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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.
Hamas, Israel wrangle over ceasefire talks
Israel and Hamas wrangled on Sunday over the details of a deal to halt fighting in the Gaza Strip and return hostages home, as Palestinian officials said intensified Israeli bombardments had killed more than 100 people over the weekend.
'Trudeau likely to announce resignation'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source familiar with Trudeau's thinking said on Sunday.
Increased seismic energy recorded in Taal Volcano
A pronounced increase in real-time seismic energy measurement was recorded in Taal Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported yesterday.
MVP Group Leads Camp John Hay Transition
A Regional Trial Court (RTC) here has ordered the return of a 247-hectare rented area at Camp John Hay's Special Economic Zone to the government.
Baguio Launches Panagbenga 2025
The 29th staging of the Baguio Flower Festival - popularly known as Panagbenga, a term adopted from the Kankanaey language to mean blooming - was launched yesterday at the city hall grounds.
Devotees told: Follow traslacion protocols
Devotees of the Black Nazarene are urged to follow security protocols during the traslacion, which will be held on Jan. 9, for a faster and more organized procession.
PNP logs 1,216 firecracker injuries
The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded 1,470 cases of illegal possession, use and sale of firecrackers during the holiday season.