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PFA honors the best in Philippine Franchising in FEA 2024

The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) recently hosted the prestigious Franchise Excellence Awards (FEA) 2024 Awards Night at the SMX Convention CenterManila, gathering the country’s leading franchise brands to honor their exceptional contributions to the Philippine franchising industry.

73 M ballots to be printed for 2025 polls

Up to 73 million ballots will be printed for the 2025 midterm elections and the first parliamentary polls in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), according to the Commission on Elections.

ASF vaccine procurement completed in December

The Department of Agriculture (DA) intends to complete the procurement of 600,000 doses of African swine fever (ASF) vaccine by December.

175 teaching posts created in Mindanao

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of 175 new teaching positions to boost the education system in Mindanao.

Village exec gets 11 years for malversation

A barangay treasurer in Baguio City has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for allegedly pocketing cash prizes of winners in a sports competition.

World leaders gather at UN as Mideast tensions explode

Escalating clashes between Israel and Hezbollah threatened to overshadow US President Joe Biden's final appearance at the United Nations signature annual event on Tuesday as diplomats scrambled to avert an all-out regional war.

Singapore ex-minister pleads guilty in graft trial

A Singaporean former minister pleaded guilty to bribery charges yesterday after more severe allegations were dropped, local media said, as the first graft trial of a political office holder for more than four decades began in the city-state.

EVO City Front Act Run set in Kawit

Before the highly anticipated ASICS Rock 'N' Roll Running Series Manila in November, running enthusiasts can get a sneak peek at the fun and energy during the EVO City Front Act Run, set to take place on Oct.20 in Kawit, Cavite.

US sends troops to Middle East

The US is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a greater regional war, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Fake 'Brad Pitt' scams 2 women in Spain of 325,000 euros

Spanish police said Monday that they had arrested five people accused of scamming two women of 325,000 euros by posing as Hollywood star Brad Pitt via online and WhatsApp messages.

Iran warns of 'irreversible' consequences of wider war

Israel wants to drag the Middle East into a fullblown war by provoking Iran to join the nearly year-old conflict between Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran's president said on Monday, warning of its \"irreversible\" consequences.

Resilient Altas smother Stags

University of Perpetual Help showed incredible resilience as it turned back San Sebastian, 60-52, yesterday to solidify its place in the Magic Four in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Phillies clinch division title, eye top seed

The Philadelphia Phillies ended their 13-year wait to clinch the National League East divisional crown on Monday with a 6-2 defeat of the Chicago Cubs.

Archers to vent ire on Tams?

The reigning champions are down but definitely not out.

Canino, Quizon wow 'em

BUDAPEST-Former Philippine chess team mainstay Girme Fontanilla never really took her eyes away from chess despite being retired from the sport for decades now.

DOJ: Phl may soon exit FATF gray list

The Philippines may be removed from the gray list of Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) by 2025 as the country continues to deliver the necessary reforms to counter money laundering, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

S&P sees more BSP rate cuts in next 3 years

Debt watcher S&P Global Ratings expects more rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) over the next three years, amid the US Federal Reserve's shift to an easing cycle and soft economic growth in the Philippines.

Peso weakens back to 56:$1 level

The peso slumped further against the dollar yesterday, piercing the 56 to $1 level, amid the volatility in the foreign exchange (forex) markets due to developments abroad.

UnionDigital Bank gets add'l P1.6 B capital infusion

Union Bank of the Philippines is infusing an additional P1.6 billion in capital to support the ongoing business operations and sustain the expansion of UnionDigital Bank Inc.

SM, DMCI, FLI cited for exemplary corporate governance practices

The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) has recognized several listed companies for their exemplary corporate governance practices.

Steniel raising up to P315 M through FOO

Steniel Manufacturing Corp.is planning to raise as much as P315 million through a follow-on offering (FOO).

Baseload power still crucial for energy security - Aboitiz

To truly embrace a just energy transition, the Philippines must confront the reality that renewables alone cannot ensure energy security, according to Aboitiz Power Corp.

Phl, India partner to boost fintech cooperation

The Philippine and Indian governments have started to boost cooperation and further develop financial technology (fintech) in the country.

Funding for climate-related investments

With the increasing floods we have experienced locally and have been seeing and reading about in world news, it seems timely and of utmost importance that we should put the spotlight on our own efforts - from the government to local banks and Philippine conglomerates - to address our climate change problems through increased funding for climate-related investments.

National ID fiasco

Our government bureaucracy is not known for getting things done quickly and properly.

Ex-PNP chief: I did what was good for the country

After photographs of him in the company of people with alleged links to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOS) surfaced at a Senate hearing yesterday, former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen.

Guo negative for TB, stays in regular cell

Dismissed mayor is 44th occupant of Pasig jail cell built for 9

Oust-Chiz rumors swirl in Senate

Barely four months after a Senate leadership change, rumors are circulating of another coup to oust Senate President Francis Escudero.

Sara no-show at House plenary on OVP budget

Saying she had already said her piece and submitted all the required documents in defending the budget of her office, Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday again snubbed a hearing - this time before the plenary on the OVP's allocation for next year.

BBM signs Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers into law

President Marcos yesterday signed into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers.