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COA disallowance should forfeit intel fund's confidential nature - lawmaker

The confidential nature of intelligence funds for agencies, particularly civilian agencies that have nothing to do with law enforcement, should be lost once the Commission on Audit (COA) declares a \"notice of disallowance,\" House committee on good government and public accountability chairman Rep. Joel Chua said yesterday.

DFA cautions 703 Pinoys in Syria after Assad's fall

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) yesterday expressed concern for over 700 Filipinos in Syria after Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad's ouster after seizing control of Damascus.

NBI readies raps vs 60 nabbed in Davao POGO raid

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) plans to file charges against 60 people arrested at a suspected illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Barangay Manay, Panabo, Davao del Norte.

PAGASA: No typhoon in next four days

Three weather systems are currently affecting the country, but no typhoon is expected to develop within the next four days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

Despite unrest, life goes on for Pinoys in Israel

JERUSALEM - Like many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), 37-year-old Marilou Cabaluna decided to look for a job abroad for the future of her children.

WB gives Phl 'very satisfactory rating'

The World Bank gave the Philippines a “very satisfactory rating” in the implementation of the P34-billion World Bank and European Union-funded projects under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP).

Sara to Catholics: Show mercy to people facing injustice

Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday called on Filipino Catholics to help the needy, extend mercy to people facing injustice and love to impoverished communities as the Church marked the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Pope Francis elevates Phl bishop as cardinal

Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David was formally elevated by Pope Francis to the rank of cardinal on Dec. 7.

Quad comm to release report on EJKs, POGO

The quad committee of the House of Representatives will be coming out with an \"initial report\" on its inquiries into illegal drugs and their links to Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) and extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the Duterte administration before Congress goes on a Christmas break on Dec 20, a senior administration lawmaker disclosed yesterday.

House hands off on VP's kill threat vs Marcoses

The House of Representatives will handle the impeachment cases filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, while her \"kill threat\" against President Marcos will be handled by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

DOH: Eat healthy this Christmas

Fresh and healthy meals during Christmas parties will make the holiday season enjoyable for Filipinos, according to the Department of Health.

MAKE IT A FRENCH BAKER CHRISTMAS!

This Christmas, give your family, friends and loved ones the joy of shared meals and delightful snacks.

ALI welcomes addition of San Sebastian Church in Vermosa

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has welcomed a new spiritual landmark in the 752-hectare Vermosa estate in Cavite.

THE PHILIPPINES AND DUBAI CONNECTION

This is how Cebu Pacific's showcase on the world's tallest building expands horizons for Philippine tourism.

BEA ALONZO: I'M REDISCOVERING MYSELF WITHOUT A PARTNER

Bea Alonzo is looking forward to spending a different Christmas this season. It will be doubly exciting and special for her as she is celebrating it for the first time with her whole family in Europe, specifically in the countries of Spain and Andorra.

Birdman in Guiguinto

Once upon a time in faraway Guiguinto, there was an autobiographical art exhibit told in cartoon panels, curiously titled \"The Sky is the Langit\" and curated by Erwin Romulo, and a launch of The Book of Birdman under Istorya imprint, both by the peripatetic artist animator Roxlee, also known among his close-in as Roquito, surely a pioneer of Philippine independent animation among the first who put moving drawings and illustrations in the local filmgoers' awareness.

SM BILLIONAIRE HANS SY WOULD RATHER WEAR A FITBIT WATCH

Thank God for lunches like this one. During a Thanksgiving lunch hosted by SM Supermalls president Steven Tan at Conrad Hotel's popular China Blue resto, media guests were asked by Tessa Prieto what they were thankful for and what their Christmas wishes were.

DINNER WITH SONNY ANGARA & PUEY QUIÑONES: FROM EDUCATION TO PARENTING & FASHION

Dinners become extraordinary when the guests have soul and depth.

FELIPE L. GOZON: A FAMILY MAN AT HEART

FOR ALL HIS ACHIEVEMENTS as chairman and former CEO of GMA Network-a titan in the corporate world - Felipe Gozon's greatest success may lie in the eyes of his family.

KAZU CAFE: FUN, JAPANESE FINE DINING

At Kazu Café, the décor suggests that everything about it has been inspired and well planned—from the bold colors on the wall, to the geometric patterns on the ceiling, and the upholstered chairs clad in blue denim.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS FOOD

The holidays in the Philippines are a sensory overload—bright lights, loud karaoke, nightmarish traffic, and the unmistakable aroma of holiday feasts.

OF MOUNTAINS AND MYSTERIES AT VENICE BIENNALE

VENICE, Italy — There's a moment during the looped video shown at the Philippine Pavilion of this year's Venice Biennale, \"Sa kabila ng tabing lamang sa panahong ito / Waiting just behind the curtain of this age\" (featuring artworks by Mark Salvatus and curated by Carlos Quijon Jr.), that seems to encapsulate the artist's approach: a brass instrument in a forest, shyly peeking out from behind a tree like an alien.

GCash champions online literacy, consumer protection amid rising cyber threats

As cyber threats and scams become even more rampant amid digitalization, the Philippines' leading finance super app and largest ecosystem, GCash, emphasized the critical role of online literacy in society.

GCash champions online literacy, consumer protection amid rising cyber threats

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has welcomed a new spiritual landmark in the 752-hectare Vermosa estate in Cavite.

Your presence this Christmas

This story is about a simple-minded guy who bought his mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift.

Data privacy

Just recently, the Supreme Court made public a 2023 ruling which pointed out that the use of online chat logs and videos as evidence does not violate the right to privacy.

Building resilience in Phl agriculture

Resilience has become a buzzword today amid concerns brought about by the climate crisis. A quick Google search would define resilience as springing back into shape or withstanding or recovering quickly after an incidence.

Credible rice science info now on YouTube, TikTok

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has launched new social media accounts to address the needs of agriculture stakeholders to have easier access to science-based rice information.

Huawei bags BESS contract for MTerra Solar

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan's Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has tapped Singapore-based Huawei International Pte. Ltd. to deliver the battery energy storage system (BESS) component of the MTerra Solar project.

DOE defers 3rd green energy auction

The Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing back the third green energy auction (GEA-3) round to 2025, failing to deliver its commitment to complete the bidding process this year.