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January 16, 2025
Comelec to destroy 6 million ballots
The six million ballots that have been printed for the May 12 midterm elections will have to be disposed of through shredding following the Supreme Court (SC)'s issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the disqualification of one senatorial aspirant, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
3 mins
Corruption, Education Top Concerns of Business Executives
Corruption, education and dealing with local government units (LGUs) are top concerns for businesses this year, according to the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP).
2 mins
Japan FM airs concern over rising SCS tension
Japan is gravely concerned over rising tensions in the South China Sea and is determined to further enhance its partnership with the Philippines.
3 mins
Satisfaction with BBM, Sara at lowest since 2022 win
Public satisfaction with both President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte has dropped to its lowest since their tandem won by a landslide in the 2022 elections, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.
2 mins
Guo charged with 62 counts of money laundering
The Department of Justice-National Prosecution Service (DOJ-NPS) has recommended the filing of money laundering charges against dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo for allegedly running criminal activities inside the Baofu compound in her town.
4 mins
Self-rated hunger nearly doubles in 2024 - SWS
The percentage of Filipino families that experienced involuntary hunger last year almost matched the figure at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, survey data from Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.
1 min
Rice price ceiling eyed
A rice price cap could be imposed if prevailing market prices do not go down, according to the Department of Agriculture.
1 min
OVP medical, burial aid fund scrapped
Funding for the medical and burial assistance program of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) has been removed from this year's national budget.
2 mins
Palace: Sara free to seek presidency
Vice President Sara Duterte is free to seek the presidency in 2028, Malacañang said yesterday, days after she announced she was \"seriously considering\" gunning for the highest electoral post supposedly to stop the continued \"backsliding\" of the country.
1 min
'No single switch can shut down entire Phl power'
Unlike in residential homes, there is no main circuit breaker that can turn off the power across the entire country, spanning the archipelago from Luzon, the Visayas, to Mindanao, an official of the privately run National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said yesterday.
1 min
BBM, Liza Host Dinner for Senators
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos hosted a dinner for several senators and their spouses at the Bahay ng Pangulo on Monday, the same day the religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) held a \"rally for peace\" in Manila.
1 min
PNP withdraws 674 escorts, arrests 85 gun ban violators
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recalled at least 674 police officers serving as security detail for politicians running in the May 2025 midterm elections, as well as other government officials and civilians.
1 min
Pinoys affected by California wildfires climb to 191
Filipinos affected by raging and uncontained wildfires in Southern California have risen to 191, according to the Philippine consulate general in Los Angeles.
1 min
DepEd defends sex education program
The Department of Education (DepEd) yesterday assured the public that its approach to sex education in public schools responds to the needs of students in a \"culturally sensitive\" way amid objections from family rights and religious groups against the implementation of the new framework.
3 mins
Unified ID for PWDs eyed
A unified identification system for persons with disabilities will be implemented to sift through authentic and fake PWD ID cards, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
1 min
Another Lucky Soul Wins Millions
BingoPlus awards P312 million to its lucky spin grand prize winner
2 mins
CICC: Call, text scams surged in 2024
Cyber scammers on social media must be prevented by amending the SIM Card Registration Law or enacting new legislation, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).
1 min
CIDG files sedition raps vs vlogger
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) yesterday filed a complaint for sedition before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against a vlogger for allegedly calling on the police and the military to topple the government.
1 min
Sale of NFA rice to LGUs illegal
The National Food Authority (NFA)'s plan to sell rice stocks to local government units (LGUs) is illegal, a farmer's group said yesterday.
1 min
NCRPO: P36.7-M Drugs Seized in Two Weeks
An estimated P36.73 million worth of illegal drugs was intercepted in Metro Manila in the first two weeks of January, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported yesterday.
1 min
Court orders arrest of 29 cops over P6.7-B shabu
A Manila court has issued a warrant for the arrest of 29 active and former police officers over alleged irregularities in the seizure of 990 kilos of shabu valued at P6.7 billion in Tondo in 2022.
