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Families in Bairan, Cebu celebrate Christmas with electricity for the first time

AboitizPower, Visayan Electric help brighten homes through Sitio Electrification Program

Gov't urged to consider listing GOCCs at PSE

The Philippine capital market can broaden its investor base if it emulates regional neighbors by enlisting state-owned firms on the stock exchange as proposed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

PSEi tumbles ahead of US inflation report

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index shed 1.22 percent or 82.11 points to close the session at 6,642.71.

More Pinoys taking up AI courses

Filipinos are flocking to online channels to boost their skills on artificial intelligence, as they prepare for a future where employers would demand from employees a certain level of AI capability.

ADB lowers Phl inflation forecast for 2024 to 3.3%

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has trimmed its inflation forecast for the Philippines this year, but retained its growth outlook.

Jollibee marks milestone, opens 200th store in Vietnam

Homegrown fast food giant Jollibee is marking a new milestone in the brand's largest international market outside the Philippines.

Banks' bad loans ratio rises to over 2-year high

The share of soured loans to the banking sector's total loan book increased to its highest level in over two years amid elevated borrowing costs, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

Oftana, RHJ power TNT over Magnolia

Riding on Calvin Oftana’s furious bombardment and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s usual brilliance, TNT stopped the bleeding in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

ARCHERS FORCE DECIDING GAME 3

Kevin Quiambao proved that he's the back-to-back MVP for a reason. La Salle reminded everyone that it's still the reigning champion, too.

JB, DJ reunion unlikely

Meralco's replacement import DJ Kennedy and Ginebra's Justin Brownlee were teammates for two years at St. John's University in New York, but their highly-anticipated reunion isn't likely to happen in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.

Phl booters tackle Myanmar counterparts

Match tonight (Rizal Memorial Stadium) 6:30 p.m. - Philippines vs Myanmar It's time for the Philippine men's football team's redemption tour in the Asean Championship-Mitsubishi Electric Cup.

Arca is Asian Youth blitz champ

The Philippines' Christian Gain Karlo Arca continued to make the country proud in the international stage as he emerged the blitz champion of the 18th Asian Youth Chess Championships in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday night.

Quibol, Eastridge pals zoom ahead

Eastridge Primehomes bounced back in a big way behind Jhondie Quibol's exceptional 45 points as it pooled a superb second-round 158 points to wrest a five-shot advantage in Fil Championship of the 74th Januarius Fil Am Invitational at Camp John Hay here yesterday.

Lady Blue Hawks complete UCAL Cinderella feat

Newcomer Immaculada Concepcion College rediscovered its form in time and completed a remarkable reverse sweep of University of Batangas in their sudden death, 13-25, 20-25, 25-17, 25-21, 15-13, in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PGFlex Season 7 Volleyball Finals last Tuesday at the Paco Arena in Manila.

Bucks hold off Magic, Thunder roll past Mavs

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks edged the depleted but determined Orlando Magic 114-109 to reach the NBA Cup semifinals on Tuesday as Oklahoma City cruised past Dallas.

Gomez spotlights mental health at women's event

While surveying a room packed with Hollywood's most influential figures, \"Emilia Perez\" star Selena Gomez took center stage to spotlight a critical issue: prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities often left behind in the conversation.

New Syria PM calls for 'stability, calm'

Syria's new transitional prime minister on Tuesday said it was time for \"stability and calm\" in the country, two days after longtime president Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels in a lightning offensive.

NY gunman had manifesto railing vs health insurance

The man charged with brazenly gunning down a top health insurance CEO in New York carried a handwritten manifesto of grievances against the industry, police said Tuesday, giving a possible motive for the first time.

S. Korean ex-defense minister tries to kill himself

South Korea's former defense minister tried to kill himself shortly before he was formally arrested over his role in this month's martial law operation, a senior prisons official said yesterday.

SoKor police raid president's office

SEOUL (AFP) - South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk-yeol's office yesterday as the investigation into his declaration of martial law gathered pace.

House OKs BARMM poll postponement bill on second reading

The House of Representatives on Monday approved on second reading a proposal to defer the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

ILI cases up in 6 regions

Six regions in the country have posted an increase in cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the past few weeks, according to the Department of Health.

Comelec sets 2025 poll campaign rules

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued the rules and regulations governing campaign activities for the 2025 midterm elections.

Shear line improves Angat Dam's elevation

The water level in Angat Dam in Bulacan has improved by almost one meter following rainfall spawned by the shear line.

The winners and losers following the fall of Assad

The stunning collapse of the brutal Assad regime in Syria, a family business since the 1970s, is a geopolitical earthquake creating winners and losers around the world. First, the losers:

Uncertainty

VIRTUAL REALITY

Is the Philippines ready for Trump?

The incoming Trump administration in the US has promised that it would be radically different from the Biden administration.

Canada and the Philippines: A winning partnership

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Breakfast in Paris

One can now leave Manila at night and be in Paris the next day, in time for a warm Parisian breakfast.

Teachers

Our educational system has many weaknesses. Perhaps the most important of them is a weak teaching corps.