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In this issue

January 25, 2025

Phl open to limited cooperation with ICC

The Marcos administration will sit down with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and discuss \"certain areas\" of cooperation in the latter's investigation on thousands of killings in the crackdown on illegal drugs under Rodrigo Duterte.

3 mins

US Deploys Typhon Missile Launchers To New Location

The US military has moved its Typhon launchers, which can fire multipurpose missiles up to thousands of kilometers, from Laoag airfield in Ilocos to another location in Luzon, a senior Philippine government source said.

2 mins

NGCP a Filipino company, exec tells lawmakers

Allaying fears of being a Chinese-run company, an executive of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) told officials of the House of Representatives that the company is run by Filipinos, and is not controlled in any way by Beijing.

2 mins

Manalo, Rubio affirm strength of Phl-US alliance

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have affirmed the strength of their respective countries' alliance and the United States' \"ironclad commitment\" to the Philippines.

3 mins

6 Phl universities in world rankings

Six Philippine universities earned spots in Times Higher Education (THE)'s World University Rankings by Subject, missing only one out of 11 disciplines rated this year.

2 mins

BBM to read substitute teen pregnancy bill

President Marcos wants to see the new version of the controversial anti-adolescent pregnancy bill, which has lost some support in the Senate after he vowed to veto it.

1 min

New Sandigan justice orders speedy trial of wealth forfeiture cases

The anti-graft court is seeking a speedy trial of wealth forfeiture cases against the remaining defendants involved in the so-called coco levy fund scam during the martial law era.

1 min

US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location

The Marcos administration will sit down with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and discuss \"certain areas\" of cooperation in the latter's investigation on thousands of killings in the crackdown on illegal drugs under Rodrigo Duterte.

US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location

1 min

DA: Kadiwa rice soon in supermarkets

Affordable rice sold at Kadiwa outlets will soon be available at over 3,200 retail outlets including supermarkets, groceries and convenience stores.

1 min

Printing of ballots to resume Monday - Comelec

The resumption of the printing of ballots for the midterm elections in May will have to wait until Monday and not this weekend as announced earlier by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), following the withdrawal from the Senate race of a candidate surnamed Marcos whose disqualification was ordered stopped by the Supreme Court.

4 mins

Better teachers' training sought

Public school teachers need to be trained better to ensure the education system's recovery from learning losses through the years, the Department of Education (DepEd) said yesterday.

1 min

Congress satisfaction reaches lowest - SWS

Months before the May midterm elections, public satisfaction with the Senate and House of Representatives has dropped to its lowest since the start of the Marcos administration, a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed.

1 min

DFA Monitoring Alleged Espionage Operations

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is taking seriously any indication of foreign espionage operations in the country and stands ready to support the Department of Justice, National Bureau of Investigation, the Armed Forces and other government agencies in their investigations.

2 mins

Pinoy crew of Houthi-held vessel released

The 17 Filipino seafarers and other crew members of cargo vessel M/V Galaxy Leader who were held hostage by Yemeni rebels have been freed after more than a year of captivity, President Marcos announced yesterday.

2 mins

Teodoro Meets With New US National Security Adviser

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, along with Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez, met with newly appointed US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz at the White House yesterday, reaffirming the enduring alliance between the Philippines and the US.

1 min

COA flags P256-M idle rain stations

The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) over P256.07 million worth of hydrometeorological or hydromet stations set up nationwide which remain idle for over a year.

1 min

BBM: Make economic terms comprehensible to masses

Experiencing \"nosebleed\" when encountering terms like gross domestic product, headline inflation and fiscal policy?

1 min

Phl to pick platform for environment case against Beijing

The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea.

2 mins

US From Page 1

Batteries and their associated gear being loaded onto C-17 transport aircraft at Laoag International Airport in recent weeks, said Jeffrey Lewis of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.

1 min

New Sandigan

more than 37 years since the causes of action in these civil cases were first brought before this Court.