2 mins
Marbil on term extension: No comment
Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil was mum on reports that President Marcos might extend his tenure until June.
1 min
Suspect in slay of Pinay in Slovenia under custody
The suspect in the killing of Filipina Marvil Facturan in Slovenia is under the custody of the authorities, the Department of Foreign Affairs reported yesterday.
1 min
Safeguards
We need some urgent refining of policy on the matter of online gaming. When the national government decided to ban POGOs last year, local governments went to town banning all forms of online gaming.
3 mins
Resolve this ASAP
With just four months to go before election day, the printing of 73 million ballots is back to square one.
2 mins
When lords fight
On Monday, the nation's premier promoters of pork had one big fight.
4 mins
Books on my reading list
Over the Christmas holidays, I received several books as gifts. I have only started to read after the hectic holidays.
3 mins
As a climate scientist, I knew it was time to leave Los Angeles
I am utterly devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires, shaking with rage and grief.
4 mins
What this new era of power looks like in Washington
The second Trump administration isn't starting with a whisper exactly. But as Washington gears up for Donald Trump's encore inauguration Jan. 20, the vibe around town has been far less twitchy and traumatized than in the run-up to Joe Biden's swearing-in four years ago.
2 mins
No active bird flu case logged - BAI
For the first time in almost a year, the country does not have any ongoing case or outbreak of avian influenza, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry.
1 min
GSIS Manager Gets 38 Years for Pocketing P8M
A branch manager of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya has been sentenced to 21 to 38 years in prison for allegedly pocketing P8.1 million in educational policy claims.
1 min
Angat Dam Starts Releasing Water
Maloles - Operators of Angat Dam in Bulacan yesterday started releasing water to reduce the reservoir's elevation to a safer level.
1 min
'Submersible drone found in Masbate came from China'
The submersible drone found in the waters off Masbate in December came from China, according to the Philippine National Police Maritime Group (PNP-MG).
1 min
Pork Price Spike Blamed on Supply Shortage
Hog farmers and the government yesterday blamed the shortage in the supply of pork for the increase in the retail price of the commodity.
1 min
South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was detained in a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound yesterday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn’t have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence.
1 min
Federal Probe Begins Into Deadly Los Angeles Fires
A huge federal probe was under way on Tuesday into what caused the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, with millions in the city clamoring for answers.
1 min
Pope recounts 'mischievous' youth in autobiography
Pope Francis reveals his “mischievous” youth in an autobiography published on Tuesday, in a book that also touches on his childhood, immigration and ordering pizza.
1 min
Trump's Pentagon pick grilled by senators as cabinet hearings begin
Controversial Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from senators on Tuesday about his views on women serving in combat and his qualifications to lead the Defense Department as confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's cabinet picks get underway.
1 min
Princess Kate Announces Cancer Remission
The princess of Wales (in photo) said on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission after she spent the day supporting other cancer patients at the hospital where she received treatment.
1 min
US regulator sues Musk over purchase of Twitter shares
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Elon Musk, arguing that his purchase of Twitter shares in 2022 was carried out with violations, the regulator said in a filing published Tuesday.
1 min
Jon Hamm named Hasty Pudding's Man of the Year
Actor Jon Hamm, who came to fame starring as ad executive Don Draper on the AMC series \"Mad Men,\" was named on Tuesday as the 2025 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
1 min
Jessica Simpson, Eric Johnson split after 10-year marriage
Singer-actor Jessica Simpson and her husband, former NFL player Eric Johnson, have separated after 10 years of marriage.
1 min
Qatar Says Gaza Truce Talks in 'Final Stages'
Key mediator Qatar said negotiations for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal were in their \"final stages\" on Tuesday, expressing hope an agreement could be reached \"very soon.\"
2 mins
NATO Launches Baltic Sea Patrols After Suspected Cable Sabotage
The NATO military alliance said on Tuesday it would launch a Baltic Sea monitoring mission following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables in recent months.
