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LTO suspends e-bike registration

Registration of electric tricycles and e-bikes has been suspended by the Land Transportation Office (LTO), allowing unlicensed electric vehicles to traverse major thoroughfares in Metro Manila.

Malls to adjust opening hours to ease holiday traffic

To ease traffic congestion during the Christmas season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and mall operators in the National Capital Region yesterday agreed to adjust mall hours.

DMW: Pinoys in Lebanon reluctant to go home

Most overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in conflict-stricken Lebanon are reluctant to seek repatriation due to \"personal commitments\" to their foreign employers, according to the Department of Migrant Workers.

47,000 deaths seen if 'big one' hits Metro

Up to 46,993 casualties and 156,000 injured people should be expected if a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Metro Manila, a former Office of Civil Defense (OCD) official said yesterday.

CREBA mounts intensified housing vision beyond 50 years

The Chamber of Real Estate and Builders' Associations, Inc. (CREBA), the country's largest association of real estate and housing industry stakeholders, is intensifying its untiring pursuit of the vision of 'a home for every Filipino' as it plots its vision for the future.

'POGOs go micro, operating underground'

Despite the directive of President Marcos for them to cease operations, several Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) appear to be continuing their activities as \"micro-units\" operating underground, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said.

Manalo to meet Thai top diplomat

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will undertake his first official visit to Thailand tomorrow, upon the invitation of Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.

SMAC donates P14.93 M to Globe's Hapag Movement

A P14.93-million donation to telco giant Globe's hunger alleviation program Hapag Movement has been given by SMAC, the loyalty card of retail giant SM.

Retail price of ginger hits P350/kilo

Farmers' group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) yesterday asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to inspect cold storage facilities for possible hoarding of ginger amid the spike in its retail price despite importation.

NSC: Amnesty International report 'misleading'

The National Security Council (NSC) slammed Amnesty International (AI) yesterday for its recent report accusing the Marcos administration of stifling dissent and freedom of expression in the Philippines.

Groups ask SC: Stop transfer of PhilHealth funds

Petitioners led by former Supreme Court senior associate justice Antonio Carpio are asking the SC to stop the transfer of \"excess\" funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to the national treasury to augment unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024 budget.

Dr. Matunhay formally installed as DDOSC President in Investiture Ceremony

Davao de Oro State College marked another milestone in its 11-year history with the formal investiture of its second College President, Dr. Lilybeth M. Matunhay, on October 11, 2024, at the DDOSC Activity Center.

'Women worldwide hardest hit by disasters'

Women, who make up 70 percent of the world’s poor, are often the hardest hit by disasters, as calamities in the Asia-Pacific region disproportionately affect them as well as girls, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and marginalized communities, according to Sen. Loren Legarda.

Palace backs PNP reopening of EJK probes

ICC lawyer: Gov't probe 'too little, too late'

Bato sets Senate inquiry; Duterte to be invited

Former president Rodrigo Duterte will be invited to the Senate when it conducts its investigation on the war on drugs during his administration, Sen. Ronald dela Rosa said yesterday.

'DISTRICT M': MUSIC HAVEN IN SG TREATS FESTIVAL-GOERS TO DYNAMIC. ASIAN-DOMINATED LINEUP

Apart from love, music can be considered a universal language that goes beyond linguistic and cultural differences. It has a certain magic that draws people together and brings them into a state of euphoria. The love for music bonded festival-goers of “District M: A Marina Central Festival\" last Oct. 4 and 5, turning The Lion City's city center into a lively weekend getaway.

'UNITED NATIONS' MODELS EMBRACE PHILIPPINE FASHION

The diplomatic community, Filipino cultural identity, and MSME-driven retail ingenuity all came together in one special, fashionable evening. SHOM (Spouses of Head of Mission) and SM Retail's Kultura, SM Fashion, AXCS and Fashion Forum, all available at the SM Store, were the driving forces behind the charity gala \"Diplomats For A Cause\" held at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel last Oct. 8.

WEAR YOUR HEART FOR LOCAL WEAVES ON YOUR SLEEVE

There has been a proliferation of Filipino artistry, tapestry, and everything local that is taking center stage. Bazaars, fairs, and shows are featuring more and more of what will makes us truly proud of our beautiful, diverse, and unique culture.

RAMON ORLINA'S GLASS ACT: A LEGACY OF 50 YEARS

Ramon Orlina has always stood out with his innovative glass sculptures that has captured the attention of international collectors. His latest exhibit and book launch at the ManilArt in SMX Convention Center, SM Aura drew a standing-room crowd eager to view his latest works and attend the launch of his Visions in Glass book that is hefty in size and weight. Dapper and always well-dressed, Orlina says, \"My sculpture starts as a dream, an idea.\" He adds, \"This book is a compilation of what I did all these 50 years; it's my legacy.\"

Bloomberry secures refinancing for P72-B loan

Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr.'s casino and resort developer has obtained a 10-year refinancing for the P72-billion loan of its subsidiary, allowing it to wait for rate cuts to manage debt service.

JAC in the hub

Autohub Group adds brand to portfolio, unveils EV product

AboitizPower, Engkanto partner for solar project

Engkanto Brewery has taken a shot at sustainability by partnering with Aboitiz Power Corp. to put up solar panels at its brewing facility in Carmona, Cavite.

MPTC to finalize CCLEx expansion deal this year

The tollways arm of Manuel V. Pangilinan's Metro Pacific Investments Corp. hopes to finalize a deal with Spanish construction firm Acciona within the year to expand the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEx).

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Audi PH launches exclusive certified pre-owned program

UP readies AI conference

As the 2024 Nobel Prize hailed scientific breakthroughs which made artificial intelligence (AI) technology possible, the University of the Philippines will gather the country's experts for a conference underscoring AI's profound impact on society, modern science and the research community.

Pag-IBIG home loans reach P88 B in end Q3

The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, released P88 billion in home loans as of end-September, hitting a little over 60 percent of its full-year target.

Phl bank assets hit P32.1 T in August

The total resources of the country's financial system went up by nine percent to hit P32.1 trillion as of end-August, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

More analysts see another 25-bps rate cut

More economists expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to reduce its policy rate by another 25 basis points today, continuing the central bank's easing cycle which began in August.

Tagaytay's allure

I have not been to Tagaytay for a couple of months, mainly to avoid possible traffic caused by the ongoing expansion and improvement of the South Luzon Expressway or SLEX by SMC Infrastructure.

Phl to attract more investments with Asean deal – DTI

The Philippines has signed the protocol to amend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA), which is expected to enable the country to attract more investments, particularly in manufacturing.