LIVE updates: Tropical Storm Jenny
September 30, 2023
Follow this page for updates on "Jenny," the tenth tropical cyclone to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
First co-defendant in Trump Georgia election case pleads guilty
September 30, 2023
Donald Trump and 18 other people were charged in Georgia with an alleged conspiracy to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.
Ford CEO says UAW is ‘holding the deal hostage’ over EV battery plants
September 30, 2023
Multibillion-dollar EV battery plants are crucial to the automotive industry's future and uniquely positioned to have wide-ranging implications for the UAW.
Jenny now a tropical storm, may enhance Habagat
September 30, 2023
Tropical Depression Jenny has intensified into a tropical storm and may enhance the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), PAGASA said in its forecast on Saturday.
State of emergency issued for NYC’s wettest day since Ida; rain, flooding expected to last hours
September 30, 2023
Heavy rain and flooding on Friday making led to subway and rail service suspensions and the closure of a terminal at LaGuardia Airport.
UAW announces new strikes at GM and Ford plants, spares Stellantis citing ‘momentum’ in talks
September 30, 2023
About 6,900 autoworkers will take part in the latest wave of work stoppages, joining roughly 18,300 workers who are currently on strike for the union.
Dianne Feinstein, California’s longest-serving senator, dies at 90
September 30, 2023
The death of Dianne Feinstein leaves vacant her powerful Senate seat, requiring Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint a temporary successor.
Fugitive founder of crypto hedge fund that lost $10 billion arrested in Singapore while attempting to flee
September 30, 2023
Authorities have arrested crypto fugitive Su Zhu, co-founder of the bankrupt digital asset hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.
These are the most oversold stocks during a harsh September for the market
September 30, 2023
CNBC Pro used FactSet data to screen for the most overbought and oversold names in the S&P 500 based on their 14-day relative strength index, or RSI.
United Airlines pilots approve new contract with up to 40% raises
September 30, 2023
United Airlines pilots approved a new labor contract with raises that could top 40% over four years.
These are Jefferies ‘rock-solid’ dividend stock picks
September 30, 2023
Jefferies screened for names that not only have attractive yields but avoid certain risks.
These stocks are key to improving plastic recycling
September 30, 2023
A group of stocks can support 'advanced' recycling strategies.
Occupied Ukraine pulled into Russian conscription; Putin-sympathizing candidate could win election in major Kyiv-allied country
September 30, 2023
A win for the populist leader could fracture the EU's efforts at a unified front against Russia.
PH not backing down over maritime rights
September 30, 2023
Marcos vows to defend fishing areas for Pinoys President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday said the government will not back down and will continue to defend the country’s maritime territory and the rights of Filipino fisherfolk. This is after he ordered the removal of the floating barrier that China set up in the West Philippine Sea […]
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‘China spending billions to spread disinformation’
September 30, 2023
Washington—China is spending billions of dollars globally to spread disinformation and threatening to cause a “sharp contraction” in freedom of speech around the world, warned a US State Department report published Thursday. China’s “global information manipulation is not simply a matter of public diplomacy—but a challenge to the integrity of the global information space,” the […]
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Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser sees ‘cracks’ emerging among some consumers as savings dry up
September 30, 2023
Lower-end consumers have shifted buying patterns to save money as their bank accounts dwindle in size, according to Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser.
PBBM orders collection of unauthorized ‘pass-through fees’ suspended
September 30, 2023
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the suspension of the unauthorized collection of “pass-through fees” on vehicles transporting goods, Malacañang said on Friday. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Executive Order No. 41 which prohibited all local government units (LGUs) from charging fees on vehicles transporting goods through any national roads and other roads not constructed […]
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Not chips or cookies
September 30, 2023
Authorities display potato chip and cookie cans that contain packs of cocaine, part of a stash of 14.36 kilos of the illegal narcotic worth P76.1 million, seized from two Singaporeans who arrived from Doha, Qatar at the Ninoy Aquino International Airp...
‘No Hunger’ push starts in Siargao
September 30, 2023
The government officially kicked off its Food Stamp Program (FSP) on Friday as part of its “No Hunger” campaign, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. distributing electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to beneficiaries in Siargao Island. “We are pushing the Food Stamps Program to ensure that the beneficiaries are not only well-fed, but also healthy, energetic, […]
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‘Whole-of-drugnation program to fight drugs needed’
September 30, 2023
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said a whole-of-nation approach is needed to rid the country of illegal drugs through prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and law enforcement. In an address read for him during the 4th anniversary of the DOH-Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur on Thursday, the President said the […]
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All regions to see wage hikes before year ends—DOLE
September 30, 2023
All regions will see an increase in daily minimum wages before the year ends, the Department of Labor and Employment said Friday. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the increases are being carefully reviewed and considered by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs). “From what I see on the direction of their process, maybe […]
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The Fed’s favorite inflation indicator rose less than expected in August
September 30, 2023
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index excluding food and energy increased 0.1% for the month, lower than the expected 0.2% gain.
