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'Mahirap mahalin;' body count continues

Every now and then, we Ecome across statements of exasperation from Filipinos online.

Penalizing undue delay

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Staying out of the ICC

A year ago this month, President Marcos said the return of the country to the International Criminal Court was \"under study.\" The nation awaits his final decision on rejoining the ICC, from which the Philippines withdrew in 2019 when Rodrigo Duterte was president.

Labor leaders to BBM: Reconsider ICC withdrawal

Labor leaders have joined the call for President Marcos to reconsider the Philippines' withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Senate won't give PhilHealth additional subsidy

Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito confirmed the plans of senators not to give the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) additional subsidy after the agency declared savings in 2024.

New law to create more jobs - Escudero

As President Marcos is expected to sign today a law that will lower corporate taxes and offer tax incentives to businesses, Senate President Francis Escudero expressed optimism of an influx of new investors, creating more new jobs in the country.

Check ballooning Phl debt - Pimentel

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has raised concerns over the country's rising debt, urging economic managers to closely examine the country's actual financial situation to prevent long-term financial risks.

Climate agency, civil society meet ahead of COP29

The Climate Change Commission (CCC) met with civil society organizations in a consultation dialogue to strengthen the Philippines' stance in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan today.

DA chief: No sugar imports until mid-2025

There will be no importation of sugar until mid-2025 as the domestic supply of both raw and refined sugar remains stable and sufficient to meet projected needs, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. said.

CLOSE TO 2K GENSAN YOUTH FLOCK TO GO NEGOSYO ENTREP EVENT

Close to two thousand Senior High School students in General Santos City participated in an entrepreneurship event conducted by Go Negosyo in partnership with the Department of Education in this city last November 8, 2024.

China releases baselines adjacent to Panatag Shoal

Following the Philippines' recent identification of its maritime zones, China yesterday released its own baselines and base points of the territorial sea adjacent to Panatag or Scarborough Shoal.

Nika becomes severe tropical storm; Signal No. 2 up

Severe Tropical Storm Nika has further intensified to near-typhoon category, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

House warns OVP execs: Attend probe or face arrest

Failure on the part of seven officials of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to face today's hearing of the House of Representatives committee on good government and public accountability could lead to their arrest, Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua warned yesterday.

47 Senate candidates declared nuisance

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared 47 senatorial aspirants as nuisance bets who may no longer be able to run in the May 2025 midterm polls.

Duterte urged: Be a statesman, attend quad comm probe

Profanities notwithstanding, former president Rodrigo Duterte should show that he can be a statesman by attending this week's hearing of the House of Representatives quad committee investigating purported state-sanctioned summary executions during his term, according to lawmakers.

Inflation still most urgent concern of Pinoys - OCTA

Controlling the increase in prices of basic goods and services remains the most urgent concern of Filipinos, a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group showed.

WHAT DO WE LOVE ABOUT J MALL?

We asked Cebu's most in-the-know locals and the country's globe-trotting tastemakers about their favorites from Cebu's hottest opening.

HENRY SY FOUNDATION EMPOWERS EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS PARTNERSHIP

The Henry Sy Foundation, Inc. (HSFI) has extended support to the University of San Carlos (USC) as part of its Diamond Jubilee initiatives, furthering HSFI's commitment to empowering Filipino youth and fostering achievement.

J MALL: WHERE TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION

Central Visayas has seen the highest growth rate among the country's regions at 7.3%, and at its heart is Mandaue City, the industrial hub of the region, hosting around 10,000 industrial and commercial locators.

A NEW ERA OF URBAN RENEWAL

It is easier to tear old structures down and build a completely new one from the ground up, but SM Prime Holdings wasn't eyeing \"easy\" when they envisioned SM J Mall.

SPRINGTIME TOKYO IN CEBU

Manila and Cebu's movers and shakers gather under the delicate shower of cherry blossoms for the opening of J Mall, SM and Mandaue City's newest lifestyle destination.

KORINA SANCHEZ COMES FULL CIRCLE WITH 'FACE TO FACE'

If we're not mistaken, the award-winning broadcaster and producer currently has the most number of programs across different networks and platforms.

Jonathan Roumie of 'The Chosen' is coming to Phl

Jonathan Roumie, the actor beloved for his portrayal of Jesus in \"The Chosen,\" is set to visit Manila for a fan screening event on Nov. 22, an early Christmas gift for Pinoy fans of the ground-breaking series.

Ely Buendia: Fame didn't mix well with me

OPM icon Ely Buendia marks a fresh chapter in his solo career with the release of his sophomore album, Method Adaptor, now available via Offshore Music and Sony Music Entertainment.

FOR DULCE, LOVE IS WORTHLESS IF YOU DON'T GIVE YOUR ALL

Dulce and I share a beautiful friendship for life. We know each other so well, which makes it difficult for me to sit down with her for a one-on-one interview.

P-pop girl group KAIA shares music advice from SB19

The members of the P-pop girl group KAIA are grateful for the support that they are getting from other P-pop groups, especially SB19.

'WE ARE A NATION OF STORYTELLERS, JUST LIKE RIZAL'

It's happening finally: the Philippines will assume main character duties as the Guest of Honour (GoH) country at the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse (FBM) next year—a move that was envisioned by Senator Loren Legarda, with the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) working together with the senator in fleshing out that vision.

BOOKS STRIKE LIKE PRINTED LIGHTNING AS 'IMAGINATION PEOPLES THE AIR'

'We are born, and we crawl like caterpillars, but within us, we carry the ability to fly. Great literature is about this very metamorphosis, about the wings that we all have, even if we no longer know we have them.'

My road trip with Robin

Sweet encounters with a billionaire, a lawyer and my son's husband

DMCI profit slips to P15.1 B in 9 months

Weaker contributions from the integrated energy, real estate and nickel businesses pulled down earnings of DMCI Holdings in the nine months ending September.