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Sandigan affirms Jinggoy acquittal

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the acquittal of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada of indirect and direct bribery.

Comelec to bring voters' education roadshow to churches

The Commission on Elections intends to bring its voters' education roadshow to churches and other big venues in the country.

Gov't lowers growth target, but optimistic for 2025

The economic team of the Marcos administration has lowered its growth target for 2024, but adopted a more optimistic outlook for 2025 and beyond.

20,000 POGO workers expected to leave Phl before deadline

With barely a month to go before the deadline on Dec. 31, some 20,000 foreign Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) workers are expected to leave the country, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

China helicopter harasses Phl fishers; PCG sends ships

Russian sub in WPS worrisome - BBM

Congress urged to pass 'half-cup rice' law

With at least P3.6 billion worth of rice wasted annually, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is pushing for the revival of a proposed measure mandating restaurants, hotels, canteens and eateries to serve half-cup of rice.

Impeach complaint filed vs VP Sara

House: It’s our constitutional duty to act on complaint

PNP won't bar officers from cooperating with ICC

Members of the Philippine National Police are not prohibited from cooperating in a personal capacity with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation into the Duterte administration's drug war, the PNP said yesterday.

Rainy Luzon seen due to shear line, amihan

The shear line will continue to bring rains in the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

MQuest Artists Agency offers acting, dance, voice workshops

Those who will participate in the MQuest Artists Agency (MQAA) acting, dance, and voice public workshops will get the chance to be discovered and have exclusive access to auditions and the opportunity to join the MQAA talent pool.

SAM VERZOSA ON GIRLFRIEND RHIAN RAMOS: SHE'S MY LUCKY CHARM

SAM VERZOSA DESCRIBED girlfriend Rhian Ramos his \"lucky charm\" after receiving back-to-back awards this month.

The charmed life of Happy Ongpauco-Tiu

I was recently invited to the birthday lunch of PR guru Susan Joven at Tsokolateria-Pamana restaurant in the new GH (Greenhills) Mall.

FEELING RIZAL HOVER 'IN THE AIR' TONIGHT IN HEIDELBERG

HEIDELBERG, Germany—They say history is not just something we read or study; it is something we walk through. All our movements and moments become, in a sense, historic (with the magnitude of their historicity being relative, of course). History inhabits the air of cities—most especially old, grizzled ones such as Heidelberg in Germany with the hum and thrum of its cobblestones, where we recently echoed the footfalls not only of countless German figures who have shaped history but also of one Dr. Jose Rizal.

New Phl CPF finalized early next year – WB

The World Bank expects to finalize by early next year its new country partnership framework (CPF) that will outline programs to be supported in the Philippines for 2025 until 2028.

Focus on exports

Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) president Cecilio Pedro hopes that government officials would focus on increasing the country's self-sufficiency next year in the face of possible tariffs threats from the United States with the expected takeover of the government by president-elect Donald Trump.

ERC: EPIRA amendments could bring down power costs

The proposed changes to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) could deliver the long-awaited solution to soaring electricity costs, according to the country's power regulator.

The bigger problems

\"In the larger scheme of things, Sara is unimportant. So please do not file impeachment complaints. It will only distract us from the work of governance which is to improve the lot of all Filipinos.\"

Phl MSMEs among target beneficiaries of ADB, Mastercard financing in Asia-Pacific

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines are among the initial target beneficiaries of financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Mastercard to support small businesses in Asia-Pacific.

Metro Retail revisiting network expansion plan

Metro Retail Stores Group Inc., the listed retail company of the Gaisano Group, is revisiting its network expansion plan and strategies to adapt to the changing preferences of Filipino consumers.

Index looks to snap out of slump

The local stock market is looking to open the final month of 2024 in a festive mood, with investors potentially looking to include bargain stocks in their holiday shopping list.

Trump clobbers Philippine stocks

Philippine stocks tumbled 8.9 percent since Trump's election victory and are down by 13 percent from their 2024 peak.

Gov't borrowed 42.6% less at P130 B

The government slashed its borrowings by 42.6 percent to nearly P130 billion in October, following declines in debt from foreign markets.

Analysts see inflation picking up in November

Headline inflation likely quickened for a second straight month in November, mainly due to costlier food items amid damage brought by several typhoons, analysts said.

Palay production cost falls to three-year low

LOWER FERTILIZER PRICES, HIGHER YIELD

More hot money exits Phl in October

More short-term funds left the Philippines in October, snapping three straight months of inflows, as global economic uncertainties dampened investor sentiment, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

Implausible turnaround

Wait a little while to welcome what you're after. Give it the time to find its way to you. And soon as you no longer try, you'll turn and find it standing by your side. Come and get it, when you let it, it'll come to you.

HOKA brings back trail running

Close to 100 runners, among them prominent mountaineer Romi Garduce, tackled recently the exciting five-kilometer Timberland Mountain Bike Park course wearing the versatile and popular HOKA Challenger ATR (All-Terrain Running) 7 shoes.

Luisita paces Fil-Am Invitational

BAGUIO - Abe Rosal and Ferdie Barbosa each scored 27 points and Luisita moved to the right track for a second straight Fil Championship title in the seniors' edition of the 74th Januarius Fil-Am Invitational.

Twin UCAL finals for Immaculada spikers

Newcomer Immaculada Concepcion College continued to impress, sending its men's and women's teams to the best-of-three finals of the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PGFlex Season 7 Volleyball Tournament Saturday at the UB gym in Batangas City.

Escamis powers Cardinals to Game 1 victory

Clint Escamis delivered an MVP effort as Mapua overpowered College of St. Benilde, 84-73, yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum to move on the verge of claiming a first NCAA senior basketball championship in more than three decades.