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The party-list farce
There must be a significant number of Filipinos who feel nauseous when they see the groups that have been formed and the characters who are seeking to enter Congress through the party-list system.
Edwin Olivarez seeks Parañaque mayor's post
Parañaque 1st District Rep.Edwin Olivarez formalized his bid for the city's mayoralty post in the 2025 mid-term elections as he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) yesterday.
DOJ to seek Dalia Pastor's extradition
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will seek the extradition of Dalia Guerrero Pastor for her alleged involvement as coconspirator in the murder of her husband, racer Enzo Pastor, in 2014.
PNP PIO chief gets first star
Philippine National Police (PNP) public information office chief Col.Jean Fajardo was promoted yesterday to brigadier general, becoming a one-star general.
Bishop David surprised by appointment as cardinal
Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David is \"caught in a whirlwind\" after Pope Francis appointed him as one of the 21 new cardinals.
Ambulance used in 'excursion' flagged on EDSA bus lane
An ambulance carrying seven people was flagged for unauthorized use of the EDSA bus lane, the Department of Transportation (DOTr)'s Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation reported yesterday.
Cynthia Villar files COC for Las Piñas rep
Sen. Cynthia Villar yesterday filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) as representative of the lone district of Las Piñas a post currently held by her daughter Camille.
Gov't should help Filipino ex-POGO workers - senator
The government should look after the welfare of Filipino workers previously legitimately employed by Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOS), Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said yesterday.
Poultry raisers suffering losses as chicken farmgate price drops
Poultry raisers continue to suffer losses as the farmgate price of chicken has dropped to P98 per kilo, but the retail cost remains high at P230 per kilo.
4 million students to benefit from school-based immunization
Over four million public school students will receive vaccinations against measles, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria and human papillomavirus (HPV) under the P853-million Bakuna Eskwela initiative of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DepEd).
Super Typhoon Julian damage to agriculture at P607.38 M
The damage of Super Typhoon Julian to the agriculture sector in four regions has ballooned to P607.38 million, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Senator vows to push reforms in party-list system
With over 70 party-list groups seeking a seat in the House of Representatives in the May 2025 midterm elections, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has vowed to push for reforms in the country's party-list system.
Abalos, Pacquiao, Revilla file COCs for senator
Benhur Abalos officially launched his senatorial bid yesterday by filing his certificate of candidacy (COC) with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), and said he is deemed resigned as interior and local government chief.
Sandro files for reelection
President Marcos yesterday accompanied his son, Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep.
Fuel prices up this week
Fuel prices are set to increase by as much as P1.20 per liter on Tuesday, marking a three-week uptrend for diesel and two straight weeks of hikes for kerosene.
Rody running for Davao mayor, Baste for vice mayor
Five Dutertes are running for public office in Davao City in the May 2025 midterm elections, led by former president Rodrigo Duterte, who filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for mayor yesterday afternoon.
Phl embassy pays tribute to victims of Hamas attack
On the first anniversary of the Oct.7 Hamas-led terror attack in Israel, the Philippine embassy in Tel Aviv and the Filipino community remembered and paid tribute to the 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals, including four Filipinos, who were brutally killed.
Senate bet Chavit eyes credit cards for masses
Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis \"Chavit\" Singson has officially joined the Senate race in May 2025 as he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) yesterday and announced his pet program of establishing a \"Banko ng Masa\" and providing credit cards to all Filipinos 18 years and above.
Phl, S. Korea to deepen maritime cooperation
2 nations elevate ties to strategic partnership
Cavite governor Remulla named DILG chief
Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla will take his oath today as the new interior secretary, according to his elder brother, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla.
Pagasa declares end of habagat
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical showed a significant weakening of the southwest monsoon over the past few days.
Restaurateur to the stars tries hand at politics
The last time I saw Florabel Co Yatco was three months ago when we both attended the Food Fair sponsored by the Department of Trade.
How Julius Babao unplugs from the daily grind
As he has navigated the digital platform in presenting and producing content, Julius Babao also develops a better grasp of Filipinos as an audience.
South Korean cult-horror series 'Hellbound' returns at BIFF
BUSAN, South Korea Netflix's Korean cult-horror thriller \"Hellbound\" returned for its much anticipated second season with a world premiere at Busan International Film Festival, showcasing intense performances from the new cast members, particularly Moon Geunyoung.
Preparing for visitors
We like to think of ourselves as hospitable people.
Rising bread, pasta demand to whet Phl wheat imports
Filipinos' growing demand for pasta and other-wheat based products is expected to drive the country's wheat imports in the current market year to a record level of 7.15 million metric tons (MT), an international agency projected.
More than just feelings
Behavioral economics has already established the dictum that sentiment, emotions, even irrational convictions affect our decisions about how we spend.
Upside bias for stocks this week
Share prices may continue their climb this week, with investors riding high on the momentum of a slower-than-expected September inflation.
Shari'ah-compliant listed firms grow to 56
More listed companies were found Shari'ah-compliant by the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) in its latest review.
GCash catches eye of JPMorgan CEO
Innovations at Ayala-backed e-wallet pioneer GCash have caught the eye of no less than the head of financial powerhouse JPMorgan.