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FDI Inflow Hits $1.02 B in October

The net inflow of foreign direct investments (FDI) surged by 50.2 percent to hit an eight-month high of $1.02 billion in October last year from $681 million in the same month in 2023, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

PSC to expand youth program

There's a lot on PSC chairman Dicky Bachmann's plate for the new year but the challenge to get things done is a rallying cry for the government agency whose mandate is to provide direction for a national sports development program with emphasis on grassroots development.

HOTSHOTS HOLD ON

It wasn't pretty but Magnolia gladly took this one.

Unsung heroes

Unbeknownst to most of us, the concept of being an overseas Filipino worker does encompass sport, and not just athletes.

Zverev vows to win it all this time

World No. 2 Alexander Zverev insisted Friday he has the mindset to win a first Grand Slam - but admitted Jannik Sinner was red-hot favorite to defend his Australian Open title.

SMFI's new building brings hope anew to school in Zamboanga

The SM Foundation and SM Prime recently turned over a newly built two-story school building to Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School in Zamboanga City, which was heavily ravaged during the Zamboanga siege in 2013.

Lakers game called off; Kerr loses home to wildfires

The NBA has postponed Thursday's scheduled game between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers due to the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

Phl bowlers bow out

Filipino bowling ace Grace Gella's magical run in the IBF World Cup in Hong Kong ended yesterday after falling to a big-swinging Singaporean Daphne Tan, 2-0 (202-182, 245-207), in the quarterfinals.

PSA Honors Pinoy World Champions

Two world champions in boxing and billiards lead the major awardees in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on Jan. 27 at the grand ballroom of the Manila Hotel.

Jimmy Carter briefly unites US as presidents attend funeral

Jimmy Carter brought a fleeting moment of national unity to a divided America on Thursday as all five living US presidents gathered for their predecessor's moving state funeral in Washington's National Cathedral.

Baldwin Sues for Malicious Prosecution After 'Rust' Case Dismissal

Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie \"Rust.\"

Los Angeles Fire Deaths Reach 10

Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, authorities said, as California's National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder.

Canada's Liberal Party to Announce Next PM on March 9

Canada's governing Liberal Party will announce the country's next prime minister on March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin Trudeau (in photo) this week, party leaders said late Thursday.

Trump Arranging Meeting with Putin

US president-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin wanted to meet and that a rendezvous between the pair was being arranged.

Pope Warns About AI, Fake News, and 'Manipulating Minds'

Pope Francis warned on Thursday of the dangers of misinformation and its spread via social media and artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning it could be \"misused to manipulate minds.\"

PCG continues to challenge China 'trespassing'

After withdrawing its biggest vessel nicknamed the “monster ship” from the waters of Zambales, the China Coast Guard (CCG) sent two ships to take over its illegal patrol in the West

Governor's COC valid - Comelec

Meanwhile, the Comelec denied a petition to cancel the certificate of candidacy (COC) of Mountain Province Gov. Bonifacio Lacwasan Jr. for lack of merit.

Go Turns Over Super Health Center in Midsayap

Sen. Bong Go led the turnover of a Super Health Center to the local government of Midsayap in North Cotabato on Thursday.

2 Dead in Calabarzon Gun Attacks

A man and a woman were killed in separate gun attacks in Batangas and Laguna on Thursday.

Speaker's Challenger Disqualified in May Polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified a political aspirant who wants to challenge House Speaker Martin Romualdez as representative of the first district of Leyte in the May elections.

30 N. Mindanao Areas Tagged as Poll Hotspots

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has identified 30 municipalities and cities in Northern Mindanao as election areas of concern for the coming May elections.

PAOCC Tracking Down 100 Small-Scale POGOs

More than 100 small-scale Philippine offshore gaming operators are being tracked down by authorities to completely rid the country of POGOs, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission.

People power in South Korea

Filipinos love South Korea for its K-drama, BTS, K-beauty and fashion trends and Korean food.

Two bits of good news lighten up the start of 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2024, about 63 percent of Filipino families (17.4 million families) considered themselves poor.

Poor families lowering living standards - SWS

Self-rated poor Filipino families significantly increased last year despite indicators showing that they have already lowered their living standards, the fourth quarter survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.

Non-candidates

We have some of the most bizarre election practices in the world.

Eat less... and other table manners

In the vernacular it's called \"tikim\" or to taste. I find that this method is a good way to try many different foods but avoid the calories and avoid too much sugar, too.

Abuse of state resources

Politicians taking personal credit for tax-funded social services is an \"abuse of state resources\" that could constitute an election offense.

QC takes down election materials

The Quezon City government yesterday took down election paraphernalia and other advertising materials posted in prohibited areas in the city.

Mary Jane Veloso Celebrates 40th Birthday

After celebrating Christmas with her family last month, Mary Jane Veloso again got a chance to reunite with her loved ones during her 40th birthday yesterday.