1 min
Meta Not Yet Ending Fact-Checks Outside US
Meta told Brazil it would not yet end fact-checks outside the US, but its attempts to clarify its new social media policies fell flat Tuesday as the Latin American nation slammed measures which promote a \"digital Wild West.\"
1 min
Troy to join Gilas camp
Newly-recruited Barangay Ginebra forward and 2019 FIBA World Cupper Troy Rosario will join the Gilas camp in preparing for the third FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window next month, it was disclosed by head coach Tim Cone.
1 min
TNT STRETCHES STREAK
BLACKWATER KEEPS PLAYOFF HOPES ALIVE
1 min
Vargas Is Chef De Mission To 2028 LA Games
Ricky Vargas was named chef de mission to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Al Panlilio will handle the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games as the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) made key appointments during its first General Assembly for the year yesterday at the East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in Paranaque City.
1 min
A call for improved safety standards in sports
From a harrowing experience last season, Ateneo Senior Boys co-captain Chris Urbina remains a player determined to compete.
1 min
Djokovic Posts Record 430th Slam Singles Match
Novak Djokovic made a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.
1 min
Sato jumps over to Chery Tiggo; Dongallo to UP
Multi-titled middle blocker Risa Sato has crossed over to Chery Tiggo from Creamline.
1 min
Will LeBron Return Home?
LeBron James is nearing the end of his storybook NBA career and at 40, may want to seriously consider closing the book where it all began – at home in Cleveland.
2 mins
Iloilo Gov Cup kicks off '25 tennis season
The new tennis season kicks off in grand style as Iloilo City welcomes the country's premier players and rising stars for the Governor's Cup National Open Championships starting Jan. 19 at the Iloilo Sports Complex courts.
1 min
Wide-Open Phl Open Looms
Former Asian Tour Order of Merit winners Sihwan Kim of the United States and Thailand's Jazz Janewattananond banner the big, formidable foreign charge in the $500,000 revival of the Philippine Open beginning Thursday next week at the Manila Southwoods' Masters layout.
1 min
DOF Resolves Issues on Tax Shares of LGUs
In a dialogue with city mayors yesterday, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto addressed concerns on the computation of national tax allotment (NTA) shares for local government units (LGUs).
1 min
Banks' Bad Loans Ratio Eases to 3.5%
The asset quality of the Philippine banking industry continued to improve as the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of banks declined to a two-month low of 3.54 percent in November last year from 3.6 percent a month ago.
1 min
Marcos signs into law measure promoting natural gas industry
To help attain energy security, President Marcos has signed into law a measure that seeks to encourage the exploration and use of indigenous natural gas resources in the country.
1 min
Remittances sink to six-month low
Money sent home by Filipinos abroad amounted to $3.12 billion in November last year, the lowest level in six months despite the holiday season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
1 min
IT-BPM Revenues Hit $38B in 2024
Revenues of the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry reached $38 billion in 2024, achieving the baseline target for the year amid strong demand from global firms.
1 min
Stocks Snap 3-Day Retreat
The local stock market snapped its three-day losing streak as investors took advantage of bargains.
1 min
Maynilad Hopeful on IPO This Year
Maynilad Water Services Inc. is looking to get its initial public offering (IPO) done this year, as discussions with banks are currently ongoing.
1 min
FCF Minerals to unlock Abra's mining potential
A subsidiary of FCF Minerals Corp., the mining company behind the Runruno gold-molybdenum project, is setting its sights on unlocking the untapped mineral wealth of Abra province.
2 mins
Maya Disburses P92B in Loans
Digital lender Maya Bank has disbursed over P92 billion in loans since its launch in 2022, driven by innovative integration of banking and payments, advanced technology and a customer-centric approach.
1 min
CIAC Budget Hiked for Infra Buildup
The state-owned firm managing the Clark Civil Aviation Complex is getting a 59 percent hike in its budget this year to fund the completion of priority projects.
1 min
MPTC Raising Up To P50B Ahead Of Merger With SMC Unit
Expressway giant Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) may sell new shares this year to secure as much as P50 billion, as it looks to trim its debt in preparation for an eventual merger.
