CATEGORIES

Sta. Lucia Earmarks P5B for 2025 Capex

Listed real estate developer Sta. Lucia Land Inc. is looking to spend as much P5 billion to sustain its expansion this year.

Embrace a new chapter of modern living in Davao with One Lakeshore Drive

Long celebrated for its natural beauty and vibrant culture, Davao is once again on the rise, and with it comes a new landmark that is set to redefine urban living in Mindanao.

Invasion of hospitality giants

The Philippine travel and tourism sector continues to attract major hospitality brands. This is primarily due to the sector’s growth potential especially given the Marcos administration’s plans to rehabilitate and modernize airports across the country.

Egypt, Qatar working to salvage Gaza ceasefire deal

Egyptian and Qatari mediators were working to salvage the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, according to Egypt's state-run Al-Qahera News TV, which is close to the country's security agencies.

Sure medal for Pinoy curlers

It's hard to imagine a tropical country like the Philippines competing and even snaring a medal in the Asian Winter Games.

Top NPA amazon slain in Agusan del Norte clash

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The alleged highest female official of the New People's Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter in the hinterlands of Butuan City in Agusan del Norte on Wednesday afternoon.

On V-Day, Pinoys prefer love, companionship to money

This Valentine's season, more Filipinos prefer to receive love and companionship than material things like money and flowers.

Making the switch to hybrid

My husband and I have grown old driving conventional gas or diesel motor engine vehicles.

1,045 Soldiers to Secure Elections in Negros

Up to 1,045 soldiers will be deployed in Negros Occidental to secure the May 12 elections, the military said yesterday.

Shakira Kicks Off 1st World Tour in 7 Years

Shakira (in photo) launched her first worldwide tour in seven years from Rio de Janeiro this week for her latest Grammy-winning album \"Las mujeres ya no lloran\" (Women Don't Cry Anymore).

NBI Rescues 2 Pinays from African Drug Ring

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has rescued two Filipino women from a drug ring in Malaysia and is now tracking down the group's members operating in the Philippines.

Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012

ROSES & THORNS

California Braces for Flooding as Snow Comes to Oregon

Officials in California distributed sandbags, prepositioned rescue swimmers, and told residents to have their go-bags ready as the state prepares for an atmospheric river that could bring heavy rain, winds, and flooding Thursday to areas ravaged by wildfires.

Bridget Jones is middle-aged now and still loved

It is a truth universally acknowledged, as Bridget Jones herself might write in her diary, that at the end of any \"Bridget Jones\" movie, our heroine has triumphed over all doubts and obstacles and is finally happy.

NU fired up in UAAP volley

All eyes will be on National U as it seeks a back-to-back title feat it failed to achieve two years ago in UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament firing off tomorrow at the Mall of Asia Arena.

How These Artists Keep The Romance Alive In Marriage

Keeping the romance alive in a marriage takes effort, commitment and a willingness to adapt to life's ever-changing dynamics - especially when kids enter the picture.

Phl, UAE sign treaties to boost legal cooperation

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has signed several treaties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) involving extradition, mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and the transfer of sentenced persons.

Electoral reforms

EDITORIAL

Marcos on midterm polls: Horrific or bright future?

President Marcos yesterday framed the upcoming midterm polls as a choice between \"horror\" and a \"bright and peaceful future,\" as he repeated his attacks against the previous administration while touting the \"clean record\" of the senatorial candidates of the administration coalition.

Musk Calls for US Gov't to 'Delete Entire Agencies'

Billionaire Elon Musk called yesterday to \"delete entire agencies\" from the United States' federal government as part of his push under US President Donald Trump to radically cut spending and restructure its priorities.

Market Up Anew Ahead of BSP Policy Meeting

Share prices climbed anew as investors waited for the outcome of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) policy meeting, which came out after trading.

Gas explosion at Taiwan food court kills 4

A gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan yesterday killed four people and left eight hospitalized, fire authorities said.

Onion Prices Reach P250/Kilo

Red onions' retail price has reached P250 per kilo, with farmers' groups criticizing the Department of Agriculture (DA) for importing bulbs when the onion harvest season has already started.

STAR-STUDDED CAST FEATURED IN 2025 CINEPANALO FILMFEST

This year's Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival will feature a star-studded cast to appear in the seven competing film entries, which will be screened at the Gateway Cineplex 18 from March 14 to 25.

Smartphone Sales Rise 6% to 18 M Units in 2024

Even as Filipinos struggled with a weaker peso in 2024, their yearly tradition of buying a new gadget continued, resulting in the purchase of almost 18 million new smartphones.

The new Audi Q7: First-class seating for 7

All-rounder family SUV offers luxurious space, comfortable ride, contemporary design

Impressively capable, surprisingly refined, and delightfully well-priced: The BAIC B30e Dune is the Hybrid SUV you're looking for

The BAIC B30e Dune is a compelling hybrid SUV that delivers impressive performance, fuel efficiency, and a host of advanced features at a surprisingly competitive price point.

3 Die as Truck Rams Trike in Dipolog

Three people, including two minors, died after a truck loaded with motorcycles hit the victims' tricycle in Dipolog City on Wednesday morning.

Quiboloy Back in Pasig Jail

After being confined in a hospital for pneumonia, alleged sex offender Apollo Quiboloy returned to the Pasig City jail on Wednesday night, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology reported yesterday.

Sandro Muhlach Case: Court Junks Lasciviousness Raps

A Pasay court has dismissed one of the criminal charges filed by actor Sandro Muhlach against two independent television contractors he accused of sexually assaulting him in July.