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Sex education in teen pregnancy prevention bill questioned

Some senators have expressed concern about the version of a teenage pregnancy prevention bill in the Senate, following pressure from conservative groups opposed to a comprehensive sexuality education (sex-ed) program in the country.

Conclusive presumption

The best documentary evidence of a marriage is the marriage contract itself, freely and voluntarily signed by the parties after obtaining a marriage license.

'Defend integrity, impeach Sara'

The House of Representatives should defend its integrity and fight back by impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte, according to a lawmaker.

Most of Afghans awaiting visa processing have left Phl

Most of the 300 Afghan nationals who arrived in the Philippines to await the processing of their Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) to the US have already left the country, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson said yesterday.

Time Cargo on cusp of Barako crown

With one round to go, newcomer Time Cargo inched closer to the title after maintaining its eight-point advantage against the defending champion Katy's Farm Team 1 in the second Barako Golf Cup at Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa yesterday.

Poll bets urged: Name campaign donors

A former commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday urged those running in the midterm elections to bare the sources of their campaign funds, including those used to finance advertisements before the start of the campaign period.

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Tanduay eyes more markets overseas

Lucio Tan-owned Philippine rum brand Tanduay is eyeing to expand its presence overseas with plans to enter several new markets.

Australian-backed funding program for women entrepreneurs launched

A Philippine-based SME-focused private debt investor has launched SheSecure, an Australian government-backed funding program aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs in building sustainable gender-equitable enterprises.

ROS MUDDLES RACE FOR TOP 2

Rain or Shine scooped up a crucial win over erstwhile league leader NorthPort, 127-107, to rejoin a mad scramble for the two win-once playoffs bonuses in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig last night.

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candidates running for public office,\" he added. Guia was reacting to a recent report of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, which found that the value of the advertisements placed by some of those running in this year's elections are already worth millions —or billions, in the case of Sen. Imee Marcos and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar.

Gov't to implement $24.9-M pandemic fund

A ranking official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) yesterday said the government is expected to start implementation of the $24.9-million Pandemic Fund in the first quarter this year after the Philippines was able to secure the grant to boost the country's

IT-BPM Revenues Hit $38B in 2024

Revenues of the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry reached $38 billion in 2024, achieving the baseline target for the year amid strong demand from global firms.

Phl economy seen to expand by 6.1%

The Philippine economy is projected to grow by 6.1 percent this year, supported by household spending as well as public investment, according to Moody's Ratings.

MPTC Raising Up To P50B Ahead Of Merger With SMC Unit

Expressway giant Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) may sell new shares this year to secure as much as P50 billion, as it looks to trim its debt in preparation for an eventual merger.

Accelerating growth in the regions

The new year ushered in exciting news for the local tourism and hospitality industry, with the announcement of the landmark investment by business leader and philanthropist Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) in Baguio's iconic destination Camp John Hay.

VANESSA MATSUNAGA LEADS THE SEXY BEAST LIFESTYJĘ REVOLUTION

Sexy Beast Juice, the anti-inflammatory/anti-bloat cold-pressed juices rich in antioxidants, and all-natural Banana Chewies, introduced its new brand ambassador: Vanessa Matsunaga.

A 'LUNAR FIESTA' TO REMEMBER AT SOLAIRE

Uncover what the Year of the Wooden Snake holds with exclusive fortune readings by feng shui master Clement Chan Ting Bong at Solaire Resort Entertainment City.

Trump's Pentagon pick grilled by senators as cabinet hearings begin

Controversial Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from senators on Tuesday about his views on women serving in combat and his qualifications to lead the Defense Department as confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's cabinet picks get underway.

Safeguards

We need some urgent refining of policy on the matter of online gaming. When the national government decided to ban POGOs last year, local governments went to town banning all forms of online gaming.

WHY MARTIN'S GF ANJ SUPPORTS HIS TANDEM WITH POPS

I get kinda senti whenever I see Pops Fernandez and Martin Nievera together.

Troy to join Gilas camp

Newly-recruited Barangay Ginebra forward and 2019 FIBA World Cupper Troy Rosario will join the Gilas camp in preparing for the third FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window next month, it was disclosed by head coach Tim Cone.

Pork Price Spike Blamed on Supply Shortage

Hog farmers and the government yesterday blamed the shortage in the supply of pork for the increase in the retail price of the commodity.

UBS retains securities, investment arms in Phl

While it has closed its representative office in the Philippines, UBS AG said that it would continue to operate in the country through its two licensed entities – UBS Securities Philippines and UBS Investments Philippines.

South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was detained in a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound yesterday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn’t have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence.

Djokovic Posts Record 430th Slam Singles Match

Novak Djokovic made a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.

Marbil on term extension: No comment

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil was mum on reports that President Marcos might extend his tenure until June.

CICC: Call, text scams surged in 2024

Cyber scammers on social media must be prevented by amending the SIM Card Registration Law or enacting new legislation, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).

Guo charged with 62 counts of money laundering

The Department of Justice-National Prosecution Service (DOJ-NPS) has recommended the filing of money laundering charges against dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo for allegedly running criminal activities inside the Baofu compound in her town.

Marcos signs into law measure promoting natural gas industry

To help attain energy security, President Marcos has signed into law a measure that seeks to encourage the exploration and use of indigenous natural gas resources in the country.