Police arrested a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) employee for reportedly extorting money from a business establishment during an entrapment on Feb. 14. In a statement on Monday, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the...

Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez denied he went to Japan with actress Ivana Alawi, saying it was only a “chance encounter” after a video of the two of them conversing while in line at the airport went viral online. “I am fully aware of the video foot...

Makati Mayor Abigail Binay made a cryptic post on social media, hinting at getting ready for an “exciting” chapter in life where she will have the last laugh over people who have hurt her in the past. “Note to self: Sila ang nag-umpisa, ikaw ang magtat...

Tycoon Manny Pangilinan urged the son of actor Aga Muhlach to court Princess Leonor of Spain. “I am here on a break. I am still finishing school – one more year left,” the 22-year-old Andres Muhlach told Pangilinan as the Muhlach family signed a contra...

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. named Maria Lourdes Doria-Velarde as acting member of the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG), representing the private employers’ sector. She replaced Mylah Roque, the wife of former presidential spokesman Harry Roq...

The Philippines and Vietnam are both enmeshed in a maritime dispute with China following China’s sweeping claims of the South China Sea When President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a state visit to Vietnam on Monday, Southeast Asian neighbors, and even China, are likely to listen to him and watch him and his hosts’ shuffle. The […]
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Renewable energy-powered pumps to ensure sustainability, better rice yields for farmers in Oriental Mindoro A farming community in Calapan Oriental Mindoro, is now enjoying a worry-free future in terms of rice productivity and sustainability with the turn-over of the solar-powered water pump project providing much-needed irrigation in Barangay Santa Cruz this year. Dubbed “Agos para […]
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Greenfield Development Corporation received a special award from the Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD) Region 4A Cabalarzon for its dedication to crafting sustainable master-planned communitiesthat strike a careful balance between development and green open spaces. The recognition underscores Greenfield’s commitment to creating communities that prioritize environmental considerations alongside progress. DHSUD, formerly known as the […]
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The White Room Gallery has opened its doors for its first art exhibition for 2024. The new group art exhibition, “ScreenScapes,” was launched on Jan. 10, 2024, at SEAMEO INNOTECH in Diliman, Quezon City and will remain on display until Feb. 17, 2024. INNOTECH Center Director and former Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones highlighted the […]
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Did you know that acne is the most common skin disease in the Philippines?  It affects over 17 million people, young and old. Acne can be painful and embarrassing, and can impact self-esteem, relationships, and happiness, especially in teens.  Clinical studies found that more than 50 percent of people with facial acne also had chest, […]
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Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. filed a complaint against a former soldier who used his name and photo to peddle fake information about an alleged plot to oust President Marcos. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said Acorda went to the Prosecutor’s Office in Quezon City to file the complaint against retired Army […]
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The trust and approval ratings of President Marcos Jr. saw an increase in December, according to a Pulse Asia survey released Monday. The Dec. 3 to Dec. 7, 2023 poll showed that 68 percent of Filipinos approved of President Marcos’ performance, a three-point rise from his 65 percent rating in September 2023. The survey also […]
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Various lanterns and gimmicks – including a Superman wannabe and an eagle taking flight – are on display at the University of the Philippines Lantern Festival at its Diliman campus in Quezon City on Wednesday.
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There is a notable upswing in Filipino optimism, as views toward the current state, national direction, and economic prospects experience positive shifts, a survey said. Results from the PAHAYAG End of Year survey conducted between Nov. 29 and Dec. 4, 2023, also showed that views on the country’s current state have seen a slight improvement, […]
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The Creamline Cool Smashers (left) and the San Beda Red Lions (right) bask in the glory of their title conquests in the Premier Volleyball League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, respectively



