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BSP mulls GDP-linked bonds

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said they are reviewing the issuance of GDP-linked bonds as new instrument to mobilize banks’ liquidity.

Back to face-to-face public school classes

This has been a very difficult time for the nation’s public school students and the Department of Education (DepEd).

Why John Arcilla almost backed out of ‘Father Suarez' biopic

Award-winning actor John Arcilla is all praises for the late Filipino Catholic heal-ing priest Fr. Fernando Suarez for being humble and simple.

OCD: 9 dead, ₱105.4-M infra losses due to ‘Vicky'

At least nine people died in Leyte, Agusan del Sur, and Surigao del Sur while four others are missing as tropical depression “Vicky” pounded Mindanao and some parts of the Visayas with torrential rains, consolidated reports of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) disclosed yesterday.

These critical last few days of the year

In these last few days of the year, our officials will be closely watching the figures of COVID-19 infections and deaths in the country, to see the effects of the general easing of restrictions for the holiday season, particularly the gathering of people for the Simbang Gabi.

Eumir open to joining ABAP camp in Thailand

After a successful pro debut in the US last week, Olympic-bound boxer Eumir Felix Marcial said he is fully committed and focused on the preparations for the Tokyo Games next year.

Alvarez overpowers Smith

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT BOXING

GMs favor Lakers repeat

Giannis tipped to win 3rd MVP in survey

Noche Buena in three continents

The pleasures of the table come from the thoughtfulness of people

GGG victory revives talks of trilogy with Canelo

MIAMI (AFP) — Gennady Golovkin made boxing history Friday by knocking down Kamil Szeremeta four times en route to a seventh-round TKO over the overmatched Polish challenger to retain his IBF world middleweight title.

PH, ASEAN & China as 3rd decade begins

There were tense moments in recent years in the relations between the Philippines and China, putting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in a quandary, but now, at the end of the second decade of the 21st century, a regime of peace and cooperation has developed, ensuring long-term development and progress for the country and the region.

11 new plant species recognized in PH in 2020

The Philippines has long been known as a center of biodiversity. Eleven new plant discoveries in the country were published in international scientific journals in 2020, adding to the extensive list of flora endemic to its shores.

‘Vicky' makes landfall in Davao Oriental; public warned against flashfloods, landslides

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) cautioned the public against possible flashfloods and landslides as torrential rains were experienced in parts of Mindanao after Tropical Depression “Vicky” made landfall in Baganga, Davao Oriental, at 2 p.m. Friday.

Lea Salonga, Jett Pangan, other celebrities mourn passing of Freddie Santos

Popular director and songwriter Freddie Santos was reported to have died morning of Dec.17, after struggling with diabetes.

World watches as US resolves its poll problem

Fifty-one days after the November 3 national elections in the United States, the elected members of the National Electoral College assembled in their respective states last Monday, December 14, and cast their votes for president and vice president of the United States.

We can't keep suspending shift to cashless transactions in toll ways – Tugade

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade said Thursday that they cannot keep suspending the shift to cashless transactions in toll ways, although he agreed that cash payments should still be allowed amid problems with the radio frequency identification (RFID) system.

Kai offers services to Gilas Pilipinas

FIBA ASIA CUP QUALIFIERS

More than 100 animals rescued from Taal Volcano find new homes

Over 100 animals rescued from the Taal Volcano island have already found new homes, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said Thursday.

PNP: Christmas party organizers face arrest

President Duterte told Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to answer allegations that he was to blame for the delay in the country's acquisition of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.

No walk-in-the-park debut win for Eumir

Filipino boxing Olympian Eu-mir Felix Marcial has scored a hard-earned victory in his professional debut on US soil. The 25-year-old Marcial had to take a good number of crisp punches but was still able to outwork American Andrew Whitfield enroute to a fourround unanimous decision win yesterday at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, California.

Defenders of the North vow to crush Reds

PANGASINAN — The Direc-torate for Integrated Police Operations Northern Luzon (DIPO-NL) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) have vowed to crush all communist rebels and put an end to the decades-long communist insurgency problem in Regions 1,2,3, and in the Cordilleras.

Climate change remains a major world problem

Five years ago, the nations of the world, including the Philippines, met in Paris, France, on the world’s climate problem – rising world temperatures due to carbon emissions from the world’s industries, causing the polar ice to melt, ocean levels to rise, and spawning more destructive typhoons and hurricanes.

3 Dead, 5 Hurt In Negros Road Collision

COLLISION — The SUV driven by a dentist collided with a Ceres Liner bus at Barangay Poblacion 2, Sagay City, Negros Occidental, which resulted in the death of an elderly woman, and injured five others on Monday. (Photo courtesy of Sagay City Police Station)

Japan Scientists Left 'Speechless' By Samples From Asteroid 300 Million Km Away

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Scientists in Japan said on Tuesday they were left “speechless” when they saw how much asteroid dust was inside a capsule delivered by the Hayabusa-2 space probe in an unprecedented mission.

Buck Stops Here

NBA PRESEASON :Antetokounmpo agrees to $228-M, 5-year extension with Milwaukee

A Tribute To The Frontliners Of The World

The National Museum presents artist Rachy Cuna’s installation of ‘men of steel’ as a message of gratitude, inspiration, and hope and as a giftto the nation in these times of great uncertainty

7 Modern E-Buses Now Ply Davao City Streets, Offer Free Rides For Six Months

DAVAO CITY — Seven modern electric and fully-air-conditioned Business for Environmentally Sustainable Transformation (BEST) Buses have started plying the streets of downtown Davao City, offering free rides to local passengers for six months.

Mental Health Tips For The Holidays

‘Tis the season to be jolly starts the song“Deck the Halls.” Although the ongoing pandemic and recent calamities might dampen spirits, here are some tips for maintaining well-being and enhancing effectiveness and functionality during the holiday season.

Pope Francis Extends ‘Very Warm' Greetings To Filipinos

Pope Francis has sent his “very warm” greetings to the Filipino nation and continued to cherish his 2015 visit to the Philippines, according to his papal representative to Manila.

WHO's Appeal For Last 2 Weeks Of 2020

World Health Organization (WHO) said three regions of the world continue to have rising infections and deaths