2024

Roque: I am not a fugitive

Now an object of a police manhunt, former Duterte administration spokesman Harry Roque Jr.scoffs at being called a fugitive.

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'Phl did not give up Escoda'

The Philippines is not giving up Escoda Shoal.

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Quad comm mulls Davao hearing on EJK

Quad comm mulls Davao hearing on EJK By JANVIC MATEO To bring the legislative inquiry closer to former president Rodrigo Duterte, the House quad committee may hold in Davao City its next hearings on various policies of his administration, including the deadly campaign against illegal drugs, a lawmaker said yesterday.

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Copy of declaration of Phl independence sold for P11.4 M

Amid an international slump, the appetite for Filipino art is as voracious as ever.

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Speaker to budget critics: Practice what you preach

Without naming names, Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday challenged critics of the 2025 national budget currently under review by the House of Representatives, saying they should try practicing what they preach.

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2 German naval ships in Manila for 4-day visit

Two German naval ships are in Manila for a four-day visit, the first in over 20 years, as part of their IndoPacific Deployment 2024.

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Enhanced weather forecasting urged

With the Philippines ranked as the most disaster-prone country in the world, Sen.

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LPA turns into Tropical Depression Gener

Two tropical cyclones have developed and intensified inside and outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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Election bets required to register social media accounts

Candidates and political parties intending to join the May 2025 midterm elections are mandated to register their official social media accounts and other internet-based campaign platforms.

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Marcos to PFP: 2025 polls not business as usual

The May 2025 midterm elections will not be \"business as usual\" due to changes in the political landscape, President Marcos yesterday told allies belonging to his political party, Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP).

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BBM birthday bash draws flak

The birthday bash for President Marcos last Friday that featured British pop rock band Duran Duran has drawn flak after a copy of the supposed invitation to the event circulated online with the presidential seal as letterhead.

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Guo, 40 others to attend Senate probe today

Dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo, her alleged boyfriend Mayor Liseldo Calugay of Sual, Pangasinan and over 40 other resource persons are expected to attend today's Senate public hearing on reported crimes involving Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), such as scamming and human trafficking.

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BBM: We haven't done enough vs OSAEC

President Marcos yesterday shed tears at a summit to combat online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, where he vowed to put behind bars those who perpetrate this abhorrent crime.

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Fuel prices down for second straight week

A fresh wave of hefty rollbacks at the pumps will be implemented today.

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Ultra Lotto prize to hit P175.5 M

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) expects the jackpot in the 6/58 Ultra Lotto to reach P175.5 million for tonight's draw.

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DOH: Active mpox cases now 18

The number of active mpox cases has climbed to 18, the Department of Health (DOH) reported yesterday.

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SC affirms cancellation of An Waray party-list registration

The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the Commission on Election (Comelec)'s decision to cancel the registration of An Waray as a party-list organization.

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'From K-pop to cuisine: Phl-Sokor ties stronger'

Seoul and Manila's friendship is \"now stronger than ever,\" South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa said, as the two nations marked 75 years bilateral relations.

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Cop sacked over suspect's escape

A policeman is undergoing investigation after a fugitive he arrested in Quezon City reportedly escaped after tricking him into buying a sanitary napkin.

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Cop, wife shot dead

A police officer and his wife were gunned down by an unidentified assailant in Muntinlupa before dawn yesterday.

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Over the moon This year's Mid-Autumn Festival introduces new mooncake flavors to try out

Did you know that worshiping the moon brings in a bountiful harvest? In China, this ancient practice is believed to be behind the country's agricultural prosperity.

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Calabarzon, C. Visayas workers get pay hike

Minimum wage earners in Calabarzon and Central Visayas will receive a higher take-home pay after the regional wage boards granted their requests for a salary increase, according to the Department of Labor and Employment.

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Wind signal up in Pangasinan due to Gener

Afternoon classes in public and private schools in some towns and a city were suspended yesterday after this province was placed under wind signal No.1 due to Tropical Depression Gener.

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5,000 more hogs to be vaccinated vs ASF

After inoculating 41 hogs in Lobo, Batangas, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is ready to vaccinate 5,000 more pigs as part of the controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF).

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Go helps Cavite fire victims

Sen.Bong Go provided relief and financial assistance to fire victims in Bacoor, Cavite on Friday.

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Tito Jackson, member of Jackson 5, dies at 70

US guitarist and singer Tito Jackson (in photo), an original member of the legendary Jackson 5 group and older brother of pop superstars Michael and Janet, has died at the age of 70, his sons said late Sunday.

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Trump gunman willing to fight, die in Ukraine

Ryan Wesley Routh, the 58-year-old man who was arrested on Sept. 15 in connection with what the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) described as an attempted assassination on former US president Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida, had expressed the desire to fight and die in Ukraine.

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TikTok faces crucial hearing that could decide fate in US

TikTok and parent company ByteDance face a key court hearing today in a legal battle seeking to block a law that could ban the app used by 170 million Americans as soon as Jan.19.

