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Report scams to hotline 1326 - CICC

Instead of ranting on social media, Filipinos should report scams and cybercrimes to the Inter-Agency Response Center hotline 1326, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).

25 Phl universities in 2025 Asia rankings

Philippine universities and colleges' increased presence in world rankings indicates the growing profile of the country's tertiary education offerings, according to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

PNP: Duterte drug war affected 1,286 cops

Philippine National Police personnel affected by the Duterte administration's war on drugs need support and protection, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said yesterday.

DepEd promotes 47 OIC field officers

Forty-seven field officers of the Department of Education have been sworn in as part of the DepEd's efforts to end the culture of leaving deserving candidates as officers-in-charge (OICs) instead of promoting them to the post in an official capacity, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said over the weekend.

DA addressing high chicken, egg prices

Efforts are being done by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to address the high retail prices of chicken and eggs amid complaints from poultry raisers that the drop in farmgate prices does not reflect retail prices in the markets.

UNDP names ex-lawmaker as Phl's 'Champion of Change'

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has given a former member of the House of Representatives the distinction of being a \"Champion of Change,\" along with other global leaders, for championing biodiversity conservation in the Philippines.

Filipinos illegally in US worried about mass deportation

US president-elect Donald Trump will likely carry out his promise of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, and many Filipinos illegally staying in the US are now worried about the plan, according to Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez.

BBM delivers aid to Marce-hit Cagayan, Ilocos

President Marcos brought various forms of assistance to areas hit by Typhoon Marce in Cagayan and his home province of Ilocos Norte yesterday, assuring the provinces of continuous support from the national government for their recovery needs.

POGO employee allegedly assaulted by PAOCC agents

An employee working at One Central Bataan was allegedly assaulted by members of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) during a raid on Oct. 31, the company's legal representative said yesterday.

Alter egos on the go to...

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The MAGA Universe

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A test for the ties that bind

GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS

Wait lang - or run for your life?

Following Donald Trump's surprising, not really so surprising, come to think of it, landslide win, people are wringing their hands wondering what four more years of MAGA will mean for them personally, for the country, for the world.

'Mahirap mahalin;' body count continues

Every now and then, we Ecome across statements of exasperation from Filipinos online.

Penalizing undue delay

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Staying out of the ICC

A year ago this month, President Marcos said the return of the country to the International Criminal Court was \"under study.\" The nation awaits his final decision on rejoining the ICC, from which the Philippines withdrew in 2019 when Rodrigo Duterte was president.

Labor leaders to BBM: Reconsider ICC withdrawal

Labor leaders have joined the call for President Marcos to reconsider the Philippines' withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Senate won't give PhilHealth additional subsidy

Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito confirmed the plans of senators not to give the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) additional subsidy after the agency declared savings in 2024.

New law to create more jobs - Escudero

As President Marcos is expected to sign today a law that will lower corporate taxes and offer tax incentives to businesses, Senate President Francis Escudero expressed optimism of an influx of new investors, creating more new jobs in the country.

Check ballooning Phl debt - Pimentel

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has raised concerns over the country's rising debt, urging economic managers to closely examine the country's actual financial situation to prevent long-term financial risks.

Climate agency, civil society meet ahead of COP29

The Climate Change Commission (CCC) met with civil society organizations in a consultation dialogue to strengthen the Philippines' stance in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan today.

DA chief: No sugar imports until mid-2025

There will be no importation of sugar until mid-2025 as the domestic supply of both raw and refined sugar remains stable and sufficient to meet projected needs, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. said.

CLOSE TO 2K GENSAN YOUTH FLOCK TO GO NEGOSYO ENTREP EVENT

Close to two thousand Senior High School students in General Santos City participated in an entrepreneurship event conducted by Go Negosyo in partnership with the Department of Education in this city last November 8, 2024.

China releases baselines adjacent to Panatag Shoal

Following the Philippines' recent identification of its maritime zones, China yesterday released its own baselines and base points of the territorial sea adjacent to Panatag or Scarborough Shoal.

Nika becomes severe tropical storm; Signal No. 2 up

Severe Tropical Storm Nika has further intensified to near-typhoon category, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

House warns OVP execs: Attend probe or face arrest

Failure on the part of seven officials of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to face today's hearing of the House of Representatives committee on good government and public accountability could lead to their arrest, Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua warned yesterday.

47 Senate candidates declared nuisance

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared 47 senatorial aspirants as nuisance bets who may no longer be able to run in the May 2025 midterm polls.

Duterte urged: Be a statesman, attend quad comm probe

Profanities notwithstanding, former president Rodrigo Duterte should show that he can be a statesman by attending this week's hearing of the House of Representatives quad committee investigating purported state-sanctioned summary executions during his term, according to lawmakers.

Inflation still most urgent concern of Pinoys - OCTA

Controlling the increase in prices of basic goods and services remains the most urgent concern of Filipinos, a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group showed.

WHAT DO WE LOVE ABOUT J MALL?

We asked Cebu's most in-the-know locals and the country's globe-trotting tastemakers about their favorites from Cebu's hottest opening.