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Unsustainable greed

It is time members of Congress and other top officials realize that their continued plunder of the National Treasury through all varieties of pork barrel funds is definitely unsustainable.

STT GDC on track to start operations by Q2 next year

ST Telemedia Global Data Centers (STT GDC) Philippines yesterday topped off the construction of the largest data center in the Philippines, putting it on schedule for completion next year.

Trump 2.0 fears downplayed

Tariff threats from the incoming second administration of US president-elect Donald Trump may not be as detrimental to the Asian and ASEAN regions as initially feared, according to Albert Paul, chief economist of the Asian Development Bank during a discussion held Monday as part of the ASEAN+3 Economic Cooperation and Financial Stability Forum (AMRO Forum) in Korea, in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank of Korea (BOK).

Good English-speaking skills support the $38.7 Billion Philippine ITBPM Industry and the livelihood of 1.8 Million Filipinos

Enrico (not his real name) works full-time as a customer service agent at the Pasig branch of a Japanese electronics MNC. He graduated in 2021, in the middle of the pandemic, with an engineering degree from a good school. When he and his girlfriend had an unexpected baby, he was \"forced\" to take on a customer service agent job as there were no entry-level roles for engineers that could cover the expenses associated with a new child. Now three years into this role, he has come to like it.

Jollibee Group brands named among 'most valuable'

The Jollibee Group continues to thrive on the global stage, with three of its brands hailed as among the most valuable restaurant brands in Southeast Asia.

Heavy foreign selling drags PSEi below 6,500

Share prices plunged anew yesterday on heavy foreign selling ahead of key policy meetings by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the US Federal Reserve.

PEZA tallies 27 ecozones worth P9.2 B under Marcos admin

A total of 27 economic zones with investments worth over P9 billion have been proclaimed under the Marcos administration to boost economic growth.

Palay harvest seen reaching over 7.4 M MT this quarter

The country's palay output this quarter may grow by 2.8 percent year-on-year to over 7.4 million metric tons (MT) on the back of higher planted area, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.

Iloilo airport upgrade proposal up for NEDA approval

The proposal to upgrade the Iloilo airport is set to be submitted for approval of the National Economic and Development Authority Investment Coordination Committee (NEDA ICC), following successful negotiations between the government and Prime Asset Ventures Inc. (PAVI) of the Villar group.

Banks' exposure in real estate down to 5-year low

The exposure of Philippine banks and trust entities to the volatile property segment eased to 19.55 percent of total as of end-September, marking its lowest in five years, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Beermen at the crossroads

It isn't only the PBA Commissioner's Cup that San Miguel Beer is concerned about. There's also EASL where the Beermen and Meralco are representing the PBA.

Phl XI battles Vietnam in crucial match

To stay in the hunt for the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup semifinals, the Philippines must pull off a massive victory against Vietnam in the vein of the famous \"Miracle of Hanoi\" upset of 2010.

Concio gains crack at GM title

Daniel Quizon and Michael Concio Jr. grew up together dreaming the Grandmaster dream.

JD signs with Sonicboom

From Diliman to South Korea. The UP Fighting Maroons ace point guard JD Cagulangan is taking his talents to the Korean Basketball League (KBL) after a grandiose swan song in the UAAP.

More exciting Fil Am battles loom

BAGUIO -For almost a decade, the Fil Am Invitational has been dominated by one club. This year, however, a lot of things have been unraveled for the longest and largest amateur event in the world.

No crying over spilled milk for Archers

There will be no rest for the weary as La Salle reenters training camp after the holidays to brace for redemption in the UAAP Season 88.

CD, FIBERXERS BACK IN GROOVE

Cheick Diallo rediscovered his high-scoring self and with that, Converge moved back on track.

Murray's late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings

Jamal Murray scored a team-high 28 points and hit the go-ahead hoop with 8.6 seconds remaining as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Sacramento Kings 130-129 for a dramatic road win Monday night.

Brazil judge orders Adele song pulled globally

A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele (in photo), \"Million Years Ago,\" to be pulled worldwide, including on streaming services, over an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.

Judge denies Trump petition to dismiss hush-money case

A New York judge ruled Monday against a bid by US president-elect Donald Trump to have his conviction for covering up hush money payments to a porn star thrown out on immunity grounds.

Ukraine kills Russian general in Moscow

A top Russian general accused by Ukraine of being responsible for the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops was assassinated in Moscow by Ukraine's SBU intelligence service on Tuesday morning in the most high-profile killing of its kind.

Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital; bodies seen

A powerful earthquake struck the Pacific island of Vanuatu yesterday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila, including one housing the US and other embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies seen in the city.

Girl, 15, kills teacher, fellow student in Wisconsin

WISCONSIN (Reuters) – A 15-year-old girl opened fire in a Wisconsin school classroom on Monday, fatally shooting a fellow student and a teacher and wounding six other people before killing herself with the handgun, police said.

WESM rates down this month

The average price of electricity in the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM) has declined this month due to cooler weather and stable supply, snapping a two-month hike in power costs.

3 killed, 1 injured in road mishaps in Pangasinan

Three people were killed and one was injured in separate accidents in three towns the other night, according to reports reaching the Pangasinan police provincial office yesterday.

Kanlaon-hit LGUs seek funding from nat'l gov't

BACOLOD CITY - Local government units (LGUs) affected by the Dec. 9 eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, whose disaster funds are now almost depleted, are seeking help from the national government to feed residents evacuated from the six-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ).

P20,000 SRI for DepEd personnel out on Dec. 20

Public school teachers will start receiving their P20,000 service recognition incentive (SRI) starting Dec. 20, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced yesterday.

Keeping channels open for talks

Our border control authorities are bracing for the heavy traffic of travelers flocking to 2airports with the Christmas holiday season.

The polio vaccine and public health

On the day in 1955 that Jonas Salk's polio vaccine was pronounced \"80 to 90 percent effective\" against the form of the disease that caused paralysis, 500 medical scientists and 150 reporters jammed into an auditorium at the University of Michigan for the announcement.

Die, Filipinos, die; budget isn't for you

The President proposed a lavish P16.3-billion budget for the House of Reps in 2025.