1 min

Mapúa Wraps Up 2024 With a Myriad of Milestones, Paving Its Way to an Even Brighter 100th Year

A century of building the future through educational excellence

Mapúa Wraps Up 2024 With a Myriad of Milestones, Paving Its Way to an Even Brighter 100th Year

3 mins

6 Phl From Page 1

and Health subject, with UP emerging at the top locally at the 501-600 spot.

1 min

NGCP

The Philippines and China are at loggerheads due to the latter's repeated incursions in the West Philippine Sea, which it consistently claims despite the fact that such body of water is squarely within the country's 200-mile exclusive economic zone, pursuant to international laws.

1 min

Trump 2.0

SKETCHES

Trump 2.0

4 mins

The 'Righteous' and 'Leftists' in bed?

CTALK

The 'Righteous' and 'Leftists' in bed?

4 mins

Fill in the blanks?

EDITORIAL

1 min

The problem with the teen pregnancy prevention bill

ROSES & THORNS

3 mins

Mistaken move

GOTCHA

Mistaken move

7 mins

'Sampaguita girl' a 4Ps graduate - DSWD

The sampaguita or jasmine garland vendor who went viral on social media following a confrontation with a mall security guard in Mandaluyong City had graduated from the government's conditional cash transfer program, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

1 min

DOT Targets More Tourists From India

The Department of Tourism (DOT) will become \"aggressive\" in enticing more tourists from India to visit the Philippines.

1 min

114 Nabbed in MM for Illegal Gambling

Over 100 people were arrested as the National Capital Region Police Office conducted an intensified crackdown on illegal gambling, the NCRPO reported yesterday.

1 min

PETA on Year of the Snake: Don't wear snakeskin

Dressed in \"bloody\" snake suits to welcome the Lunar New Year, members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) held a demonstration in Binondo, Manila yesterday to protest the use of snakeskin in the manufacture of bags and shoes.

1 min

Erwin Tulfo, Bong Go Top Bets for Senators

Despite a five percent drop in his voter preference score, ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo remains the leading senatorial bet in the May midterm elections.

1 min

Gunmen ambush soldiers securing UN reps; 2 dead

ZAMBOANGA CITY—Two soldiers were killed while 12 others were wounded when gunmen ambushed Army troopers securing representatives of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sumisip, Basilan on Wednesday afternoon.

Gunmen ambush soldiers securing UN reps; 2 dead

1 min

SAF Commandos Deployed in Poll Hotspots

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has started deploying Special Action Force (SAF) commandos in areas classified as hotspots for the May elections.

1 min

Saudi crown prince vows $600-B investment with Trump

DUBAI (AP) Saudi Arabia's crown prince said yesterday the kingdom wants to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, comments that came after US President Donald Trump earlier put a price tag on returning to the kingdom as his first foreign trip.

Saudi crown prince vows $600-B investment with Trump

1 min

Trump Moves To Deport Millions

Immigration beds may be maxed out

1 min

Teen fatally shoots female student, himself in Nashville

NASHVILLE (AP) - A shooting in a Nashville high school cafeteria on Wednesday left a female student dead and another student wounded, nearly two years after another deadly school shooting in the city that ignited an emotional debate about gun control in Tennessee.

1 min

Israel Kills Palestinians Responsible for West Bank Attack

Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian militants who carried out a deadly attack on a bus in the West Bank earlier this month.

Israel Kills Palestinians Responsible for West Bank Attack

1 min

LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages

Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand were expected to make their wedded status legal on Thursday, the day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.

LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages

1 min

Swift Leads 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award Nominations

Taylor Swift (in photo) led the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award nominations, followed closely by Morgan Wallen, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and Post Malone.

Swift Leads 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award Nominations

1 min

New Wildfire Erupts Near LA

A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres, fueled by strong winds and dry brush, forcing mandatory evacuation orders for more than 31,000 people.

1 min

Sabalenka closes in on AO three-peat

MELBOURNE (AFP) Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka put her close friendship with Paula Badosa aside Thursday to sweep past the Spaniard, 6-4, 6-2, and into a third successive Australian Open final.

