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Nika becomes severe tropical storm; Signal No. 2 up

Severe Tropical Storm Nika has further intensified to near-typhoon category, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

House warns OVP execs: Attend probe or face arrest

Failure on the part of seven officials of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to face today's hearing of the House of Representatives committee on good government and public accountability could lead to their arrest, Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua warned yesterday.

47 Senate candidates declared nuisance

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared 47 senatorial aspirants as nuisance bets who may no longer be able to run in the May 2025 midterm polls.

Duterte urged: Be a statesman, attend quad comm probe

Profanities notwithstanding, former president Rodrigo Duterte should show that he can be a statesman by attending this week's hearing of the House of Representatives quad committee investigating purported state-sanctioned summary executions during his term, according to lawmakers.

Inflation still most urgent concern of Pinoys - OCTA

Controlling the increase in prices of basic goods and services remains the most urgent concern of Filipinos, a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group showed.

WHAT DO WE LOVE ABOUT J MALL?

We asked Cebu's most in-the-know locals and the country's globe-trotting tastemakers about their favorites from Cebu's hottest opening.

HENRY SY FOUNDATION EMPOWERS EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS PARTNERSHIP

The Henry Sy Foundation, Inc. (HSFI) has extended support to the University of San Carlos (USC) as part of its Diamond Jubilee initiatives, furthering HSFI's commitment to empowering Filipino youth and fostering achievement.

J MALL: WHERE TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION

Central Visayas has seen the highest growth rate among the country's regions at 7.3%, and at its heart is Mandaue City, the industrial hub of the region, hosting around 10,000 industrial and commercial locators.

A NEW ERA OF URBAN RENEWAL

It is easier to tear old structures down and build a completely new one from the ground up, but SM Prime Holdings wasn't eyeing \"easy\" when they envisioned SM J Mall.

SPRINGTIME TOKYO IN CEBU

Manila and Cebu's movers and shakers gather under the delicate shower of cherry blossoms for the opening of J Mall, SM and Mandaue City's newest lifestyle destination.

KORINA SANCHEZ COMES FULL CIRCLE WITH 'FACE TO FACE'

If we're not mistaken, the award-winning broadcaster and producer currently has the most number of programs across different networks and platforms.

Jonathan Roumie of 'The Chosen' is coming to Phl

Jonathan Roumie, the actor beloved for his portrayal of Jesus in \"The Chosen,\" is set to visit Manila for a fan screening event on Nov. 22, an early Christmas gift for Pinoy fans of the ground-breaking series.

Ely Buendia: Fame didn't mix well with me

OPM icon Ely Buendia marks a fresh chapter in his solo career with the release of his sophomore album, Method Adaptor, now available via Offshore Music and Sony Music Entertainment.

FOR DULCE, LOVE IS WORTHLESS IF YOU DON'T GIVE YOUR ALL

Dulce and I share a beautiful friendship for life. We know each other so well, which makes it difficult for me to sit down with her for a one-on-one interview.

P-pop girl group KAIA shares music advice from SB19

The members of the P-pop girl group KAIA are grateful for the support that they are getting from other P-pop groups, especially SB19.

'WE ARE A NATION OF STORYTELLERS, JUST LIKE RIZAL'

It's happening finally: the Philippines will assume main character duties as the Guest of Honour (GoH) country at the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse (FBM) next year—a move that was envisioned by Senator Loren Legarda, with the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) working together with the senator in fleshing out that vision.

BOOKS STRIKE LIKE PRINTED LIGHTNING AS 'IMAGINATION PEOPLES THE AIR'

'We are born, and we crawl like caterpillars, but within us, we carry the ability to fly. Great literature is about this very metamorphosis, about the wings that we all have, even if we no longer know we have them.'

My road trip with Robin

Sweet encounters with a billionaire, a lawyer and my son's husband

DMCI profit slips to P15.1 B in 9 months

Weaker contributions from the integrated energy, real estate and nickel businesses pulled down earnings of DMCI Holdings in the nine months ending September.

NLEX Corp. borrows P10 B for expansion

North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. has borrowed P10 billion from a local bank to finance the remaining portion of a viaduct project bridging Bulacan and Pampanga.

DOE tightens monitoring of biofuels blend compliance

Oil companies found non-compliant with the increased biodiesel blend could face heavy fines and risk having their accreditation revoked, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

Cement import surge continues

Vietnam remains the largest supplier of imported cement for the Philippine market, accounting for 93 percent of total imports during the January to June 2024 period.

Lift ban on Golden Rice, High court urged

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has asked the Supreme Court to reverse the appellate court's decision which halted the commercial propagation of Golden Rice in the country.

Phl, Saudi Arabia to release energy roadmap in 2025

The Philippines and Saudi Arabia are set to develop a roadmap implementing their recently signed energy cooperation agreement that is expected to be finalized early next year.

More LEED-certified properties up for SM

SM Prime Holdings Inc. is working on the green certification of more properties to address climate change and enhance disaster resilience.

A little bit of Greek philosophy

It's not exactly a surprise anymore when CEOs or company presidents come up to me and say, \"Francis, I attended your Leadership Training ages ago when I was just a middle manager, and now I'm running the place! What you taught me worked, and that's why I want you to train our leaders - to give them the insights they need to level up and grow the business.\"

Home Credit sees 25% surge in holiday sales

Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country's leading consumer finance company, is poised for a significant boost this holiday season, forecasting a 25-percent increase in sales compared to last year's P16 billion.

Globe banks on GCash, mobile for income lift

Wireless provider Globe Telecom Inc. has raised its profit to beyond P20 billion as of September, as it looks to end the year strong on the back of mobile and e-wallet contributions.

How gen AI can shape the future of agriculture

Global demand for nutrition continues to increase, creating new economic pressures- and opportunities - for farmers. At the same time, the agriculture industry must contend with the push toward more sustainable practices.

AFAD Arms Show all set

The country's biggest and longest-running defense and sports arms show celebrates three decades of excellence and responsible gun ownership on Nov. 20 to 24 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.