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Military to set up ‘strategic bases’

Move part of new defense tack BY VICTOR REYES and JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR ARMED Forces chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr said the military is considering setting up strategic bases in the eastern side of the country to better protect the Philippines from external threats under its new Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept. “We are...

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US firm to produce air filters from coconut shells in PH

American firm NanoForge Technologies plans to establish a manufacturing facility in the Philippines dedicated to producing high-efficiency air filters using  activated carbon from coconut shells. The...

ICTSI gets PPA nod to operate Iloilo port

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has formally received the 25-year franchise for the operation of the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC). ICTSI said it...

Shares down, peso hit five-month low

Share prices closed lower Monday on profit-taking. The peso closed lower.  The currency hit its lowest level since November 2, with the country’s inflation basket likely...

China keeps rate steady

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE- China’s central bank on Monday left a key policy interest rate unchanged as widely expected when rolling over maturing medium-term loans, and drained...

Gold firms

Gold consolidated gains on Monday, hovering near record-high levels hit in the previous session, as traders kept a close eye on developments surrounding the...

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P13.3B shabu seized in Batangas, biggest bust to date

AUTHORITIES yesterday seized nearly two tons or nearly 2,000 kilos of shabu worth P13.3 billion in Alitagtag, Batangas, the largest drug bust in the...

‘Transport strike hardly made a dent’

THE transport strike staged by PISTON and Manibela failed to disrupt public transport during the rush hours yesterday morning, according to the Metropolitan Manila...

Europe joins US in urging Israel to show restraint

JERUSALEM — Israel’s European allies urged it on Monday to show restraint over Iran’s weekend missile and drone attack, calling on Israeli leaders to...

‘PH won’t serve any ICC arrest order for Duterte’

THE Marcos government will not hand over former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC) should it issue an arrest order in...

Marcos: PH needs ‘critical press’ amid mass disinformation

PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. yesterday urged media practitioners to do their job “without restriction” as he said it is important to have a critical press. The...

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Editorial

Not just about sirens 

THE more President Marcos Jr. tries to downplay the fact that some of his recent policy pronouncements are very similar to positions taken by the late former president Benigno Aquino III, the clearer the picture becomes: It looks like Bongbong is following President Noynoy’s template. Pressed by reporters who were covering his working visit in Washington D.C. to comment on notions that he and Aquino have the same policies on key subjects, the President said he does not find any similarity. But we do. A case in point is the President’s foreign policy which is a complete pivot towards the United States, ditching...

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Ironclad

‘Whether America is behind its president in its ironclad commitments to allies remains to be seen.’ ON two occasions last week, US President Joe Biden...

Red meat and cancer

The beast of Bataan

The language of love

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Blunder deepened ‘Kagitingan’

ARAW ng Kagitingan cannot be commemorated without dealing with the huge blunder of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in the...

International

What charges does Trump face in New York’s hush money trial?

NEW YORK. – Donald Trump is set to defend himself against charges of falsifying business records to conceal hush money paid to porn star...

Ukraine calls for ‘bold’ air defense support from allies

KYIV -- Ukraine appealed again to allies on Monday for "extraordinary and bold steps" to supply air defenses to help defend against waves of...

Aid to Gaza has increased dramatically, White House’s Kirby says

WASHINGTON -- Humanitarian aid getting into the Gaza Strip has increased by a large amount in the last few days, White House national security...

Donors hope to raise more than $1B for Sudan a year into war

By Elizabeth Pineau PARIS -- Donors will hopefully pledge "well over a billion euros," ($1.07 billion) for war-torn Sudan at an aid conference in Paris...

UK tells Hong Kong citizens in Britain: ‘You are safe here’

LONDON -- Britain on Monday sought to reassure its community of Hong Kong citizens that they were safe from the reach of national security...

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Corporate

PMFTC opens P8.8B facility

Philip Morris International through its local affiliate PMFTC Inc. yesterday inaugurated its P8.8- billion facility in Tanauan City, Batangas that will boost its manufacturing...

