Marcos says maritime tensions ‘most complex’ global challenge President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday stressed the need to find “new solutions” and forge strong alliances with like-minded allies as he described the situation in the South China Sea as “the most complex geopolitical challenge that the world faces.” In an interview with the Japanese media, […]
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The Creamline Cool Smashers (left) and the San Beda Red Lions (right) bask in the glory of their title conquests in the Premier Volleyball League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, respectively



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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday called on ASEAN and Japan to craft a 10-year roadmap on new technologies and climate-resilient plans to ensure food security in the region. “As one of the countries most vulnerable to the negative impact of climate change, the Philippines realizes that agriculture is intrinsically linked with climate,” he said […]
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Aboitiz Power Corporation distribution utility Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) was the Philippine private sector winner of the 6th ASEAN Rural Development and Poverty Eradication Leadership Awards (RDPELA) for the corporate social responsibility programs it conducted with various partners to help enhance the living standards and the quality of life of people […]
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The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said it is eyeing legal action against social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), over the proliferation of online scams. In a radio interview, CICC executive director Alexander Ramos said the social network giants “have not been cooperative in implementing local laws to protect consumers.” […]
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Disaster-resilient and eco-friendly homes have become the latest trademark of conglomerate San Miguel Corp. The company has been at the forefront of building resilient housing communities nationwide since 2013, in the aftermath of typhoons Sendong and Yolanda, SMC in partnership with several organizations, including Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity, has invested P3.05 billion in […]
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Nearly $7 trillion of public and private finance each year supports activities that directly harm nature – some 30 times the amount spent on nature-based solutions annually, according to a UN report launched at COP28 in Dubai last week. The report from the UN’s environmental wing, UNEP, also revealed that despite decades of calls for […]
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The Philippine economy weathered 2023’s global headwinds, marked by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, elevated inflation and rising interest rates. Its gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.9 percent in the third quarter, the fastest expansion in the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN). Easing inflation Inflation surged to 8.7 percent in January, threatening […]
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Voluntary delistings and sluggish trading activity defined the Philippine equities market in 2023, with four major companies opting to leave the bourse and investors remaining cautious amid global uncertainties. Eagle Cement Corp., logistics firm 2GO Group Inc., infrastructure conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and cement producer Holcim Philippines Inc. delisted this year, citing various reasons. […]
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First of two parts The release last week of the Global Cooling Watch Report 2023: Keeping it chill highlights the importance of passive cooling alternatives to energy-hungry air conditioners. The report, produced by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), notes that between now and 2050, the global installed capacity of cooling equipment will triple, resulting […]
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The way China has fielded massive Coast Guard vessels as well as a number of maritime militia ships in the South China Sea, it would appear it is really intent on claiming ownership of the vital sealane where a significant percentage of global trade passes on a regular basis. But its basis for doing so—the […]
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Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla expressed optimism about the country’s power supply for 2024, while emphasizing the need for global support in a “just” energy transition away from fossil fuels. “We did manage to contain the weaknesses in 2023, and 2024 promises to be better, especially with the completion of major transmission connections,” Lotilla said in […]
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“I am not averse to writing a specific anti-dynasty provision in a new Constitution, because our experience over the past three and a half decades has multiplied dynasties” After clamming up on his early advocacy for charter change, Sen. Robinhood Padilla now weighs in on the proposal of Speaker Martin Romualdez’ proposal to amend the […]
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The Philippine telecom sector is bullish about 2024 amid easing inflation, a robust economy and a bigger focus on innovation. The industry, boasting P267 billion in revenues through the first nine months of 2023, exhibited resilience in the face of economic challenges. Globe’s outlook Globe Telecom Inc. chief executive Ernest Cu expressed optimism, as he […]
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expects the record-breaking investments to fuel economic growth in 2024 and beyond. “We are optimistic we will continue to generate more investments, moving forward in 2024, having reached record levels in 2023,” Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said. Investment approvals are expected to reach P1.5 trillion ($27 billion) this […]
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