DA expects rice prices to drop further

The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects rice prices to go down further following optimistic results from the August inflation report of the Philippine Statistics Authority.

DILG prepares for surrender of Wesley Guo

The government is working with its international counterparts for the surrender of Wesley Guo, the brother of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo.

Indonesia thanks Phl for 75 years of friendship

Celebrating 75 years of strong diplomatic relations, Indonesia has nothing but praises for the long-standing friendship that it has with the Philippines.

3 dams still releasing water - Pagasa

Three dams in Luzon were still releasing water yesterday following heavy rains due to the southwest monsoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Romualdez seeks governors' help to fight poverty

House Speaker Martin Romualdez met with 27 provincial governors Thursday night to enlist their help in a “whole-of-government approach” to fight poverty and other problems in the country.

Beach known for sardine run among Southeast Asia's best

Panagsama Beach in Moalboal, Cebu, popular for its sardine run, was named one of “the best beaches in Southeast Asia” by Condé Nast Traveler magazine.

Marcos calls for updated hazard maps

In the aftermath of the destructive flooding caused by Tropical Storm Enteng and as the threat of another typhoon in the next few days looms, President Marcos has called for the updating of flood hazard maps, citing changes in the course of flood waters.

Quiboloy next? Cops not leaving KOJC compound

Asked to comment on the senator’s call last Friday for police to vacate KOJC’s 30-hectare compound, Abalos insisted the police officers will not leave the compound as all the intelligence reports they are receiving point to pastor Apollo Quiboloy still hiding in the underground bunker of the property.

Security measures in place for Guo appearance at Senate

Security measures are in place to ensure the safety of dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac when she appears before senators tomorrow.

Guo as state witness? Unmask POGO mastermind first

Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo may be tapped as a state witness if the investigation on the criminal activities of a raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub unmasks a mastermind, according to the Department of Justice.

Vista Land sets dividend rates for P5-B share sale

Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., the listed property developer of the Villar Group, has set the dividend rates for its preferred shares offering of up to P5 billion.

Telco veteran returns to Smart

Wireless leader Smart Communications Inc. has tapped telco veteran Anastacio Martirez as chief operating officer, but its parent PLDT Inc. is nowhere near appointing a new boss.

Jollibee set to challenge McCafe, brews up JolliBrews

Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) is brewing something big for its customers in the Philippines - a café brand that could potentially go head-to-head with that of competitor McDonald's.

Jobless rate rises to 4.7% in July

The country's unemployment rate rose to 4.7 percent in July, the highest in a year as more young Filipinos joined the labor force but were unable to find jobs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Bossing pull off third King-size win

Blackwater continued to charge with George King in the saddle.

San Beda vs LPU kicks off NCAA season

Four title contenders will face off right at the start of the NCAA's historic centennial season with reigning titlist San Beda battling Lyceum and last year's runner up Mapua facing third-placer St. Benilde today before an expected mammoth MOA Arena crowd.

Otom reaches 50m butterfly final

The Philippines' Angel Otom came through big in the heats in securing a seat in the final of the women's 50-meter butterfly S5 in the 17th Paralympics at the Paris La Defense Arena yesterday.

Putin says 'main' goal is to capture Ukraine's Donbas

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said his main aim in Ukraine after 30 months of fighting was to capture the eastern Donbas area and claimed that Ukraine's Kursk counter-offensive had made that easier.

Gazans rush to vaccinate children

As new polio drive launched

Bad weather disrupts Terra Nova siphoning operations anew

For the fifth day in a row, bad weather disrupted efforts to drain the remaining industrial fuel from sunken motor tanker Terra Nova.

Aurora ex-gov, 6 others get 10 years for graft

The Sandiganbayan has sentenced former Aurora governor Gerardo Noveras and six other former provincial officials to imprisonment of up to 10 years for graft over the anomalous award of contracts for two road repair projects in 2014.

Baste joins PDP-Laban, to run for Senate?

Davao City Mayor Sebastian \"Baste\" Duterte joined the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) in ceremonies on Thursday.

Brace for worse floods - DENR

Unless drastic measures are implemented, the flooding in Marikina, Pasig and Cainta in Rizal will become worse, according to an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

BIR: 14 more drugs VAT-fre

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued an updated list of value-added tax (VAT)-free medicines for diseases such as cancer, diabetes and tuberculosis.

P1 fuel price cut set next week

Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief next week as domestic pump prices are expected to go down by at least P1 per liter.

DOH includes mpox in dangerous communicable diseases list

The Department of Health (DOH) has included mpox in the list of the country's dangerous communicable diseases.

Defense deals shouldn't target any country - China

Frowning at the idea of foreign states partnering with each other against a particular country, China yesterday questioned the motive behind Japan and Australia's efforts to strengthen ties, with the supposed goal of supporting the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) amid continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Stronger penalties urged for agri smuggling

Speaker Martin Romualdez is pushing for “more severe” punishment for agricultural smugglers and price manipulators, saying these acts are considered “economic sabotage” and “stronger legislative reforms” are needed to deter such unlawful activities.

BBM: No official request for prisoner swap from Indonesia

There was no official request from the Indonesian government for a prisoner swap in exchange for dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo’s extradition to the country, President Marcos clarified yesterday.

SC asked: Declare insertion of unprogrammed funds illegal

Bayan Muna party-list has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to declare as unconstitutional the insertion of unprogrammed funds in the 2024 national budget.