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Crippling

Harsh as it may sound, fiscal management the past two years seems to have put short-term political expediency ahead of long-term institutional stability. It is as if policy is intentionally designed to cripple whatever gives our national economy stability and vigor.

Preparing for the next pandemic

Are we ready for the next pandemic? Five years since the onset of COVID-19, the World Health Organization says the world is not.

DA chief names new undersecretary

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has appointed a new undersecretary following the passing of Deogracias Victor Savellano.

2 Chinese with fake visas nabbed

Two Chinese nationals with counterfeit visas were apprehended on Sunday, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

LRT-1 files petition for another fare hike

Commuters will have to pay as much as P60 to ride the Light Rail Transit Line 1 from Roosevelt, Quezon City to Parañaque if the government approves the proposed fare increase filed by the LRT-1 operator.

Actress Surrenders to NBI Over Fraud

Actress Rufa Mae Quinto yesterday surrendered to authorities following allegations of securities fraud.

Garbage piles in Manila remain uncollected

Manila residents should submit complaints over uncollected garbage in the city, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

4 NBI Employees, 7 Clearance Fixers Nabbed

Four National Bureau of Investigation employees were arrested for allegedly conniving with seven fixers at the NBI clearance center on Monday.

PNP Reshuffles 6 Top Cops

Six senior officials of the Philippine National Police were included in the first major revamp implemented by the PNP for 2025.

Repatriation of pardoned OFWs in UAE underway

The Philippine government is readying the repatriation of 220 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were pardoned by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last month.

22,000 Black Nazarene devotees join pahalik

Over 22,000 devotees joined the pahalik or kissing of the Black Nazarene's image at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila yesterday.

Report on hacking activities unjustified, groundless - Chinese embassy

The Chinese embassy in Manila yesterday downplayed the reported Chinese hacking and stealing of sensitive data of the Philippines, calling the allegations \"unjustified,\" \"groundless\" and a smear campaign for geopolitical purposes.

Probe SSS contribution hike - Gatchalian

A resolution seeking to probe the mandated contribution rate hike of the Social Security System (SSS) will be filed by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.

'Maximum SRP on imported rice may drop to P47/kilo'

The maximum suggested retail price for imported rice may still go down to P47 per kilo, Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said yesterday, after farmers' group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said the plan of the DA to impose a maximum SRP on imported grains not exceeding P60 per kilo is still high.

PH'S DREAM FOOD PROGRAM GETS REAL

A world full of convention and free market exchange sometimes neglects real services and programs actually designed to benefit the poor or those who have less in life.

Senate to Probe Banks on POGO Money Laundering

The Senate will pursue its probe on the failure of banks to detect the money laundering activities of illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

Marcos orders strict compliance with Magna Carta for Seafarers

President Marcos ordered concerned government agencies on Wednesday to ensure stakeholders' strict compliance with the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers and ensure that Filipino seafarers get the maximum benefits of the law.

Vasquez of 'The Voice' brings BBM, Liza to tears

\"The Voice USA\" Season 26 winner Sofronio Vasquez III's heartfelt performance of his winning piece, \"A Million Dreams\" at Malacañang yesterday brought President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos to tears.

SWS: Self-rated poverty highest in 21 years

An estimated 17.4 million Filipino families deemed themselves poor in the last quarter of 2024, the highest in over two decades, a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey found.

DepEd to build 100,000 classrooms with private sector help

The Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to build over 100,000 classrooms with private sector help in a bid to thin out the classroom backlog of 165,000.

Chinese helicopter also patrolling Panatag – PCG

Aside from the so-called “monster ship” of the China Coast Guard (CCG), a helicopter of the People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) was also spotted patrolling the area of Panatag Shoal, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela has reported.

AKAP, AICS exempted from poll ban - Comelec

'But pols should keep out of ayuda distribution'

DOH allays public fears over HMPV

There is no reason to panic despite the detection in the country of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is now causing a spike in respiratory infections in China, according to infectious disease specialist Dr. Rontgene Solante.

41% for, 35% against VP impeachment - survey

More Filipinos support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte than those who are against it, a commissioned survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.

Meta Ends US Fact-Checks Ahead of Trump Term

Social media giant Meta on Tuesday slashed its content moderation policies, including ending its US fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram, in a major shift that conforms with the priorities of incoming president Donald Trump.

Heavy rainfall expected due to shear line

Heavy to intense rains are forecast today in the Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas due to the effects of the shear line, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

BI to probe Matobato's departure

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to conduct an investigation into reports that self-confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) hitman Edgar Matobato left the country during the second quarter of 2024.

Bulaga!

I was casually driving down Pasig Boulevard at the start of the New Year when to my surprise, there was a double roller guard rail at the junction going into C5.

Single mother's heartwarming win on Chavit's game show grabs attention

The Christmas Day episode of senatorial aspirant Manong Chavit Singson's online game show \"58 Days ng Milyon-milyong Pa-premyo\" took a touching turn when a single mom from Marinduque captured the audience's hearts.

Pinoys can promote the country in local and international markets

Aside from being postcard-perfect and Instagram-worthy, our local attractions were stunning settings of famous Filipino movies. These include Vigan, Ilocos Sur ('Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'), Sagada ('That Thing Called Tadhana'), Albay ('Kailangan Kita'), Boracay ('When Love Begins'), Siargao ('Siargao'), Negros Occidental ('Oro Plata Mata'), Palawan ('Mr. and Mrs. Cruz'), Baler ('Baler'), Bacolod ('Everyday I Love You'), Intramuros ('Unofficially Yours'), and Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar ('Quezon's Game').