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Phl curlers to receive cash incentives

The Philippine men's curling team of Marc and Enrico Pfister, Christian Haller, Alan Frei and Benjo Delarmente will receive P2 million in cash incentives from the government for their historic win in the just concluded Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China.

UP, FEU Lady Spikers Off to Flying Start

University of the Philippines needed the full, five-set route to overcome a short-handed University of the East, 25-18, 26-24, 24-26, 13-25, 15-13, that set in motion its campaign in UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball at the MOA Arena.

Lusso: Where Margarita Forés taught us to fly

Walking into her newest restaurant, Lusso at The Podium, the song \"Volare\"—meaning \"to fly\" in Italian—plays softly. \"I want guests to feel transported,\" said Gaita.

BuCor lobbies for Asean prisoner swap

Following the transfer of drug convict Mary Jane Veloso from Indonesia to the Philippines last year, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is pushing for the adoption of a policy that would allow individuals imprisoned in any Southeast Asian country to be repatriated to their home countries to serve their sentences.

Ostapenko ousts Swiatek; Sinner banned

Three-time defending Qatar Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-3, 6-1 defeat by Jelena Ostapenko in the semifinals on Friday, her fifth loss in as many meetings with the mercurial Latvian.

Russian drone damages Chernobyl plant's radiation shield

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that a Russian drone had caused significant damage to the radiation containment shelter at the disused Chernobyl nuclear power plant overnight.

Ayala Land Premier sees robust demand

Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) continues to see resilient demand for luxury residences, with Ayala Land Premier recording P4.7 billion in sales in just the first week of February.

Tollways Going Full Cashless on March 15

Motorists must install a radio frequency identification (RFID) sticker on their vehicles to pass through tollways starting March 15, in line with the government's policy to transition to cashless payments, the Toll Regulatory Board announced yesterday.

US seeks more invested, enduring ties with Phl

The United States under the new Trump administration is looking to further strengthen its bilateral relations with the Philippines, not only in terms of security but also in other possible areas of development.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR CUP OF JOE?

It may take a while for the euphoria to die down. The Joewahs who witnessed \"Silakbo,\" Cup of Joe's explosive, exciting, vastly entertaining and really packed two-night stint at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last Feb. 8 and 9, are still over the moon in ecstasy.

Regine has two different setlists for Valentine's concert

Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, never delivered all her original songs in one concert before.

PNP to Intensify Target-Driven Operations

To address the expected spate of violence during the election period, the Philippine National Police has intensified its target-driven operations against armed groups, criminal gangs and loose firearms.

Masaker his left foot

After around 40 years of writing reviews, you'd think it was time to hang up the old gloves, time to get sick of it, but not necessarily when an album like the Brockas' Masaker comes trotting on Spotify, their third as per count of the music streaming platform, give or take a few singles/EPs.

Pope Francis hospitalized for bronchitis

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the latest in a series of health problems for the 88-year-old pontiff.

NTF-ELCAC to continue fighting terrorism with private schools

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) will continue its engagement and close collaboration with the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA), the largest network of private schools in the country, despite the group's recent withdrawal of its membership from the task force's executive committee.

Chinese Spies in Calamba Raid? PAOCC Checking

After discovering telecommunications equipment at a site initially suspected to be an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is now investigating whether the three Chinese nationals arrested during Friday's raid in Calamba City are involved in espionage.

AI and copyright

Remember the monkey selfie case? In Naruto vs. Slater, a monkey named Naruto took selfies using a camera set up by wildlife photographer David Slater.

NBA Rising Stars ready for battle

San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle scored 12 points to lead Team C to a 25-14 come-from-behind victory over Team G-League in the Rising Stars final on Friday and into the All-Star Game proper.

The Future Of Luxury Rises In The Highlands With Bern Baguio

The next frontier of luxury real estate is all about peace, privacy, and the privilege of calling a pristine highland sanctuary home.

Jay-Z, Sean Combs Accuser Drops Sexual Assault Lawsuit

A woman who accused hip-hop stars Jay-Z and Sean \"Diddy\" Combs of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 dropped her civil lawsuit on Friday, court records showed.

The Miracle Man

For a little over six years from 2002 to 2008, Perry Martinez served under PBA commissioners Jun Bernardino, Noli Eala and Sonny Barrios as technical committee head, pioneering in using technology to improve the league's officiating standards.

QC Declares Dengue Outbreak

Following a significant increase in dengue cases in recent weeks, the Quezon City government on Saturday declared an outbreak and mobilized all units to curb the surge.

US Says Military Exercises With Phl 'Purely Defensive'

US-Philippine military exercises are longstanding, \"purely defensive\" and intended to maintain force readiness and preserve regional security, a US State Department spokesperson said on Saturday.

A week of public diplomacy

BABE'S EYE VIEW FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.

Celebrated Filipino Artists Highlight Manila Liberation Day With WW2 Images

People visit the Manila American Cemetery for lots of reasons.

BBM brings job fair to Mindanao

President Marcos brought on Saturday the government's Trabaho Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, a job-matching initiative for graduating beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), to Mindanao.

SC urged: Compel Senate to convene impeachment court

The Supreme Court has been asked to compel members of the Senate to constitute themselves into an impeachment court, even if Congress is in recess, and to \"forthwith\" conduct the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Cavite teachers undergo cancer screening

Up to 150 public school teachers in Cavite availed themselves of the free cervical and breast cancer screening conducted on Friday by the Department of Health.

Noble and outstanding

EYES WIDE OPEN

Unicapital Securities Sees Up To 5 IPOs This Year

Unicapital Securities Inc., the securities brokerage arm of investment house Unicapital Group, sees as much as five local companies going public this year, supported by what it sees as a promising year for the country.