Market Markers

China keeps rate steady

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE- China’s central bank on Monday left a key policy interest rate unchanged as widely expected when rolling over maturing medium-term loans, and drained...

Gold firms

Stocks slip

Dollar stable

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Corporate Roundup: April 16, 2024

BDO wins Platinum at Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Awards GPCCI names first female president  The German–Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (GPCCI) announced the...

Sports

Shooters Ang, Topacio eye Paris slots in Doha

BELIEVING that the early bird catches the worm, Beijing Olympian Eric Ang and Hagen Topacio left the country over the weekend to see action...

Hoffman fuels Olympic bid

FUELING her Olympic drive, Fil-Am Lauren Hoffman clocked 56.68 seconds to set a new meet record in ruling the women’s 400-meter hurdles event over...

Warming up for the playoffs

BY ABBY TORALBA FORMER MVP and National University star Mhicaela Belen wants to keep their momentum and consistency going as the Final Four nears in...

Angels face HD Spikers

TWO pivotal matches set to shape the semifinal landscape will be held today, Tuesday, the PVL All-Filipino Conference preliminaries heat up at the PhilSports...

Reyna Bulakna Run draws huge field

WHILE elite female triathletes prepare for the Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu this Sunday in Mactan, Cebu, a more inclusive race awaits beginners and weekend runners...

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Gilas gold highlights Pinoys’ closing run

PHNOM PENH. — Gilas Pilipinas put an exclamation point on the country’s campaign Tuesday, thumping a suddenly listless Cambodian side 80-69 to regain the...

Soccer

Filipinas drop 1-2 decision to Koreans

DESPITE a marked improvement over their previous game, the Filipinas dropped a 1-2 decision to South Korea last Monday night at the close of...

Living

Living life without pain and discomfort

Vietura by The Zen Institute, the first aesthetic institute of its kind in Asia, has launched a significant milestone for beloved clients grappling with...

Designs and styles to suit every occasion

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO this summer announces the latest updates to its linen collection, bringing even greater comfort to the pinnacle of natural materials....

K-beauty indulgence

The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) and Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office (KTO-Manila), in collaboration with Jenny House, AMOREPACIFIC Philippines, and SM...

Perfect solution for acne-prone skin

Having an acne-prone skin can have an impact on our confidence and self-esteem. But thankfully, there have been many advances in skincare to offer...

Ballet hails return of water to Rome’s ancient Caracalla baths

ROME. - The return of water to Rome’s ancient baths of Caracalla after more than 1,000 years was greeted on Friday by ballet dancers...

41st Anniversary Supplement

Being where we should be

The journey of the next 40 years begins. As in the first 40, we see ourselves slugging it out in the doldrum days of...

Staying on top in tourism, PH has more than beaches

‘BLeisure, glamping, sustainable leisure, cuisine, adventure and cruise tourism are just some of the activities that went abuzz the past year.’ As described by no...

Bagong Pilipinas is Digital Pilipinas

“Digitalization is the call of today, not the call of the future, but of the present.” This was the pronouncement of President Marcos Jr. during...

Education transformed: digitalization and the future of learning

BRYCE, was in the second term of his masters in agriculture major in agronomy at the University of the Philippines at Los Baños when...

Paris Olympics beckon for top Pinoy athletes

COMING off an outstanding campaign in the last Tokyo Olympic Games three years ago, Filipino sports fans are wondering if the national standard-bearers have...

Entertainment

‘Sunset Boulevard,’ Scherzinger shine at UK’s Olivier awards

By Edward Baran LONDON- A revived version of "Sunset Boulevard," the musical based on the 1950s film, and its leading actress Nicole Scherzinger were among...

Patrick Garcia’s return journey

‘I will wait for more good offers, and I just want to do significant work, have fun and enjoy acting again’ — Patrick Garcia By:...

