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Marcos issues EO integrating, harmonizing infra development

President Marcos has issued an order adopting an integrated and harmonized process for the planning, approval, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of master plans for the infrastructure sector.

UNESCO: 85% of media killings worldwide unpunished

Between 2006 and 2024, over 1,700 journalists have been killed around the world, and around 85 percent of the killings remain unpunished, according to a new report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

DA: P666.86 M released for 86,066 farmers affected by Kristine

The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has released at least P666.86 million to indemnify 86,066 insured farmers affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday.

House probe on Duterte drug war resumes Thursday

After former president Rodrigo Duterte's testimony at the Senate last week, the House of Representatives will resume its probe on the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJK) during his six-year administration, hoping he will appear.

DA urged to implement price control on fish

A fishers' group has asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to implement a price control amid the spike in the retail cost of fish in various markets.

Senate to tackle postponement of BARMM elections

Even as the Senate is geared to deliberate on the proposed 2025 national budget upon the resumption of session today, Senate President Francis Escudero said senators would still work on some bills, particularly on the postponement of the Bangsamoro elections.

House to pass 4 priority bills

Congress resumes session today, with the House of Representatives aiming to pass four priority measures of President Marcos.

No additional subsidy for PhilHealth in 2025

No additional subsidies under the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 will be given to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), Senate President Francis Escudero said yesterday.

DOJ lookout bulletin vs 7 OVP officials sought

A committee of the House of Representatives has requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a lookout bulletin covering seven officials in the office of Vice President Sara Duterte as the panel resumes its probe on her alleged misuse of funds.

LPA now tropical depression, enters PAR today

The low-pressure area (LPA) last monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility has developed into a tropical depression and may enter PAR in the next 12 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

Laws creating 11 new court branches signed

President Marcos has signed 11 laws creating additional court branches nationwide.

'Lost Sabungeros' director thanks QCinema for docu-film's inclusion in 2024 lineup

Following the cancellation of its supposed Philippine premiere in another local independent film festival, the documentary film \"Lost Sabungeros\" is going to be finally screened at the QCinema International Film Festival 2024.

MASTERING THE ART OF FEAR

HOW DID NETFLIX PHILIPPINES' \"Outside\" fare in terms of viewership outside of the Philippines?

'Bona' leads Filipino cinema showcase at SGIFF's 35th edition

The 35th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is poised to celebrate Filipino cinema, showcasing the richness of storytelling and creativity that the Philippines has to offer.

JOAQUIN PEDRO VALDES ON STARRING IN 'PERCY JACKSON' MUSICAL, MEETING JUDI DENCH

Filipino actor Joaquin Pedro Valdes threw caution to the wind when he left his lucrative theater career in the Philippines in 2018 to try his luck in the United Kingdom as part of the touring ensemble of \"Miss Saigon.\" But it was a risk that has handsomely paid off for the seasoned theater star, who has since become one of the West End's busiest and most prolific leading men.

MY DREAM IS TO SAVE LIVES THROUGH EARLY CANCER DIAGNOSIS

This is the story about Joe and the moment that changed my life.

FINDING HISTORY & PIETY IN CAYSASAY CHURCH

Our Lady of Caysasay has been deeply and fondly venerated by Taaleños ever since the small wooden image of the Virgin Mary was found by a fisherman named Juan Maningcad in the waters of the Pansipit River in 1603.

CARTIER'S YOUNG LEADER AWARD WINNERS SHARE GEMS OF THOUGHT ON THE FUTURE

We have gone through rock 'n' roll and the Beatles. It's time we rocked the minds of people.

Kilig me softly

Kilig . That flutter in your heart, that smile that’s so wide it aches.

Megawide sells Cebu airport stake for P7.76 B

Megawide Construction Corp., the listed infrastructure and engineering company of tycoon Edgar Saavedra, has beefed up its balance sheet with the completion of the exchange of its remaining stake in Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA).

Nestle enters RE deal with Minergy

Nestlé Philippines Inc. is making significant strides in its sustainability journey via a partnership with Minergy Renewable Ventures Inc. (MRVI) to energize its Mindanao factory with clean power.

Top gov't officials, key business leaders to gather on Stratbase's 20th anniversary conference

Top government officials and key business leaders will gather in Makati on Nov. 6 and 7 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Stratbase Group, a policy research and business advisory firm.

Getting old can be glorious

Some people do not like growing old, while others seem to make fun of it.

RCBC expands dollar bond program to $4 B

Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) has increased the size of its medium-term note (MTN) program to $4 billion from $3 billion previously in a strategic move to enhance its capital-raising capabilities.

Levelling the playing field

If we are going to propel a new era of industrialization for the Philippines as mandated by the Tatak Pinoy Act, which also aims to enhance domestic products and industries' competitiveness, then the first order of business should be to level the playing field.

Airport solution tests resilience of Bulacan residents

Up in the air or deep into the floods?

Nurturing ideas into a thriving business

If there was a Breaking Barriers Award for Breastfeeding, Mi'Ann Reyes-Oblea would be a sure winner

US-based Seafood City launches digital marketplace for global Pinoys

LOS ANGELES - Seafood City, the largest Filipino grocerant in North America with one million weekly in-store foot traffic, has recently launched a first-of-its-kind and innovative one-stop digital marketplace app for global Filipinos in North America.

Climate change may cut Phl GDP by 18% – ADB

Climate change under a high-end greenhouse gas emissions scenario may lead to an 18-percent reduction in the Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) by 2070, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

AI seen to improve food security, boost agri employment

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture and fisheries is expected to improve the country's food security and even entice the youth to venture in the sector, according to experts.