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Ayala unit expands cold storage network
AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) is bolstering its cold storage network with the addition of new facility in Cebu.
Market flat ahead of August inflation data
The stock market finished flat ahead of the release of the country's August inflation data.
Meralco hikes stake in SPNEC for P7.5 B
Manila Electric Co. Meralco) of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has solidified its control of SP New Energy Corp. SPNEC) with the acquisition of more shares worth P7.5 billion.
Querubin named seventh member of Monetary Board
Former UCPB president Jose Querubin officially joined the Monetary Board (MB) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, completing the seven-member policymaking arm of the central bank.
Fil-Am tanker delivers first gold for US
Still in search of Paris Paralympic glory, the Philippines is finding solace there is someone with Filipino roots they can draw inspiration from.
Agustin beats Gomez for Malarayat plum
John Paul Agustin Jr. savored victory after three near-misses, including a runnerup finish in his previous outing, as he captured the boys' 13-15 crown in the ICTSI Junior PGT Series 6 at Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa, Batangas yesterday.
LUCKY 9 FOR CREAMLINE
That was the general feeling for Creamline when it claimed its ninth Premier Volleyball League title with a swift, unforgiving 25-15, 25-23, 25-17 pounding of a talented but untested Akari in the Reinforced Conference finale at the packed PhilSports Arena last night.
Hundreds of 'Game of Thrones' props up for auction
After watching eight seasons of the epic saga \"Game of Thrones,\" fans can now enter what may be a competition on par with the battle for the Iron Throne: an auction of prized memorabilia from the HBO series.
Ex-US official spied for China in exchange for duck, Ferrari
A former official who worked as an aide to the governor of New York state was arrested and charged with working as an agent of China in return for millions of dollars, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Trump: I have plans to end Ukraine war
Donald Trump said Tuesday he has plans that are “guaranteed” to end the deadly war in Ukraine, but will only reveal them if he wins the US presidential election in November.
Russian air attack kills 7 in Ukraine's Lviv
An overnight Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s western city of Lviv close to the border with NATO member Poland killed seven people, including three children, local officials said yesterday.
Pope makes appeal vs extremism
Pope Francis appealed yesterday for religious unity to counter extremism and intolerance, as the longest tour of the 87-year-old’s papacy got into full swing in Muslim-majority Indonesia.
US files charges vs Hamas leaders
The United States announced criminal charges on Tuesday against Hamas' top leaders over their roles in planning, supporting and perpetrating the deadly Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel.
Speed up hog vaccination vs ASF, DA urged
Hograisers’ groups yesterday asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to hasten the vaccination of pigs against African swine fever (ASF) to prevent further losses in the swine industry.
'Doublet quakes' jolt Quezon province
Earthquakes of magnitudes 5.3 and 4.9 struck Quezon province yesterday morning, with intensities felt in nearby areas as well as in Metro Manila, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
La Mesa Dam breaches limit
The La Mesa Dam in Quezon City overflowed yesterday due to rains brought by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng, threatening low-lying areas in Metro Manila.
POGO workers abandon houses in P’ñaque village
The directive of President Marcos to ban Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firms in the country has “partially solved” the peace and order problems of residents of a village in Parañaque City.
Phl wins big in World Travel Awards
The Philippines won several awards in the Asia edition of the 2024 World Travel Awards, held for the first time in the country.
Marcos to Pagasa: Be dynamic in weather forecast
Amid criticisms over lack of enough warnings on Tropical Storm Enteng, President Marcos directed yesterday officials of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to be more “dynamic” in making forecasts and issuing public advisories, especially during weather disturbances.
BBM on Quiboloy surrender condition: Talk to the courts
President Marcos yesterday described as “immaterial” the condition set by the camp of fugitive religious leader Apollo Quiboloy that the televangelist would surface if there is a “written declaration” that he would not be turned over to the US for “extraordinary rendition.”
CA approves appointment of 32 AFP officials
The Commission on Appointments (CA) approved yesterday the ad interim appointments and nominations of 32 generals, flag officers and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Phl to maintain constant presence in Escoda - NMC
The Philippines will maintain a constant presence in Escoda Shoal to prevent China from realizing its “fantasy” of controlling the region inside Philippine territory, an official of the National Maritime Council (NMC) said yesterday.
12 dead, 7 missing due to Enteng - NDRRMC
Tropical Storm Enteng’s official death toll rose to 12 yesterday with at least seven people reported missing in various affected provinces in Luzon and the Visayas, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
No misuse of secret funds, Sara maintains
Vice President Sara Duterte has denied misusing confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President in 2022 after the Commission on Audit (COA) found irregularities in the OVP’s fund utilization.
Marcos: No politics in OVP budget hearings
Budget hearings have nothing to do with politics, President Marcos said yesterday, following Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that she was being “crucified” by lawmakers scrutinizing the proposed outlay of her office for next year.
Those who helped Guo will pay the price - BBM
The arrest of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo in Indonesia early yesterday is a warning to those trying to escape justice that the law will catch up with them, President Marcos said, as he vowed to dismiss and to file cases against officials found to be in cahoots with her.
Guo arrested in Indonesia
After eluding authorities for months, dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo has been arrested in Indonesia, Philippine officials announced yesterday.
Updated EV roadmap to be issued this month
The government is aiming to release the updated roadmap for the electric vehicle (EV) industry within the month, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Direct Phl-Paris flight eyed this year
Passengers looking for direct flights between Manila and Paris may have reasons to pop the champagne soon.
WESM rates take slight dip in Aug
System-wide electricity rates in the country’s power spot market slipped last month, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).