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Biggest Phl business group lays down policy recommendations to government

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has submitted to the government a list of policy recommendations focused on achieving food security, human resources development, and investment generation.

Malampaya Phase 4 dev't certified as project of national significance

Razon-led Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. has secured national significance certification for Phase 4 of the Malampaya deep-water gas-to-power project worth $600 million.

Hawkish BSP kept inflation low – think tank

The hawkishness of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) early in the year helped in undershooting inflation targets and is now giving extra room to cut interest rates.

Ecozone investments down 6% in 10 months

Investment pledges for projects approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority PEZA) dipped by six percent from January to October compared to a year ago, but the investment promotion agency remains upbeat it will hit its investment target this year.

Zaragosa takes provisional lead

BACOLOD – Torrential rain and unrelenting winds turned the second round of the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic into a battle of endurance and mental toughness Wednesday.

UAAP, NCAA games hit by Typhoon Kristine

Typhoon Kristine caused cancellation of sporting actions here and there yesterday, including the UAAP bill at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay and the NCAA gig at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan.

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Biñan spikers book semis spot

Biñan Tatak Gel booked the third semifinal ticket in the 2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) Tuesday night with a 25-23, 26-24, 25-16 home win over AM Caloocan at the Alonte Sports Arena in Laguna.

Blinken: Now is time to end Gaza war

TEL AVIV (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said yesterday \"now is the time\" to end the conflict in Gaza, and urged Israel to avoid further escalation with Iran.

Hollywood stars hit the road to push for Harris

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Jennifer Garner had a warning for a crowd of \"Moms for Harris\" gathered at a tearoom in Tucson, Arizona: be prepared to see more Hollywood stars visiting your state to talk about the Nov. 5 election.

Israel kills 3 Hezbollah commanders

TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/CAIRO - Israel's military said it had killed three Hezbollah commanders and some 70 fighters in southern Lebanon in the past 48 hours, a day after confirming it had killed Hashem Safieddine, who was viewed as a potential leader of the militant group.

McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in US

NEW YORK (Reuters) - One person has died and dozens were sickened from E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder in 10 states, led by Colorado, where 26 people fell ill, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said on Tuesday.

Chinese carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait

TAIPEI (AFP) - A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait yesterday, Taiwan's defense minister said, a day after Beijing held a live-fire exercise near the self-ruled island.

Harris says US ready for woman president

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Kamala Harris said Tuesday that America is \"absolutely\" ready to elect its first woman president, but downplayed her historic bid, saying she simply wants to turn the page for a nation \"exhausted\" by Donald Trump.

Woman, son found dead in Batangas

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna - A woman and her 17-year-old son were found dead in Lipa, Batangas on Tuesday afternoon.

Dismissal of complaint involving Tarlac sanitary landfill lauded

CLARK FREEPORT - The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has commended the dismissal by the Angeles City Regional Trial Court (RTC) of a complaint involving the use of a 100-hectare Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas, Tarlac.

DBM OKs P454 M for procurement of medical vehicles

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P454 million for the procurement of medical vehicles to boost the health care system.

Eastman case not kidnapping, gov't execs say

The case of American national Elliot Onil Eastman is not a case of kidnapping for ransom, according to Presidential Peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr.

Fewer barangays log ASF cases

Outbreaks of African swine fever have decreased, with the number of barangays reporting ASF cases dropping to 505 from the previous 534, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry.

Duterte, Nograles undergo drug test

Aspirants for Davao City's first district congressional post yesterday accepted each other's challenge to undergo a drug test to show voters and their constituents that they are qualified and deserving to be elected in the 2025 midterm elections.

Protect the unsung heroes of climate action: Environmental defenders

Today on Oct. 24 we celebrate the International Day for Climate Action. On this day, we join hands globally to emphasize the need for urgent solutions to the climate crisis. The Philippines, as a very vulnerable archipelago and the most natural disaster-prone country in the world, understands this need fully.

Celebrating the 79th anniversary of the United Nations with focus on the future

On this day 79 years ago, the United Nations Charter came into force, creating an international organization that has since served as the global forum for countries to discuss common problems and develop shared solutions in pursuit of a better world.

Another journalist murdered

Last Tuesday night, broadcast journalist Maria Vilma Rodriguez was sitting together with her mother, sister, and nephew at a store near her house in Zamboanga City. A motorcycle pulled up, and one of the bikers opened fire, hitting Rodriguez three times. Rodriguez managed to run across the road to her house and told her daughter about the attack, but she died later in a hospital.

10 Pinoy seafarers on Houthi-hit ship home

The last batch of Filipino crew members of M/V Minoan Courage, which was attacked by Houthi rebels while cruising the Red Sea near Yemen, returned home yesterday.

Marcos orders transfer of NCIP to OP

President Marcos has issued an order transferring the supervision of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to the Office of the President (OP).

8 foreigners nabbed in POGO raids - DOJ

Eight foreign nationals allegedly linked to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) have been arrested in Muntinlupa City, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

NAIA baggage handling system glitch fixed

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific said yesterday the baggage handling procedure at the NAIA Terminal 3 is back to normal after the system broke down for nearly a week to the inconvenience of travelers.

Phl hosting int'l conference on women, peace, security

Two women legislators will lead the Philippine delegation to the International Conference for Women, Peace and Security, to be held in Pasay.

Chinese held for kidnapping 7 Vietnamese

Police arrested a Chinese man on Tuesday in Pasay City for allegedly kidnapping seven Vietnamese nationals.

Phl slaps higher tariff on imported salt

Local salt industry stakeholders and experts do not think that the hike on the tariff on imported salt products implemented by the government could make any difference in the lives of Filipino salt farmers and the development of the local salt industry.