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Raps filed vs South African caught with P42-M shabu

A complaint for drug smuggling has been filed before the Pasay prosecutor's office against a South African national for alleged possession of P42 million worth of shabu.

NBI reopens Barayuga murder case

Amid new information that surfaced during the House of Representatives quad committee hearing, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has reopened the probe into the killing of former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary Wesley Barayuga.

Vico rejects peace covenant proposal

Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto on Monday rejected a peace covenant proposed by his rival in the May 2025 midterm elections.

Building empires from home: Celebrating sustainable businesses by mompreneurs

Filipino mothers are the role models the world needs. Not only are they caring, nurturing and resilient, they also bring communities together and embody the country's spirit of innovation. When something is lacking, they find ways to make it whole; when they are constrained by their financial situation, they dig deep into their experiences to find solutions.

20 BuCor personnel sacked for misconduct

Twenty personnel of the Bureau of Corrections have been dismissed from the service for misconduct and other offenses since BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang assumed the post in 2022.

House adds P292.2 B to social services

A four-person team tasked by Speaker Martin Romualdez to introduce amendments to the P6.352-trillion 2025 national budget has allocated an additional P292.2 billion for social services and food security.

Thales offers Phl state-of-the-art cyber defense system

Recognizing the country's need to boost its cyber defense capabilities, one of the world's leading cybersecurity and defense companies is offering state-of-the-art systems and equipment that will boost the military's cyber resilience.

Group questions Miru contract with Comelec

Following the withdrawal of one of its local partners, technology provider Miru System is being asked by a group advocating transparency and accountability to publicly come out and disclose all important information concerning its multibillion-peso contract with the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

PhilHealth transfers another P30 B to treasury today

As the third tranche of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth)'s \"excess funds\" amounting to P30 billion is set for transfer today to the national treasury, concerned health workers urged authorities not to push through with it.

Phl, US hold anti-submarine, coastal defense drills

It was a show of force and test of interoperability by the militaries of the Philippines, the United States and other major allies, which kicked off their joint maneuvers in different parts of the country both at sea and on land on Monday.

Senate wants to invite POGO kingpin

The Senate would like to invite alleged Philippine offshore gaming operations kingpin Lin Xunhan, alias Lyu Dong, as the chamber wraps up its probe on organized crime behind illegal POGOs, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said yesterday.

Quad comm: Testimonial evidence on EJKs 'strong'

Bato: I will wait for that evidence

143 Filipinos pardoned in UAE, says Marcos

The United Arab Emirates government has pardoned 143 Filipinos who committed \"relatively minor offenses,\" according to Philippine officials.

Colder days coming as amihan season set to begin

Colder days may be felt as early as next week due to the onset of the northeast monsoon or amihan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.

BBM seeks more investments in disaster risk reduction

President Marcos yesterday called on countries in the Asia-Pacific region to increase investments and funding in disaster risk reduction measures in the face of more destructive disasters brought by climate change.

'BALOTA' STARS SASSA GURL, ESNYR WEIGH IN ON FELLOW CONTENT CREATORS RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

ON THE HEELS OF THE recent filing of candidacies by political aspirants, including social media influencers and content creators, the theatrical release of the election-themed Cinemalaya 2024 entry \"Balota\" couldn't have come at a better time.

Kuh Ledesma tries new songs and show concepts

After establishing their names in their chosen fields, artists need to reinvent themselves or experiment to offer something new. Kuh Ledesma knows the value of it, song- and show-wise.

LOUISE DELOS REYES STEPS OUT OF COMFORT ZONE, GOES INTO PASTRY-MAKING

Following her battle with mental health issues, Louise delos Reyes is in a \"better headspace\" now.

LANY gets sentimental over back-to-back concerts in PHL

American pop-rock band LANY is back in the Philippines for the four-day \"A Beautiful Blur World Tour\" concert tour in Bulacan and Cebu.

From the Rising Sun to a Rising Star

For seven years, Carlos Yulo, of Leveriza, Manila, trained in gymnastics in Tokyo, learning not just the language, but the impeccable discipline of the Japanese people. From the hardwood floors of the gym, training day in and day out, he has risen like the golden sun to become the best that he could be in the Paris 2024 Olympics, making history.

Healthcare partners for the Filipino soldier

In my last column piece, I wrote about the Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc. (SSFI) and their meeting with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arms of the MVP Group, led by chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP), where the latter presented the conglomerate's CSR programs and advocacies, to seek ways to collaborate, particularly in supporting the government's national direction to uplift the quality of life of Filipinos.

Making quality generic medicines accessible for Filipinos

The Philippines continues to face a health crisis, with heart disease, stroke, respiratory infections and kidney diseases among the leading causes of death, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

AMOY MATANDA - AND PROUD OF IT!

Kids today are totally unashamed of smelling like grandma, which is a good thing.

UNFORGETTABLE LESSONS FROM LATE SM GROUP & BDO FOUNDER HENRY SY SR.

It was a unique privilege to have personally known and conversed over the years with the late Henry Sy, Sr., founder of the SM Group and BDO Unibank, Inc., and philanthropist of SM Foundation. I gleaned many lessons from this legendary self-made entrepreneur and the man known as the \"shopping mall king\" of the Philippines. His life's work left an indelible mark on the country's economy and serves as an inspiration for generations of people from all walks of life.

DMAP launches first-ever program certifications for digital professionals

The Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP), the country's center of excellence and innovation in digital marketing, has partnered with Certified Digital Marketer (CDM) to offer program certifications to over 2,000 expected attendees at the Digital Congress (DigiCon) 2024 starting today at Newport City.

SLEX link to Ayala Greenfield soon to open

The South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) is set to open an interchange leading to the posh village of Ayala Greenfield Estates, as the tollway makes another move to expand its coverage.

Ayala Corp's P15-B pref share sale 'heavily oversubscribed'

Ayala Corp.'s planned issuance of up to P15 billion worth of preferred shares has attracted strong investor support, resulting in a significant oversubscription.

Nickel miners pour in P4.3 B for SDG programs

Nickel miners invested over P4 billion last year to contribute to the country's attainment of sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly on reducing poverty and promoting good health and well-being in their concerned communities.

Anya Resorts Tagaytay expanding

Roxaco Land Corp., led by chairman Pedro Roxas and president and CEO Santiago \"Santi” Elizalde, is set to start next month the expansion of its 7.2-hectare Anya Resorts Tagaytay property. The expansion would complete the third phase of the development of the resort covering over two hectares.

Waiting time as a productive thinking time

Lorraine (not her real name) is a friend on Facebook. She's a human resource (HR) manager of a small factory who inquired about my free management consultation.