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9-month debt payments rise 57.37% to ₱1.4 billion

October 31, 2023

Cai U. Ordinario

THE country’s debt payments grew 57.37 percent in the January to September period this year, according to the latest data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).
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Undas break sees passenger, planes flow at Naia smooth

October 31, 2023

Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo

AIRCRAFT and passenger flows at the start of the long All Saints/All Souls Days (Undas) break appear to be normal with no untoward incidents reported so far.
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The latest price spike is seen in potatoes–DA

October 31, 2023

Samuel P. Medenilla

AFTER onions, sugar and rice, the potato is now the latest food item to be hit with a price spike, according to latest data from the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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Don’t bring kids to cemeteries, DOH chief reminds parents and guardians

October 31, 2023

Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday strongly advised the public against bringing small children to cemeteries to prevent possible injuries and diseases caused by overcrowding.
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PHL, The Netherlands ties ‘very good’ after Joma’s passing–Dutch minister

October 31, 2023

Malou Talosig-Bartolome

The Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister said relations between The Netherlands and the Philippines are “very good” after the demise of Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison in December 2022.
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Be on guard vs election fraud, DILG chief reminds electorate

October 31, 2023

Rex Anthony Naval

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday urged all Filipino voters to immediately report fraud and cheating incidents in polling precincts during this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (B...

IP rights still under attack despite IPRA, groups say

October 31, 2023

Jonathan L. Mayuga

Twenty-six years after the implementation of the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997 or Republic Act 8371, Indigenous Peoples (IP) in the Philippines remain under attack, the Philippine Task Force for Indigenous Peoples Rights (TFIPR) said.
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Fielding more than two precinct poll watchers is vote buying, Comelec says

October 31, 2023

A candidate who hires more than two poll watchers in each clustered precinct is an act of vote buying, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) clarified on the morning updates of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
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Military deploys more than 100,000 troops to secure village, youth polls

October 31, 2023

Rex Anthony Naval

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that it has made available more than 100,000 military personnel to help secure this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
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Rundown: Was BSKE 2023 ‘generally peaceful’?

October 31, 2023

Patrick V. Miguel

The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Monday was “generally peaceful” despite some reported incidents of vote-buying, violence, violation of election rules, among others, in some provinces, according to Commission on Elections (Come...

Four reported dead, 4 injured in Mindanao election violence

October 31, 2023

Rex Anthony Naval

At least four persons were reported killed in the conduct of this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSKE), with two of the victims coming from Maguindanao Del Norte and the other two from Lanao Del Sur.
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Diesel, kerosene prices cut by ₱1.25/liter, gas up P0.45

October 31, 2023

In separate advisories, gasoline prices will go up by P0.45 per liter. Diesel and kerosene prices, meanwhile, will go down by P1.25 per liter and P1.20 per liter, respectively.
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Why is critical thinking important?

October 31, 2023

Henry J. Schumacher

Without critical thinking, we cannot thoughtfully process information and make reasoned decisions. We lose the ability to thoroughly analyze issues, understand different perspectives, spot logical fallacies, and weigh evidence. Critical thinking is the...

AmCham backs more perks for EV makers, consumers

October 31, 2023

Andrea E. San Juan

THE American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham) is backing the government’s plans of giving more incentives to both manufacturers and consumers of electric vehicles (EV), noting that the country should take advantage of the law on el...

DTI pushes initiatives to harness AI as ‘tool’ to boost productivity

October 31, 2023

Andrea E. San Juan

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is planning to subsidize more online courses given the poor connectivity in the country, and provide skills-based tax incentives for employers in line the agency’s goal to tap artificial intelligence (...

DOJ: Not all government agencies are exempt from securing solicitation permits

October 31, 2023

Joel R. San Juan

THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has declared that not all government agencies are exempt from securing public solicitation permits from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
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BusinessMirror Coming of Age: 18 years of excellence and growth

October 31, 2023

John Eiron R. Francisco

BusinessMirror stands tall in the ever-changing post-pandemic landscape, marking its 18th year as a beacon of insightful news, giving a broader look and encapsulating the essence of “coming of age” in the new normal.
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Increase in Philhealth benefits pushed

October 31, 2023

CEBU City, Cebu—Amid the continued detrimental impact of high inflation in the country, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to implement a minimum 20 percent across the board increase in it...

BIR alerts online sellers on start of tax payment

October 31, 2023

Cai U. Ordinario

ONLINE sellers will be required to start paying withholding taxes by December as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) expects the guidelines to be completed before the end of the year.
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Money management tips this holiday season

October 31, 2023

Karlo Biglang-awa

HAVE you heard of the saying that we have the longest Christmas season in the Philippines? Perhaps you might have encountered the different announcements in your social media about discounts from brick-and-mortar stores or e-commerce platforms. Are you...

