Ejay Falcon earns Political Science degree

Actor-turned-politician Ejay Falcon has finally graduated from college, earning his bachelor's degree in political science.

ERC sets rules on consumer choice programs

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), the power regulator, has issued unified rules on customer choice programs to empower consumers with the freedom to select their preferred electricity suppliers.

BSP sees inflation cooling in Aug

Inflation likely eased in August and returned to the target band of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas BSP) after a quick uptick in July, amid lower prices of oil and other food commodities.

Alcaraz Osaka booted out

Former champions Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka were knocked out of the US Open on Thursday as the final Grand Slam of the year lost two of its biggest crowd-pullers.

RAIN OR SHINE SPOTLESS

Take it from Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao: Playing against an import-less Opponent is no breeze.

Pope heads to Southeast Asia in ambitious trip

Pope Francis will embark on a 12-day trip to Southeast Asia on Monday, the longest and farthest of his papacy that will challenge the 87-year-old’s increasingly fragile health.

Israel agrees -to 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza for polio vaccinations

Israel has agreed to a series of three-day “humanitarian pauses” in Gaza to allow health officials to administer polio vaccinations to children in the territory, the World Health Organization said Thursday.

Yemen floods kill 33 people, damage over 200 houses

Floods that swept through a district in northern Yemen this week have killed at least 33 people and damaged more than 200 houses, a local official said.

6 dead, 2 others missing

Typhoon Shanshan dumped record rains yesterday as it slowly churned up through Japan, triggering transport havoc and widespread warnings of landslides, with up to six people killed.

6 dead as car plunges into cliff in Sarangani

Six travelers, two of them children, died when the car they were riding plunged into a cliff along the national highway in Barangay Nagpan, Malungon town in Sarangani on Thursday.

41 hogs in Batangas first to get ASF vaccine

Forty-one pigs in Lobo, Batangas were vaccinated against African swine fever yesterday as the Department of Agriculture DA) rolled out 10,000 doses of vaccine to contain the spread of ASF in the country.

SC asked to lift TRO on no-contact apprehension

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Land Transportation Office have asked the Supreme Court (SC) to lift the temporary restraining order (TRO) and dismiss petitions against the No-Contact Apprehension Policy or NCAP.

'Mayor' latest violator of EDSA bus lane

A blue Toyota Hilux pick-up truck with license plate NBT 1001 was seen by an enforcer from the Department of Transportation's Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation \"driving through the Ortigas station busway in the northbound direction\" at 4:47 p.m. last Thursday, according to a statement from the DOTr-SAICT.

DOH updates prevention guidelines for mpox

Following the detection of new mpox cases in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) has updated the interim guidelines on the prevention, detection and management of mpox, and urged the general public to practice standard minimum precautions amid the threat posed by the viral disease.

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Malaysia stands out as a favorable destination to learn and experience new culture

No way but up: The uptrend in Malaysia's trade

Malaysia retains robust trade performance in 2024

DA: Rice importers should utilize permits within 2 months

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered rice importers to utilize the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC) issued to them by the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) within 60 days, warning that sanctions await traders who fail to comply.

Cardema out as youth commission chair

President Marcos has appointed a new chair for the National Youth Commission (NYC), replacing Duterte Youth party-list founder Ronald Cardema.

Phl, Australia to strengthen cyber defense ties

The Philippines and Australia are exploring ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the field of cybersecurity and cyber defense capabilities.

'VP's misuse of confidential funds impeachable'

For Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. France Castro, Vice President Sara Duterte had committed an “impeachable offense” for misusing the P125-million confidential funds given to her in 2022.

Witness list in Duque graft case includes Gordon, Hontiveros

The Office of the Ombudsman has listed Sen. Risa Hontiveros and former senator Richard Gordon as among its witnesses in the graft case it filed before the Sandiganbayan against former health secretary Francisco Duque III and former Department of Budget and Management Procurement Service (PS-DBM) executive director Lloyd Christopher Lao.

Money laundering case filed vs Alice Guo, 35 others

Complaints for 87 counts of money laundering amounting to P7 billion were filed yesterday against dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo, her purported sister Shiela, business partner Cassandra Li Ong and 33 others.

Drugs for election funds? PNP probing local execs

Several local chief executives are under investigation for drug trafficking to finance their campaigns in the midterm elections in 2025, the chief anti-narcotics officer of the Philippine National Police PNP) revealed yesterday.

Phl, Vietnam sign defense cooperation agreement

Bilateral relations between the Philippines and Vietnam have reached “greater heights,” President Marcos said yesterday, as the two countries agreed on peaceful means to address tensions in the South China Sea.

Probe sought on canceled ID supply contract

The Senate should investigate the cancellation by the Monetary Board of the contract between the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the private supplier for the printing of 116 million national ID cards, Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said yesterday.

Fintech adoption rate to hit 80%

The adoption of financial technology services through mobile applications in the Philippines is expected to reach almost 80 percent by yearend as more Filipinos ride on the digital wave.

'BOC should have more teeth in curbing undervaluation'

Lawmakers should consider giving more teeth to the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in deterring undervaluation of rice shipments in their proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL).

Filipina agriculturist recognized by World Food Prize Foundation

A Filipina agricultural scientist and sustainable farming advocate has been recognized as one of the young global innovators in agriculture by the prestigious World Food Prize Foundation.

Gov't borrows $2.5 B to fund budget

The Philippines managed to secure $2.5 billion from the international debt market through a triple-tranche global bond issuance aimed at financing the country's budgetary requirements.

TOLENTINO DRILLS IN 51 IN HOT NIGHT

After yielding the floor to his teammates last time, Arvin Tolentino re-asserted his status as the NorthPort's premier gunner.