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P45 rice max SRP may start March 31 - DA

The maximum suggested retail price (SRP) of P45 per kilo of imported rice will push through on March 31, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday.

Payne fans dedicate commemorative bench in Buenos Aires cemetery

Fans of British singer Liam Payne on Sunday inaugurated a bench in his honor in the British cemetery of Buenos Aires, where the former One Direction singer died after falling from the third floor of the hotel where he was staying.

SolGen recuses self from Duterte's habeas corpus plea

The Office of the Solicitor General, the government’s chief legal defender, has recused itself from the habeas corpus cases filed with the Supreme Court by the children of former president Rodrigo Duterte to compel the International Criminal Court (ICC) to release him from detention in The Hague where he is awaiting trial for crimes against humanity.

Toyota Camry — A lasting and well-revered nameplate

The Philippine automotive industry continuously evolves and evidently, SUVs and crossovers are currently dominating the streets.

San Miguel Overtakes Aboitiz, Grabs Lead in Power Capacity

Tycoon Ramon Ang's San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has dethroned the Aboitiz Group to become the dominant force in the country's power generation sector.

Ladies, be careful with your heart

Throughout their lives, women are primed to watch out for female-associated conditions like breast cancer, cervical cancer, and maternal mortality. But what about heart health?

Atin Ito Returning to WPS with Sea Concert

A group advocating a more vigorous but peaceful assertion of the country's rights over its territorial waters is preparing its third civilian-led sailing mission to the West Philippine Sea, tentatively in May.

Shanghai in Cubao

SINGKIT

MAGIC END CAVS' RUN, THUNDER ROLL ON

Paolo Banchero scored 24 points as the Orlando Magic overturned a 13-point deficit to end the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 16-game NBA unbeaten streak with a gutsy 108-103 road victory on Sunday.

Netanyahu to dismiss Israel's internal security chief

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will seek to dismiss the head of the internal security service this week, deepening a power struggle focused largely on who bears responsibility for the Hamas attack that sparked the war in Gaza.

Discovering haute couture wines

Laurent Ponsot’s Winery is true to nature and grows their vines without chemicals while utilizing modern methods when necessary.

The real betrayal: How Duterte failed the Filipino people

It is ironic that those defending Rodrigo Duterte now claim to fight for justice and democracy when it was his administration that systematically dismantled both. Let's set the record straight.

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital

The Vatican on Sunday released the first image of Pope Francis in the hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia, in which the 88-year-old pontiff appeared to be breathing unaided.

Bato can seek refuge in Senate - Escudero

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa could seek refuge in the Senate in case the International Criminal Court (ICC) orders his arrest for crimes against humanity, Senate President Francis Escudero confirmed yesterday

Meat imports rise 50% in January

The country's meat imports in January surged by half year-on-year to over 130,000 metric tons (MT) on the back of higher purchases of key meat products, as domestic production remained lackluster.

'Novocaine' wins painful weekend for N. America box office

\"Novocaine,\" an action-comedy starring Jack Quaid as a banker who cannot feel pain, topped the North American box office in its debut weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday, but ticket sales overall were brutally slow.

DepEd to Reduce Teachers' Paperwork by 57%

The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to significantly reduce teachers' paperwork, cutting it by more than half to lighten their administrative workload and allow them to focus more on student learning.

BI Eyes Inside Job in Korean Fugitive's Escape

Suspecting an inside job, the Bureau of Immigration is investigating more BI personnel possibly involved in the escape of South Korean fugitive Na Ikhyeon.

Inflation Could Breach Target by Late 2025 - BSP

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warned that inflation could exceed its four percent upper target in the latter part of 2025 due to heightened risks from supply chain disruptions, volatile commodity prices and foreign exchange fluctuations.

Maynilad targets July 10 listing for Phl's biggest public offering

Maynilad Water Services Inc. is eyeing to list in the local bourse by July following the conduct of what could be the country’s largest initial public offering (IPO).

Threatened by US, Canada hugs France, Britain close

With Canada's economy and even sovereignty under unprecedented threat from its southern neighbor the United States, its new leader has embarked on a trans-Atlantic trip to strengthen ties with traditional friends France and Britain.

Palace: Political noise not spooking investors

As far as Malacañang is concerned, the current political noise is not deterring foreign investors from coming to the country.

WHISPERS OF WELLNESS AT THE FARM IN SAN BENITO

What if you dreamt of a rose and woke up with it in your hand? It is that magical moment when there is no line between dreams and reality, where we wonder what is really possible in this universe.

Specialty retailer SSI unveils fresh lineup of foreign brands

Get your shopping bags and credit cards ready as specialty retailer SSI Group Inc. is set to bring into the local market a slew of new international brands this year.

A rule of law

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has done two things no president has:

PITX nears 200-M passenger milestone

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) facilitated the travel of close to 52 million Filipinos in 2024, and is bound to hit the 200-million passenger milestone before July.

In aid of election

EDITORIAL

SB19 2.0: What to Expect from P-Pop Kings' Biggest and Realest' Comeback Yet

SB19 Has Just Pulled Off Another Milestone. The P-pop kings sold out the kickoff concert of their \"Simula at Wakas World Tour\" at the Philippine Arena in less than seven hours after ticket sales opened over the weekend. The next question is: Will they add another show?

Logical fallacies

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Making MVP's dream come true

Reviving the Tour of Luzon is a step towards making sports patron and business executive Manny V. Pangilinan’s dream of a Filipino cyclist qualifying for the Tour de France, the jewel of the world’s three renowned Grand Tours that include the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana, come true.