Biden blocks U.S. Steel takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security
January 4, 2025
U.S. Steel's stock opened down more than 7% in trading Friday following the president's announcement.
Republican Mike Johnson elected House speaker after dramatic vote reversals
January 4, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Johnson, who eked out election as speaker of the House after a first ballot was kept open for more than an hour.
Thai PM declares watches, bags among $400-M assets
January 4, 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared more than $400 million in assets on Friday, her party said, including more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million and at least 75 luxury watches valued at almost $5...
Tesla stock is just a $900 billion ‘call option’ on autonomous driving, robotics, says Evercore ISI
January 4, 2025
Evercore ISI is offering up an alternative way for investors to take a look at Tesla shares.
U.S. surgeon general calls for cancer risk warnings on alcohol labels
January 4, 2025
The U.S. surgeon general on Friday issued a new advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk.
Lost boy survives five days in Zimbabwe park teeming with lions
January 4, 2025
HARARE, Zimbabwe - A seven-year-old boy was found alive after being lost for five days in a reserve home to lions and other wild animals in northern Zimbabwe, the wildlife authority said Friday.
Hanoi declared world’s most polluted city, authorities seek action
January 4, 2025
HANOI - Vietnam's capital Hanoi has been covered in thick smog over recent weeks, putting it at the top of a list of the world's most polluted cities, as the government said it would push for more electric vehicles (EVs) to alleviate the problem.
High-quality stocks that pay a hefty dividend they are unlikely to cut in 2025, according to UBS
January 4, 2025
With a bumpy start to 2025, quality stocks that have reliable dividends could become more appealing.
Woman dies after being hit by tricycle in Pangasinan
January 4, 2025
A 37-year-old woman died after being hit by a tricycle in Pangasinan, according to a ''Saksi'' report by GMA Regional TV's Jeric Pasiliao on Friday.
Why it’s time to tweak your investments after lofty stock returns in 2024
January 4, 2025
Investors may need to tweak their portfolio holdings following a 23% gain in the S&P 500 index in 2024.
Best balance transfer cards with 0% APR of January 2025
January 4, 2025
We analyzed hundreds of balance transfer credit cards with a 0% intro APR period and dug into each card's perks and drawbacks to find the best ones.
European stocks close lower; Stellantis slides 4% after production plunge
January 4, 2025
European markets closed lower on Friday after a rocky start to 2025 for stocks around the world.
Tesla reports first-ever drop in annual deliveries
January 4, 2025
Tesla's fourth-quarter deliveries report follows a huge late-year rally in the stock that lifted its gain for 2024 to 63%.
Ukraine’s halt of Russian gas to Europe throws breakaway Moldovan region into crisis mode
January 4, 2025
Moldova's Transnistria region has been thrust into an energy crisis following the termination of a gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Tips para makamit ang financial goal ngayong 2025, alamin
January 4, 2025
Nagbigay ng payo ang isang financial literacy advocate para sa mga taong nais makapag-ipon ng pera ngayong taon.
IT disruption causes delays at German airports, police say
January 4, 2025
German federal police are experiencing a countrywide IT systems outage at airports, a spokesperson said on Friday.
Groups vs VP willing to meet, discuss impeach complaints
January 4, 2025
A lawyer for proponents of the third impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is open to having discussions with the legal team of two other petitioners, as proposed by ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro.
DOH debunks claims of international health concern
January 4, 2025
The Department of Health (DOH) has dismissed reports circulating on social media about an alleged international health concern.
8 tropical cyclones in PAR from January to June – Pagasa
January 4, 2025
Two to eight tropical cyclones could form within the Philippine area of responsibility in the first half of this year, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
DSWD bans election bets from AKAP payout sites
January 4, 2025
Candidates in the midterm polls are banned from payout areas for the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, to insulate AKAP from politicians, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said yesterday.
President Marcos reorganizes NSC, drops VP, ex-presidents
January 4, 2025
The vice president and past presidents of the country are no longer part of the National Security Council, under a new executive order issued by President Marcos to ensure that the NSC could “adapt to evolving challenges.”
