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Speaker predicts US investments flowing into PH

SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday expressed confidence in an imminent influx of American investments into the Philippines following the highly successful Philippine Dialogue...

Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech set for UK court clash over Covid jab patents

London, United Kingdom—A row between pharmaceutical firms Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech comes to court in...

Marcos says Liza-Sara feud won’t affect working relationship with VP

President Marcos on Tuesday assured the public that his working relationship with Vice President...

Dark side of the medical profession: Leachon brings ‘prescription for sale’ modus to Senate attention

Health Reform advocate Dr. Anthony Leachon has sought for a Senate investigation into the...

Dangerous heat waves take a toll on mental health of workers—ILO

The International Labor Organization (ILO) warned that exposure to extreme weather events and climate-related disasters can cause serious mental health problems to workers such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and even suicide. In its report, the ILO said that more than 70 percent of the global workforce are exposed to risks linked to climate change that cause hundreds of thousands of deaths each year in many countries, including the...

Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech set for UK court clash over Covid jab patents

London, United Kingdom—A row between pharmaceutical firms Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech comes to...

Marcos says Liza-Sara feud won’t affect working relationship with VP

President Marcos on Tuesday assured the public that his working relationship with...

Dark side of the medical profession: Leachon brings ‘prescription for sale’ modus to Senate attention

Health Reform advocate Dr. Anthony Leachon has sought for a Senate investigation...

TOP STORIES

19 cars catch fire at NAIA-3

50 homes razed in Pasig blaze amid rising heat index Nineteen cars caught fire at...

Balikatan goes into high gear despite China concerns

Thousands of Filipino and American troops kicked off joint military exercises in the Philippines...

China bats for friendly consultations amid maritime disputes

A senior Chinese defense official said Monday that Beijing sought to resolve maritime disputes...

Comelec plans to trim party-lists for 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections said it plans to delist party-list organizations that failed to...

NEWS

Romualdez credits decline in self-rated poverty to Marcos-backed initiatives

Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday welcomed the very recent survey showing a notable decrease...

Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023—UN

Geneva, Switzerland—Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in...

Over 11 million Filipinos still consider themselves poor—OCTA Research

An estimated 11.1 million or 42 percent of Filipino families considered themselves poor in...

Tensions flare at US universities over Gaza protests

New York, United States—Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several...

Park attendants, security personnel interrogated over NAIA-3 parking lot fire

Security personnel and park attendants were invited for questioning Tuesday to shed light on...

Probe gap between farmgate, retail prices of agri products as AO 20 not enough, Imee says

Despite easing the importation of agricultural products, Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday said Filipinos...

OPINION

Shady, at the very least

SOMETHING smells fishy in the alleged number of foreign Chinese students granted student visas...

Lines drawn on Marcos-Duterte

“Sara as education secretary is the President’s alter ego, and as alter ego should...

Betrayal of reason: China’s blatant hypocrisy

“They have the nerve to lecture about good-neighborliness while bullying smaller nations and trampling...

Evidentiary presumptions

(Part 1) “The Supreme Court disagreed with the RTC and the CA, and declared that...

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COLUMNISTS

Sad, but…

Sad, but…the parting came too soon and the bitter denouement will linger for years Let...

Power supply that all should have

Reliable and affordable power is obviously indispensable and therefore the distribution utility that will...

Quiboloy and freedom of religion

If Mr. Quiboloy is truly innocent as he claims to be, it is better...

‘Lutong Hapon’: On competitive integrity

What Fujifilm concocted is poison disguised as a dish. It should not be allowed...

Tulfo and Canlog: A study in contrast

Let us honor the memory of those who have fallen by ensuring that their...

Three heads are better than one

"China’s gunboat diplomacy in the South China Sea is the source of tension in...

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NATIONAL

US partners with PH to implement efforts in marketing responsibly-sourced seafoods

The United States has partnered with the Philippines to expand the US Agency for...

Marcos says Liza-Sara feud won’t affect working relationship with VP

President Marcos on Tuesday assured the public that his working relationship with Vice President...

Dark side of the medical profession: Leachon brings ‘prescription for sale’ modus to Senate attention

Health Reform advocate Dr. Anthony Leachon has sought for a Senate investigation into the...

Romualdez credits decline in self-rated poverty to Marcos-backed initiatives

Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday welcomed the very recent survey showing a notable decrease...

