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Sideways Trading Likely on Shortened Week

Stocks are expected to trade sideways with a slight upward bias to open the year on another shortened trading week.

2024 Philippine Equities: A Year of Volatility

Philippine stocks ended 2024 virtually unchanged.

Renewable Energy Dominates Green Lane-Certified Projects

The Board of Investments (BOI) has endorsed 176 projects worth P4.54 trillion for expedited licensing and permit processing, with renewable energy (RE) developments leading the way.

More 'hot money' enters in November

More speculative funds flowed into the Philippines, yielding a net inflow of $96.59 million in November and reversing the $529.68 million outflow seen a month ago, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

Housing Prices Drop for 1st Time in 3 Years

Property prices declined for the first time in three years as prices of duplex housing and condominium units slumped in the third quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

Phl booters eye upset for ages

After breaking a 52-year winless streak against Thailand, is a breakthrough finals stint in Southeast Asia's centerpiece football tournament up next for fearless Philippines?

Vargas named to Asian body

ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas was recently named to join a high-powered Board of the interim Asian Boxing that is affiliated with World Boxing, the international federation seeking to gain IOC recognition for the purpose of retaining the sport in the Olympics.

ROARING 2024

The Year of the Dragon, in Chinese beliefs, symbolizes honor, power, luck and success. For Philippine sports, 2024 meant all of the above.

Impeached Sokor president defies summons for 3rd time

SEOUL (AFP) – South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol refused a summons to appear for questioning on Sunday, the third time he has defied investigators’ demands in two weeks.

Belgium to ban sale of disposable e-cigarettes

Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds, in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations.

Universal Studios, hotel halt drones in shows

A theme park resort and a huge hotel in central Florida either have stopped using drones or canceled their drone-based shows after several drones collided and fell from the sky during a separate holiday celebration in downtown Orlando.

Model Dayle Haddon Dies From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Dayle Haddon, an actor, activist, and trailblazing former Sports Illustrated model who pushed back against age discrimination by reentering the industry as a widow, has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning.

Snoop Dogg thrills the crowd in Arizona Bowl

Snoop Dogg climbed to top step of the bandstand and raised his arms, setting off a roar from the crowd.

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan over 'tragic' plane crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized on Saturday over the crash of an Azerbaijani Airlines plane, though he stopped short of accepting that it might have been hit by Russian fire.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits tournament over jeans dispute

Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition, the International Chess Federation said.

Winning Ticket for $1.22-B Lottery Jackpot Sold in California

At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number.

Trump Sides With Musk in Debate Over Worker Visas

Donald Trump weighed in on Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country.

All but two feared dead in Sokor plane crash

MUAN (AFP) - A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea crashed on arrival on Sunday, smashing into a barrier and bursting into flames, leaving all but two feared dead.

Gaza hospital chief held in raid - Israel military

Israel's military yesterday said a hospital director is being held as a suspected Hamas militant after a north Gaza raid that the World Health Organization (WHO) said left the area's last major health facility emptied of patients and staff.

Lone bettor wins P202-M lotto pot

A bettor in Legazpi City, Albay was the solo winner of the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot prize of P202.5 million on Saturday.

BARMM residents mourn death of Maranao leader

Residents of Lanao del Sur's 39 towns and capital city, Marawi, are mourning the demise of former governor Soraya Alonto-Adiong on Friday.

Villafuertes Lead in CamSur Survey

If elections were conducted today, the Villafuertes would be lording it over Camarines Sur, a Pulse Asia survey showed.

Drunk Cop Kills Bus Passenger, Wounds 2 Cops

COTABATO CITY – A policeman was arrested after shooting a bus passenger and wounding two responding policemen at the border of Cotabato and Davao del Sur provinces before dawn Saturday.

Tourists Enjoy Cooler Baguio Air

Residents and tourists enjoyed a cool climate in Baguio City after the temperature dropped to 15.6 degrees Celsius yesterday, amid the effect of the northeast monsoon or amihan.

Advincula Holds Mass Today for Yearlong Jubilee

Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will hold mass today for the opening of the Catholic Holy Year, also known as Jubilee.

Marbil: Ensure public safety during New Year revelry

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has directed all PNP units nationwide to implement safety and security measures as the country prepares to celebrate the New Year.

PUVMP consolidation rate hits 85.6% - LTFRB

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board concluded 2024 with the consolidation for the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) reaching 85.6 percent by the end of the year, the LTFRB announced yesterday.

SMC Opens New Skyway Exit in QC

Motorists headed out for the New Year can expect lighter traffic along the Quezon Avenue segment of the Skyway Stage 3, with the opening of a new exit for northbound motorists.

PGH Eyes AI for Brain Tumor Detection

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is studying the viability of using Taiwanese artificial intelligence (AI) software that can detect brain tumors in five minutes.

Indispensable Rizal coins

Today we commemorate the 128th death anniversary of our country's national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal.