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Military remains professional - AFP chief

Amid the ongoing political turbulence, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has called on military personnel to remain professional and defend the Constitution.

Farmers want 25,000 agri extension workers returned to DA

Farmers' groups on Monday pushed for the return of at least 25,000 agricultural extension workers to the Department of Agriculture (DA) from local government units (LGUs).

DOJ eyes grave threats, sedition raps, disbarment vs VP

Vice President Sara Duterte may face charges of grave threats and sedition over her assassination remarks against President Marcos, First Lady Liza Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez, according to the Department of Justice.

NBI to issue subpoena vs VP Sara

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will summon Vice President Sara Duterte to explain her public declaration that she had contracted a hitman to assassinate President Marcos, his wife Liza and cousin Speaker Martin Romualdez should an alleged plot on her life succeed.

Marcos vows to fight back against threats

President Marcos yesterday vowed to resist a \"disturbing\" plot of Vice President Sara Duterte to have him assassinated, chiding his political ally-turned-arch critic for resorting to \"kwentong chicheria\" or silly talk just to evade questions about her alleged misuse of confidential funds.

Sara attends House hearing on funds, takes oath

President Marcos yesterday vowed to resist a \"disturbing\" plot of Vice President Sara Duterte to have him assassinated, chiding his political ally-turned-arch critic for resorting to \"kwentong chicheria\" or silly talk just to evade questions about her alleged misuse of confidential funds

OVP chief of staff's detention extended by 5 days

The House of Representatives committee on good government and public accountability extended yesterday the detention for contempt of the Office of the Vice President (OVP)'s chief of staff Zuleika Lopez.

Pagasa: Cyclones are just like planes, trains...

What do typhoons and planes have in common?

BBM, Liza off to UAE despite 'active threat'

As he faces an \"active threat\" to his life and amid fresh ouster calls by his critics, President Marcos left for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last night for his 31st overseas trip since assuming office, although the visit was shortened.

YOU THINK YOU'VE GOT PROBLEMS?

We've been presented a number of women's apartments on theater stages recently. In Request Sa Radyo, both Lea Salonga and Dolly de Leon wander through a tidily kept apartment in New York or New Jersey, cleaning things on the daily. And in Sandbox Collective's Tiny Beautiful Things, Iza Calzado dwells in a less-tidy home that matches her magulo state of mind while crafting responses to strangers who write in to her inherited advice column.

ALL OF BLUE

Color is the primary language of painting, the essential spirit of the medium. Minimalist artists have long considered this gospel truth: strip a painting to its core, and what remains is color. Yet, color is far from a mere visual phenomenon; it is a conduit for emotion and psychology, evoking ideas, memories, and profound feelings. Among the spectrum of hues, blue holds a particularly captivating allure—a color steeped in history, rarity, and meaning.

A DYNAMIC GROUP OF JOURNALISTS

It was my seventh straight year to serve as chair of the board of judges for the 17th Brightleaf Agriculture Journalism Awards.

When practicality meets playfulness in fashion

On Nov. 11, event curator (and good friend) Anna Amigo invited me to the press launch of Yoya, a clothing line that opened a new branch at Shangri-La Plaza Mall.

ENRIQUE GIL READY TO SHOW UNSEEN SIDES OF HIMSELF IN 'STRANGE FREQUENCIES'

ENRIQUE GIL, THE ACTOR, IS entering into a narrative world, where he also takes on the role of an amateur ghosthunter in \"Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital.\"

Gary V, Regine, Vice lend support to BINI

The \"Nation's Girl Group\" BINI is set to hold a repeat of the \"Grand BINIverse\" concert, which is slated on Feb. 15, 2025 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.

Sweden's continuing support for Phl

Andreas Carlson, Sweden's minister for infrastructure and housing, and Swedish banker and head of the Wallenberg Sphere Marcus Wallenberg, quietly flew into town last week to reaffirm Sweden's continuing support for the Philippines and to strengthen Sweden's commitment to long-term collaborations, focusing on sustainable development and digitalization.

Foundever® bags Great Place to Work in Phl certification

Foundever®, a global leader in the customer experience (CX) industry, has been officially certified as Great Place to Work® in the Philippines by a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

Auto sales seen speeding past 500k

Philippine vehicle sales may hit a record-high of 500,000 units next year, driven by election-related spending and low interest rates, according to an industry official.

Institutional failure

Never been a fan of congressional investigations, but the current House investigations are making public things that would otherwise only be whispered about.

Buskowitz Energy readies 30 MW solar projects

Solar power firm Buskowitz Energy Inc. (BEI) is further expanding its solar portfolio with more projects coming on stream, positioning itself for a potential public debut in the medium term.

DigiPlus on lookout for potential acquisitions

Digital entertainment company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is setting its sights on potential acquisitions that would further diversify and strengthen its operations in the country.

SMDC gears up for new growth chapter

SM Development Corp. (SMDC), the residential arm of the Sy family's integrated property developer SM Prime, is gearing up for further expansion as it embarks on a new chapter of growth following two decades of success in the country's real estate market.

Landbank lending program gives boost to agri value chain

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines, together with its partners, has launched a lending program to strengthen support for the agriculture sector.

DOE: Wind, solar lead projects in pipeline

Wind and solar power developments dominate the Department of Energy's (DOE) list of indicative generation projects over the next decade.

BSP to allow pawnshops to expand into other activities

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking to amend the regulations governing pawnshops and expand allowable corollary activities as part of its efforts to boost financial inclusion.

Sideways trading seen amid wait for fresh leads

Local stocks are seen moving sideways this week while investors search for fresh catalysts.

Italpinas gets new strategic investor

Property developer Italpinas Development Corp. (IDC) is poised to accelerate its development of sustainable properties with a new strategic investor on board.

PAL likely to end 2024 with lower earnings

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expected to finish 2024 with lower profit following last year's record financial performance.

More countries take interest in Luzon Economic Corridor

More countries have expressed interest in engaging in the development of the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and infrastructure development in the region.

Gov't ramps up infra spending in Sept

The government ramped up its infrastructure spending by nearly 17 percent in September amid higher disbursements for road projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.