1 min
Accelerating growth in the regions
The new year ushered in exciting news for the local tourism and hospitality industry, with the announcement of the landmark investment by business leader and philanthropist Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) in Baguio's iconic destination Camp John Hay.
3 mins
UBS retains securities, investment arms in Phl
While it has closed its representative office in the Philippines, UBS AG said that it would continue to operate in the country through its two licensed entities – UBS Securities Philippines and UBS Investments Philippines.
1 min
Concentrix acquiring local customer service firm
Global technology solutions and services company Concentrix Corp. has acquired a Philippine-based tech-driven customer experience-consulting firm to expand both its operating team as well as its clients.
1 min
Phl economy seen to expand by 6.1%
The Philippine economy is projected to grow by 6.1 percent this year, supported by household spending as well as public investment, according to Moody's Ratings.
2 mins
Asialink Eyes 50 New Branches by Q2
Financing firm Asialink Financing Corp. is ramping up its aggressive expansion as it targets to open 50 more stores by the second quarter of the year.
1 min
Lower Unemployment, Inflation, and Electricity Prices
Last week, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released the labor data for November 2024, with the unemployment rate at 3.2 percent—an all-time low except in June 2024 and December 2023 with 3.1 percent.
3 mins
Jollibee Opens First Tiong Bahru Bakery in Phl
Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) recently opened the first branch of Singaporean food concept Tiong Bahru Bakery in the Philippines, marking the bakery's first international branch.
2 mins
THE ART OF COMING HOME: A NIGHT WITH BAR MAGDA'S CARLO BUENAVENTURA AT AYÀ
The recent discourse around Hapag's batchoy interpretation sparked a heated debate online.
3 mins
LANDSCAPES OF STRUGGLE: THE IMMERSIVE POWER OF NUNE ALVARADO'S LARGE PAINTINGS
The HeArt of Nune Alvarado opens at Greenbelt 5
3 mins
VANESSA MATSUNAGA LEADS THE SEXY BEAST LIFESTYJĘ REVOLUTION
Sexy Beast Juice, the anti-inflammatory/anti-bloat cold-pressed juices rich in antioxidants, and all-natural Banana Chewies, introduced its new brand ambassador: Vanessa Matsunaga.
1 min
A 'LUNAR FIESTA' TO REMEMBER AT SOLAIRE
Uncover what the Year of the Wooden Snake holds with exclusive fortune readings by feng shui master Clement Chan Ting Bong at Solaire Resort Entertainment City.
1 min
THE LATEST IN REFINED RETAIL AWAITS AT NEWPORT MALL
Newport Mall at Newport World Resorts expands its offerings with an exclusive selection of high-end fashion, retail, and dining experiences.
1 min
Sining Filipina: Empowering Women Through Art
In his poem that was first published in 1865, William Ross Wallace wrote, \"The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.\" To paraphrase that, we say, \"A woman's delicate hand that holds a paintbrush is the hand that can change the world.\"
3 mins
BEAUTIFUL AT 60: JOY RUSTIA CELEBRATES AN UNFORGETTABLE MILESTONE
The Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La BGC was transformed into a fully packed castle. It all started with an enchanting vintage music box in the invitation which tickled my imagination of the birthday party I was to attend. And, indeed, it didn't disappoint.
1 min
'Titanique' puts Celine Dion center stage
Imagine if singer Celine Dion had been on the Titanic, survived, and wanted to revisit her version of events.
1 min
WHY MARTIN'S GF ANJ SUPPORTS HIS TANDEM WITH POPS
I get kinda senti whenever I see Pops Fernandez and Martin Nievera together.
4 mins
VIC SOTTO PLANS TO MAKE ANOTHER DRAMA AFTER 'THE KINGDOM'
BARELY A MONTH AFTER HE DID HIS FIRST-EVER dramatic role in director Michael Tuviera's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry, \"The Kingdom,\" comedian-TV host Vic Sotto still couldn't believe it that he actually did serious drama for the first time on the big screen.
3 mins
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