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Trump safe after new assassination attempt

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe on Sunday after the Secret Service foiled what the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI) called an apparent assassination attempt while he was golfing on his course in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Highlands Ladies Cup all set

The highly anticipated Highlands Ladies Cup is set to return for its 16th edition on Oct.5, delivering an exciting mix of fun and competitive play at the renowned Midlands and Lucky 9 courses of Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club.

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Americans end long wait for Solheim Cup win

US captain Stacy Lewis could feel the tension rise as match after match the Americans struggled late on Sunday before finally capturing their first since 2017.

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Lions take on Generals

Defending champion San Beda seeks to stay close to solo leader St. Benilde as it clashes with unpredictable Emilio Aguinaldo College today in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

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Ramos eyes follow-up on breakthrough win

Three months after his breakthrough victory at the Lakewood Championship, Sean Ramos is feeling confident and ready to make waves at the ICTSI Forest Hills Classic.

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THERE'S NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN

There’s a new Alpha sniper in town and at the rate he’s going, San Miguel Beer’s Marcio Lassiter’s hold of this slice of PBA “his-three” may be untouchable for years.

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Warm welcome for volley world at Malacañang

It was volleyball world at Malacañang's grounds on Sunday as the drawing of lots the night before extended to a \"Concierto sa Palacio\" that marked a weekend of celebration for the country's solo hosting of the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship next year.

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Holt, Quinto to be feted in PBAPC Awards

Stephen Holt and Kier John \"Bong\" Quinto get a share of center stage in the PBA Press Corps Awards Night for the first time as they will be bestowed with separate honors during the 30th edition of the event next week at the Novotel Manila Araneta City.

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How AMLC analyzes suspicious money deals

As the country's financial intelligence unit, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) plays a vital role in ensuring that the Philippines is not used as a money laundering site for the proceeds of any illicit activity or financial crime.

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Approved investments hit record-high P1.35 T

Investments for projects approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) in January until mid-September hit an all-time high of P1.35 trillion, surpassing last year's total approvals amid strong investor interest in the country.

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Stocks soar to highest level in over 2 years

The local stock market soared to its highest level in over two years as it broke past the 7,100-mark a few days after breaching the psychological 7,000-level.

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PH'S LARGEST OFFICE DEVELOPER RECOGNIZED FOR THE COUNTRY'S 'BEST GREEN OFFICE DEVELOPMENT'

The International Finance Center is one of the 32 LEED-certified and LEEDregistered office towers of Megaworld as the company strengthens its portfolio with more green office developments all over the country.

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Meralco unit leads new tower management firm

Telco infrastructure operators have formed a joint venture to create one of the largest players in tower management in the Philippines and support the asset needs of mobile networks.

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EU dangles euro bonds to diversify Phl portfolio

The European Union is encouraging the Philippine government to consider investing in EU bonds to diversify the country's portfolio and to further strengthen ties with the bloc.

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A roadmap to success: A guide to tax credit/refund

The goal of every taxpayer is to ensure timely payment of taxes in order to avoid penalties.

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13 Citicore projects bag nat'l significance seals

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp.(CREC) is ramping up 13 projects with a combined capacity of around 800 megawatts (MW) that were certified by the government as energy projects of national significance.

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Globe names CFO as Eala retires

Telco-to-tech provider Globe Telecom Inc.is reshuffling its finance department before the end of the year following the retirement of its long-time and multi-awarded fiscal strategist.

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Phl bond market slows in Q2

Philippine bond market growth moderated in the second quarter from the previous quarter due to lower government and corporate issuances, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.

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Compliance woes stall Pag-IBIG home loan releases

The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, is facing challenges in the release of its housing loans, with only a little over 50 percent of the target reached as of August.

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July remittances highest in 7 months

Remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) increased by 3.2 percent to $3.43 billion in July, hitting its highest level in seven months, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

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SMIC sees better H2 performance

Analysts see a stronger second half performance for the investment holding company of the Sy family.

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SM Hotels taps TUV Rheinland for food safety, hygiene policies

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.(SMHCC) has tapped testing service provider TUV Rheinland to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality for dining experiences.

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Expanded regulatory power of GCG pushed

The Governance Commission on GOCCS (GCG) is expected to expand its regulatory powers once the 13-year-old law surrounding its mandate is amended.

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Maya, Grab team up for instant credit

Digital lender Maya Bank has partnered with Grab Philippines to offer instant credit services among eligible users, boosting Filipinos' access to financial solutions while integrating more convenience into their daily lives.

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FLI diversifies into condotels

Filinvest Land Inc.(FLI) is adding the condotel business in its diverse project portfolio with the acquisition of outstanding shares in Fora Services Inc. (FOSI).

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ALI ind'l unit heating up cold storage business

The industrial real estate unit of property giant Ayala Land Inc is heating up its cold storage business as it looks to become a major player in the segment over the next five years.

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Financial resources grow 10% as of July

The total resources of the country's financial system breached the P32-trillion level, posting a double-digit growth in the first seven months of the year, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

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Gov't urged to assist online sellers in BIR registration

Online entrepreneurs should be given proper assistance to comply with Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) registration requirements as the tax agency starts a crackdown on unregistered entities, an advocacy group said.

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