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Gov't From B1

three narrow bodies at the same time.

Memo to the business elite: It's time to stand up

The first reactions from chief executives to the second Trump administration were as varied as the companies they run.

ACEN eyes $13 M solar projects in Malaysia

Ayala-led ACEN is looking to further expand its footprint in Southeast Asia, planning to unlock solar power potential in Malaysia through a multimillion-dollar investment.

The Game Changers

By the time this piece comes out, it will be exactly 67 days till the 2025 national and local elections, and around 68 million voters are expected to participate in this momentous event.

America Is Back, Says Trump

President's speech marred by partisan resentment

Inflation From B1

Average inflation for the January to February period was at 2.5 percent, within the government's two to four percent target.

Pope Names New Daet Bishop

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Herman Abcede as bishop of the Diocese of Daet in Camarines Norte.

WESM rates lowest in over 2 years

IN FEBRUARY

Tesoro's Celebrates 80th Year With Andrada Fashion Show

As part of the celebrations for Tesoro's 80th year in business, the collection of award-winning fashion designer Happy Andrada was recently launched at Tesoro's flagship store at 1016 A. Arnaiz Ave., Makati.

Low inflation, low borrowings via PhilHealth idle fund transfer

Yesterday, the Philippine Statistics Authority released the inflation data for February 2025 at only 2.1 percent.

Serbian Lawmakers Set Off Flares, Smoke Grenades Inside Parliament

Serbian opposition lawmakers lit flares and set off suspected tear gas grenades in parliament on Tuesday in support of ongoing anti-corruption protests, with several lawmakers injured during the melee.

Villar Bats For First Border Facility Vs Swine Fever

Sen. Cynthia Villar has called for the construction of a first border facility to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF).

'Underdesign' eyed in Isabela bridge collapse

Investigators are looking into \"underdesign\" as the possible cause of the collapse of the newly opened Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela, which left six people injured and another missing, Malacañang said yesterday.

Gov't steps in to keep Lufthansa operating in Phl

The government is exploring ways to convince a prized investor at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to stay, as it reportedly considers exiting the Philippines after its lease ballooned by 11 times.

Schools advised to adjust class schedules amid intense heat

Public schools affected by intense heat should adjust class schedules or adopt remote learning measures, the Department of Education said yesterday.

Clooney revisits journalistic hero in 'Good Night'

George Clooney made waves in July when he called on Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race, citing diminished capacity.

Resupply trip to Ayungin proceeds unhampered

As Chinese ships watched from a distance, Philippine vessels completed a rotation and resupply (RORE) mission to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on Tuesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said.

Foreign investor joining Top Line's IPO

Top Line Business Development Corp. is set to welcome a foreign strategic investor in its planned initial public offering (IPO) this month.

Power banks exceeding 160Wh now banned on flights

All power banks exceeding 160 watt-hours are strictly prohibited on both international and domestic flights, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Tuesday.

Gov't vows sustained efforts to tame inflation

Malacañang yesterday assured the public that the government would sustain efforts to keep inflation manageable.

Obiena passes up World Indoors

World No. 4 pole vaulter EJ Obiena failed to clear the qualifying mark of 5.85m for the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China, on March 21-23 and will focus on regaining his timing in training to prepare for the outdoor season.

Heavy-handed

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Buses to keep exclusive lane along EDSA

Buses will keep their exclusive lane on EDSA while the P7.3-billion rehabilitation of Metro Manila's busiest highway is in progress, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) assured commuters yesterday.

BATANG PIER AVOID SHUTOUT

Under threat of an embarrassing sweep in the semifinals, the top-seeded Batang Pier moved heaven and earth to sneak one on Barangay Ginebra, 108-103, and live for another day.

Que eyes back-to-back in ICTSI Eagle Ridge

From his wire-to-wire win in the 2025 Philippine Golf Tour kickoff, Angelo Que looms as the heavy favorite in the second leg of the 10-stage circuit set to unfold Monday at the Faldo course in Gen. Trias, Cavite.

Yellow alert raised in Luzon grid

For the first time this year, the Luzon grid was placed under a yellow alert yesterday due to higher demand and forced outages of several power plants.

Rails for progress

Newly appointed Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon is already generating significant optimism after voicing out the agency's plans in accelerating major transport projects, particularly high-capacity mass transit systems.

Coppola 'thrilled' by worst director Razzie for 'Megalopolis'

Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola on Friday said he was \"thrilled\" to accept this year's tongue-in-cheek Razzie Award for worst director, insisting it shows he has a \"courage\" sorely lacking in modern Hollywood.

The decline of Oriental Mindoro

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DMCI, Nickel Asia Join Forces for Planned Nickel Processing

DMCI Mining Corp. of the Consunji Group and leading nickel producer Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) would explore together the feasibility of putting up and operating a nickel processing plant in the country.