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P1.25 B Allotted for Hog Industry's Recovery from ASF

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allocated P1.25 billion to help the hog industry recover from African swine fever (ASF) as retail prices of pork remain high due to supply shortage.

BBM: Gov't looking to restore cuts in 'suboptimal budget'

Describing the 2025 national budget as \"suboptimal,\" President Marcos yesterday gave assurance that key government agencies that sustained budget cuts would have their funding restored for vital programs.

Marcos justifies food emergency declaration

To \"force\" the prices of rice down, President Marcos justified on Friday the impending declaration of a food security emergency by the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Most Pinoys back gov't actions in WPS - OCTA poll

A large majority of Filipinos support government actions in the West Philippine Sea, according to a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group.

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Democrats ramp up pressure on Biden to delay TikTok ban

A growing number of lawmakers are urging US President Joe Biden to grant a reprieve to prevent TikTok from going dark in the United States as soon as Jan. 19, warning millions of creators and businesses could be hurt.

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URC sees opportunities in live streaming

Food and beverage giant Universal Robina Corp. (URC) is embracing the digital transformation as it leverages on live streaming in its TikTok Shop, in a bid to drive engagement with modern consumers.

Musk's SpaceX rocket explodes in flight test

A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course to avoid falling debris and setting back Elon Musk's flagship rocket program.

Baldoni Sues Blake Lively, Reynolds for $400M

Hollywood power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are being targeted in a $400-million defamation suit by Justin Baldoni, Lively's co-star on bleak romance \"It Ends With Us\" - the latest caustic twist in the legal battle engulfing the film.

Marcos: JPE Right on INC Rally, but VP Impeachment Not 'Practical'

While he agrees with Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile that Congress should not be pressured either way on the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, President Marcos on Friday maintained that moves to remove his former ally from office are not \"practical.\"

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Chilling effect

The significant contribution to the economy and to improving the lives of its people through the country's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program is beyond doubt.

LRTA revenue hits new high

The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2), has booked its highest revenue from fare collection at P1.27 billion.

P136,000 shabu seized in Makati drug sting

Four men were arrested after selling shabu during a sting in Makati City, the Southern Police District (SPD) reported yesterday.

Phl-EU FTA to deliver vital trade boost

Trade between the Philippines and the European Union is currently below its potential, but a free trade agreement (FTA) is expected to significantly boost trade, according to EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro.

SGA's Hot Hands Power Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder avenged last week's defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers with a crushing 134-114 victory in a lopsided clash between the league-leading NBA rivals on Thursday.

'Sampaguita girl' in viral video a med tech scholar

The young girl in a viral video, seen selling sampaguita or jasmine garlands outside a mall in Mandaluyong City before being confronted by a security guard, is an 18-year-old scholar who sells flowers to help support her family and sustain her studies, police said yesterday.

PAL Interclub set in Bacolod

As the 76th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub in Bacolod City draws nearer, all eyes are on the two powerhouse teams vying for the coveted regular championship – Manila Southwoods and Eastridge.

LA evacuees told to stay away for another week

Los Angeles officials told most evacuees from the wildfires on Thursday to stay away from their homes at least another week as emergency responders remove toxic waste from incinerated neighborhoods and cut off electricity and gas lines posing a hazard amid the ruins.

Caloocan to ease traffic congestion

The Caloocan city government is implementing traffic management strategies and road improvement projects to ease congestion and improve travel efficiency.

TBA Studios Begins Production of Historical Film 'Quezon'

TBA Studios, the producer of Jerrold Tarog's \"Heneral Luna\" and \"Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral,\" has officially launched the production on its highly anticipated biographical historical film, \"Quezon,\" as a trilogy on the Philippine revolution.

Metrobank unit recognized for securities trading expertise

The government as well as local and international award-giving bodies recently recognized the financial markets sector of Ty-led Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) for its expertise in securities trading and investment and wealth management.

DOT: No one left behind in digitalizing Philippine tourism

In digitalizing Philippine tourism, the Department of Tourism (DOT) vowed on Wednesday that \"no one will be left behind\" as the agency aims to modernize and make the country more accessible to potential tourists.

Ayala teams up with UP for AI collaboration, capacity building

Ayala Corp., the country's oldest conglomerate, is tying up with the UP (University of the Philippines) Engineering Research and Development Foundation Inc. to advance collaboration and capability building on artificial intelligence (AI) and data science.

GSIS housing program reaches 5K members

State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has issued close to P6 billion in loans to members in need of financial assistance to pay for their housing needs.

Shares Rebound on Bargain-Hunting

The local stock market bounced back following a huge sell-off the previous day, closing the week on a positive note as investors capitalized on bargains.

Sex education 'very, very, very important'

Marcos backs CSE in schools to address teen pregnancies

Time Cargo Rules Barako Golf Cup

Time Cargo, despite missing the services of a key player on the final day, managed to score 90 to rule the championship division with 294 points in the second Barako Golf Cup played at the Summit Point Golf and Country Club here.

Marcos Turns Over Housing Units to Yolanda Survivors

President Marcos yesterday turned over 3,517 housing units to survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda in this town.