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Aboitiz Power Corporation distribution utility Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) was the Philippine private sector winner of the 6th ASEAN Rural Development and Poverty Eradication Leadership Awards (RDPELA) for the corporate social responsibility programs it conducted with various partners to help enhance the living standards and the quality of life of people […]
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The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said it is eyeing legal action against social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), over the proliferation of online scams. In a radio interview, CICC executive director Alexander Ramos said the social network giants “have not been cooperative in implementing local laws to protect consumers.” […]
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Disaster-resilient and eco-friendly homes have become the latest trademark of conglomerate San Miguel Corp. The company has been at the forefront of building resilient housing communities nationwide since 2013, in the aftermath of typhoons Sendong and Yolanda, SMC in partnership with several organizations, including Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity, has invested P3.05 billion in […]
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Nearly $7 trillion of public and private finance each year supports activities that directly harm nature – some 30 times the amount spent on nature-based solutions annually, according to a UN report launched at COP28 in Dubai last week. The report from the UN’s environmental wing, UNEP, also revealed that despite decades of calls for […]
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First of two parts The release last week of the Global Cooling Watch Report 2023: Keeping it chill highlights the importance of passive cooling alternatives to energy-hungry air conditioners. The report, produced by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), notes that between now and 2050, the global installed capacity of cooling equipment will triple, resulting […]
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Voluntary delistings and sluggish trading activity defined the Philippine equities market in 2023, with four major companies opting to leave the bourse and investors remaining cautious amid global uncertainties. Eagle Cement Corp., logistics firm 2GO Group Inc., infrastructure conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and cement producer Holcim Philippines Inc. delisted this year, citing various reasons. […]
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The way China has fielded massive Coast Guard vessels as well as a number of maritime militia ships in the South China Sea, it would appear it is really intent on claiming ownership of the vital sealane where a significant percentage of global trade passes on a regular basis. But its basis for doing so—the […]
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expects the record-breaking investments to fuel economic growth in 2024 and beyond. “We are optimistic we will continue to generate more investments, moving forward in 2024, having reached record levels in 2023,” Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said. Investment approvals are expected to reach P1.5 trillion ($27 billion) this […]
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A United States judge set a new date for the trial of Kingdom of Jesus Christ church founder Apollo Quiboloy and several others for charges of conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, coercion, and sex trafficking of children; marriage fraud; fraud and misuse of visas; bulk cash smuggling; and money laundering, among others. […]
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Former Senator Leila de Lima said confidential funds of the Davao City local government were used to bankroll the so-called Davao Death Squad. She said the bloody anti-drug campaign of former President Rodrigo Duterte was a replication of the DDS killings that the Commission on Human Rights extensively investigated more than a decade ago. “Yes […]
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The Embassy of France in the Philippines and SM Supermalls recently hosted a Charity Gala Dinner at Lanson Place, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Children. The gala aimed to raise awareness and support for Cameleon Association’s work in protecting […]
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SEVERAL groups of government workers gathered together on Monday to press President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Congress for a pay hike next year, citing the rising cost of living. Meanwhile, members of the Alliance of Genuine Labor Organization (AGLO) and the National Confederation of Labor (NCL) staged a protest march at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila […]
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The world needs a “strong, ambitious and just” treaty to cut down on the mass-produced plastics which are helping fuel the climate crisis. Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills, rivers and the ocean  every year with the potential to enter the food chain, damaging human health and the environment. Ever since the  […]
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Rome―As the world gears up for the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or  COP28,  in a year with soaring temperatures and progressive extreme weather events, attention is turning towards innovative solutions to address the climate crisis. The scientists from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)  said it earlier this year  the effective solutions […]
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is seeking improvements in research and development concerning the circular economy. The DENR’s Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) made the initiative on the back of increasing action towards sustainability in the government and the private sector and rising consciousness to reuse and regenerate materials or products. […]
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TO ALL CERTIFICATEHOLDERS: Please be informed that the Annual Certificateholders’  Meeting of HERITAGE PARK MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (“HPMC”) shall be held on 15 December 2023, Friday, at 10:00 a.m. and conducted through remote communication via secure online meeting platform (Zoom) for the following purposes: A G E N D A The Board of Trustees of HPMC has fixed […]
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