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PDP-Laban taps Go, Dela Rosa, Salvador as senatorial bets

The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) picked Senators Bong Go and Ronald dela Rosa for re-election in the May 2025 polls, while actor Phillip Salvador is also gunning for a senatorial seat under the same party.

Roque's wife hits back at Barbers

The wife of former presidential spokesman Harry Roque yesterday hit back at House of Representatives' quad comm co-chair and Surigao del Norte Rep.Robert Ace Barbers, after the latter said that she has already left the country for Singapore amid an investigation on the couple's alleged links to Philippines offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

Lakas-CMD names Revilla as Senate bet, appoints regional chairmen

The dominant administration party Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (LakasCMD) named Sen.Ramon Revilla Jr. as its official senatorial candidate in the May 2025 midterm polls.

Foreign divorce now recognized by Phl courts

Divorce obtained abroad even through mutual agreement may be recognized in the Philippines, according to the Supreme Court.

BOC: Majority of imported rice cleared for release

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) maintained none of the 888 containers of imported rice sitting in the port of Manila have exceeded the period before government would declare them as abandoned, and that the majority of them have been cleared for release after paying taxes.

Guo transfer to Pasig jail reset to Monday

The court-ordered transfer of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo to the Pasig City Jail will take place tomorrow after its postponement on Friday due to incomplete \"documentary requirements,\" Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Col.Jean Fajardo said yesterday.

Coastal cleanup draws 74,075 volunteers

The Philippines surpassed its record of total volunteers and trash hauled during the half-day International Coastal Cleanup conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday in 250 coastal sites across the country.

BBM vows to double efforts to protect journalists

Peñafrancia festival is 'politically neutral'

DOJ Usec. Andres named ERC OIC

President Marcos has designated a justice undersecretary as officerin-charge of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) following the suspension of its chair Monalisa Dimalanta over a complaint filed by a consumer group.

GCash offers P300 and below loans

E-wallet leader GCash is stepping up its credit program with the launch of nano loans, lending as low as P100 for low-income users in need of immediate cash to cater to their basic needs.

Group warns gov't against amending SIM registration law

An advocacy group championing consumer rights has cautioned the government against amending the SIM registration law, saying that the proposal to limit SIM ownership will mean nothing if law enforcement remains weak and incapable of going after fraudsters.

Gov't, CAMPI partner for smoother entry of motor vehicle parts

The Board of Investments (BOI) and Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port (BOCMICP) have teamed up with the country's group of vehicle assemblers to enhance customs procedures for the importation of motor vehicle parts.

Infra, innovation vital to economic growth - NEDA

Investments in infrastructure and innovation are key to enhancing the country's resilience against climate shocks and achieving sustainable economic growth, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

DFNN to raise add'l capital through private placements

Listed DFNN Inc.is raising additional capital through private placements to fund its expansion and settle financial obligations.

State agencies post better spending rate in 8 months

The government ramped up the releases of cash allocations, with state agencies remaining in a higher spending mode from January to August compared to a year agp.

Haus Talk buys P1 B property for mixed-use project

Property developer Haus Talk Inc.(HTI) is acquiring a P1-billion property in Rizal for its first mixed-use development project.

ACEN on track to complete wind farm in Laos

Ayala-led ACEN Corp.is making significant strides.in the construction of the 600-megawatt (MW) Monsoon Wind project in Laos, which is set to become one of the largest wind farms in Southeast Asia.

ALI raises P2.7 B from sale of AREIT shares

Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has raised P2.72 billion from a fresh round of block sale of shares of AREIT Inc.

Motorcycle firms join fight vs counterfeiting

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association Inc.

RRR cut boosts market to fresh 2-year high

The local stock market soared to a fresh high in over two years as the decision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to fur- ther lower the banks' reserve requirements ratio (RRR) boosted investor sentiment.

BOP swings to $88-M surplus in Aug

The country's balance of payments (BOP) position remained in a surplus for a second straight month in August, shifting from a deficit a year ago, mainly due to the central bank's net income from investments abroad.

BSP slashes banks' reserve requirements

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) surprised markets yesterday as it announced another major reduction in the amount of deposit banks are required to keep in their vault.

'US Fed cut has little effect on BSP moves'

The recent jumbo rate cut from the US Federal Reserve will have minimal impact on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' mon- etary policy decisions, according to BSP Governor Eli Remolona.

Rice imports surpass 3 M MT as of mid-Sept

The country's rice imports have breached the three million metric ton (MT) mark as of mid-September, according to the Bureau of Plant Industry.

NLEX HURDLES ROADBLOCK

Even in the midst of their four-game skid, the NLEX Road Warriors knew that a trip to the PBA Governors' Cup crossover quarterfinals is very much within reach.

Historic 50-50

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani made Major League Baseball history on Thursday, becoming the first player ever to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.

Sadorra, Gomez find winning lines

The Philippines rode on victories by Grandmasters Julio Catalino Sadorra and John Paul Gomez as it flattened South Africa, 3-1, in the eighth round Thursday to keep its medal bid alive in the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad at the BOK Sports Hall here.

Phl junior lifters deliver gold medals

Like a factory, Philippine weightlifting is continuously producing world champions.

Ino and the gutsy Pinoy chessers

Commentary From the Olympics to Olympiad.

13-year-old rules Forest Hills Classic

Junior golfer Yunju An showcased her talent well beyond her years in a dominant sevenstroke win over Gretchen Villacencio in the ICTSI Forest Hills Ladies Classic at the Nicklaus course here yesterday.