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CA receives DILG, DTI chiefs' appointment papers

Malacañang has submitted to the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) the ad interim appointment paper of newly installed Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

US: China, Russia block Asean statement on SCS

WASHINGTON – Russia and China blocked a proposed consensus statement for the East Asia Summit drafted by Southeast Asian countries, mainly over objections to language on the contested South China Sea, a US official told Reuters on Saturday.

Phl calls for judicious fund use in UN programs

The Philippines has called for transparency and the judicious use of funds in United Nations technical assistance programs.

Comelec, DICT told: Stop deepfakes in 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) should work together to take a \"proactive stand\" against deepfakes, according to Rep. LRay Villafuerte.

Reduce middlemen in rice delivery to lower prices

Retail prices of rice can go down to P43 per kilo if the government cuts the layers of middlemen before the commodity reaches the markets, farmers' group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said over the weekend.

Int'l disaster meet hosted by Phl starts today

More than 4,000 representatives from 69 countries will gather in the Philippines starting today as the country hosts the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) in an effort to mitigate the impact of climate change.

Repeal mother tongue law, BBM asked

President Marcos should repeal the measure stopping the use of mother tongue as the medium of instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 3, which lapsed into law without his signature last week, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) said yesterday.

POGO 'godfather' may reveal more info on Guo

The Senate is poised to invite the so-called godfather of Philippine offshore gaming operations to help provide critical information about dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo, her alleged links to POGOs and being a spy.

Philately not dead, says stamp collector

Despite the advent of technology, stamp collection is not dead, according to Jeremiah Eufemio of the Philippine Stamp Collectors Society (PSCS).

Star-studded gala to serve as prelude to MMFF's golden edition

\"We're offering many activities to promote the Philippine movie industry.\"

HOW SAMANTHA PANLILIO IS MAKING HER MARK BEYOND THE 'HEIRESS' TAG

Samantha is one of People Asia's 'Women of Style and Substance' this year. She's also part of the publication's October-November issue cover.

Forest Lake builds legacy as premier memorial park developer

Forest Lake continues to uphold its commitment to compassionate care, innovative services and customer-centric core values - factors that, to this day, help the industry pioneer sustain its position in the deathcare industry.

MerryMart opens largest standalone store

The MerryMart Group of tycoon Edgar \"Injap\" Sia II has opened in Tarlac its largest standalone grocery, marking the 135th branch of its supermarket, with expansion in eight more on the line.

Vivant exits Watermatic Phl

Listed energy and water conglomerate Vivant Corp. is selling its 60-percent stake in Watermatic Philippines Corp. (WMP) to its joint venture partner, Israel-based WaterMatic International Ltd.

Figaro brews up slight name change

Food business Figaro Coffee Group Inc. (FCG) is no longer just brewing up expansion plans, but also cooking up a name change to include the non-coffee ventures in its portfolio.

HEADS UP, NEW GRADUATES: SM's job fairs got it all for you

SM J.O.B.S. continues to provide employment opportunities for job seekers, particularly to new graduates who recently entered the labor force. From July to September, SM Supermalls hosted more than 40 job fairs across the country, helping more than 25,000 job seekers connect with employers.

Digital banks face asset quality risks

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Red flags and vital signs

HR: 57 BP: 110/70 RR:18 Temp: 36.4 This information is sent to me through our CG (group chat), which monitors the patient's condition. These are called vital signs. Vital signs are critical indicators of a patient's essential body functions and are routinely observed in hospitals to assess and track a patient's health status.

Aboitiz Foods opens $45-M Vietnam feed mill

Aboitiz Foods, the integrated food and business arm of the Aboitiz Group, inaugurated last week its $45-million modern feed mill in Vietnam as it seeks to solidify its footprint in Southeast Asia.

BPI secures BSP approval to fully divest in GoTyme

Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has received formal approval from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for the sale of its 15 percent stake in GoTyme Bank Corp.

FARMTRI: Cultivating AI for sustainable agri solutions

Just last June, this corner featured an European startup that uses a software-as-a-service application to minimize food waste – a data analytics platform that optimizes the supply chain as it matches fresh produce with traders in real time.

Agri exporters rising through ARISE Plus

GENEVA, Switzerland – Small and medium agricultural players are finding hope in a European Union-funded project that seeks to capacitate them to build their brand, upscale their skills and penetrate foreign markets for their goods.

Farm stakeholders laud law vs smuggling

Stakeholders in the agriculture sector lauded the signing into law of Republic Act 12022, or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, by President Marcos, pointing out that this would give the government more muscle to stop the rampant agricultural smuggling hurting Filipino farmers.

DOE vows completion of green energy auction

The Department of Energy (DOE) has assured lawmakers that the third round of the green energy auction (GEA) program will be completed before the end of the year.

SSS names De Claro as OIC

State-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) has named Robert Joseph de Claro as officer-in-charge head following the resignation of Rolando Macasaet who will vie for a congressional seat.

Export targets revised by year-end, says DTI

Adjustments to the country's overall export targets are expected to be approved within the year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Flights to California, Seattle drive up PAL's holiday bookings

SEATTLE — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expecting a bountiful Christmas this year thanks to forward bookings to the US, especially to destinations in the West Coast.

TNT SHOOTS FOR 3-0 LEAD

Reigning champion TNT goes for the jugular, Rain or Shine wants to stay afloat while sibling rivals San Miguel and Barangay Ginebra break locks in the pivotal Game 3 of the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup best-of-seven semifinals today at the Dasmariñas Arena in Cavite.

Lina powers Lions past Chiefs

There was a reason the San Beda Lions waited so long to have big man Bismarck Lina play.

Gallent's adjustments

Game Two of the San Miguel Beer-Barangay Ginebra semifinal series in the PBA Governors' Cup turned out to be a humdinger that kept fans at the edge of their Smart Araneta Coliseum seats until the last few seconds of overtime last Friday night. San Miguel pulled off a 131-125 win. If that was an indication of things to come, expect a war of attrition in the best-of-seven duel that's now tied at a win apiece.