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November 12, 2024
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COP29 countries endorse global carbon market framework
November 12, 2024
The early deal could allow a UN-backed global carbon market, which has been years in the making, to start up as soon as 2025
Higher generation charge triggers hike in Meralco’s November power rates
November 12, 2024
For residential customers consuming 200 kWh, the adjustment is equivalent to an increase of around P85 in their total electricity bill this month
MVP Group’s Kayana Solutions, Accenture partner for ‘digital factory’
November 12, 2024
The 'digital factory' is seen to help the business conglomerate with its digital requirements as well as improving efficiency through data
Trump expected to tap US Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state, sources say
November 12, 2024
(1st UPDATE) Rubio was the most hawkish option on Trump's shortlist for secretary of state. He is a top China hawk in the US Senate.
Kelly Williams poignant about sons missing latest PBA title run with TNT
November 11, 2024
'I just miss them so much. It's always hard being away from them,' says TNT veteran Kelly Williams as he wins another championship with the Tropang Giga while being away from his two sons
Kouame back in mix as Gilas unveils 15-man pool for FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
November 11, 2024
Ange Kouame will share naturalized player duties with Justin Brownlee as Gilas Pilipinas hosts New Zealand and Hong Kong in the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
Sean Chambers’ tough love keys FEU’s surprise turnaround
November 11, 2024
After a rough start to the season, new coach Sean Chambers and the FEU Tamaraws pile up key victories in the second round to keep their UAAP Final Four hopes alive
LeBron James posts triple-double anew as Lakers turn back Raptors
November 11, 2024
LeBron James records his second straight triple-double, third of the season, and 115th of his career to lead the Lakers to a come-from-behind win
All clear: UAAP allows ‘ligang labas’ games as MVP Kevin Quiambao admits side gigs
November 11, 2024
Kevin Quiambao explains his recent basketball excursion to Quezon in the middle of UAAP Season 87, saying he did it 'for his family' but that also no large sums of money were given for his appearance
De’Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan help Kings cool off Suns in OT
November 11, 2024
The Kings capitalize on the absence of injured Phoenix star Kevin Durant to end the Suns' seven-game winning streak
Crucial open forum gives UST’s UAAP Final Four push timely boost
November 11, 2024
‘We had clarity on what’s our purpose for this season. And it's not just basketball,’ says UST co-captain Forthsky Padrigao after a heart-to-heart team talk that helped arrest the Tigers’ skid to stay in the Final Four hunt
Another Nikola Jokic triple-double helps Nuggets past Mavericks
November 11, 2024
Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic notches his sixth triple-double of the season as the Nuggets survive a scoring explosion by Mavericks star Kyrie Irving
Celtics rally to stun Bucks despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 43
November 11, 2024
Jayson Tatum leads the way for the Celtics with an all-around effort as the defending champions beat the Bucks for the second time this season
Stephen Curry fires season high as Warriors hold off furious Thunder rally
November 11, 2024
Stephen Curry and the Warriors sink a season-high-tying 21 three-pointers in beating the Thunder, who lose star center Chel Holmgren to a hip injury
Longtime rivals: Brownlee pays homage to retiring Durham
November 1, 2024
Justin Brownlee pays tribute to PBA rival Allen Durham, who announced his retirement from playing in Asia's first pro basketball league
Game schedule, results, standings: 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference
November 1, 2024
Catch up on the latest PVL results, standings, and schedule as an unprecedented six-month All-Filipino Conference — the longest in league history — kicks off the 2024-2025 season
Devin Booker pours in 40 as Suns rally past Clippers
November 1, 2024
Devin Booker and the Suns make 15 consecutive shots to open the second half as they overcome a 21-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Clippers on the road
Trump sues CBS over Kamala Harris ’60 Minutes’ interview
November 1, 2024
The complaint, filed in federal court in the Northern District of Texas, alleges the network aired two different responses from Harris responding to a question about the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza
[Ask The Tax Whiz] Estate tax amnesty explained: FAQs for taxpayers
November 1, 2024
The Philippine Tax Whiz answers taxpayer questions in relation to basic succession and their corresponding estate taxes in light of the Estate Tax Amnesty program in RA 11956 whose deadline was extended to June 14, 2025
Arrest of NDFP consultants could derail peace talks – groups
November 1, 2024
At least three peace consultants were arrested in October alone, based on reports of human rights group Karapatan
[In This Economy] Update on the Philippine economy
November 1, 2024
Big businesses have infiltrated the halls of Congress. For instance, many lawmakers now are closely tied to construction companies and contractors wishing to hog projects bid out by the government.
