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Roque won't return to Phl unless ordered by SC

Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque has no plan to return to the Philippines unless ordered by the Supreme Court, maintaining his right to travel as there is no hold-departure order (HDO) against him.

Phl to continue upholding int'l laws - Marcos

In the face of China's latest aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines will continue to uphold international laws, push for diplomatic means and deepen cooperation with allies in defending its waters, President Marcos said yesterday.

YES, WE CAN BEAT CERVICAL CANCER!

The statistics are alarming. Every two minutes, a woman dies of cervical cancer in countries where access to public health, services and awareness remain a challenge.

Mano po. Ninong, mano po. Ninang

Christmas is in the air. It has been that way since September, and some would say even earlier.

STUBBORN ITCHING

Everyone experiences itchy skin at some point, but when the itch persists, it can become frustrating and overwhelming.

CONFESSIONS OF AN IFBB BIKINI PRO

Last month, Musclecontest Philippines held its National and Pro-League qualifier at Novotel Manila in Araneta City. Two Filipina athletes earned their IFBB Pro Cards: Katherine Hartvigsen in Wellness and Sheen Marie Torres in Women's Bikini.

Design tips for all spaces

While a designer's personal taste is often evident in homes he designs for his clients, Francis \"Nix\" Alañon makes sure it isn't so in his case. He interviews his clients, making sure that their personal tastes are reflected in their homes.

Woman of Taste

She is a walking mannequin of Philippine fashion—not just of haute couture but also of popular wear. The world is her catwalk, and on it she displays the artistry of Filipino designers and artists.

RJ Jacinto, Jose Mari Chan bring Christmas cheer

Street singers or buskers were given an unexpected boost when RJ Jacinto and Jose Mari Chan dropped in and jammed with popular busker, Eloisa, at the Uptown Mall Parade in BGC.

Alamat to showcase respective hometowns in 'Ragasa' concert

Apart from showcasing their musicality at their second solo concert on Dec. 6 at the New Frontier Theater, the members of the P-pop boy group Alamat will also promote their respective hometowns at their forthcoming gig.

MMFF 2024: CRISANTO AQUINO SHARES INSPIRATION BEHIND FRANSETH'S BIG-SCREEN DEBUT

Director Crisanto Aquino was not surprised when a number of netizens compared the resemblance of his romantic film, \"My Future You,\" to similar romantic stories in the past, particularly the Japanese animated fantasy film, \"Your Name.\"

What to stream: Sabrina Carpenter holiday special, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', and Rosé goes solo

Sabrina Carpenter hosting a holiday variety music special on Netflix and Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw playing a spy and an assassin in the TV series \"Black Doves\" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

WHY 'UNINVITED' IS A FILM YOU CAN'T IGNORE, ACCORDING TO PRODUCER

FOR THE PRODUCER OF THE METRO MANILA Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 entry \"Uninvited,\" the drama thriller topbilled by Vilma Santos, Aga Muhlach and Nadine Lustre, is a risky but necessary project for taking on difficult themes rarely addressed in mainstream Philippine cinema.

More LGUs accelerating shift to digital processes

More local government units (LGU) have significantly advanced their digital transformation, benefiting Filipinos through streamlined government processes.

Meralco keen on switch from coal to gas

Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is scrapping its plans to build two coal-fired power plants in Luzon, opting instead to convert them into gas-powered generation facilities.

SMC confirms land ownership in Palawan's Bugsuk Island

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) yesterday confirmed its legal ownership of 7,000 hectares of titled properties on Bugsuk Island in Balabac, Palawan, which it acquired through the purchase of companies that have held the titles since their original issuance in 1974 as part of a government program involving the redistribution of agricultural lands to farmers under the Land Reform Program.

MREIT targets 1-M sqm lease portfolio

The real estate investment trust (REIT) of Megaworld Corp. plans to amass a portfolio of one million square meters of gross leasable area (GLA) by the end of 2030 as it sets a three-year investment strategy aimed at increasing its shareholder value.

Digital language of labor-management relations

SEOUL - Right down the Gwanghwamun Plaza is the 9.5-meter statue of King Sejong, the 15th-century Korean monarch. It's easy to discover this popular landmark as my reference in locating my hotel accommodation. After alighting from an airport limousine bus from Incheon Airport, I alighted at a bus stop in front of a hotel at around 9:30 in the evening.

Megaworld gets ball rolling for 35th township

Property giant Megaworld Corp. has started the ball rolling for its 35th township development in the country.

SPNEC awards MTerra Solar contract to Power China

SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has tapped Power Construction Corp. of China Ltd. (Power China) to develop a portion of the $4-billion MTerra Solar project in Central Luzon.

Japan Tobacco heats up global expansion

TOKYO - Japan Tobacco International (JTI) continues to heat up its global expansion as it aims to bring its innovative heated tobacco product, Ploom, in 40 markets.

Market snaps losing streak

Share prices surged to start the final month of the year on a high note, buoyed by positive factory activity data and record high US equities.

ADB survey: 78% of Pinoys open to Islamic finance

A survey by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revealed that 78 percent of Filipinos are interested in Islamic financial services if made available in the country, reflecting strong market curiosity about its potential benefits compared to conventional banking.

2024 GDP growth forecast slashed to 5.8%

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus 3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has cut its growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.8 percent for this year, but expects the economy to post faster growth next year, citing easing inflation and interest rates.

Makati CBD still most preferred office location

The Makati central business district (CBD) remains the most preferred location for office tenants looking to relocate or expand their operations, results of a survey showed.

Factory activity hits 29-month high in Nov

Philippine manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace in 29 months due to strong demand for locally made products.

Andales steals 'Blow By Blow' show

There were two Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) championship fights on the \"Blow By Blow\" card at the Barangay Ramon Magsaysay covered court in Bago Bantay, Quezon City last Sunday but a 10-round appetizer stole the show.

Luisita hangs on as Southwoods closes in

BAGUIO - Luisita came through with a better team score in the second round at the short but tricky Baguio Country Club layout but still saw its lead sliced down by Manila Southwoods as the rivalry continued in the 74th Januarius Fil Am Invitational.

PLDT, Creamline stake clean slates

PLDT and Creamline hope to stay perfect as they battle Chery Tiggo and Choco Mucho, respectively, today in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Samal triathlon on spotlight

The Damosa Land 5150 Triathlon is poised to offer a memorable race in Samal, Davao del Norte.