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37+ years in the making

While doing ninong duties at the wedding of close family friends, I made the acquaintance of my new kumpadre or fellow godfather who has a couple of businesses in Coron, Palawan.

Accountability

Impeachment is a political process, but the legal system cannot be tainted with politics. Members of the House quad committee have said they will continue their probe into the abuses committed in the course of the bloody campaign against illegal drugs launched under the watch of Rodrigo Duterte.

Former PDEA chief Villanueva surrenders to quad comm

Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) director general Wilkins Villanueva surrendered on Monday to the quad committee of the House of Representatives to serve his detention for contempt, which was issued by the committee last month, quad comm chairman and Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said yesterday.

Senate OKs bill setting 4-year term for barangay, SK officials

The Senate approved on third and final reading yesterday a measure setting the term of office for barangay officials and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) members to four years.

Toy guns covered by gun ban - Comelec

Even realistic toy guns or replicas are covered by the gun ban imposed in connection with the May 2025 midterm polls, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Northeast monsoon, shear line to bring rainfall in Luzon

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a warning of significant rainfall and its potential impact over several regions in the country due to the northeast monsoon and shear line.

Phl Plans More Joint Naval Patrols With Other Countries

More – and bigger – joint naval patrols with allied nations are being readied for this year, the Philippine Navy announced yesterday.

Fast-track rice programs, DA told

Programs aimed at boosting rice farmers' productivity should be accelerated by government agencies, President Marcos said, as cited by the Department of Agriculture (DA).

PNP 'grand conspiracy' probe underway

A \"grand conspiracy\" of police officers mishandling drug operations during the previous Duterte administration will be probed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

OCTA: VP trust rating suffers 10-point drop

Public satisfaction and trust in most of the country’s highest government officials dropped in the fourth quarter of last year, with Vice President Sara Duterte suffering significant declines in her ratings, a survey conducted by the OCTA Research showed.

Palace: BBM Still Against VP Impeachment

Malacañang yesterday reiterated President Marcos' opposition to moves to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.

NGCP Maintains Compliance With Existing Regulations

Without an approved regulatory reset process, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) maintained that it adhered to the regulations in place at the time by requesting an interim revenue scheme from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to ensure the continuity of its operations.

Comelec defers printing of ballots after SC TRO

SC reverses Comelec DQ of 5 local bets

BBM to DOH: Ensure continuous PhilHealth service

President Marcos yesterday directed the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure the continuous delivery of services by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) even if the state-run insurer did not receive a subsidy in this year's national budget.

BIR surpasses collection target, 1st time in 20 years

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has achieved a landmark success by surpassing its P2.85-trillion collection target for 2024, a goal set by the Development Budget Coordination Committee in March last year.

Quimbo Named Acting Appropriations Panel Chair

Marikina City 2nd District Rep. Stella Luz Quimbo will be taking over the post of Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co as chairman of the House of Representatives' appropriations committee, but only in an acting capacity, House secretary general Reginald Velasco said yesterday.

SURVIVING THE AGE OF DISTRACTION

Our phones may be smart, but it's up to us to prove we're smarter. The digital abyss will always be there, waiting.

TRAINING TO COMPETE AT HYROX

I have been meeting Hyrox athletes quite often recently and they are all excitedly awaiting possible news of a Hyrox competition in the country this year.

Connecting Communities to Nature

The Philippines is home to a number of bird species, featuring more endemic species compared to other large countries.

SM Foundation, Philippine Red Cross transform an old warehouse into a blood center clinical lab

2024 was an unforgettable year for the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Quezon City Chapter.

The Fatted Calf: Feasts & Family in a Farmhouse

Though it is near the Mendez Junction known for its fresh beef stalls, The Fatted Calf along the Tagaytay-Nasugbu road has the beef – but also fish, chicken, pork and lots and lots of seed-to-table vegetables.

'The Modern Negrense'

There really is something about Negrense food that gets me excited.

Gerald Santos decides to reinvent himself

Although what happened to him 19 years ago took a long time for him to come out in the open and disclose it, Gerald Santos felt there was really a time for everything.

DIREK JERRY SINENENG ATTESTS TO TEAM JOLLY'S REEL AND REAL-LIFE CHEMISTRY

In charge of the mise-en-scène of the now-airing \"Prinsesa Ng City Jail\" is Jerry Lopez Sineneng.

HOW MARTIN AND POPS BECAME CLOSER THROUGH THEIR GRANDCHILD

Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez, dubbed as the industry's Concert King and Queen, are set to grace the stage together once again for the concert, Always & Forever, on Feb. 7 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena.

Aegis pays tribute to late member Mercy Sunot in concert

It will be the first time that the legendary (Original Pilipino Music) OPM rock band Aegis will be staging their concert without one of their vocalists, Mercy Sunot.

Empowering Senior Citizens

At a recently concluded forum organized by Capampangan in Media Inc. (CAMI), Senior Citizens Partylist Representative Rodolfo Ordanes (right) reaffirmed his dedication to partnering with the government and civil society to promote the welfare of senior citizens.

CDC Ramps Up Efforts to Attract Global Investors

Clark Development Corp. (CDC) is intensifying its efforts to attract more locators to the freeport.

Pi Sigma Delta Marks 50 Years of Principled Sisterhood

The Pi Sigma Delta Sorority will mark its 50th anniversary with a homecoming celebration on January 25, 5 p.m. at the UP Diliman Bahay ng Alumni.

Cybersecurity solutions tackled at GRC conclave

As industries rapidly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and undergo digital transformation, risks of data breaches, unauthorized transactions and system failures are more pressing than ever.