Sabalenka closes in on AO three-peat

1 min

Pinoy collision course in Dubai?

It's likely that Strong Group Athletics (SGA) and the Zamboanga Valientes will face off in a knockout duel during the Dubai International Basketball Championships starting today up to Feb. 2 as the Filipino teams are in separate elimination brackets.

1 min

Olivarez, Arcilla clash anew

Eric Jed Olivarez and Johnny Arcilla leaned on their experience and determination to overpower their respective doubles partners and semifinal rivals, forging another head-to-head showdown – this time for the coveted Governor's Cup National Open Tennis Championship title at the Iloilo Sports Complex courts.

1 min

Akari survives Nxled in 4 sets

Games tomorrow (PhilSports Arena) 4 p.m. - Farm Fresh vs Chery Tiggo / 6:30 p.m. - ZUS vs Capital1

Akari survives Nxled in 4 sets

1 min

THAI ACE IN COMMAND

Chan, Ramos Carry Fight For Home Bets

THAI ACE IN COMMAND

2 mins

Blue Hawks in triumphant debut

Crafty 5-foot-8 guard Joseph Flores produced a double-double of 31 points and 11 rebounds as newcomer Immaculada Concepcion College-Caloocan stunned Lyceum of the Philippines U-Batangas, 81-71, in the UCAL-PG Flex Linoleum 7th Season kickoff yesterday at the Paco Arena in Manila.

1 min

FiberXers pursue 'twice-to-beat' vs Beermen

Nothing is cast in stone with the heavy logjam atop the standings but Converge wants a strong finishing kick to bolster its twice-to-beat bid against San Miguel Beer in the PBA Commissioner's Cup today at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.

1 min

Defining TNT's character

TNT is sitting on a 6-3 record with three games left in its PBA Commissioner's Cup schedule and believe it or not, the Tropang Giga is in some danger of missing the playoffs.

Defining TNT's character

2 mins

REVITALIZING PERA: DragonFi breathes new life into retirement savings

DragonFi Securities Inc., the stock brokerage arm of Edgar \"Injap\" Sia's Double-Dragon Corp., is poised to revitalize the government's Personal Equity and Retirement Account program, with the aim of almost tripling the current number of PERA accounts by next year.

2 mins

Gov't Kicks Off $3.5-B Global Bond Offering

The Philippines is tapping anew the global bond market with a dual-tranche dollar bond offering worth about $3.5 billion, as the government seeks to raise funds for general budget financing and sustainability projects.

Gov't Kicks Off $3.5-B Global Bond Offering

1 min

Wall Street Gains Buoy Local Stocks

The local stock market sustained its winning ways on positive cues from Wall Street's overnight performance.

1 min

Steel Asia's P30-B Quezon plant to start operations in 2 years

The country's flagship steel manufacturer expects to start the commercial operations of its P30 billion plant in Candelaria, Quezon by 2027.

1 min

Syquia Named New CFO of Ayala Corp

Bank of the Philippine Islands executive vice president and head of institutional banking Juan Carlos Syquia is next in line to lead the financial team of the country's oldest conglomerate, Ayala Corp.

Syquia Named New CFO of Ayala Corp

1 min

DMCI Mining expects record nickel shipment

DMCI Mining Corp., the nickel mining arm of Consunji-led DMCI Holdings Inc., is bullish that it would ship a record volume of three million wet metric tons (WMT) this year following the operations of its two new mine sites this year.

2 mins

Banning TikTok

A unanimous US Supreme Court decision allowed a law banning TikTok to stand.

4 mins

New Manila ferry system seen approved mid-2025

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects to deliver the feasibility study for a new and improved ferry system in Mega Manila within the first semester of 2025.

1 min

DOTr eyes more airport privatization

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista is stepping up pressure on interested proponents of other airport projects following the successful privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to the Ramon Ang-led San Miguel Corp. consortium, which in a short four months has already implemented and improved the capacity utilization of the country's premiere gateway.

