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‘Token Penalty' Should Not Revive Billing Dispute

The problem of disputed billings of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) came up last May when customers, under lockdown since March, received their bills for the previous months. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) had issued a directive that distribution services like Meralco may use the rule on estimated billing with the word “estimate” written on the bill and stating that the corresponding adjustments will be made as soon as practicable.

No Financial Losses From UCPB Cyber-Heist — BSP

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno has assured depositors of United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) that BSP is working with the bank to get to the bottom of the reported cybersecurity breach and that accounts were unaffected.

Joshua Garcia Eager To Clear The Air With Gerald Anderson

Joshua Garcia revealed he has reached out to Gerald Anderson, hoping to finally put an end to all lingering questions surrounding the latter’s supposed role in his breakup with Julia Barretto.

Filipino-owned company wins No. 1 Brand award in Thailand

In a nationwide survey conducted among thousands of real Thai consumers, Universal Robina Corporation (URC) Thailand’s Jack n Jill Fun-O came out as the most popular brand in the category of biscuits and crackers. The survey was conducted by Marketeer Magazine in partnership with Kadence International (Thailand) Co., Ltd. — Japan’s leading Market Research Agency.

Andi Eigenmann Is Preggy Again

Actress Andi Eigenmann is set to welcome a new addition to her growing family, recently revealing she is pregnant with her third child.

NBA Playoffs - Nuggets send off Jazz, 4-3

Behind Jokic, Murray, Denver returns from 1-3; Celtics go up 2-0

Sharon Cuneta Admits To Selling Properties Amid Pandemic

Seasoned singer-actress Sharon Cuneta surprised many of her fans revealing via her latest vlog she has recently been selling some of her properties to get through the pandemic.

Start Drawing Up Concrete Recovery Plans

The government has been assisting our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have decided to come home after many years of work in many countries. It is only fair that the government help our OFWs who have long been responsible for a major portion of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Now that they are the ones in need of help, the government has set aside ₱5 billion under the Bayanihan law for the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for the repatriation and other assistance to OFWs.

China International Fair For Trade In Services To Be Held In Beijing

The 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will kick off in September at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.

Davao City Rookie Cops Help Mother Deliver Her Baby

DAVAO CITY – New police recruits, who were on their usual morning run, came to the rescue of an expectant mother, who started feeling birth pains while waiting for a ride to the hospital on MacArthur Highway in Matina Crossing, here at around 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

Foreign Investors Hold Stable Expectations Of Chinese Market

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Chinese mainland, in actual use, expanded by 15.8 percent year-on-year in July, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce (MOC).

Sabah And Our Other Disputes In SCS

The Philippines is involved in a number of disputes over territories in lands around the South China Sea (SCS). At the center of our dispute with China is its claim that it owns the entire territory covered by a nine-dash line looping down from China, around the South China Sea, up the western coast of the Philippines, then sweeping northeast to include Taiwan.

‘Serious, Hard Look' May Be Needed – Barrios

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Sonny Barrios said a bubble concept could be costly if leagues like the PBA would push through with the plan in order to resume their tournaments.

This Would Be A Fine Addition To Their Record

“The wheels of justice continue to grind despite the COVID-19 pandemic,” Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta said Friday, as he announced the resolution of 825 cases even if members of the court had to deliberate on them through technology while working at home due to the lockdowns.

Diego Loyzaga Back After Two-Year Hiatus

Controversial actor Diego Loyzaga is back on track.

Are They Or Aren't They?

James Reid and Nadine Lustre seem to have maintained a “close relationship” despite their breakup.

Frenchman Grabs Tour Yellow Jersey

NICE, France (AFP) – A year after thrilling his home nation for a fortnight on last year’s Tour de France, a tearful Julian Alaphilippe produced an almost carbon-copy capture of a stage win Sunday to claim the overall leader’s yellow jersey once again.

Clippers Oust Mavs; Celtics Rout Raptors

PBA Playoffs

‘Pinoy K-Pop Star Rewind 2020' Evokes Nostalgia

The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines held the “PKS Rewind 2020: The Online Reunion” recently, its first live concert and many agree it evoked nostalgia.

Balabagan Urges Clavio To Man Up; Broadcaster Still Silent Over Her Claim

Veteran newscaster and TV host Arnold Clavio is still surprisingly silent over issues hurled against him by Sarah Balabagan.

Fil-Am Knott Shatters Diay's 33-Year-Old Mark

Fil-American sprinter Kristina Knott smashed Lydia De Vega-Mercado’s 33-year-old national record in the 100-meter dash after settling for the silver medal at the Drake Blue Oval Meet in Iowa over the weekend.

World Faces Big Problem This Coming School Year

The United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF) released last Wednesday a study saying that an estimated 463 million children in the world today lack the equipment or electronic access to pursue distance learning this coming school year.

Lakers, Bucks Advance

MVP Antetokounmpo powers Milwaukee; Davis, James lead Los Angeles

GOLF - Saso Enhances Quest For 2nd Japan LPGA Title

Yuka Saso continued to enhance her bid to claim a second victory in the Japan LPGA Tour after hiking her lead to three shots halfway in yesterday’s third round of the Nitori Ladies tournament in Hokkaido.

Lyca Gairanod Revisits Old Home, Turns Emotional Recalling Hard Life

Lyca Gairanod took a walk down memory lane when she returned to their home in Tanza, Cavite recently.

Playoff Games Resume

Players to keep focus on social justice, racial equality

Taking Advantage

Show biz friends held a party and everyone brought food for potluck.

With Or Without COVID, We Will Have Our Pasko

This may be one Christmas season different in so many ways from previous ones because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Krystle Releases ‘Overcome'

Krystle has been passionate about music since the age of three, and she has been performing for crowds way before she could read or write. Still, she never thought she would pursue a full-time career in music.

A Better Life For You And Your Family

Mom-of-two Andi Manzano shares how to go organic and live healthier