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MinDA pushes inter-agency talks to lower power rates

MinDA and energy agencies collaborate to lower Mindanao electricity rates and manage spot market exposure.

SM for MSMEs Strengthens Support for Women Entrepreneurs Discover women-led Filipino brands through WomenBizPH

'We take centre stage as ourselves': Filo Fiesta puts Filipinx Australian talent and culture in the spotlight

Fourteen Filipinx Australian creatives take centre stage at Filo Fiesta, bringing Filipino talent, artistry and culture to Hayes Theatre Co’s Fe…

PDEA agent, trafficker killed in Tawi-Tawi sting

A Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent and a suspected shabu trafficker were killed during a failed drug sting in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi y…

TV5 targets an even wider audience with new programming lineup

It was a rainy afternoon of surprises, reunions and a healthy dose of nostalgia as TV5 rolled out its latest programming offerings during its “M…

Ping: PRA to seize illegally reclaimed areas in Taguig

Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) is moving to seize substantial areas of illegally reclaimed land in Taguig City, Sen. Panfilo Lacson reve…

A grand experiment with AI

Tomorrow, Tuesday morning, will be the first day of the class I’m teaching this semester at the University of the Philippines in Diliman.

Comelec completes Cavite ballot printing

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has completed the printing of 447,387 official ballots for the Aug. 29 special election for the fourth leg…

2 agricultural bills among LEDAC priority measures

Two measures seeking to overhaul the country’s agricultural support systems and empower farming cooperatives are now priority measures of the Ma…

NGCP, PCG boost partnership

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the country’s c…

Toby dares President Marcos: Prove innocence in flood control scam

Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco is challenging President Marcos to show proof that he is not involved in the multibillion-peso flood control scam.

Former seaman wins P20 million lotto pot

After three decades of playing the lottery, a former seaman from Parañaque won the lotto jackpot of P20.1 million.

Forbes Park wall collapses

Traffic along EDSA was snarled after a portion of a wall in Makati’s Forbes Park collapsed amid heavy rains on Saturday.

SEIPI turns bullish on electronics exports

The umbrella group of electronics and semiconductor firms in the country now expects electronics exports to grow by 10 percent this year, driven…

DA bans imports of animal meat from 7 countries

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has banned the importation of animal and meat products from seven countries amid concern over the spread of f…

Filipino ALT re-arrested for groping student during speaking test

Police in Takamatsu City have served a fresh arrest warrant on a 34-year-old Filipino English teacher for allegedly committing an indecent act a…

Whitney Houston

NEW YORK — It was four decades ago next year that Whitney Houston released “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” a timeless hit in a car…

SM Foundation extends relief to fire-affected residents in Pasig through Operation Tulong Express

DESPITE the inclement weather, SM Foundation, through its emergency disaster response program Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), extended relief a…