BOC raid bags ₱7B worth of fake underwear, goods
March 25, 2024
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) said on Sunday that it has discovered over P7 billion worth of fake goods in simultaneous raids in Caloocan City and Bocaue, Bulacan.
Marcos: ‘Outward action’ important to strong faith
March 25, 2024
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos faithful to have a meaningful Holy Week by doing acts of charity.
DMW: No Filipino hurt in Moscow terror attack
March 25, 2024
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said no Filipino was hurt in the recent terrorist attack in Moscow, which killed 133 people last week.
Sen. Bong Go joins groundbreaking of new SHC in Iloilo
March 25, 2024
SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go personally attended the groundbreaking of a new Super Health Center in Barangay Pasig, Lambunao, Iloilo, on Friday, March 22. This part of the collaborative efforts of Go, fellow lawmakers, the Department of Health (DOH) ...
Solon eyes probe on Chinese recruits in PHL Coast Guard
March 25, 2024
A lawmaker on Sunday called for an investigation to uncover and hold accountable the individuals dubbed as “Makabagong Makapili” responsible for recruiting and facilitating the admission of 36 Chinese into the Philippine Coast Guard’s Auxiliary Corps....
Medical staff told to prep vs accidents on Holy Week
March 25, 2024
THE Department of Health (DOH) announced over the weekend that it has raised a Code White Alert for the Holy Week, ensuring that medical personnel and staff will be on standby to accept and treat patients at hospitals nationwide.
SRA tweaks rules for sugar purchase program
March 25, 2024
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced amendments to the guidelines for the implementation of an order that allowed traders to purchase a limited volume of raw sugar produced in the Philippines at a premium.
Inefficiencies stunt growth of local corn sector–Villar
March 25, 2024
Inefficiencies in supply and market chains as well as inadequacies in policies and governance continue to limit corn productivity, according to Senator Cynthia A. Villar.
DA told to invest in research on climate-resilient crop varieties
March 25, 2024
The Department of Agriculture (DA) must focus on the development of climate-resilient varieties of major crops to mitigate the impact of weather phenomena like El Niño, according to a lawmaker.
FAO, Google develop app easing people’s ability to monitor and protect forests
March 25, 2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Google launched a mobile application that allows indigenous people and farmers to collect information on their area of forest or agricultural plots.
Collection efficiency first, before new taxes–Recto
March 25, 2024
ASSERTING the Department of Finance’s (DOF) plan to not push for new taxes this year, the government’s top official in formulating sound fiscal policies said revenue collection efficiency must be prioritized.
Bitcoin ‘halving’ spurs exodus of about 6,000 old US mining computers abroad
March 25, 2024
ABOUT 6,000 older Bitcoin mining machines in the US will soon be idled and sent to a warehouse in Colorado Springs where they’ll be refreshed and resold to buyers overseas looking to profit from mining in lower-cost environs.
CTA junks tax evasion cases filed vs Napoles
March 25, 2024
THE Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has dismissed the P44.71-million tax evasion cases filed against alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles.
Malayan Insurance partners with Dutch insurer Atradius
March 25, 2024
NON-life insurance firm Malayan Insurance Co. Inc. has partnered with Dutch firm Atradius Credito y Caucion S.A. de Seguros y Reaseguros, a trade credit insurer, which the company said will significantly benefit thousands of local and international co...
PDIC hosts public e-bidding for subdivision lots, assets
March 25, 2024
THE Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) announced recently it is set to host an “as-is, where-is” electronic public bidding (e-bidding) featuring 104 real properties and other assets on its e-bidding portal (https://assetsforsale.pdic.gov.ph) st...
Paris crowns champion waiters in one-of-a-kind ‘café race”
March 25, 2024
Visitors to central Paris were treated Sunday to the sight of hundreds of aproned waiters surging through the medieval streets, in a one-of-a-kind race designed to show off the profession months ahead of the Olympic Games.
‘Special championship’: Terrence Hill lifts Fil-Am Nation to first NBTC title
March 24, 2024
As Terrence Hill impressed in the NBTC championship, the spitfire Fil-Am scorer looks poised to continue his stellar play at Utah State University in the US NCAA Division 1
Kate, Princess of Wales ‘enormously touched” by support after cancer announcement
March 24, 2024
Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, and her husband Prince William have been "enormously touched" by the messages of support received since she announced her cancer diagnosis, a Kensington Palace spokesperson said late Saturday.