PhilHealth website, member’s portal active again
September 30, 2023
The website and member’s portal of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) went back online yesterday after eight days of being offline after a ransomware attack. Philhealth’s e-Claims system also resumed online operations yesterday. The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) earlier advised Philhealth to shut down its public-facing application systems to isolate key […]
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Pinoys dissatisfied with K-12 tack
September 30, 2023
At least half of Filipinos are dissatisfied with the K to 12 basic education program, while 89 percent prefer the previous June-to-March academic calendar, a survey by the Social Weather Station (SWS) said. The 50% rate was a combination of respondents who said they were “very dissatisfied” and “somewhat dissatisfied” at 37% and 13%, respectively, […]
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Mixed movement seen for prices of fuels next week
September 30, 2023
Oil prices may have a mixed movement next week, with a possible rollback in gasoline of up to P1.90 per liter, while diesel prices may increase by up to P0.20 per liter or remain the same. On the other hand, kerosene prices are also expected to go down by about P0.60 per liter. This is […]
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Shares of biotech startup Structure Therapeutics surge more than 30% on promising obesity pill data
September 30, 2023
Structure's pill is part of the same class of drugs as Novo Nordisk's blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic and weight loss counterpart Wegovy.
President Marcos launches food stamp program in Caraga
September 30, 2023
To boost the government’s “zero hunger” campaign, President Marcos launched on Friday the Food Stamp Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga region.
Vice Sara mum on realignment of confidential funds
September 30, 2023
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte remains mum on the realignment of P650 million in proposed confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President and Department of Education for 2024 to other agencies involved in security and intell...
Biden administration moves ahead with new plan to cancel student debt
September 29, 2023
The Biden administration announced the next step in its new plan to cancel people's student debt after the Supreme Court struck down its original policy.
Thea Tolentino, ‘lucky charm’ sa teleserye; aminadong hirap sa bida role
September 29, 2023
Sa episode ng "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" nitong Biyernes, sinabi ng King of Talk sa guest niyang si Thea Tolentino na itinuturing siyang lucky charm sa mga ginagawa niyang teleserye dahil mataas ang ratings.
Jenny to enhance Habagat, cause rains in south Luzon, Visayas on Sunday
September 29, 2023
Jenny may enhance the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat to bring occasional rains over the western portion of Southern Luzon and the Visayas on Sunday.
HUAWEI WATCH GT 4: The Epitome of Fashion-Forward Smartwatch is Coming to the Philippines this October!
September 29, 2023
Huawei recently announced Fashion Forward, a new vision for their wearable products, taking their upcoming launches in a style-focused direction. Huawei’s new Fashion Forward manifesto signals that the brand is now taking on these gaps in the market, weaving in fashion and design into its R&D process that has already achieved breakthroughs in Health and [...]
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CIMB extends high interest, no cap promo until end-October
September 29, 2023
Leading digital-only commercial bank CIMB Bank Philippines announces the further extension of its high interest offers with no cap until end of October, allowing customers to deposit as much as they want with no limit on the interest-earning amount. The bank is extending the extremely successful promo after seeing its monthly growth double in the [...]
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Paolo Contis clarifies rumors of cost-cutting and host rotation on ‘Eat Bulaga’
September 29, 2023
Paolo Contis has taken the opportunity to debunk rumors surrounding the popular noontime show ‘Eat Bulaga.’ The show, produced by TAPE, Inc. and aired on GMA Network, has faced speculation regarding cost-cutting measures and host rotation. In a conversation with Jun Lalin of Abante, Paolo Contis set the record straight. He firmly stated that the [...]
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UAAP: ‘Hungrier’ UE Red Warriors excited to parade new recruits
September 29, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- University of the East coach Jack Santiago can't wait to see what his new recruits can offer when the host team kicks off its campaign against the University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament o...
Hardline Republican holdouts push U.S. gov’t closer to shutdown
September 29, 2023
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government was two days from a partial shutdown on Friday, as a handful of hardline House Republicans refused to support a bipartisan stopgap spending bill meant to give lawmakers more time to negotiate a f...
Credit Suisse sheds nearly 13% of workforce this year
September 29, 2023
Credit Suisse has shed nearly 13% of its workforce this year, underlining the turmoil at the bank which was taken over by cross-town rival UBS in a state-engineered rescue earlier this year.
Alibaba Cloud Launches Sustainability Web Application and Virtual Sign Language Interpreter for The Hangzhou Asian Games
September 29, 2023
In an effort to promote the sustainability and inclusiveness of the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has launched a sustainability web application for athletes, journalists and staff members inside the three Asian Games villages to drive low-carbon behavior, as well [...]
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