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PAOCC probing Chinese nationals in local posts

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has started its probe on reports that Chinese nationals other than dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo are occupying local elective posts.

DA lowers Rice-for-All selling price to P43/kilo

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will start selling rice at P43 per kilo under its Rice-for-All program at Kadiwa stores starting this week.

SWS: 16.3 M families consider themselves poor

Six in every 10 Filipinos rated their families as poor in the third quarter of 2024, the highest in more than 16 years, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.

BBM challenges Chinese premier over intimidation

‘You cannot separate economic cooperation from political security’

Senate wants Quiboloy to attend Oct. 23 hearing

The Senate will resume its investigation on Apollo Quiboloy on Oct. 23, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said yesterday, adding that she looks forward to having the victims face their accused sex offender.

DILG chief wants to rid PNP of EJK culture

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla wants to remove the culture of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) in the Philippine National Police and the PNP Academy that became rampant in the previous administration.

Time to amend party-list, election laws – Comelec

Noting limitations on their powers, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia yesterday reiterated the need to amend election laws, including the Party-List System Act and the Omnibus Election Code.

MORE Power reactivates upgraded Iloilo substation

Razon-led MORE Electric and Power Corp. has energized the newly rehabilitated Molo Substation in Iloilo to improve electric service and minimize brownouts in the city.

Ginger prices triple to P300, seen to soften this month

The retail price of ginger has almost tripled to as much as P300 per kilo this year, but government officials are expecting the prices to fall within the month as much-needed imports start to arrive in the country.

DA, KAMICO, Cabanatuan City sign MOU for first agri machinery complex

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) chairman Shin Gil Kim and Cabanatuan City Mayor Myca Elizabeth Vergara signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Complex, the first local agricultural machinery manufacturing cluster.

Priority and mandatory indigenous gas use means expensive electricity

Consider these three provisions from three energy laws.

DoubleDragon readies P30-B bond program

DoubleDragon Corp. is returning to the bond market with a P30-billion debt program, its largest to date, intended to be issued in multiple tranches from 2024 to 2026.

Ayala Corp secures $200-M loan from Metrobank

Ayala Corp. has secured a $200-million credit facility from Ty-led Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) to support its expansion plans.

SEC OKs Topline's P3.2-B IPO

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared the initial public offering (IPO) of Top Line Business Development Corp. next month.

Dito subscribers hit 13 M

Telco newcomer Dito Telecommunity Corp. sees its subscriber base growing to 16 million by the end of the year after hitting 13 million as of this month.

MPTC-SMC tollway merger to be completed this month

Discussions for the mega-tollways merger being eyed by Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) and San Miguel Corp. (SMC) may be completed within the month.

Stocks down, peso pierces 57:$1 level

The continued depreciation of the peso has dampened investor sentiment, dragging the local stock market into the red and below the key resistance level.

Converge taps Nasdaq-listed firm as fiber supplier

Broadband specialist Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has tapped a Nasdaq-listed manufacturer to become its supplier of fiber lines for its subsea cable and expansion projects.

‘Growth targets this year still manageable’

ADJUSTMENTS LIKELY FOR 2025

Gov't to slap addt'l duties on more agri imports

The Philippines is set to impose special safeguard duties (SSG) on four imported agricultural products that were not covered previously by the trade measure, such as pork hams and roasted coffee bean varieties, to protect domestic producers.

Phl, S. Korea ink P60-B infrastructure financing deals

The Philippines and South Korea have signed financing agreements worth P60 billion for three infrastructure projects that will strengthen mobility in Luzon and Visayas.

Seven Filipina execs among Asia's most powerful women

Seven female business leaders of some of the country's top companies have landed on the list of Fortune Magazine's 2024 most powerful women (MPW) in Asia.

Rosal, Laurel, Chipman shine

National team coach Abe Rosal carded a 71 to capture the low-gross trophy while Matt Laurel took the low-net honors with a 68 in the Highlands Ladies Cup at the Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club.

Azkals return via stint in Asia 7's

The Philippine Azkals kick off their comeback tour today in the Asia 7's Championship at the EV Arena in Elmina, Shah Alam.

Concepcion keeps two-shot lead; Ababa surges ahead

ILOILO - Fidel Concepcion showcased his readiness for the bigger stage, firing a gritty 67 under windy conditions to maintain his two-stroke lead halfway through the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge at the Iloilo Golf and Country Club here on Wednesday.

E-sports International keen on helping Phl sports grow

E-sports International has leveled up the playing field in an effort to help the development and growth of Filipino athletes with the construction of more football fields and sports facilities this year and beyond.

Watch out for Converge

Converge came close to making it to the PBA Governors' Cup semifinals and it took a monster performance from eight-time MVP June Mar Fajardo to repulse the FiberXers' spirited charge in the Game Five clincher of San Miguel Beer's 109-105 quarterfinal win at the Ynares Center, Antipolo, last Sunday.

Blanchett, Cuaron team up for 'Disclaimer' TV series

LONDON (Reuters) – Oscar winners Alfonso Cuaron and Cate Blanchett say their new television show \"Disclaimer\" is woven around characters that challenge audiences to suspend their judgment.

Harris drinks beer on late night TV

NEW YORK (AFP) - If Kamala Harris (in photo) wins the US election, she has made clear one change sure to come to the White House: the first president in eight years who actually enjoys a beer.

Mexico president rules out new 'war on drugs'

MEXICO CITY (AFP) – Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday ruled out launching a new war against drug cartels, as she presented a national security plan aimed at reducing raging criminal violence.