WORLD NEWS

Malaysia military helicopters crash, killing 10 crew

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on...

Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech set for UK court clash over Covid jab patents

London, United Kingdom—A row between pharmaceutical firms Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech comes to court in...

Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023—UN

Geneva, Switzerland—Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in...

Tensions flare at US universities over Gaza protests

New York, United States—Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several...

BUSINESS

Filipino manufacturer challenges multinational monopoly

A Filipino manufacturer that supplied hospitals and supermarkets with disinfectants during the pandemic is...

First-quarter vehicle sales climbed 12.7% to 109,606

Car sales in the Philippines increased 12.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of...

PEZA approves P30b worth of investments

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said Monday it approved P30 billion worth of...

PAL to resume Clark-Basco flights on July 2

Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Monday it is bringing back flights between Clark and Basco,...
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ON THE ROAD

Ford PH celebrates ‘60 years of Mustang’ with launch of its newest model

Set to grace Ford dealerships nationwide by next month Ford Philippines has unveiled the highly...

Maserati completes ‘Electric Trident’ with stunning GranCabrio Folgore

Maserati has just globally unveiled the latest addition to its all-electric Folgore lineup -...

Shell continues expansion of EV Charging Network with new mall-based stations

Pilipinas Shell is making significant strides in the transition to sustainable mobility by adding...

LEGO® Group partners with prominent names to launch special racing vehicles

In a groundbreaking partnership, the LEGO® Group has joined forces with renowned racing brands...

SPORTS

Murray buzzer-beater lifts Nuggets over Lakers, Knicks stun Sixers

Los Angeles, United States—Jamal Murray fired the game-winner at the buzzer as the NBA...

PH’s Vayson scores unanimous verdict, keeps WBO light fly title

JAYSON Vayson of the Philippines delivered a commanding performance in Osaka, Japan over the...

Adamson, UST stay unbeaten in UAAP girls’ beach volley

UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas and Adamson University bested separate foes to remain unbeaten Sunday...

Fil-Am Bossong smashes PH 400-m record

PHILIPPINE team aspirant Victoria Bossong, who plans to compete in Manila this May, surpassed...

ENTERTAINMENT

Ruru Madrid rides into new romance in ‘Black Rider’ season 2

GMA’s hit series Black Rider continues for a second season with new characters joining...

TV Patrol, Kapamilya shows return to channel 2

The Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS) and ABS-CBN Corporation have joined forces to make...

Puregold hints at major music collab

Social media has been on fire speculating about Puregold collaborating with the hottest names...

Teejay Marquez lock lips with Carl Guevarra

While G! LU might have its fair share of topless scenes, the true crowd-pleaser...

LIFESTYLE

Award-winning Filipino creative explores dualities of humans in art exhibit

To explore the dichotomy of life, award-winning Filipino creative Lynyrd Paras delves into the...

Bigger and better Philippine Book Festival

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) is bringing back the Philippine Book Festival (PBF),...

A National Artist’s perspective on heritage

I once spoke with National Artist F. Sionil Jose, both of us hailing from...

A taste of tradition: Filipino Food Month at Newport World Resorts

April welcomes Filipino Food Month and the country’s premier lifestyle and entertainment destination celebrates...

SPOTLIGHT

Lamudi’s Property Fair opens in Metro Manila May 3, heads to Cebu in August

Lamudi Philippines is back with the Lamudi Property Fair from May 3 to 5,...

Earth Day 2024 highlights global bid to combat plastic pollution

Every year on April 22, Earth Day reminds us of our roles as stewards...

Manila Standard leads Earth Day 2024 celebrations in Macabebe, Pampanga

Manila Standard hosted a significant mangrove planting event in Macabebe, Pampanga, on April 20,...

Ayala Group vows to fight climate change

The Ayala Group welcomed last week the challenge to help build a resilient and...

LGUs

MMDA flags more motorists using busway

Despite stiffer penalties and a series of public reminders, authorities continue to apprehend motorists...

Zamboanga efforts vs. insurgency hailed

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. joined...

2 Negros Occ. LGU under state of calamity

Two local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental are now under a state of...

Two communist ‘terrorists’ captured in firefight in Camalig, Albay

TWO suspected communist terrorists were captured while another was reported wounded in a 30-minute...