3 mins

First official Tesla Center opens in Phl

PBBM GRACES THE LAUNCH

First official Tesla Center opens in Phl

1 min

Is the Subaru WRX STI really back?

Subaru has finally unveiled a nearly complete version of the long-awaited WRX STI, based on the current-generation WRX Sedan, at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025.

Is the Subaru WRX STI really back?

2 mins

PLUG IN WITH THE NEW BMW X5 XDRIVE50E M SPORT PHEV

Newest X5 variant is BMW PH's first PHEV

PLUG IN WITH THE NEW BMW X5 XDRIVE50E M SPORT PHEV

2 mins

BAIC PH expands Southern Luzon presence with new GMA Cavite dealership

Revuelto, the brand's 1,015-hp V12 hybrid supercar, accelerates growth

BAIC PH expands Southern Luzon presence with new GMA Cavite dealership

1 min

BAIC PH Expands Southern Luzon Presence With New GMA Cavite Dealership

AIC Philippines has taken another step in expanding its reach in Southern Luzon with the opening of its newest dealership, BAIC GMA Cavite.

BAIC PH Expands Southern Luzon Presence With New GMA Cavite Dealership

1 min

From AI to Gen Zs

(Keynote message at the induction of the Management Association of the Philippines board) Incoming MAP president Al Panlilio, outgoing president Rene Almendras, MAP governors and members, dear friends - unang una - happy vibes sa bagong taon, at magandang tanghali sa inyong lahat.

From AI to Gen Zs

6 mins

ALI construction arm spearheads sustainable dev't

Ayala Land Inc.'s construction arm Makati Development Corp. (MDC) is spearheading sustainable construction with the country's first electric vehicle (EV) heavy equipment and charging station.

ALI construction arm spearheads sustainable dev't

1 min

Watsons to expand community pharmacy format

Leading health and beauty retail brand Watsons Philippines is looking to bring its community pharmacy format to more local neighborhoods to ensure better accessibility and convenience for customers.

Watsons to expand community pharmacy format

1 min

Seventeen Delivers Explosive Opening Salvo for PHL Concert Scene

The color of the night was flaming red, as ferocious as the performances of the South Korean boy band Seventeen, combined with an eye-catching visual spectacle that held the crowd captive throughout the three-hour duration of the show.

Seventeen Delivers Explosive Opening Salvo for PHL Concert Scene

3 mins

Maroon 5 Kicks Off Asia Tour in Manila

Maroon 5 is thrilled to come back to Asia next week, including Manila, for their \"Maroon 5 Asia 2025\" tour.

Maroon 5 Kicks Off Asia Tour in Manila

1 min

C1 SEVENTEEN

pretended to be asleep and Wonwoo woke him up. As if they were in a jungle, an animal mascot showed up on stage and the boys cheerfully interacted with them.

C1 SEVENTEEN

2 mins

Regine Is Still At It

At this point in her career there is nothing more that Regine Velasquez has to prove.

Regine Is Still At It

2 mins

Judy Ann on meeting Gordon Ramsay: "I will hold on to that feeling of joy & excitement for a very long time"

On a stage where she was among four contestants competing for Gordon Ramsay's sweet verdict on their halo-halo, Filipino superstar and chef Judy Ann \"Juday\" Santos was star-struck. She was almost melting like the shaved ice in her halo-halo confection onstage at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

Judy Ann on meeting Gordon Ramsay: "I will hold on to that feeling of joy & excitement for a very long time"

4 mins

The art of faith according to Rachy Cuna

Faith grows. From one's childlike wonder about the glory of God, one's faith flourishes to become a vow. And when the vow is kept and shared, one's faith is all the more fortified.

The art of faith according to Rachy Cuna

5 mins

'Everything's Been Hard-Won': Niki Colet on Her EP...

Niki Colet's new EP, \"We Only Ever Meet in Strange Dreams,\" is a collection of songs born from personal challenges and creative exploration. After a five-year break from music, Colet found inspiration in her London life and collaborations, resulting in a unique blend of genres.

