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Sara: I can work with zero budget

Claiming alleged efforts in Congress to strip her office of funding, Vice President Sara Duterte said she could still function even without a budget.”

Ong seeks SC TRO on Senate, House probes

Quad committee resource person Cassandra Li Ong is asking the Supreme Court (SC) to prevent Congress from forcing her to answer questions during the investigation into her alleged ties to a raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Pampanga, and from violating her right against self-incrimination and to remain silent.

Pagcor to further cut fees of betting platforms

State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) will further reduce remittance rates for online and on-site betting platforms at the onset of 2025 in a bid to encourage more investments in the gambling sector.

VinFast teases arrival of VF 3 to PH After making waves in Vietnam

Beyond the Vietnamese market, the VF 3 is VinFast's answer to the global SUV craze-a clever mix of market insight and local expertise. It has garnered significant attention since its global debut at CES 2024 earlier this year.

Experience Allure with Peugeot's latest Zero Down Payment financing option

A stara-led Peugeot Philippines ushers a new era of vehicle ownership by introducing a new way for new customers to experience Life with Allure.

BOI partners with BDO, South Korean bank

The Board of Investments (BOI) has teamed up with Sy-led BDO Unibank Inc. and South Korea’s Shinhan Bank Co. Ltd. (SHB) to work together in promoting investments to the country.

Security Bank expands support for MSMEs

Security Bank Corp. has launched a partnership program to further support its micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) clients.

AMRO maintains Phl growth outlook for 2024, 2025

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus 3 (ASEAN+3) Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has kept its growth forecasts for the Philippines for 2024 and 2025, but inflation and geopolitical issues pose risks.

Trade deficit widens to $4.87 B in July

The country registered a $4.87 billion trade deficit in July, the widest shortfall in 16 months as both exports and imports posted increases.

ADVANCING A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE

Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L.Aperocho (right) shares his insights on renewable energy and energy efficiency opportunities in the country during the 7th Annual Energy Forum hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc.

BDO Sweeps Cash Management Services Awards

BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) earned a trio of prestigious accolades as the country's Best in Cash Management Services affirming its leadership in the industry.

FDI inflow falls to $394 M in June

The net inflow of foreign direct investments FDI) dropped by 29 percent to 394 million in June from 555 million in the same month last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas BSP).

RAIN OR SHINE SECURES 5TH WIN

Rain or Shine turned on the jets in the final period to zoom past Phoenix, 122-107, for a quick pull around in the PBA Governors’ Cup last night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Altas give Olsen warm welcome

The University of Perpetual Help Altas, under new coach Olsen Racela, marked their first outing in NCAA Season 100 with an 82-66 rout of the Jose Rizal U Heavy Bombers yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan.

Typhoon Yagi leaves 63 dead 40 missing in Vietnam

Emergency workers raced to evacuate thousands of people from severe floods yesterday after Typhoon Yagi swept through northern Vietnam, killing 63 people and leaving 40 missing.

Poland bestows army ranks to military dogs

The new privates received their ranks amid military pomp in a town near Warsaw where a Napoleonic fortress attests to a long military history.

Pope Francis holds historic Timor-Leste mass

Timorese packed a seaside park yesterday in historic numbers for Pope Francis' big mass, held on the same field where St. John Paul II celebrated a liturgy during the nation's fight for independence from Indonesia.

Chinese ships enter Sea of Japan ahead of military drills

TOKYO AFP) Five Chinese naval ships entered the Sea of Japan heading in the direction of Russia over the weekend, Tokyo said after Beijing announced joint military drills with Moscow.

Jordan heads to polls with focus on Gaza

Jordan holds parliamentary elections Tuesday, with anger over the war in Gaza and concerns over lagging tourism leaving voters disgruntled.

Cavite fire leaves 1,000 families homeless

Up to 1,000 families were left homeless in a fire that struck a heavily populated community in Bacoor, Cavite yesterday morning.

Bangsamoro polls to proceed - Comelec

The Commission on Elections Comelec) has no plans to postpone the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao following a Supreme Court ruling excluding Sulu from BARMM.

SC sets 2025 oral arguments on PhilHealth fund transfer

The Supreme Court (SC) will conduct oral arguments on Jan. 14, 2025 on consolidated petitions questioning the transfer of “excess” funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and other governmentowned and controlled corporations to the national treasury.

NBI nabs 10 Chinese, Pinoys linked to sex trade

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested 10 people, including six Chinese, and rescued 27 victims of alleged sex trade during a raid on an organized human trafficking ring in Pasay over the weekend.

Remulla names acting Bl chief

Following the dismissal of Norman Tansingco as commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration over the escape of former Bamban mayor Alice Guo, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla yesterday designated an officer-in-charge of the BI.

Health services should not be politicized - BBM

Health services should not be politicized and should be accessible to everyone regardless of alliances, President Marcos said yesterday.

BBM visits cancer patients before birthday

Three days before his birthday, President Marcos received an early celebration from cancerstricken children and health workers as he turned over cash grants to state-run specialty hospitals yesterday.

Bratinella? Sara snubs House OVP budget hearing

After clashing with lawmakers last week over her office budget, Vice President Sara Duterte was a no-show at the House of Representatives appropriations committee’s second budget deliberation yesterday, earning condemnation from some lawmakers who described her as “bratinella to the max.”

Lorenzana out as BCDA chief, replaced by Lantion

President Marcos has named a political ally and retired police general as the new chief of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), a state-run firm mandated to convert former military bases into investment and business hubs.

Mabilog, ex-mayor of most 'shabulized' city, back in Phl

After hiding in the United States for seven years, former Iloilo City mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog – who was accused of being a “major drug protector” by former president Rodrigo Duterte – has returned home and surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation.

US officer tells China: Rethink SCS tactics

With more Chinese vessels turning up slowly but steadily in the West Philippine Sea, the chief of the US Indo-Pacific Command has warned his counterpart in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) against making dangerous and escalatory actions in the South China Sea.