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NEDA to submit proposal on lower rice tariff

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is eyeing to submit its recommendation on the reduced rice tariff today as it continues to undertake efforts to ensure access to the staple despite external factors that can influence its prices.

2 rural banks merge, 1 ordered closed

The Philippine rural banking sector saw numerous regulatory actions in recent months, as two rural banks have consolidated their operations while one lender was ordered to close shop.

BEVi Asia Pacific Wins Big at Asian Export Awards 2024

BEVi Asia Pacific, Inc. has been recognized as a trailblazer in the personal care industry, securing the Philippines Market Development of the Year award in the Personal Care Category at the Asian Export Awards 2024.

Toyota rolls out next-gen Tamaraw

The country's leading automotive player is banking on the next generation Tamaraw to be among its top-selling vehicles as it aims to sell at least 1,500 units of the comeback model per month.

ACEN infuses fresh P12 M capital to Paddak Energy

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is injecting a multimillion-peso investment into its subsidiary Paddak Energy Corp. to bolster the latter's operations in the Philippines.

Stocks extend losing streak amid lack of catalysts

Local stocks plunged anew on lack of major catalysts to buck macroeconomic concerns locally and abroad.

Masato Kanda named new ADB president

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has elected Masato Kanda as the multilateral lender's 11th president.

Big cuts to nat'l debt unlikely, says Treasury

An aggressive cut in the country's debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio to pre-pandemic levels is impractical given the need to sustain public investments, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).

JAZA only Pinoy in inaugural Leaders50 list

Ayala Corp. chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala has been recognized as one of the 50 most inspiring and exceptional leaders in the world.

Mixed NBA predictions

The three publications that make dutifully-studied NBA predictions came up with mixed forecasts before this season started, creating a situation of unpredictability.

Smart/MVPSF Phl jins vie in World Poomsae Championships

Asian Games veteran Patrick King Perez banners a 36-strong Smart/MVPSF Philippine team that will see action in the 2024 World Poomsae Taekwondo Championships slated Nov. 30 to Dec. 4 in Hong Kong.

Fil Am Golf unwraps

The seniors competition of the 74th Januarius Fil Am Invitational starts today at the Baguio Country Club and Camp John Hay courses with focus on other divisions outside of the premier championship.

Quezon spikers complete MPVA Cinderella run

Quezon conquered the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) right in its first season, sweeping Biñan Tatak Gel 1-Pacman Partylist in the finals on Wednesday night at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena.

Rho stops Depilo, Mikha on cusp of crown

Hyun Ho Rho staged a dramatic comeback to claim the first semifinal berth in the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational, edging Rico Depilo on the 19th hole in a pulsating quarterfinal duel at the TCC course here on Thursday.

ZUS Coffee roars to 2nd straight victory

ZUS Coffee is making noise like a roaring thunder.

NORTHPORT BUCKS FLAT START VS NLEX

Buried to a 16-point hole in the first nine minutes, NorthPort reversed its situation by putting the clamps on NLEX the rest of the way.

HIV activist to use Charlize Theron's Instagram for a day

GENEVA (AFP) - A young South African activist living with HIV will take over Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron's Instagram account on World AIDS Day, the United Nations said on Thursday.

Pope's weekly audiences to be translated into Mandarin

Pope Francis said that his teachings at his weekly general audience at the Vatican would also be translated into Mandarin starting next week.

Phl: State of Indo-Pacific concerns us all

The Philippines underscored that the state of the Indo-Pacific concerns the entire world, reiterating the country is steadfast in promoting international law and diplomacy.

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor on Wednesday asked judges to grant an arrest warrant for Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing over alleged crimes against humanity committed against Rohingya Muslims.

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, bringing together the Facebook founder and the former president who was once banned from that social network.

Israel-Hezbollah truce holds; displaced Lebanese begin journey home

BEIRUT (Reuters) – A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah held on Wednesday under a deal brokered by the US and France as people in both countries began returning to homes in the border area shattered by 14 months of fighting.

3 dead in SoKor heavy snowfall

Heavy snowfall blanketed South Korea for a second consecutive day yesterday, resulting in three deaths overall and disrupting flights and ferry services, authorities said.

Phreatic eruption recorded at Taal Volcano

A minor phreatic eruption was recorded at Taal volcano yesterday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

DA expands ASF vaccine drive

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded the coverage of the African swine fever (ASF) vaccine program to fast-track the inoculation of and protect more pigs nationwide.

Richard Gomez proposes Western Leyte province

Rep. Richard Gomez has filed a bill proposing to create Western Leyte province.

Breaking the back of 'fixers' culture

If there is one impactful benefit to come out of the government's digitalization program, it is breaking the back of the \"fixer\" culture.

A matter of security

In an interview, AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. clarified with reporters that the Armed Forces received a subpoena from the Philippine National Police (PNP) informing that they will be conducting an investigation on the members of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG) and they will be temporarily replaced by new personnel from both the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the PNP.

Retired generals demand justice for slain fellow, not coup d'état

VP Sara Duterte can take if from Choy's tweet: \"Ku'ng ako yu'ng assassin na kausap ni Sara, gagawin ko pa ba ang patrabaho niya ku'ng patay na siya? Sino na ang magbabayad sa akin? At ku'ng patay na siya pero bayad na ako, bakit ko pa gagawin ang patrabaho niya?\" Though not a fan of Sara, Choy's words can be the VP's new alibi of \"impractical death threat.\"

Substantial distinction

This case is about RA 9262, which involves a husband and father who raised the issue of whether he violates the guaranty of equal protection of the law, considering that it is intended to prevent and criminalize spousal and child abuse which could be committed by either the husband or the wife.