Removing branding on rice to proceed
January 4, 2025
As part of government efforts to bring down the retail price of rice, the move of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to remove branding on rice will proceed, despite warnings that it could further sow confusion.
Drilon raises alarm on unchecked pork barrel
January 4, 2025
Former Senate president Franklin Drilon raised alarm over the staggering P731.4 billion in pork barrel allocations across 2024 and 2025, a massive amount that has largely remained unchecked.
‘Address triple planetary crisis this year’
January 4, 2025
The Philippines should address this year the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity, according to Sen. Loren Legarda.
Masbate submersible drone probe sought
January 4, 2025
Citing security concerns, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino is calling for a probe into the submersible drone recently found in Masbate.
Oil price hike to greet motorists next week
January 4, 2025
Following a recent rollback, motorists can expect fuel prices to increase in the second week of the year.
Grupo na nagbebenta ng posisyon sa BARMM at ginamit pa ang katagang ‘first lady,’ laglag sa NBI
January 3, 2025
Nadakip sa entrapment operation ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) ang anim katao na nagpapakilalang may koneksiyon sa Malacanang at nagbebenta ng posisyon sa Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) kapalit ng P8 milyon bawat isa.
Trump says Britain is ‘making a very big mistake’ with windfall tax on North Sea oil producers
January 3, 2025
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday called on Britain to "open up" the North Sea and get rid of "windmills."
Jean Garcia at Rita Daniela, nagbigay ng moral support kay Barbie Forteza
January 3, 2025
Nagpahayag ng suporta sina Jean Garcia at Rita Daniela kay Barbie Forteza matapos ianunsyo ng huli na hiwalay na sila ng nobyong si Jak Roberto.
Foreign phone sales plunge 47% in China, spelling trouble for Apple
January 3, 2025
Apple is under pressure in China as a result of rising competition from domestic brands, in particular Huawei.
Banggaan ng 2 motorsiklo sa Iloilo, 3 ang patay kasama ang 2 rider
January 3, 2025
Tatlo ang nasawi nang magkabanggaan ang dalawang motorsiklo sa Sara, Iloilo. Kasama sa mga nasawi ang dalawang rider.
JetBlue fined $2 million by DOT for ‘chronically delayed flights’
January 3, 2025
The Department of Transportation said its $2 million fine against JetBlue was the first of its kind for chronically delayed flights.
Stellantis Italy output falls 37% in 2024, car production hits 68-year low
January 3, 2025
Vehicle production by car maker Stellantis in Italy fell by 37% last year, hit in particular by a steep plunge in car manufacturing, union figures showed on Friday.
‘Unprecedented’: The most punctual global airline last year was ‘absolutely’ a surprise, analytics firm CEO says
January 3, 2025
Aeromexico, Saudia and Delta Air Lines were the most on-time global airlines in 2024, according to a report by aviation company Cirium.
Roderick Paulate, nais na ibahagi kay Vice Ganda ang payong natanggap mula kay Dolphy
January 3, 2025
Binalikan ni Roderick Paulate ang payo na kaniyang natanggap mula sa namayapang King of Comedy na si Dolphy, na gusto niya rin sanang ibahagi kay Vice Ganda at sa iba pang mga komedyante ngayon.
Miguel Tanfelix on upcoming ‘Mga Batang Riles” series: ‘Sumasalamin talaga sa mga tunay na buhay’
January 3, 2025
Miguel Tanfelix"s role in “Mga Batang Riles” may be out of his comfort zone, but it is something close to heart.
Jean Garcia, Rita Daniela give moral support after Barbie Forteza announces split with Jak Roberto
January 3, 2025
Jean Garcia and Rita Daniela gave thoughtful messages for Barbie Forteza after she announced her breakup from Jak Roberto.
Boy Abunda, humanga kay Barbie Forteza sa paraan ng pag-anunsyo sa hiwalayan nila ni Jak Roberto
January 3, 2025
Inihayag ni Boy Abunda ang kaniyang paghanga kay Barbie Forteza, na inalala ang pagmamahalan at magandang pinagsamahan ng dating nobyo na si Jak Roberto, nang i-anunsyo ng aktres ang kanilang break-up.