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'Review FTAs to make higher salt tariff effective'

The government should review some of its free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure that the higher salt tariff rate would make an impact on the lives of local salt farmers, stakeholders said.

Raemulan Lands' Jacinto Ng named Entrepreneur of the Year

Jacinto Ng Jr., group executive officer of Raemulan Lands Inc., was named the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 in an awards banquet held Wednesday night at the Makati Shangri-La. He will then represent the country in the prestigious EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year awards in Monte Carlo, Monaco in June 2025.

ACEN allots $18 M for solar farm in Bangladesh

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is spending up to $18 million to bankroll a 70-megawatt (MW) solar project in Bangladesh as part of its aggressive expansion in Asia-Pacific.

Palay output seen hitting 4-year low

The country's palay production this year could fall to a four-year low after rice farms were battered by a series of typhoons, before they could even recover from the ill effects of the El Niño phenomenon.

PSEi plunges as severe tropical storm dampens sentiment

Share prices fell for a second straight day as the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine dampened investor sentiment.

Chavit's offer to Yulos still stands

Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson said yesterday his offer of P5-million reward to two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and his family still stands.

Constantino wins crown in cruel condition

BACOLOD Harmie Constantino ended a prolonged slump in spectacular fashion, rallying from three strokes down to edge out Sarah Ababa by one shot and claim the title at the weathershortened ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic with a courageous 69 yesterday.

Bucks cruise past depleted Sixers

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Damian Lillard scored 30 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 25 as the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 124-109 victory over the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in the NBA season-opener for both teams.

COMBATANTS SAY LET'S GET IT ON

On a stormy Thursday, stalwarts and officials of holder TNT and challenger Barangay Ginebra gathered together for the customary pre-PBA Governors' Cup finals press conference.

Argentine police raid hotel where Payne fell

BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - Argentine police raided on Wednesday the Buenos Aires hotel where former One Direction star Liam Payne (in photo) died after falling from his third-floor balcony, a police source told AFP.

US mom sues AI chatbot firm over son's suicide

FLORIDA (Reuters) - A mother in Florida has sued artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot start-up Character.

Harris calls Trump a 'fascist'

PHILADELPHIA (AFP) Kamala Harris called Donald Trump a \"fascist\" on Wednesday and warned that her US election rival was \"increasingly unstable\" as she addressed his reported praise for Adolf Hitler at a town hall event.

Xi tells BRICS summit world facing 'serious challenges'

KAZAN (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday told leaders of BRICS emerging economies the world was facing \"serious challenges\" and urged the group to be a \"stabilizing force.\"

World powers to push €500 M in Lebanon aid

PARIS (Reuters) - World powers are meeting in Paris today, aiming to raise at least 500 million euros in urgent humanitarian aid for Lebanon and push for a ceasefire.

Putin: Middle East on brink of full-scale war

KAZAN (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that the Middle East was on the brink of a full-scale war as tensions rose sharply between Israel and Iran.

Western Visayas workers to receive pay hike

BACOLOD CITY - Minimum wage earners in Panay and Negros will receive higher take-home pay after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) granted an increase of P33 to P40 in their daily salary.

5 Dawlah terrorists slain in Lanao clash

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Five suspected Dawlah Islamiyah terrorists were killed while two others were arrested following an encounter in Sultan Naga Dimaporo town in Lanao del Norte at dawn on Wednesday.

Bird flu still affects 3 Central Luzon barangays

Three barangays in Central Luzon are still affected by bird flu, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry.

How Senate can exceed quad comm probe of EJKs

\"Huwad comm versus Quad comm.\" That went viral when Sen. Bato dela Rosa announced he wants to investigate extrajudicial killings under Rody Duterte's presidency.

Whither weather?

How about simplifying the rainfall flood warning system to numerical alerts, like the storm signals? Everyone has grown used to Signal Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Super Typhoon Yolanda was categorized as No. 4), and prepare accordingly -residents, government personnel, rescue and relief teams.

Comelec restrained

Last Wednesday, the Supreme Court restrained the Commission on Elections from disqualifying from the 2025 polls government officials who have been dismissed and barred from ever holding public office. Comelec officials said some 100 people could be covered by the SC ruling.

Phones abuzz with flood warnings

With Severe Tropical Storm Kristine affecting Luzon and other parts of the country, rain and flood warnings are being sent through text messages by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

No water at NAIA 1 toilets

After resolving the baggage handling system glitch, lavatories at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 suffered from a damaged main water pipe on Wednesday night.

Kristine floods MM; Classes still suspended

Torrential rains dumped by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine submerged parts of Metro Manila yesterday.

POGO probe canceled due to Kristine

The quad committee of the House of Representatives canceled its hearing scheduled yesterday, to allow congressmen to focus their efforts on providing relief and assistance to their respective districts in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Kristine destroys, damages hundreds of classrooms

Amid a limited budget to address classroom shortage nationwide, school infrastructure incurred damage amounting to P765 million due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, according to the Department of Education (DepEd).

Kristine to hurt palay production - DA chief

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine will hurt the country's total palay production as the Department of Agriculture (DA) awaits reports on damage to the sector, Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday.

SC asked: Issue TRO ASAP on PhilHealth fund transfer

A senior administration lawmaker from Mindanao yesterday urged the Supreme Court to immediately issue a temporary restraining order to stop further transfers of funds from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to the national treasury and prevent the dissipation of the money.

Quiboloy accusers urged to file cases in court

Senate President Francis Escudero lauded the Senate women and children committee for concluding its investigation, saying the witnesses may now pursue cases in court against accused sex offender and human trafficker Apollo Quiboloy.

Bato on drug war: No regrets, will do it again

Sen. Ronald \"Bato\" dela Rosa has no regrets implementing the bloody war on drugs of former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying he would \"do it again\" if given a chance as he expressed willingness to participate in the Senate's inquiry on Monday.