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New DILG chief aims for 'zero poll casualty'

Newly installed Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla wants \"zero casualties\" for the midterm elections in 2025.

With COC filing over, Comelec cleanses candidates' list

A day after the end of the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) initiated the cleansing of the list of aspirants for the May 2025 midterm elections.

Phl, Vietnam to expand strategic partnership

The two leaders are attending the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit and related summits in Laos' capital from Oct. 9 to 11.

Labor group disowns Quiboloy, Senate bid

Detained pastor Apollo Quiboloy's bid for the Senate next year is expected to face challenges after officials of the party he supposedly belongs to said they did not sign his certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA).

Pinoys want job creation in Senate bets' platforms - Pulse

For most Filipinos, job creation should be included in the platforms of senatorial candidates in the May 2025 midterm elections, a commissioned Pulse Asia survey showed.

PhilHealth chief blamed for impounding of P89.9 B funds

There should be a change in leadership in the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. for failure to implement the Universal Health Care (UHC) law, which led to the impounding of P89.9 billion in unused PhilHealth funds, Sen. JV Ejercito said yesterday.

Okubo is PNP's No. 4 man

Civil Security Group (CSG) director Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo is now the fourth highest ranking official in the Philippine National Police.

Tinga wants Taguig ordinance invalidated

Retired Supreme Court Justice Dante Tinga is set to challenge before the Supreme Court (SC) an ordinance passed by Taguig increasing the number of city councilors from eight to 12 per district.

Porsche receives top honors for the third consecutive year in J.D. Power U.S.A. study

Porsche remains the leader among luxury brand car owners according to the 2024 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS INTRODUCES NEW MIRAGE G4 BLACK SERIES LIMITED EDITION

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines continues to find new ways to sustain interest in its humble yet bestselling Mirage G4 sedan. The proudly Philippine-made Mirage G4 has always been on the short list of those looking for a basic yet value-packed small sedan. Now, MMPC is taking this popular four-door to the next level by enhancing its styling with a sleek, sporty twist in the limited-edition Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Black Series.

Phl, EU to resume FTA talks

The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are set to resume next week the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), which the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) wants to conclude by 2027 to ensure continued preferential market access to the bloc.

An affair with gov't

In today's complex and interconnected business landscape, it has become imperative for organizations to develop and implement a well-thought-out strategic stakeholder management strategy-engaging with a variety of stakeholders to maintain a strong reputation and ensure long-term success.

Banks' exposure in real estate down to 4-year low

The exposure of Philippine banks and trust entities to the volatile property segment eased slightly to 19.92 percent of total loans as of end-June from 20.31 percent as of end-March, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

Phl growth to average 6% until 2026 - WB

The Philippine economy is expected to post average growth of six percent from this year until 2026 with the expansion to be supported by strong domestic demand, according to the World Bank.

ANZ: RRR cuts to have limited impact on credit growth

The decision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to lower banks' reserve requirement ratio (RRR) may not translate into a significant increase in bank lending, according to ANZ Research.

Skills needed not diploma

I was reading a thread on X a few days ago by a corporate CEO in Silicon Valley on what he is looking for in making new hires. He said he doesn't care about college degrees because many of those who have one do not have the skill sets he assumed they should have. So, it is what a job applicant can do to enable a company to provide the products or services they are in business for.

Fruitas to add another legacy business to its portfolio

Fruitas Holdings Inc., the listed operator of multi-format food and beverage stores, is targeting to invest in another legacy business, this time a lechon manok brand.

CBK privatization remains on track – PSALM

The privatization of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant could still be completed next year despite recent whispers of delays in the bidding process.

Converge bundles Netflix in new product

Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has brought in a new product rolling internet service and Netflix subscription into one, in line with efforts to diversify its network offering.

Unemployment rate drops to 4% in Aug

The country's unemployment rate dropped to four percent in August as more women joined the labor force, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Profit-taking snaps two-day rally

The local bourse ended in red territory yesterday as investors pocketed some gains following a two-day rally.

PAL broadening US routes, sets sights on Chicago, Houston

SEATTLE - Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has listed Chicago and Houston as two other possible destinations it may soon reach in the US.

Phl squash to host two international meets

The Philippine Squash Academy is pouncing on the opportunity to boost its stock and expose its players to world-class action by hosting two foreign-spiced tournaments this month.

Blazers top NCAA first round

St. Benilde banked on a strong start to turn back Jose Rizal U, 84-69, yesterday and keep its grip on the lead after the first round of NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Crowded leaderboards in Iloilo Golf Challenge

Fidel Concepcion made a bold statement in his pursuit of a breakthrough victory on the Philippine Golf Tour, carding an impressive six-under 64 for a one-stroke lead over Guido van der Valk in the opening round of the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge yesterday.

Like two finals in semis

The PBA Governors' Cup semifinals begin today with a doubleheader at the PhilSports Arena. Three teams from Group B advanced while only TNT made it out of Group A.

Trump: A lot of bad genes among migrants

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday there are \"a lot of bad genes\" in the United States, while discussing murders allegedly committed by immigrants living illegally in the US.

Ukrainian hackers disrupt Russian broadcasts on Putin's birthday

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian state media company VGTRK, which owns and operates the country's main national TV stations, was targeted in a massive cyberattack on Monday that a Ukrainian government source said Kyiv's hackers had caused.

Pugh, Garfield star in drama 'We Live in Time'

In \"We Live in Time,\" Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield act an entire life of a relationship - a gamut of dating, falling in love, having a child and reckoning with cancer. So when Garfield recently went on a six-day retreat in the woods without his phone, one of his first texts was to his co-star.

Duo wins Physics Nobel for breakthroughs in AI

STOCKHOLM (AFP) American John Hopfield and British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for pioneering work in the development of artificial intelligence (AI).