‘Expiry of anti-dumping duties on Turkish flour to hurt local industry’
September 17, 2023
Flour millers are pushing for the extension of the anti-dumping duties on Turkish wheat flour, which “poses a threat” to the domestic industry.
Senate on-track to pass law designating maritime areas
September 17, 2023
THE Senate is maintaining its momentum to pass a law designating maritime areas where the Philippines can exercise sovereignty and jurisdiction.
Public-school educators’ pay, benefits top Congress’ agenda for National Teachers’ Month
September 17, 2023
LAWMAKERS are urging Congress to put into the front burner two measures that will benefit about 800,000 public-school teachers: a bump up in their salaries, and making permanent their teaching supplies’ allowance.
Children send President Marcos birthday greetings
September 17, 2023
President Marcos took a break to read the greetings he received on his 66th birthday on Sept. 13, including those from children.
President Marcos hit for attending F1 Grand Prix in Singapore
September 17, 2023
Groups criticized President Marcos for attending the F1 series in Singapore amid economic crisis in the country.
Austria recruiting Pinoy nurses
September 17, 2023
Austria has opened its doors to Filipino nurses, with local recruitment agencies reporting its addition to the list of countries hiring Filipino health care workers.
President Marcos surprises OFWs at Lucky Plaza Singapore
September 17, 2023
President Marcos surprised a number of overseas Filipino workers spending Sunday time at the Lucky Plaza Mall in Singapore yesterday, the Presidential Communications Office said.
Supreme Court to release 2023 Bar results before Christmas
September 17, 2023
The Supreme Court hopes to release the results of the 2023 Bar examinations by early December.
Speaker: Up to Harvard to discuss reported donation
September 17, 2023
Speaker Martin Romualdez is leaving it up to Harvard University to discuss reports that he had donated $2 million, saying the school has a policy with regard to such arrangements.
Group opposes DepEd proposal to remove ‘Diktadurang Marcos’ term
September 17, 2023
An ecumenical student group recently expressed its opposition to the proposal of the Department of Education (DepEd) to remove the term “Diktadurang Marcos,” referring to former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., from the Grade 6 curriculum.
All Philippine eagles face threat of habitat destruction – UNODC
September 17, 2023
The UNODC cited an undercover operation in Pampanga in July last year, led by the Philippine National Police-Maritime Group (PNP-MG), that resulted in the confiscation of a Philippine serpent eagle and the arrest of several suspects who were attempting...
Escudero: File charges vs rice smugglers, hoarders
September 17, 2023
Two weeks after the confiscation of suspected smuggled imported rice worth P505 million in Bulacan, the Bureau of Customs failed to file charges against those involved, Sen. Francis Escudero said.
‘States must guarantee fundamental freedoms online’
September 17, 2023
States must guarantee fundamental freedoms online and during use of digital technologies, United Nations and regional human rights experts said.
Trump says he doesn’t worry about going to jail: ‘I don’t even think about it’
September 17, 2023
In an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker, Trump also took responsibility for his actions to reverse his 2020 loss.
Balmain collection robbed in run-up to fashion show, designer says
September 17, 2023
French fashion house Balmain has lost dozens of pieces due to be unveiled at a Paris show later this month after a lorry carrying the clothing was hijacked, its creative director Olivier Rousteing said.
Man accused of killing 7-year-old daughter to be charged with parricide
September 17, 2023
A man accused of beating his seven-year-old daughter to death and later nabbed for violating the gun ban will be charged with parricide on Monday, authorities said.
Myrtle Sarrosa cosplays Nami of ‘One Piece’
September 17, 2023
Myrtle Sarrosa just cosplayed Nami of "One Piece!"
Magpinsan, patay matapos pumailalim ang motorsiklo sa kanal sa Davao City
September 17, 2023
Patay ang dalawang magpinsan sa Davao City matapos madisgrasya sa kanal.
Rayver Cruz surprises Julie Anne San Jose with electric guitar
September 17, 2023
Julie Anne San Jose turned into a giddy kid after Rayver Cruz surprised her with a Gibson electric guitar!
Mercito Gesta suffers one-sided TKO loss to Zepeda
September 17, 2023
Former world title challenger Mercito Gesta suffered a one-sided beatdown en route to a sixth-round technical knockout at the hands of unbeaten Mexican William Zepeda earlier today at Commerce Casino in California, USA.
Libyan flood survivors weigh water shortages against landmine risk
September 17, 2023
People whose homes were swept away by flooding in Libya's eastern city of Derna a week ago faced the dilemma on Sunday of whether to stay despite a lack of fresh water or flee through areas where landmines have been displaced by the torrents.
