Jeremy Jauncey marks wedding anniversary with Pia Wurtzbach: ‘The rest of our lives to go’
March 25, 2024
Jeremy Jauncey took to social media to mark the first wedding anniversary with the love of his life, Pia Wurtzbach.
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as investors await inflation data from the region this week
March 25, 2024
Inflation data from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, as well as Japan's capital city of Tokyo — a leading indicator for Japan — is due this week.
US Moon lander ‘permanently’ asleep after historic landing: company
March 25, 2024
Washington, United States – An uncrewed American lander that became the first private spaceship on the Moon has met its ultimate end after failing to “wake up,” the company that built it said. Houston-based Intuitive Machines said lat...
Japan bucks private equity slowdown in Asia-Pacific with deal value soaring 183% last year
March 25, 2024
Japan PE deal value surged 183% in 2023 from a year earlier, making it the largest private equity market in Asia Pacific for the first time.
These 5 stocks are beating the S&P 500 — and analysts expect them to rise even further
March 25, 2024
CNBC Pro screened the S&P 500 and the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF for stocks that are beating the market so far this year — and that analysts love.
Here’s where to invest $1 million right now, according to the pros
March 25, 2024
Recommendations from fund managers and wealth advisors range from tech to AI's power needs — and a stock portfolio for the "moderately aggressive" investor.
Cross of waste
March 25, 2024
Members of the Ecowaste Coalition carry a cross to show the ‘suffering’ brought about by single-use plastics as they march along Intramuros in Manila on Palm Sunday. The group urges the public to practice a zero-waste lifestyle during the Holy Week.
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Siargao splashing
March 25, 2024
International and local tourists flock to the Magpupungko Tidal Pool in Pilar, Siargao, Surigao del Norte to beat the summer heat and the rising mercury hearing into Holy Week.
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Teves’ lawyers planning to bring case to UN body
March 25, 2024
As NBI team comes home from Timor Leste sans ex-solon The team of lawyers representing former Negros Oriental third district congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. vowed to exhaust all legal options to stop his return or deportation to the Philippines, includin...
3 Pinoys hurt in latest water cannon attack
March 25, 2024
Three Filipino soldiers were reported injured in the latest China Coast Guard water cannon attack on a Philippine supply vessel near a South China Sea reef, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said on Sunday. The United States and multiple other coun...
Speaker welcomes majority public support for economic Cha-cha
March 25, 2024
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday welcomed the majority support of the people for economic constitutional reforms. Other leaders of the House of Representatives also welcomed the latest survey results indicating widespread support for Charte...
Barbers wants probe into PCG’s new ‘Makapili’
March 25, 2024
Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Sunday called for an investigation to identify and hold accountable the so-called “Makabagong Makapili” officials responsible for recruiting and facilitating the entry of at least 36 Chinese nati...
Suarez to propose supplemental budget for P13b 4Ps fund
March 25, 2024
Quezon Rep. David Suarez on Sunday said he may propose to pass a supplemental budget to address the P9-billion deficit in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) brought about by the budget cut of P13 billion made by Senator Imee Marcos in the pr...
President’s message: This Holy Week, spread kindness, selflessness
March 25, 2024
President Marcos on Sunday urged Filipino Catholics to reflect during the Holy Week, and “not to forget the essence of the occasion by “spreading kindness and selflessness, especially to the less fortunate.” “In this solemn occasion, let us not only se...
Perez says Bolick just as deserving for PBA All-Star Game MVP award
March 25, 2024
CJ Perez says Robert Bolick deserves the MVP award just as much as the two talented guards take turns in helping Team Mark salvage a thrilling tie with Team Japeth in the PBA All-Star Game
Govt eyes ₱100B from CBK hydro plant sale to fill deficit
March 25, 2024
THE Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) could raise as much as P100 billion from the privatization of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex, according to the chairman of the state firm.
Peza touts PHL’s gains from FTA with EU
March 25, 2024
A FREE trade deal with the 27-member bloc European Union (EU) will be “instrumental” in Philippine locators’ goal of making the country the “ideal base” for offshore operations by EU firms, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza)....
SPREADING JOY AND AWARENESS
March 25, 2024
Happy Walk continues to be a symbol of joy, awareness and inclusivity for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.
Semana Santa travel tips: Book with DOT-accredited hotels, be at Naia early
March 25, 2024
TRAVELERS this Semana Santa (Holy Week) are advised to book only with government-accredited tourism enterprises, while those holidaying abroad are encouraged to pay their travel tax online.
PHL to ICJ: Polluting states accountable for climate woes
March 25, 2024
THE Philippines, one of the world’s most vulnerable countries from climate change risks, has asked the United Nations’ principal judicial organ to make polluting countries accountable for climate change.
Abalos probes police camp handover near Masungi
March 25, 2024
DEPARTMENT of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Sunday checked out the irregular “turnover” of a police camp to private individuals within the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape, near the Masungi re...
China to PHL: Be ready for all potential consequences
March 25, 2024
CHINA scoffed at the Philippine government for sending another rotation and resupply mission (RORE) to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, which it described as “irregular,” coming only 18 days after its last RORE mission.
House eyes supplemental budget for ₱9-B gap in 4Ps
March 25, 2024
A LEADER of the House of Representatives on Sunday announced his intention to propose a supplemental budget to tackle the P9-billion deficit in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), resulting from what he claimed was Senator Imee Marcos’ redu...
Buoyed by poll showing rising support, Speaker vows to push Cha-cha
March 25, 2024
THE leadership of the House of Representatives on Sunday vowed to make the push for amending the Constitution’s restrictive economic provisions succeed, saying recent survey results indicate widespread support for Charter change (Cha-cha) among F...
‘AsPac economies must invest in data systems’
March 25, 2024
ECONOMIES in Asia and the Pacific region must invest in improved data systems to better manage the next pandemic and save lives, according to the Asian Development Bank.
PALASPAS: EMBODYING CHRIST’S ARRIVAL AND DEVOTION AS HOLY WEEK COMMENCES
March 25, 2024
The faithful observe the Palaspas ritual at Our Lady of Light Parish in Cainta, Rizal, Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church in San Andres, Manila, and Baclaran Church during Palm Sunday Mass, as priests bless the symbolic palms.
‘Sachet economy provides resilience to sari-sari stores’
March 25, 2024
ALTHOUGH it wreaks havoc on the Philippine environment, the country’s sachet economy is one major factor that provides resilience to the sari-sari (variety) stores.
UPS grows investments in APAC with PHL hub
March 25, 2024
LOGISTICS firm United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS) announced last March 21 its investment commitments in Asia Pacific at more than $250 million since last year include its expansion of operations at the Clark International Airport (CRK).
DepEd voucher funds spent on ‘non-poor’ beneficiaries
March 25, 2024
SENATOR Sherwin T. Gatchalian bared an over P7-billion Senior High School (SHS) voucher program funds spent on non-poor beneficiaries.
DOE, Meralco vow support to motorists in Holy Week
March 25, 2024
TO ease the negative impact of rising fuel prices worldwide, the Department of Energy (DOE) told oil firms to mobilize assistance along national highways, major roads, tollways and areas leading to pilgrimage sites as motorists embark on Holy Week ret...
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.