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Bato denies knowledge of drug war reward system
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa yesterday denied having a hand in the cash reward system for policemen under a \"Davao model\" of the drug war during the Duterte administration, as alleged by retired police colonel Royina Garma.
Shear line, easterlies to bring rains over Luzon
The shear line and easterlies may bring rains over parts of the country today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PNP chief seeks probe; HR groups want arrest
The country's top cop has ordered a probe on the bombshell testimony of former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma that former president Rodrigo Duterte implemented a cash reward system to policemen for the state-sponsored killing of drug suspects.
BBM returns from Asean meet
President Marcos returned to the Philippines Friday night after attending the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits in Laos.
DoubleDragon tops off Hotel101-Cebu Mactan Airport
DoubleDragon Corp. is on track to open its 548-room Hotel101-Cebu Mactan Airport early next year after completing the building's structure and topmost floor.
Cebu Pacific consolidates Cebgo flights to NAIA T2
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is relocating island flights to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2, evacuating all of its operations in Terminal 4 to make way for the transfer of AirAsia Philippines.
SHERA's P2.9-B fiber cement plant in Phl to commence operations in Q1
The Philippines is expected to reduce its reliance on imported fiber cement once the P2.9-billion plant of SHERA Public Company Limited – the largest fiber cement innovator in Southeast Asia – starts its operation in Pampanga in the first quarter of next year, President Marcos said.
MIAA prepares for new role as regulator
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is hopeful of getting its proposed organizational structure approved within the year as its shifts to a new role as regulator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), where the new operator of NAIA has rolled out a new protocol to curb misuse of very important persons (VIP) privileges at the airport.
Metro Pacific Health acquires Diliman Doctors Hospital
Metro Pacific Health Corp. (MPH), the healthcare arm of conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp., has added a new gem to its portfolio, the Diliman Doctors Hospital Inc. (DDHI) in Quezon City.
Aboitiz, Yuchengco join forces for Tarlac expansion
The Aboitiz Group and the Yuchengcos have joined forces to further expand a massive economic estate in Tarlac City that is expected to produce about 60,000 jobs.
Maybank eyes more Islamic banking units
Maybank Philippines Inc. is ramping up its efforts to expand Islamic banking in the country, with plans to activate seven new Islamic banking units (IBUs) by the end of the year.
GCash to surpass parent firm's valuation
E-wallet giant GCash is likely to exceed parent firm Globe Telecom Inc.'s valuation, given its rapid growth.
Disappointing US inflation extends PSEi slump
Investors yesterday closed the week in the red, bothered by the possibility that the US Federal Reserve will take a cautious approach on monetary easing because of higher-than-expected inflation.
BSP names new deputy governor
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has appointed Elmore Capule as its new deputy governor for the corporate services sector, following the retirement of Eduardo Bobier.
Jan-Sept rice imports hit 3.3 MMT
The country's rice imports through September rose by more than a fifth on an annual basis to almost 3.3 million metric tons (MMT) as purchases abroad picked up in the latter part of the third quarter.
DA hikes inbred seed allocation for farmers
Rice farmer-beneficiaries will get more high-yielding seeds from the government in the current cropping season to help them recover from the ill effects of extreme weather and boost their productivity.
World Bank OKs $287-M loan for Phl digital infrastructure
The World Bank has approved a $287.24-million loan for a project aimed at improving broadband connectivity while strengthening cybersecurity in the country.
Tax revenues rise to P2.77 T in 9 months
The government has collected P2.77 trillion in tax revenues as of end-September, hitting a little over 70 percent of its full-year goal as it ramps up digitalization and plugging of leakages.
Pirates avenge loss to Knights
It was a dogfight in the series opener. Then reigning champion TNT just went berserk from there.
Azkals hurdle foes in Asia 7s
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia –The Philippine Azkals trumpeted their return to international football by sweeping its way to the quarterfinals of the Asia 7s Championship yesterday at the EV Arena here.
Gialon gets last laugh in Iloilo
Zanieboy Gialon cruised to a six-stroke victory over Angelo Que and Ira Alido with a clinical two-under 68 in the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge at the Iloilo Golf and Country Club here Friday.
Scamming as athletes
Online scam artists respect no one, not even athletes. A growing number of famous basketball players - and now, female volleyballers - have had their identities stolen for the purpose of selling merchandise or soliciting money.
Alcaraz knocked out; Djokovic hails Nadal
World number two Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters in straight sets by 33rd-ranked Tomas Machac on Thursday, losing 7-6 (7/5), 7-5.
Israeli strikes kill 22 in Beirut
Israeli strikes killed 22 people and injured more than 100 in central Beirut on Thursday, Lebanese authorities said, as a senior Hezbollah official evaded an Israeli assassination attempt in the city, according to three security sources.
Cluster of drug-resistant mpox identified in five US states
US health officials have identified a cluster of cases caused by an mpox variant that are resistant to Siga Technologies' antiviral tecovirimat, branded as TPOXX, in five US states, federal and state researchers reported on Thursday.
Zelensky meets pope as Europe tour ends
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday, part of a whirlwind tour of European capitals aimed at drumming up support from allies ahead of a tough winter.
Obama blasts 'crazy' Trump in first rally for Harris
Former US president Barack Obama lashed out at \"crazy\" Donald Trump on Thursday and urged voters to back Kamala Harris as he brought his star power to the 2024 election campaign trail for the first time.
Cagayan Valley workers get P30 pay hike
Minimum wage earners in Cagayan Valley will get an additional P30 increase in daily pay effective Oct. 17, based on a new order of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Region 2.
Army sergeant kills wife, mother-in-law, driver in Isabela
An Army sergeant shot dead his wife, mother-in-law and a driver inside Camp Melchor dela Cruz, the Philippine Army (PA) 5th Infantry Division headquarters, in Gamu town in Isabela on Thursday.
Recruiters in surrogate trafficking face gravest penalty - DMW
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) vowed to impose the \"gravest penalty\" on the recruitment agency involved in the trafficking of Filipino women used as surrogate mothers in Cambodia.