3 mins

On living through (not by) books

I've been one to easily compare my life to other people because their lives always seemed to be more eventful than my mundane. I lived through books, especially fiction.

On living through (not by) books

3 mins

Blaster Is Finally Making Art For Himself

Of their hit Mundo, still an unreleased deep cut at the time. Students waited to meet them at the stage door. Blaster was the moody lead guitarist and everyone's favorite.

3 mins

EVERYTHING'S BEEN HARD-WON:NIKI COLET ON HER EP WE ONLY EVER MEET IN STRANGE DREAMS

Any artist is driven by the need to birth something, an idea almost tugging at their sleeve until it is made.

EVERYTHING'S BEEN HARD-WON:NIKI COLET ON HER EP WE ONLY EVER MEET IN STRANGE DREAMS

2 mins

Iloilo City's sustainable development: A haven for enhancing quality of life and attracting investment

Iloilo City, nestled in the heart of the Philippines, has long been celebrated as the cultural and economic gem of Western Visayas. Today, it stands as a model of sustainability, combining eco-friendly development with strategic urban planning.

Iloilo City's sustainable development: A haven for enhancing quality of life and attracting investment

3 mins

Vista Land Anticipates Growing Residential Demand Amid Iloilo Economic and Infrastructure Expansion

Iloilo is an example of how historical charm and ongoing urbanization can seamlessly coexist.

Vista Land Anticipates Growing Residential Demand Amid Iloilo Economic and Infrastructure Expansion

3 mins

Positive economic outlook boosts real estate prospects

The Philippine economy encountered significant challenges in 2024, potentially causing it to miss its economic growth target due to a series of typhoons and other calamities that struck the country last year.

Positive economic outlook boosts real estate prospects

3 mins

The Philippine Property Market in Transition

The Philippine property market is showing some signs that could favor buyers, but it's not definitively a buyer's market yet.

The Philippine Property Market in Transition

2 mins

Isang Daan: 100th Store Milestone

ROSE TO THE OCCASION

Isang Daan: 100th Store Milestone

2 mins

Supreme Court final mandate: only architects can sign and seal architectural plans and documents

With the landmark decision of the Supreme Court Second Division on G.R. 200015 and G.R. 205846, issued on October 30, 2024, and recently published and received in January 2025, following their Notice of Decision denying the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers' motion for reconsideration with finality, it is now evident that the architectural permit and structural permit, previously withheld in many City Building Official offices, will now be strictly implemented by the DPWH.

Supreme Court final mandate: only architects can sign and seal architectural plans and documents

2 mins

SHFC at 21: Building lives, transforming communities

For 21 years, the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) has been a beacon of hope for Filipinos in need of safe and affordable housing.

SHFC at 21: Building lives, transforming communities

3 mins

Resilient Townships Are The Blueprint For Enduring Communities

The Philippines is no stranger to the wrath of nature. We are frequently besieged by natural calamities each year, with typhoons, earthquakes, and other disasters testing the mettle of Filipinos and the strength of our communities.

Resilient Townships Are The Blueprint For Enduring Communities

3 mins

Socialized Housing: A lifeline for every Filipino dream

Our nation is grappling with a housing backlog of approximately 6.5 million units that could reach the 10-million mark in 2028, according to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). With this, socialized housing emerges as a beacon of hope for every Filipino with a dream of home ownership—their own space to nurture family, create lasting memories, and build a resilient future.

Socialized Housing: A lifeline for every Filipino dream

3 mins

Rediscovering Freedom in Open Spaces: Vermosa Open Streets

Living Philippines

Rediscovering Freedom in Open Spaces: Vermosa Open Streets

2 mins

Cebu Landmasters' Strategic Expansion with New Makati Office

Property Report attended the grand opening of Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI)'s new office in Makati City, a milestone that marks the VisMin leader's expansion into Luzon.

Cebu Landmasters' Strategic Expansion with New Makati Office

3 mins

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