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Constitutional issues in 2025 budget may reach SC

If President Marcos won't veto it, the labor coalition NAGKAISA intends to question the proposed 2025 national budget before the Supreme Court for violating the constitutional mandate to prioritize education and health.

AFP delivers Noche Buena packs to Ayungin troops

The Philippine Navy delivered Christmas Noche Buena packages last week to soldiers on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal unmolested by the Chinese, who watched from a distance on their coast guard and naval vessels.

Falsification, anti-dummy law raps slapped vs Guos

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) yesterday filed complaints of falsification and violations of the Anti-Dummy Law against former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and four members of her family before the Department of Justice.

LPA off Mindanao now TD Querubin

Tropical depression Querubin will bring heavy to intense rainfall over parts of the country as it hovers over the east of Mindanao before weakening, according to state weather forecasters.

Will Mary Jane get presidential pardon?

Palace mum; BBM says Phl celebrating

Low risk of blackouts in summer, May polls

With the onset of the La Niña weather pattern, the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) expects lower chances of power outages next year, especially during the summer and election season.

THE NEW YOU BEFORE CHRISTMAS!

While we’re immersed in this season of gift-giving, what’s the best gift we can give to ourselves?

FROM HITS TO HEALTH: HOW LIZZO LOST 60 POUNDS

Grammy-winning artist Lizzo has always been the poster girl of body positivity for years, but have you seen her lately? She has been sharing on social media how she lost 60 pounds in five months!

Tips for keeping stress and anxiety down during the holidays

The holidays are finally here, which means traveling to a picturesque destination and going back home to spend time with our loved ones.

HOW TO MANAGE TYPE 1 DIABETES IN CHILDREN

As parents , we know that toddlers and kids sleep, play and drink a lot. But if your child is suddenly drowsier than usual, is frequently thirsty, gets tired easily and loses weight drastically, these could be symptoms of type 1 diabetes (T1D). Sadly, these are easily overlooked by parents.

BUTCHER BOY OPENS IN MANILA

Michelin-starred, Singapore-based chef Andrew Walsh brings his acclaimed concept Butcher Boy to Manila!

Hail, Mary!

Mary, now streaming on Netflix ,isstirring the cauldron of faith, while also firing up admiration for facets of Mary that shone in the movie.

Love songs for Christmas

A soldier in the battlefield longing to be home for Christmas inspired the great composer Irving Berlin to write White Christmas in 1942.

MMFF 2024 ENTRY 'TOPAKK' AIMS TO BREAK THE SILENCE ON PTSD

Julia Montes said yes to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry \"Topakk\" (English title: \"Triggered\") because of its core theme on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Kim Chiu takes on the role of empowered calendar girl

Kim Chiu has accepted another role, which is the Tanduay Calendar Girl for 2025, and never passed up the chance to be one.

ROSELLE MONTEVERDE HONORS MOTHER LILY IN 50TH MMFF ENTRY 'MY FUTURE YOU'

REGAL ENTERTAINMENT’S 2024 METRO MANILA Film Festival MMFF) entry, My Future You,” starring the up-and-coming loveteam Seth Fedelin and Francine Diaz, is one of the last films greenlit by the late Regal matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde before her passing in August.

Megaworld to launch more townships in 2025

Megaworld Corp. is poised to unleash more township developments next year, fueled by its bullish prospects for the country’s property sector.

Robinsons Land upgrades lobby facilities in office buildings

Robinsons Land Corp. is giving its office buildings a major facelift to provide tenants more reasons to return to the office.

Property market recovery seen with rate cuts

The rate cuts delivered by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) are expected to spur the recovery of the country's property market, according to real estate brokerage firm Leechiu Property Consultants Inc. (LPC).

Explaining Trump, Duterte and Marcos

Donald Trump’s re-election against the backdrop of a record marred by criminal allegations and accusations of immorality can speak volumes for the powerful strategies and the messaging capacity to resonate with certain segments of the electorate.

BSP to penalize erring peso RTGS participants

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has updated its policy on penalties and sanctions for erring participants in the Peso Real-Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS), a large value-payment system that enables fund transfers between financial institutions on a real-time basis.

Phl financial resources rise to P32.8 T in Oct

The total resources of the country’s financial system rose by 8.9 percent to hit P32.8 trillion as of end-October, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Meat processors appeal ban on Indian buffalo meat imports

Meat processors sounded the alarm over possible supply disruptions on raw materials if a hold order issued by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) on the importation of buffalo meat from certain Indian states would not be reversed soon.

EasyCall sells BPO stake for P45 M

Tech provider EasyCall Communications Philippines Inc. has disposed of its minority stake in a business process outsourcing (BPO) to raise P45 million for its future expansion.

Usually, the first 'smart' answer is wrong

What would you expect to see when you hear hoofbeats on a farm? A crazy horse or an inconsiderate neighbor doing karaoke? Chances are, you’ll choose a horse.

EEI injecting P3.85 B into subsidiaries to fund expansion

Construction giant EEI Corp. is injecting P3.85 billion into various subsidiaries to support their growth initiatives.

Market slips in cautious trade ahead of BSP meeting

Share prices inched down as investors remained cautious ahead of rate-setting meeting of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the US Federal Reserve this week.

Pagcor, SMC Infrastructure ink lease for Nayong Pilipino property

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has signed a 25-year contract with San Miguel Infrastructure, the infrastructure unit of San Miguel Corp. (SMC), for the lease of the gaming regulator’s 15-hectare Nayong Pilipino property in Pasay City.

Panlilio is MAP president for 2025

Business group Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has named Maya Bank chair and PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. director Alfredo \"Al\" Panlilio as its president for 2025.

Remittances hit 3-month high in Oct

Remittances sent home by overseas Filipino workers OFWs) picked up at the start of the ber” months, reaching their highest level in three months.