‘Civil War’ seeks to capture ‘heartbreaking’ experience of war zone journalists

LOS ANGELES- Actors Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura sought to understand how journalists cope with working in war zones as they prepared for their...

Free movie screening

Films “Moral” and “Duyan ng Magiting” journey to Bulacan State University to provide a unique cinematic experience to young students and film enthusiasts as...

Jessica Soho featured in GMA’s anti-piracy campaign

GMA continues its anti-piracy drive with a new video and a radio plug in Ilocano. The latest Kapuso personality to join the Network’s “Stream...

News Updates

Pimentel, Emirates Red Crescent distribute Ramadan iftar meals

THE Emirates Red Crescent, through the United Arab Emirates embassy in Manila, and in partnership with Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III and wife...

News Highlights: March 14, 2024

Senate OKs amnesty grant to former communists BY RAYMOND AFRICA THE Senate yesterday adopted a concurrent resolution which grants amnesty to former members of the Communist...

News Highlights: March 13, 2024

Faithful told: Holy Week more than religious traditions BY GERARD NAVAL FORMER Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Archbishop Socrates Villegas yesterday reminded the...
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Consumer, business sentiments turn less pessimistic, BSP says

The consumer sentiment in the Philippines improved in the first quarter of 2024 as the overall confidence index (CI) became less negative at -10.9...

Singapore can lead ASEAN in EV adoption

Due to expensive ownership rules and strict emissions laws COULD Singapore's unique car ownership regulations position the city-state as an accelerated frontrunner in EV adoption...

Family-centric condo in the heart of QC

RLC Residences is offering to the market a family-oriented condominium that meets the needs of modern millennial family builders. Mira by RLC Residences is a...

North LUZON’S TROPICAL HAVEN: Pangasinan beckons

Pangasinan might be best known for its food such as the Puto Calasiao, Dagupan’s bangus, and the well-loved Alaminos longganisa, but this province also...

Ever Bilena stops 1.6M plastic bottles from entering the ocean 

  Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc. through its   partnership with Plastic Bank, has stopped 1.6 million plastic bottles from entering the ocean. This impact is a...

Marketing Round-up

Spreading love and luck with ‘Fortune and Flowers’

APPLE premium reseller Power Mac Center (PMC) is getting ready for Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day 2024 by offering special discounts on their...

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SM Supermalls pioneering global entertainment trends

IMAX Corporation hosted its 11th Annual CEO Forum at the Ojai Valley Inn in California, USA, from April 4 to 7, 2024. This prestigious...

Features & Supplements

DHSUD marks anniversary ‘with optimism’

THE Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) anticipates significant progress this year, particularly in executing President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang...

WELCOMING THE YEAR OF THE WOOD DRAGON 2024: A guide to...

ANTICIPATION is building worldwide as we approach the Year of the Wood Dragon in 2024. According to the Chinese zodiac, the Wood Dragon symbolizes...

What the Year of the Wood Dragon has in store...

AS we enter the Year of the Wood Dragon, many of us are excited to see what’s in store. This year promises new opportunities...

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MOVE IT: Safety first for riders and passengers

'Malasakit sa Biyahe’ Safety and Protection Program is MOVE-IT's commitment to the safety on the platform Homegrown motorcycle taxi company MOVE IT strengthens its commitment...

Charge up your EV while recharging your energy at SM Supermalls!

Read on for some tips to maximize your time at SM while waiting for your EVs to charge Good news for eco-friendly EV owners! You can...

FORCES OF NATURE: AboitizPower’s BABAEngineers champion PH RE push

BABAEngineer Sandra Banisa has been with Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., an AboitizPower subsidiary, for nine years. She is currently fulfilling the critical role of a...

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News Highlights: April 9, 2024

Double pay for work on Day of Valor, Eid’l Fitr By Gerard Naval EMPLOYEES who report for work today, Tuesday, and tomorrow will receive double pay...