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Pimentel pushes for increased budget for DFA

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III yesterday expressed concern that the controversial dole-out Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) would receive a higher appropriation than the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the proposed 2025 national budget.

Quiboloy hospitalized due to 'irregular heartbeat'

Detained religious leader Apollo Quiboloy has been granted a medical furlough due to \"irregular heartbeat, which may be considered lifethreatening,\" the Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed yesterday.

Quad comm links Pharmally with POGOs

The personal appearance of Rose Nono Lin, Filipino wife of Allan Lim, establishes the links between Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp., which was engaged in the overpricing of medical supplies during the Duterte administration, and illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs.

Marcos: Use private trucks in typhoon response

President Marcos wants trucks owned by private companies with government contracts to aid in the country's preparation and response to typhoons.

Rody ready to face quad committee

Former president Rodrigo Duterte is ready to fly back to Manila to face his accusers at the House quad committee hearing tomorrow.

Nika intensifies; 2 more cyclones monitored

Tropical cyclone Nika intensified into a typhoon and made landfall in Dilasag, Aurora yesterday, while two more cyclones are being monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).

4 OVP execs cited in contempt, ordered detained

Screen grab from a live broadcast on the Facebook page of the Office of the Vice President shows Sara Duterte answering questions from local reporters during a press briefing in Bacolod City yesterday.

Hefty hikes in pump prices today

Fuel prices are poised to increase by as much as P2.10 per liter today, marking three straight weeks of hikes for diesel and kerosene.

Pagasa Simplifying reporting

For the past weeks, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has been using graphics to make weather forecasting simple.

NSC: No reason for China protest vs maritime law

There is no reason for China to protest the Philippines' Maritime Zones Act because it only reaffirms the country's maritime entitlements and sovereignty and is not a violation of international law, the National Security Council said.

BDO Capital Sees Opportunities in Growing PH Energy Investments

During the 19th Philippine Summit hosted by The Asset, BDO Capital & Investment Corporation President Eduardo F. Francisco emphasized the immense potential of the Philippine economy to grow through strategic investments in infrastructure, particularly in the energy sector.

MART: A STEADY HAND GUIDING THE PHILIPPINE BOND MARKET

For over five decades, the Money Market Association of the Philippines (MART) has been a cornerstone of the country's financial landscape, playing a pivotal role in shaping and fostering the growth of the domestic bond market.

LOVI POE WANTS WOMEN TO FEEL EMPOWERED WITH MAKEUP LINE

FOR LOVI POE, COMING TO TERMS WITH HER looks didn't happen overnight. She recalled being criticized for being \"too dark\" and, consequently, having to wear heavy makeup just to lighten her skin color for on-screen roles.

'KMJS' turns 20 with BINI and KathDen

\"Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho\" has just turned 20 and aired its anniversary episode yesterday, highlighting the show's two decades of impactful stories that entertain, inspire and influence change.

WHAT WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM POWER COUPLE RICCO AND TINA OCAMPO

I have known Ricco Ocampo and his wife Tina Maristela Ocampo for over 30 years. Thanks to their entrepreneurial know-how, stores like Sari-Sari Store, Mix, The Black Shop, Anonymous, Dalagita and Pambahay came to life and dominated the retail scene in the '90s until the early 2000's.

'Saturday Night Live' to Trump: 'We've been with you all along'

The first \"Saturday Night Live\" since Donald Trump's election victory began with the most somber of tones as a group of plainly dressed cast members, primarily women and minorities, described their new reality.

Timeless cinematic moments brought to life by Filipino luminaries

With \"Music, Movies, Magic,\" the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. (PPOSI) recaptures that magic.

A GRAND SPIKE OF CREATIVITY

An undeniable spike of creativity continues to grab attention towards the yearend.

PIO ABAD'S ART LISTED FOR TURNER PRIZE

LONDON — It's not often that we encounter works of art by kababayans in our visits to museums abroad so when we came upon Pio Abad's work at Tate Britain, we were thrilled; even more so when we realized that he was one of four finalists for the prestigious Turner Prize, commended by jurors for his \"precision and elegance with which he combines research and new artistic work to ask questions of museums and bring history to the present with sensitivity and clarity.\"

BSP, CDA prepare joint circular on e-money issuers, payment operators

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) are finalizing the guidelines for cooperatives that are currently involved or interested in operating as electronic money issuers.

Meralco-backed power coop fires up substation

An electric cooperative co-managed by tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan's Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is now operating its first mobile substation in Mabalacat City, Pampanga.

Gov't settles 81% of debt service as of Q3

The Marcos administration increased its debt payments to P1.6 trillion as of end-September, settling more than 80 percent of its programmed obligation for the year.

More Waltermart malls shift to clean energy

Community mall pioneer WalterMart has strengthened its partnership with Lopez-led First Gen Corp. to energize its retail centers with solar power.

Market volatility to continue this week

Market volatility may continue this week following last week's slump that brought the benchmark index below the 7,000 level.

Apparel exports seen to hit $1 B next year - FOBAP

The country's apparel exports are projected to reach the $1 billion mark in 2025, thanks to an expected boost from the free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea anticipated to take effect in the first quarter.

Phl defers add'l sugar import plans until mid-2025

The government deferred any sugar importation plans until the middle of next year or until after the harvest season to protect domestic producers as nationwide stocks of the commodity remain ample to prevent any retail price spikes.

Metro Pacific Health lands 27th hospital investment

Metro Pacific Health Corp. (MPH)'s buying spree continues, expanding its hospital network with the acquisition of its 27th hospital.

Asialink secures $50-M loan from ADB for SME lending

Asialink Finance Corp. (AFC) has secured a $50-million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to be used to provide financing to more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country.

Manila still lags in internet speed, quality

Manila is still one of the poorest cities in Asia-Pacific to connect to the internet, ranking in the lower half of the region for reliability and consistency.

Alternergy buys out Shell's stake in wind projects

Alternergy Holdings Corp. has acquired the 40-percent interest of its strategic partner, Shell Overseas Investment B.V., in Tablas Strait Offshore Wind Power Corp. (TSOWPC).