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DA Taking Steps to Prevent Egg Shortage, Price Surge
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is implementing urgent measures to prevent a possible egg shortage and price surge in the country as the global bird flu crisis threatens poultry supply chains.
Factory gate prices decline in 2024
Producer prices declined in 2024 compared to the previous year, mainly due to the slower growth in food prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Trump blames 'diversity' for airliner collision
US President Donald Trump – speaking as the bodies of 67 people were being pulled from Washington’s Potomac River – launched an extraordinary political attack on Thursday, blaming diversity hires for the midair collision between an airliner and a military helicopter.
SEC wants energy firms, hospitals to tap capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to encourage more energy companies and hospitals to tap the capital market as a source of financing to fuel their expansion and business growth.
Marcos wants admin sweep in Senate, local races
Calling them the “best people” and the “most effective public servants,” President Marcos is confident of the full victory of candidates under the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas led by his Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) in the upcoming May elections.
Pinay Superhero Pearl Pangan Makes a Splash as Peter Parker's New Crush
The show not only reintroduces Peter Parker in a fun, fresh way but also introduces new, exciting characters from across the Marvel Universe, including our very first Marvel Filipina superhero, Pearl Pangan, also known as Wave, who makes her debut in the show.
A love story for the ages
Love was in full bloom as Bert and Nonie Basilio celebrated their 66th (sapphire) wedding anniversary, as well as Nonie’s 88th birthday at Makati Shangri-La, Manila.
Emperador Acquires Luxury Mezcal Company in Mexico
Emperador Inc., the global brandy and whisky conglomerate led by tycoon Andrew Tan, is expanding its premium product portfolio with the majority acquisition of a Mexican company that owns premium mezcal brands.
CLI Beefing Up Hospitality Business, To Open 6 New Hotels
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) will be jacking up its hospitality portfolio with the opening of six new hotels in Visayas and Mindanao.
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Israelis, Palestinians rejoice after more hostages are freed
Eight more hostages were freed from the Gaza Strip by Hamas-led militants on Thursday in a sometimes chaotic process that briefly delayed Israel's release of 110 Palestinian prisoners and underscored the fragility of the ceasefire that began earlier this month.
Pru Life UK, AAIIBP partner to boost Islamic finance
Pru Life UK has partnered with Al Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (AAIIBP) for initiatives geared toward financial promotion and education in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
PSEi sinks to 2-year low on disappointing growth
The local stock market sank to its lowest level in a little over two years, weighed down by the index rebalancing and prevailing negative sentiment from the country's economic growth in 2024.
ACEN Extends P30M to Wind Subsidiary
Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is extending a P30-million loan to its subsidiary responsible for the construction of a large-scale wind farm in Ilocos Norte.
TERNOCON 2025: A DIALOGUE BETWEEN FASHION & ART
This is the most challenging edition,\" Ben Chan, CEO of Bench/Suyen Corp., announced in his speech to open the fourth Ternocon competition, fashion and cultural show at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), the culmination of the past year's rigorous mentorship program of 12 designer finalists handpicked from all over the country.
Black boxes in Washington air disaster
US authorities said on Thursday it was not yet clear why a regional jet and a US Army helicopter collided at a Washington airport, killing 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in more than 20 years.
MERALCO, PNP Joined Forces to Clear Illegal Service Connections in Pasay and Parañaque.
In its continuing pursuit to promote public safety and ensure stable and reliable electricity service to its customers, Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) recently conducted a joint clearing operations to address illegal service connections in parts of Pasay and Parañaque where around 100 kilograms of wires illegally connected to power facilities were confiscated.
Skating world in mourning
The victims of a crash between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter included teen figure skaters returning from a national meet with their mothers and coaches, an Ohio college student coming from her grandfather's funeral, two Chinese nationals and a group of hunters headed back from a guided trip in Kansas.
Japan scrambles jets as Russian bombers fly over seas
Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian bombers flew over international waters around the country, Tokyo's top government spokesman said yesterday.
Megawide signs contract for Cavite BRT
The coast is clear for infrastructure builder Megawide Construction Corp. to undertake the P1.87-billion development of Cavite's first bus rapid transit (BRT) now that it has received green light to proceed with the project.
A love story for the ages
Love was in full bloom as Bert and Nonie Basilio celebrated their 66th (sapphire) wedding anniversary, as well as Nonie's 88th birthday at Makati Shangri-La, Manila.
Bronny gets share of limelight
Even on the road, Bronny James was quite a crowd favorite. Fans in Washington chanted for LeBron James' son early and often, and with the Los Angeles Lakers way ahead of the Wizards on Thursday night, the younger James played the entire fourth quarter of his team's 134-96 victory.
DBP, LBP seek loan payment
Two government-owned banks have demanded the immediate payment of loans obtained by a huge shipping company based in Cebu.
World awaits Trump tariff deadline on Canada, Mexico, China
With less than 24 hours before US President Donald Trump's deadline to impose sweeping tariffs on the three biggest US trading partners – Canada, Mexico and China – the global economy is bracing for impact.
EPI Unit Allots P1.2 B for Grid Integration of Solar Farm
A subsidiary of Emerging Power Inc. (EPI) has set aside P1.19 billion to integrate its 145-megawatt-peak solar farm in Zambales into the Luzon grid.
US economy finished the year on strong note, but faces hurdles
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Banks See Higher Loan Demand in Q1
Banks expect higher loan demand from companies and households this quarter after a series of interest rate cuts done by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) last year.
NSC backs BBM position on Typhon missile pullout
The National Security Council (NSC) has expressed support for President Marcos' setting as condition for the pullout of US Typhoon launchers China's withdrawal of its claims over Philippine territorial waters.
Voters favor bets pushing for jobs, food security - SWS
Nine in 10 Filipino voters said they will support candidates who advocate for job generation, food security, quality health care, equal access to education and the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFW), a recent survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.
Canlubang, Luisita in PAL Hall of Fame
Canlubang and Luisita, which formed the most storied rivalry in the rich history of the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub, will lead three other clubs into enshrinement in the tournament's Hall of Fame, in time for the 76th staging of the country's biggest team golf championship.