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US defense chief to visit Phl

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III is scheduled to visit the Philippines again next week in what may be his farewell call on Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and his other counterparts in the Indo-Pacific Region.

Senators to PhilHealth chief: Answer inquiries respectfully

Senators yesterday called out the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president for his manner of answering the interpellation of Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito about the agency's billions of savings while many poor Filipinos struggle to access medical services.

DMW: Gov't to assist Pinoys facing deportation in US

The Philippine government is preparing to assist the estimated 370,000 Filipinos facing possible deportation from the United States.

Storm signals up in Cagayan, Isabela as Ofel intensifies

Typhoon Ofel will make landfall over Cagayan or Isabela today as it reaches peak intensity even as another typhoon is set to enter the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Go Negosyo begins search for outstanding OFW entrepreneurs

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who founded businesses in the Philippines are encouraged to share their success stories through the 2024 Inspiring Balik-Bayan Awards.

Garma returning from US

Retired police colonel and former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma \"should be on her way back\" to the Philippines after being denied entry to the United States earlier this week, according to Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez.

Senate plenary OKs P1.3-B OVP fund cut

Vice President Sara Duterte thanked the Senate for approving the proposed P733.2-million budget for her office, even though it adopted the House of Representatives' P1.3-billion cut.

Siling labuyo soars to P600 per kilo

The retail price of siling labuyo or wild chili has surged to P600 per kilo following the onslaught of tropical cyclones in the Philippines, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Phl may turn over Duterte to Interpol - Palace

The government may be obliged to turn over former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Police Organization if the International Criminal Court (ICC) requests assistance from the Interpol, Malacañang said.

Rody to ICC: Start probe before I die

Profanities, but Rody loses cool at quad comm

No profanities, but Rody loses cool at quad comm

The 11th hearing of the quad committee of the House of Representatives showed a different side of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who refrained from uttering profanities for the entirety of the proceedings lasting nine hours.

Robinsons Appliances opens in Ayala Malls Vermosa

Robinsons Appliances, a trusted name in appliances and gadgets shopping, celebrated the grand opening of one of its biggest branches at Ayala Malls Vermosa.

BBM: Phi-US ties won't change under Trump

President Marcos is optimistic of the unshakeable alliance between the Philippines and the US under the administration of president-elect Donald Trump.

Kremlin denies Trump call, says West not ready for talks

MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia on Monday denied a reported call between President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump on the Ukraine conflict and said it saw no signs the West was ready for talks.

Discovery Resorts: The new face of Filipino luxury hospitality

Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC), a homegrown leader in Filipino luxury hospitality, has launched its reimagined brand-Discovery Resorts-marking a new era in its pursuit of providing an elevated guest experience rooted in Filipino warmth and world-class service.

20 years of building the good life: Henry Sy, Jr. and SMDC's journey

\"TRUE HOMEOWNERSHIP INVOLVES CREATING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE CAN FEEL SECURE, MAKE MEMORIES, AND TRULY BELONG.\" - Henry Sy, Jr.

Trump taps Waltz, China hawk, as nat'l security adviser

President-elect Donald Trump has asked US Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Robinsons Appliances opens in Ayala Malls Vermosa

Robinsons Appliances, a trusted name in appliances and gadgets shopping, celebrated the grand opening of one of its biggest branches at Ayala Malls Vermosa.

Oh, what wonders await you at Rockwell!

The holiday season kicks off with Rockwell transforming into a dazzling wonderland, brimming with festive cheer and delightful surprises at every corner.

Embracing wellness as a way of life in the city

When one lives in the city, wellness cannot remain merely a goal—it must become a way of life.

METRO MANILA OFFICE VACANCY RATES TO REMAIN ELEVATED

Vacancy rates in the Metro Manila office market are expected to remain elevated in the medium term, driven by the total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and the implementation of the CREATE MORE Bill, according to a commercial real estate services firm.

BINI is first Filipino group to win Best Asia Act at 2024 MTV EMAs

\"Nation's Girl Group\" BINI marked another milestone by becoming the first-ever Filipino recipient of the Best Asia Act award at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).

WHY 'BALOTA' IS A CAREER WAKE-UP CALL FOR MARIAN RIVERA

MARIAN RIVERA, ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE \"BALOTA\" CAST AND production team, recently held a victory party for the successful theatrical release of the film co-produced by GMA Entertainment Group and GMA Pictures.

Megan Fox is expecting a baby with Machine Gun Kelly

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are expecting to grow their family. Fox announced her pregnancy in a social media post Monday.

Tom Rodriguez happily reveals he's now a father

Tom Rodriguez has revealed that he's officially a father of a \"beautiful baby boy.\"

PIOLO PASCUAL SHARES FATHERHOOD LESSONS FROM 'PAMILYA SAGRADO'

Essaying the role of President Rafael in the ABS-CBN's family drama \"Pamilya Sagrado\" has posed some challenges for Piolo Pascual but he nevertheless gleaned some valuable lessons from his character and the series.

SKECHERS CROWNS PIA WURTZBACH AS BRAND AMBASSADOR

The Company has chosen the beauty queen to promote Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins® and the brand's winning comfort technologies

TRENDS ARE FUN. BUT CLASSICS LIVE LONG IN YOUR CLOSET. SAYS LIZ UY

In a busy life with many priorities vying for our attention—deadlines, getting meals on the table, staying fit—what we wear may not be at the top of the list. But if there is anything that will automatically lift our mood, it's feeling good about the way we look.

WATSONS SPURS GROWTH AS IT LAUNCHES 8,000TH STORE IN ASIA AT SM MALL OF ASIA ATRIUM

Watsons has more than 8,000 reasons to celebrate – and make us smile – as it opens the door to its 8,000th store in Asia at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Atrium.

Banks' earnings up 6.4% to P290 B in 9 months

Earnings of Philippine banks rose by 6.4 percent to P290 billion from January to September compared to last year's P273 billion, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).