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Oil firms roll back fuel prices

Following three straight weeks of hikes, pump prices of petroleum products are poised to go down by less than P1 per liter today.

DepEd to execs: Address school damage, ensure continuity

The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered its officials and field officers to address damage to schools and ensure learning continuity amid class disruptions in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Pepito.

China, not Phl, makes provocations in SCS - PCG

China, not the Philippines, should stop its \"provocations and infringements\" in the West Philippine Sea, according to Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela in response to Beijing's putting the blame on Filipinos for confrontations at sea.

DBM releases P5 B to assist Filipinos in crisis

An additional P5 billion to support Filipinos recovering from crisis situations and natural disasters has been released by the Department of Budget and Management.

Escudero wants Senate to honor JPE

For contributing to the successes of eight presidents in his various capacities, former Senate president now Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile should be honored by the Senate.

Marcos: Share blessings with typhoon victims

President Marcos yesterday called on Filipinos to share their blessings during the Christmas season with those who have been affected by tropical cyclones as he assured the public that relief efforts are underway in areas hit by Super Typhoon Pepito.

Phl, US sign military intel-sharing agreement

The Philippines and the United States yesterday signed an agreement on sharing classified military information and technology, further deepening cooperation between the treaty allies.

DSWD using dogs for therapy

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is piloting a program wherein dogs will be used as part of emotional therapy for clients in residential facilities, according to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian.

7 dead in N. Vizcaya landslide triggered by Pepito

Seven people were confirmed dead while three others survived a landslide in Barangay Labang in Ambaguio town on Sunday, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said.

Int'l humanitarian law case vs Duterte eved

DOJ wants no 'overlap' with ICC

Austin condoles with typhoon-hit communities, announces $1-M aid

Aid to communities devastated by recent cyclones that battered the Philippines was discussed yesterday during the meeting of President Marcos and outgoing US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, who announced a $1-million humanitarian assistance to disaster-hit areas.

Future leaders should be guided by faith - BBM

Future leaders should be guided by faith, President Marcos said, as he cited the need for a leadership culture that places importance on integrity, vision and harmony.

Comelec amends rule on socmed account registration

There will be no need for private individuals to register their webpages or online platforms that they intend to use to campaign for or against candidates in the May 2025 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said yesterday.

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Converge keen on Sky Cable buyout

Tech tycoon Dennis Anthony Uy plans to buy out Sky Cable Corp. and capture its more than 300,000 subscribers as soon as the company succeeds in erasing its over P4 billion debts.

MARCO ORTIGA MAKES WAVES WITH OLD BOATS

If you close your eyes and listen past the cocktail chatter at Vinyl on Vinyl, you might pick up the circular creaking of boats or the rhythmic splash of waves in a Capiz harbor.

What to expect from Chelsea Manalo as 1st Miss Universe Asia

Chelsea Manalo may have finished as a Top 30 semifinalist in Miss Universe 2024, but she made history as the first Miss Universe Asia after the 73rd coronation night in Mexico.

At the Visayas Art Fair, abstract art radiates

Arcadia Art Gallery opens \"My Universe,\" a solo exhibition by Dale Bagtas, at this year's Visayas Art Fair (VAF), the premier art gathering in the South.

From L.A. to New Orleans: Swiftie daughter relives 'Eras' effect

Alexa and I boarded a 6 p.m. flight to New Orleans, and to our surprise, the plane was filled with Swifties! It was easy to tell—everyone (including us) was decked out in \"Eras\" merchandise or sporting friendship bracelets.

GARY V RETURNS TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

MANY PEOPLE THOUGHT the three-night concert of Gary Valenciano last April and May at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena was the last of his performances in major venues.

'Rice farm mechanization level to hit 3 hp/ha by 2031'

The average mechanization level of the country's rice farms could hit three horsepower per hectare (hp/ha) by 2031, improving the sector's productivity while reducing labor costs, the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) said.

Breeding ground for innovators, entrepreneurs takes act to New York

Spain-based IE University, a highly diverse academic institution that offers a unique learning system to shape future leaders with a global vision, an entrepreneurial mindset and deep respect for sustainability, has expanded into the US, bringing its game-changing act to the financial capital of the world.

Gokongwei lands prestigious award for business excellence

Tycoon Lance Gokongwei, president and CEO of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc., has been recognized for his leadership and immense contributions to the Southeast Asian business landscape.

Fresh debts push LBC to net loss in 9 months

Express courier LBC Express Holdings Inc. fell to a net loss in the nine months to September as the company borrowed fresh loans from local banks for project funding.

Four Points Palawan's sustainability advocacy

Four Points by Sheraton Palawan is reassuming the lead in sustainability and environmental stewardship in the protected Sabang Beach.

SMIC bags top honors anew for ESG excellence

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) has been honored for its outstanding commitment to sustainability, receiving the Platinum Award for environmental, social and governance (ESG) excellence for the 16th consecutive year from The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd., a prestigious multimedia organization based in Hong Kong.

Meralco shifts focus to larger nuclear plant

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), chaired by tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, is leveraging France's nuclear expertise to explore the potential deployment of a large-scale facility in the Philippines.

Phl eyes $1.6 M exports of avocados to Japan in 2025

The country plans to export almost half a million kilos of Hass avocados next year to Japan after gaining market access to the Asian market recently following the conclusion of 13 years of negotiations.

Banking on AI policies

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been reshaping our world and has integrated itself into our daily lives.

Asia pivot: This time with feeling!

Barack Obama's Asia pivot was a dud, as America was too preoccupied with Afghanistan and other Middle Eastern hotspots. That gave China time to build its military capabilities and its alliances with nations big and small in the Asia-Pacific.