TECH

RCBC Boz Sessions puts a spotlight on how Linya-Linya and Common Room’s financial missteps’ turned into business successes

For many successful entrepreneurs, financial missteps are part and parcel of the job—at first....

PLDT Enterprise, Smart forge groundbreaking partnership with People in Need to bolster disaster preparedness in Mindanao

In a move to advance disaster resilience and sustainable development in the Philippines, the...

Experience the nova difference: HUAWEI nova 12 SE, nova 12i now available

Huawei’s latest smartphone products, the HUAWEI nova 12 SE and the HUAWEI nova 12i,...

Say yes to extra budget with Maya Easy Credit

Tired of feeling trapped, turning to unlicensed and unregulated lenders as if they're your...

CRAVINGS

#AiceSpotted: Aice Ice Cream takes over unexpected places this summer

Summer is here, and what better way to beat the heat than with your...

The KFC Chizza is back: Now more delicious than ever

Craving for chicken and pizza? Why not have both? Get ready to have your chicken...

McDo PH celebrates employees with ‘Salamuch Crew’ initiative

MCDONALD’S Philippines has supersized its employee experience with a monthslong program known as “Salamuch...

Plant-based gelato: Scoops of goodness amid the sweltering heat

SUMMER in the Philippines screams the loudest for ice cream. As the country’s heat...

HOME & DESIGN

Metro Manila emerges as solid property market

Metro Manila is solidifying its position as an attractive real estate market, topping a...

New 50-story landmark rising in Quezon City’s bustling center

A new landmark will rise in the bustling commercial and business district of Quezon...

Anchor school

Dr. Mary Joy Abaquin, founding director of Multiple Intelligence International School (MIIS), leads the...

Real estate sector sustains expansion

The Philippine real estate and housing sector sustained its growth in 2023 despite a...

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Ayala Group vows to fight climate change

The Ayala Group welcomed last week the challenge to help build a resilient and...

Benguet firm catches mist to solve water lack

BAGUIO CITY—Amid the frequent shortage of water aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon, a...

Eight ways to overcome the waste pollution crisis

2nd of three parts 2. Textile waste. Less than 1 percent of the material used...

Food, beverage firms commit to plastic cutback

Food and beverage (F&B) companies are poised to minimize plastic as a favored packaging...

AGRICULTURE

DA Cordillera conserves corn varieties for future generations

The Department of Agriculture- Regional Field Office Cordillera (DA-RFO CAR) said it is actively...

PETS

Caring for Your Dog’s Kidneys: A Comprehensive Guide

Maintaining the health of your dog's kidneys is crucial for their overall well-being, especially...

Of Dogs and Eggs

For many dog owners, sharing food with their furry companions is a common practice....

Can Dogs Eat Cat Food?(Understanding the risks and benefits)

For many pet owners, the sight of their furry companions enjoying a meal together...

Wet pet food: Merits and considerations

Choosing the most appropriate food for our beloved pets can be a challenging task,...

POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Light moment

Skal Makati’s 2nd General Membership Meeting, held in collaboration with Ayala Museum and Ayala...

Angels walk for autism

SM Cares and the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) join forces for Autism-OK Philippines with...

Climate emergency

Members of climate advocacy groups hold a press conference on Monday to mark Earth...

Another lane for motorcycles?

Motorcycle riders navigate the EDSA main thoroughfare on a busy Monday. The Department of...

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

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  Australian Dollar35.7
  Swiss Franc62.8
  Euro59.7
  British Pound68.9
  Hong Kong Dollar7.26
  Japanese Yen0.38
  American Dollar56.8
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EXAM RESULT

2020-2021 Bar Exam results

List of successful examinees ABABA, Jayson R.ABAD, Elmer II H.ABAD, Joshua Quintin I.ABAD, Neldren J.ABALAYAN,...

Architect Licensure Examination Results (January 2022)

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,370 out of 2,205 passed the Architect Licensure Examination (ALE) given...

7 women in top 10 of Bar Exam: 2,103 new lawyers

by Supreme Court of the Philippines Manila, Philippines - Justice Perlas-Bernabe announced that a total...

December 2019 Dentist Licensure Examination results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 540 out of 1,549  passed the December 2019 Dentist Licensure...

RESULTS: CPA board exam October 2019

MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 2,075 out of 14,492(14.32%) passed...