Lovely Abella gives birth to baby boy
September 17, 2023
Lovely Abella has given birth to a baby boy!
Beauty queen with a rare skin condition hopes to recover to compete in pageants again
September 17, 2023
A beauty queen who competes in Ms. Gay pageants in her barangay has her dreams put on hold given a rare skin condition.
Eduard Folayang vows he is not underestimating Amir Khan
September 17, 2023
Former ONE lightweight world champion Eduard Folayang is laser-focused on beating Amir Khan again when they meet inside the cage for a second time on the undercard of ONE Fight Night 14 on September 30 at Singapore Indoor Stadium.
NCAA products who were picked in the PBA Season 48 Draft
September 17, 2023
More than 30 products of NCAA schools have been selected by teams in the PBA Season 48 Rookie Draft at the Market! Market! in Taguig on Sunday.
Paolo Contis references ‘Baguio as a friend’ meme in ‘Fuschia Libre’ teaser
September 17, 2023
Paolo Contis gave a glimpse of his character as a gay wrestler in a teaser for his upcoming film "Fuschia Libre."
Hollywood is paying a steep price for never really figuring out the streaming model
September 17, 2023
Streaming broke the traditional media model. Legacy media companies are still figuring out the future, while holding on to that model for as long as possible.
2023 PBA Rookie Draft picks
September 17, 2023
Out of 124 approved applicants, 79 names have been called in the PBA Season 48 Rookie Draft on Sunday at the Market! Market! in Taguig.
Behind Warren Buffett’s $100 billion-plus bet on Apple and the iPhone
September 17, 2023
The "Oracle of Omaha" called the iPhone "an extraordinary product" and Apple a better business than any of Berkshire's wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Charismatic PH bet at Miss Teen Model Universe in Spain
September 17, 2023
Joining the league of empowered women with noble purpose is Kirsten Almarinez, the official Miss Philippines candidate for Miss Teen Model Universe in Spain this November. Almarinez, 18, is a student at the University of British Columbia taking up Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Aside from all the academics, her extra-curricular activities are diverse, […]
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Kris Bernal uses pizza to demonstrate how babies breastfeed in hilarious video
September 17, 2023
Kris Bernal welcomed herself to the pa-dede club with a hilarious video!
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion heat up airwaves with ‘Bongos’
September 17, 2023
Cardi B, the Grammy-winning superstar, is back to wrap up the summer with her latest single, “Bongos,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion. The song, released via Atlantic Records, is accompanied by a vibrant music video directed by Tanu Muino. Set in Cardi B’s own sunny oasis, the video features dazzling dancers alongside the iconic duo. “Bongos” […]
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Fourteen dead in plane crash in Brazil’s Amazonas state
September 17, 2023
Manaus Aerotaxi airline issued a statement confirming there had been an accident and that it was investigating, but offered no details on deaths or injuries.
Letter shows Pope Pius XII probably knew about Holocaust early on
September 17, 2023
Wartime Pope Pius XII knew details about the Nazi attempt to exterminate Jews in the Holocaust as early as 1942, according to a letter found in the Vatican archives that conflicts with the Holy See's official position at the time that the information i...
Japanese trio drops debut single with unique blend of cultural influences
September 17, 2023
Skygarden, the beloved Japanese trio consisting of Ryoichi “Ryo” Rivera Nagtsuka, Hiro Ozaki, and Iwaki “Iwa” Maegawa, officially joins GMA Music’s dynamic sub-label AltG Records. The contract signing happened on July 28 with GMA Music Managing Director Rene Salta, Artist and Repertoire Manager and in-house producer Kedy Sanchez, and Skygarden manager Ruby Cuevas. Since their […]
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IAEA chief Grossi condemns Iran’s ‘unprecedented’ barring of inspectors
September 17, 2023
IAEA said Tehran's decision went beyond normal practice. It said Iran had told it that it would bar "several" inspectors, without giving a number.
The Philippines in a golden platter
September 17, 2023
Among the many tourism expos staged by various organizations here in the country, I have always looked forward to the iconic Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) simply because its President, the indefatigable Fe Abling-Yu, has succeeded in getting all the regions of the country involved. These regions put up colorful and interesting displays of attractions unique […]
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Ukraine drones strike Crimea, Moscow, oil depot, Russia says
September 17, 2023
Ukraine in recent days has launched a series of strikes on Russian military targets in occupied Crimea, including the Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet's facilities.