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'Quad comm's probe all in aid of legislation'

House of Representatives leaders reminded Sen.

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December 17, 2024
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Japan lifts ban on exporting strawberries to Phl

Japan on Sunday lifted the ban on exporting fresh strawberries to the Philippines.

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December 17, 2024
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ARAL Law IRR signed

The law that aims to provide free science, literacy and mathematics tutoring to kindergarten to grade 10 students (K-10) is expected to go into full swing in the near future with the signing yesterday of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

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December 17, 2024
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Senate ratifies Phl-Japan military access agreement

The Senate has ratified the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan, paving the way for the establishment of a legal framework for joint military training, operations and humanitarian missions as part of an overall defense cooperation between the two countries.

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December 17, 2024
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Congress has oversight on confidential fund use - ex-COA exec

Vice President Sara Duterte cannot use confidentiality as an excuse not to respond to questions of lawmakers regarding her office's use of confidential funds, a former Commission on Audit (COA) commissioner said.

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December 17, 2024
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Mary Jane coming home tomorrow

Filipina death row convict Mary Jane Veloso is set to return to the Philippines tomorrow, Dec. 18, after the government signed an agreement with Indonesia to repatriate her.

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December 17, 2024
BBM vows to restore DepEd budget cut
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BBM vows to restore DepEd budget cut

President Marcos yesterday vowed to restore the multibillion-peso allocation slashed from the budget of the Department of Education (DepEd), saying the move to reduce the agency's proposed outlay for next year goes against his policy direction.

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December 17, 2024
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Marcos wants to be more open to media

President Marcos yesterday vowed to be more open and accessible to the media, as he called on journalists to evolve to counter the proliferation of fake news.

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December 17, 2024
VINTAGE MARITIME ACCOUNTS DEBUNK CHINA'S CLAIM
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VINTAGE MARITIME ACCOUNTS DEBUNK CHINA'S CLAIM

Libreria Filipiniana often appears on FB to offer titles that are scarce.

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December 16, 2024
'GLADIATOR II' LEAVES US ONLY SLIGHTLY ENTERTAINED
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'GLADIATOR II' LEAVES US ONLY SLIGHTLY ENTERTAINED

Somewhere between the gladiator battle with sharks in the Roman Colosseum and the coronation of a monkey as the Emperor's Counsel, you start to think maybe Ridley Scott is taking the piss.

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December 16, 2024
Horror fiction writer Joseph Anthony Montecillo launches book
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Horror fiction writer Joseph Anthony Montecillo launches book

Fiction author Joseph Anthony Montecillo celebrated the release of his debut book, In the Blood and Other Stories, a compilation of short horror fiction, at Palm Tree Abbey last Nov. 24 with a reading from the collection and book signing.

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December 16, 2024
Christmas is the perfect time for healing
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Christmas is the perfect time for healing

It's exactly nine days till Christmas day and we've been experiencing holiday traffic all over Metro Manila since December began.

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December 16, 2024
Blackpink's Jisoo, Park Jeong Min unite in K-zombie series 'Newtopia'
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Blackpink's Jisoo, Park Jeong Min unite in K-zombie series 'Newtopia'

Prime Video has announced the release of \"Newtopia,\" a Korean zombie apocalypse series starring award-winning Korean actor Park Jeong Min and K-pop star Jisoo of BLACKPINK.

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December 16, 2024
CCP launches first animated short film
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CCP launches first animated short film

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) harnesses the power of storytelling to raise social awareness and advocate for environmental preservation with the launch of Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Bantay ng Bundok Arayat—a captivating animated short film that transports viewers into the enchanting world of Filipino folktales while emphasizing the importance of protecting the Philippine natural heritage.

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December 16, 2024
Visions of Madrid in monochrome
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Visions of Madrid in monochrome

Artist Arnold Lalongisip presents \"The Madrid Collection,\" an intimate photographic series born from his journey to Madrid, Spain.

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December 16, 2024
Kuya Kim Atienza's Christmas wish is for his kids
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Kuya Kim Atienza's Christmas wish is for his kids

TV host and health advocate Kim Atienza, fondly called Kuya Kim to most who know him, is prepared to spend a white Christmas in Vale, Colorado with his family — wife Fely and three children, Jose III, Eliana and Emman.

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December 16, 2024
LITO LAPID SHARES FAMILY'S REACTION TO 'LOVE TEAM' WITH LORNA TOLENTINO
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LITO LAPID SHARES FAMILY'S REACTION TO 'LOVE TEAM' WITH LORNA TOLENTINO

Sen. Lito Lapid is most grateful for this 2024 is an enduring acting career, bolstered by his \"love team\" with Lorna Tolentino in the primetime series \"FPJ's Batang Quiapo.\"

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December 16, 2024
Phl firms seen tapping US market in 2025
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Phl firms seen tapping US market in 2025

The Philippines is likely to tap the US credit market anew next year as it sees possible opportunities to diversify its sources of funding, according to US investment bank J.P Morgan.

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December 16, 2024
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PetroWind eyes to complete Nabas wind farm in 2025

AKLAN - Yuchengco-led PetroWind Energy Inc. (PWEI) is set to complete the second phase of its wind project here by 2025, boosting power supply for Boracay and Panay islands.

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December 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

Gov't mulls voluntary purchase of raw sugar

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is mulling a new round of voluntary purchase program that would siphon off a certain level of raw sugar from the market to arrest falling prices of the commodity.

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December 16, 2024
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Angkas chief pushes inclusion of motorcycles in transport plan

The head of the country's biggest motorcycle ride-hailing firm is pushing for the inclusion of the two-wheeled vehicle in the government's National Transport Plan.

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December 16, 2024
Still struggling as always
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Still struggling as always

One major reason why foreign investors avoid putting up manufacturing plants here is our iffy power situation.

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December 16, 2024
Good tidings for christmas
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Good tidings for christmas

After a spate of bad news in recent weeks, the holiday season brings good tidings for Christmas.

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December 16, 2024
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ACEN cited for clean energy contributions

The Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized Ayala-led ACEN Corp. for its significant contributions to advancing the country's ambitious energy transition push.

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December 16, 2024
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Philip Morris leverages tech, innovation for smoke-free world

ABU DHABI - Philip Morris International (PMI) continues to leverage technology and innovation as it ramps up the shift of over a billion smokers worldwide to smoke-free products.

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December 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

Sideways trading seen as policy rate decisions loom

Local stocks are seen moving sideways this week as investors keep an eye on key policy rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

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December 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

More digital PPPs needed

The government should undertake more public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the connectivity industry to expand usability among Filipinos, network provider Globe Telecom Inc. said.

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December 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

Jollibee sees 2024 as another banner year

Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) sees 2024 as another banner year for the company and looks forward to a stronger growth by next year.

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December 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

Gov't settles 91.6% of debt service for 2024

The Marcos administration increased its debt payments to P1.86 trillion as of end-October, settling more than 90 percent of its programmed obligation for the year.

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December 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

Ayala Land embarks on major redirection

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), the listed property giant of the Ayala Group, has commenced a shake-up of sorts as part of a major reinvention deemed necessary to adapt to the changing times.

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December 16, 2024