Lesser scam incidence reported with QR codes

October 31, 2023

DAVAO CITY—The Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) announced it has addressed common challenges, including risks to scammers, that are related to automated teller machine (ATM) transaction by adapting the QR code system.
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Solon: Dropping China loan-funded projects an opportunity loss to PHL

October 31, 2023

Butch Fernandez

THE dropping of several key infrastructure projects that would have been funded by China represents an opportunity loss to the Philippines, the Senate Ways and Means committee chief believes. And Sen. Sherwin T. Gatchalian believes the better terms fro...

Manulife to allot funds for microentrepreneurs

October 31, 2023

Rizal Raoul Reyes

THE Manulife Financial Corp. announced last Friday of a partnership with California, USA-based Kiva Microfund to provide funds boosting microentrepreneurs in Southeast Asian (SEA) countries—Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam—through a $1...

CIS Bayad renews deal with fintech company

October 31, 2023

Rizal Raoul Reyes

CIS Bayad Center Inc. (Bayad) announced last Friday the renewal of its partnership with Ventaja International Corp., a financial technology company (fintech) institution, to continue the firms’ bill-payments system integration.
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Ban POGOs immediately, completely, President asked

October 31, 2023

Butch Fernandez

SENATOR Sherwin T. Gatchalian is urgently pleading with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the complete and immediate banning of Philippine Overseas Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the wake of a shocking revelation exposing a POGO hub’s alleged involvem...

Making AI work for establishments means retooling, retraining employees

October 31, 2023

Rizal Raoul Reyes

IN 1933, then US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said “there is nothing to fear but fear itself” during his inaugural address as the country’s 32nd Chief Executive.
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Dennis Trillo on the supernatural beings who ‘watch’ him

October 31, 2023

Do you believe in ghosts, monsters and sinister spirits? In time for Halloween, we asked Dennis Trillo early this week if he's ever had close encounters with creatures that go bump in the night.

While Dennis has appeared in a string of horror mo...

Lovi Poe on choosing to keep wedding plans private, surviving LDR

October 31, 2023

"You should appreciate the things your partner wouldn't dare to do because of you," said actress Lovi Poe when Inquirer Entertainment asked her to share how a long-distance relationship (LDR) like hers with husband Monty Blencowe is able to thrive....

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ rides PG-13 rating, video game fame to Halloween box office crown

October 31, 2023

International: Top News And Analysis

"Five Nights at Freddy's" scored a 26% "rotten" rating on Rotten Tomatoes but that didn't matter. Younger audiences turned out in droves.

Kim Chiu offers assistance to dance groups competing in Singapore and Australia

October 30, 2023

A new dance competition segment made its debut on ‘It’s Showtime’ featuring two talented dance groups with extensive experience in international dance competitions. These groups have consistently represented the Philippines on the global stage, showcasing their dance prowess. However, the contestants face a recurring challenge when it comes to their international competitions: securing accommodations and [...]
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Ruru Madrid reveals what Coco Martin said to him during their meeting at an event

October 30, 2023

Coco Martin recently shared his deep admiration for fellow actor Ruru Madrid at a special event. This was revealed during the grand presscon of GMA Network’s newest prime time series ‘Black Rider’ held at GMA Network Studio 6 on October 27. This meeting with Ruru played a pivotal role in Phillip Salvador‘s decision to accept [...]
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Power plants in normal operation during Oct. 30 polls – NGCP, DOE

October 30, 2023

NGCP power lines (File photo from the Philippine Daily Inquirer)

MANILA, Philippines --- Power plants nationwide were in normal operation on Monday during the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, despite supply interruptions and technical i...

Tech Titans Rebound From Tough Times as AI Fuels Optimism

October 30, 2023

Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta are seeing some initial payoff from big investments in AI, while trying to assure Wall Street that more wins are ahead.

UK confirms plans to regulate crypto industry with formal legislation

October 30, 2023

International: Top News And Analysis

The U.K. government published its response to a consultation paper issued earlier this year, which recommended how the crypto industry should be regulated.

3 killed in Basilan on election day

October 30, 2023

MALUSO, BASILAN -- Three persons were killed in separate incidents in Basilan during the conduct of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on Monday.

Col. Fredrick Sales, deputy commander of the Army's 101st Infantry Brigade, confi...

Ex-Spanish football chief Rubiales banned 3 years over kiss scandal

October 30, 2023

Luis Rubiales gets banned from all football-related activities at the national and international levels for three years as a punishment following the allegedly non-consensual kiss he gave Spain player Jenni Hermoso

Meta Pauses Ads for Users Under 18 in Europe as It Rolls Out Subscriptions

October 30, 2023

The decision is part of a plan to launch subscription-based versions of Facebook and Instagram to comply with the continent’s regulations.

Early voting pilot run for seniors, PWDs successful — Comelec

October 30, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia on Monday said that the pilot run of early voting hours during the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections in Naga City and Muntinlupa City was successful.

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