With no EO, freeports and ecozones ‘gray area’ in Marcos POGO ban
November 1, 2024
One big ecozone that can issue its own license is CEZA, run by Katrina Ponce Enrile, daughter of Marcos' chief counsel
Trevor Project’s first PH survey shows mental health crisis of LGBTQ+ youth
November 1, 2024
The mental health crisis in young people of the LGBTQ+ community aged 15-24 in the Philippines continues to worsen, as revealed by a Trevor Project
IN PHOTOS: No road is too rough for Mindanao’s ‘skylabs’
November 1, 2024
Until now, skylabs or 'katig' are still essential for far-flung and geographically isolated communities
Victor Wembanyama puts up rare 5×5 as Spurs overtake Jazz
November 1, 2024
Victor Wembanyama becomes just the third player in NBA history to accomplish the so-called 5x5 multiple times after Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko as the Spurs keep the Jazz winless
‘I’d rather not’: Again, Marcos skips comment on VP Duterte’s tirades
November 1, 2024
Would the President comment on the Vice President's threat to excavate the late dictator's remains? 'I'd rather not,' says Marcos.
Ja Morant’s triple-double propels Grizzlies as Bucks skid continues
November 1, 2024
Ja Morant notches his 12th NBA career triple-double, allowing the Grizzlies to deal the Bucks their fourth consecutive defeat
LeBron James endorses Kamala Harris for US president, says ‘choice is clear’
November 1, 2024
NBA star LeBron James is the latest celebrity to back Kamala Harris in her campaign against Donald Trump, joining the likes of superstar singer Taylor Swift, actress Meryl Streep, and former talk show host Oprah Winfrey
Holmgren’s hour: Thunder hold Victor Wembanyama to one field goal in rout of Spurs
October 31, 2024
Chet Holmgren gets the better of fellow lanky giant Victor Wembanyama as the Oklahoma City Thunder make light work of the San Antonio Spurs
New-look, no-Curry Warriors knock off Pelicans for second time in two nights
October 31, 2024
With no Stephen Curry or Andrew Wiggins, the Golden State Warriors lean on Buddy Hield and Brandon Podziemski to plow through the New Orleans Pelicans in a back-to-back set
‘October to remember:’ Kiefer Ravena reveals engagement to beauty queen Diana Mackey
October 31, 2024
In an Instagram post, the 31-year-old former Gilas Pilipinas captain flexes a photo showing himself and Mackey with what looked like an engagement ring on her left hand
LIVE UPDATES: Ginebra vs TNT – PBA Governors’ Cup Finals, Game 3
October 31, 2024
Ginebra seeks to avoid falling into a 0-3 hole, while TNT aims to move on the cusp of the PBA Governors’ Cup title as they clash anew in Game 3 of their best-of-seven finals
FBI agents in PH to probe American’s abduction | The wRap
October 21, 2024
Today's headlines: Zamboanga abduction, Tony Yang, Kamala Harris & Donald Trump
Clash of elite imports as Brownlee’s Ginebra, Hollis-Jefferson’s TNT vie for PBA crown anew
October 21, 2024
Justin Brownlee and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson arrange another title clash as Barangay Ginebra sets up a finals rematch with defending champion TNT for the PBA Governors' Cup crown
RESULTS: October 2024 Chemists and Chemical Technicians Licensure Examinations
October 21, 2024
PRESS RELEASE: The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 592 out of 1,088 passed the Chemists Licensure Examination and 2,110 out of 2,711 passed the Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination
As Vatican summit dodges issue of women clergy, Pope Francis takes criticism
October 21, 2024
Advocates say Francis has taken the issue of women clergy off the table at the synod by asking the Vatican's typically conservative doctrinal office to take over study of whether women can be ordained as deacons
Sea travel suspended for Surigao, Siargao, Dinagat as Tropical Depression Kristine enters PAR
October 21, 2024
The cancellation of voyages will affect travelers attending two big events — the 80th commemoration of the Battle of Surigao Strait in Surigao City on October 25, and the Siargao International Surfing Cup on October 26