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A foul fireside chat

It was such a cozy moment in the Oval Office on Wednesday morning, with the roaring fire and the warm handshake and the past presidents - including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and FDR - looking down benignly on the scene.

Phl gov't probes Rody

Maybe it's just my imagination, but there seems to be something akin to panic and dismay in some quarters over the news that the Philippine government has finally launched an investigation of Rodrigo Duterte for possible crimes against humanitarian law.

Foreign influences

While undertaking a series of corporate trainings and consultancies, I began to take note of certain changes in the business community that has slowly become the rule rather than the exception.

Minimum credible Comelec capability

The Commission on Elections has amended its rules on the registration of social media accounts that will be used in connection with the 2025 mid-term elections.

Perseverance and dreams: SM scholars'key to rising above poverty

Youth from underserved communities, like Franz Santos and Kristina Tuazon, are no strangers to challenges.

PAWS: Include farm animals in National Disaster Preparedness Plan

Amid reports that cows were casualties of Super Typhoon Pepito in Nueva Vizcaya, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) believes that farm animals should also be part of the National Disaster Preparedness Plan.

Sandigan upholds conviction of pork’ scam execs

The Sandiganbayan has upheld the conviction of officials of three abolished state firms in connection with the pork barrel scam.

POWERING CEBU: BUs INEss LEADERS TAc KLE ENERGY NEEDs

A pressing concern for the Philippines' economic growth is reliable energy.

Let Rody run again as president - Alvarez

Inspired by Donald Trump's reelection as US president, Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez wants his friend, former president Rodrigo Duterte, to run again and be reelected as president in 2028.

PNP: No quota on drug war killings, arrests

As far as the spokesperson of the Philippine National Police can recall, there was no quota on PNP killings or arrests in the implementation of the war on drugs during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte.

Sara, OVP execs' attendance key to Mary Grace Piattos,

House lawmakers yesterday urged Vice President Sara Duterte and her aides in the Office of the Vice President to attend today's hearing at the House of Representatives so they can shed light on the identity of \"Mary Grace Piattos,\" whose name appears in liquidation documents linked to the alleged misuse of OVP funds.

DA to import add'l 8,000 MT of fish

The government will import an additional 8,000 metric tons (MT) of fish amid the closed fishing season and the P1-billion damage to the fisheries sector due to successive typhoons, a ranking Department of Agriculture (DA) official said on Tuesday.

BBM, Trump discuss alliance in phone call

US president-elect asks Marcos: How's Imelda?

DFA chief, G7 diplomats to tackle Indo-Pacific security

Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will meet with his counterparts from seven industrialized nations during the expanded Group of Seven Ministerial Meeting in Italy next week, the DFA said yesterday.

Palace to gov't agencies: Scale down Christmas parties

Malacañang has directed officials and employees of the government to \"scale down\" their Christmas celebrations and instead donate to communities devastated by the successive typhoons that hit the country.

117 of 183 Senate aspirants declared nuisance bets

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared a total of 117 senatorial aspirants nuisance, possibly barring them from running in the May 2025 midterm elections.

Cool season is here - PAGASA

Expect cooler temperatures and dry air as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared the onset of the northeast monsoon or amihan yesterday.

Taguba gets life term for P6.4-B shabu smuggling

Seven years after authorities seized over half a ton of shabu worth P6.4 billion in a Valenzuela warehouse raid, a Manila court found alleged Customs \"fixer\" Mark Taguba and two others guilty of drug importation.

Tips on maintaining hcollthg lungs

Lung problems are on the rise in the country.

SHAKE IT UP OR SHAKE IT OFF

No pain, no gain is no longer hip. After a taxing workout, just exclaim 'sheesh' or 'skibidi.' Your kids will totally get you.

HEALTHY GUT, HAPPY MIND

Do you know that your gut is closely connected to your feelings and state of mind?

Hopes & dreams for Philippine cinema

Connie Macatuno wears many hats—as TV and movie director, screenwriter, and creative designer for I Am Lokal, a clothing brand that aims to highlight Philippine weaves and fabrics, mixing upcycled materials.

P1-M reward up for info on 'Mary Grace Piattos'

Administration lawmakers yesterday offered a P1-million bounty for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification of an informant from the Office of the Vice President named \"Mary Grace Piattos,\" as the House of Representatives committee on good government and public accountability resumes tomorrow its investigation into the OVP's alleged misuse of confidential funds.

Susan Pena Joven: Forever Young

She lives up to her name, \"Joven,\" which is Spanish for \"young.\"

AFTER CANNES AND QCINEMA, DIRECTORS FACTORY PHL FILMS MAKE HOMECOMING PREMIERE IN DAPITAN

The Directors Factory Philippines 2024 filmmakers are still amazed by how far their short films have traveled—from Dapitan City in Zamboanga del Norte to the Cannes Film Festival in France, and most recently, to the QCinema International Film Festival 2024, where their works were featured as opening films.

OSCAR SEASON IS HERE: 'ANORA,' 'CONCLAVE,' OTHER FILMS ANOINTED AS FRONT RUNNERS

THERE ARE FOUR SEASONS IN SOME PARTS OF the world. In the world of cinema lovers, there's an unofficial fifth season and it is known to every cinephile as the Oscar season.

Cup of Joe sells out show, adds second date

Bad news for all avowed Jowahs out there. \"Jowahs\" are what fans of the alt-pop band Cup of Joe (COJ ) call themselves and last week - they Were shocked to receive very bad news. Amazingly, tickets to COJ's concert next year were all sold out.

Senate urged to pass bill blocking online piracy sites

A consumer advocacy group is clamoring for the passage of the long-delayed Online Site Blocking Act to shield the Philippine entertainment industry from the threat of online piracy.

Top Line moves IPO to Ql 2025

The final public listing of the year will not be pushing through as Top Line Business Development Corp. has decided to move its initial public offering (IPO) to early next year.

Citi lowers Phl GDP forecast

Global banking giant Citi has lowered its economic growth projection for the Philippines this year, citing weaker-than-expected performance in the third quarter and the impact of weather disruptions that weighed on the country's economic activity.