Shot to remember: Bolick completes 5-point play as Bacolod All-Star Game ends in draw
March 24, 2024
Shaking off his early struggles, Robert Bolick hits one of the biggest shots in PBA All-Star Game history for a rousing end to the midseason spectacle that returned to Bacolod for the first time since 2008
Pope skips homily at start of busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square
March 24, 2024
Pope Francis decided last minute to skip his homily, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his increasingly frail health.
Emotional Bella Belen gushes as team-wide NU effort pays off over once-unbeaten UST
March 24, 2024
Former UAAP MVP Bella Belen releases her pent-up emotions of happiness and relief as title contender NU ends UST's historic 8-0 Season 86 start to avenge a first-round loss
Fil-Am Nation, Top Flight Sports Canada rule NBTC Nationals
March 24, 2024
Fil-Am Nation Select and Top Flight Sports Canada ruled their respective divisions in the NBTC National Finals on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Team Japeth, Team Mark end PBA All-Star showdown in draw
March 24, 2024
Team Mark Barroca's Robert Bolick came alive in the clutch as they forced a draw against Team Japeth Aguilar, 140-140, to close out the 2024 PBA All-Star weekend showdown on Sunday at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod.
Holy Week 2024: Visita Iglesia, flagellation, washing of the feet and other traditions, explained
March 24, 2024
Holy Week is among the most important times for Catholics around the world. This year, the observance of Holy Week begins on March 24 and ends on March 31.
Belen, Solomon star as vengeful NU ends UST streak
March 24, 2024
Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon led from the front as National University avenged its first round loss against University of Santo Tomas, 23-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-20, in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament.
Israel tells UN it will reject UNRWA food convoys into northern Gaza
March 24, 2024
Israeli authorities informed the United Nations on Sunday that it will no longer approve the passage of any UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, food convoys into northern Gaza.
Amiel Acido says personal sacrifices all worth it despite Perpetual’s bridesmaid finish
March 24, 2024
"Worth it 'yung pagbalik ko sa Perpetual," Amiel Acido said.
Top Wall Street analysts like these dividend stocks for portfolio income
March 24, 2024
TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Bank of America and PepsiCo.
Big Tech’s Latest Obsession Is Finding Enough Energy
March 24, 2024
The AI boom is fueling an insatiable appetite for electricity, which is creating risks to the grid and the transition to cleaner energy sources.
There’s still no certainty the Fed will be able to pull off three interest rate cuts this year
March 24, 2024
A few factors pose a threat to keep central bankers cautious and back off indications that three cuts are coming.
Eman Bacosa stops Langahin for third pro win
March 24, 2024
Eman Bacosa registered his third professional victory following a third-round technical knockout over Jan Clyde Langahin on Sunday at Okada Manila in Paranaque.
Letran Squires win NCAA Season 99 Juniors Basketball crown
March 24, 2024
Colegio de San Juan de Letran won its second straight title in NCAA Juniors Basketball tournament after defeating University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 93-76, in Game 3 of the Finals.
Kyiv, Lviv under Russian air attack; missile violates Polish airspace
March 24, 2024
Russia launched 57 missiles and drones onUkraine on Sunday, including attacking Kyiv and the western Ukrainian region of Lviv, officials said.
Elon Musk’s X Needs Creators, but They Don’t Need X
March 24, 2024
Despite the platform’s push, many creators say X is still a long way from becoming a major source of revenue for them.
Pia Wurtzbach visits wax figure in Madame Tussauds Singapore
March 24, 2024
Pia Wurtzbach meets "Pia 2," her wax figure in Madame Tussauds in Sentosa, Singapore.
NBA roundup: Jalen Green, Rockets pour it on vs. Jazz
March 24, 2024
Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet combined for 75 points as the host Houston Rockets turned a sharpshooting exhibition into a runaway 147-119 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday.
Jonathan Manalili relishes NCAA Finals match-up vs. former coach Joph Cleopas
March 24, 2024
Jonathan Manalili started out his young basketball career in Cebu, where he was discovered by the likes of Joph Cleopas, who was with him at University of Southern Philippines Foundation.
NBA: Rockets use offensive masterclass to dispatch Jazz
March 24, 2024
Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet combined for 75 points as the host Houston Rockets turned a sharpshooting exhibition into a runaway 147-119 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday.