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SURVIVING THE AGE OF DISTRACTION

Our phones may be smart, but it's up to us to prove we're smarter. The digital abyss will always be there, waiting.

TRAINING TO COMPETE AT HYROX

I have been meeting Hyrox athletes quite often recently and they are all excitedly awaiting possible news of a Hyrox competition in the country this year.

Connecting Communities to Nature

The Philippines is home to a number of bird species, featuring more endemic species compared to other large countries.

SM Foundation, Philippine Red Cross transform an old warehouse into a blood center clinical lab

2024 was an unforgettable year for the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Quezon City Chapter.

The Fatted Calf: Feasts & Family in a Farmhouse

Though it is near the Mendez Junction known for its fresh beef stalls, The Fatted Calf along the Tagaytay-Nasugbu road has the beef – but also fish, chicken, pork and lots and lots of seed-to-table vegetables.

'The Modern Negrense'

There really is something about Negrense food that gets me excited.

Gerald Santos decides to reinvent himself

Although what happened to him 19 years ago took a long time for him to come out in the open and disclose it, Gerald Santos felt there was really a time for everything.

DIREK JERRY SINENENG ATTESTS TO TEAM JOLLY'S REEL AND REAL-LIFE CHEMISTRY

In charge of the mise-en-scène of the now-airing \"Prinsesa Ng City Jail\" is Jerry Lopez Sineneng.

HOW MARTIN AND POPS BECAME CLOSER THROUGH THEIR GRANDCHILD

Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez, dubbed as the industry's Concert King and Queen, are set to grace the stage together once again for the concert, Always & Forever, on Feb. 7 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena.

Aegis pays tribute to late member Mercy Sunot in concert

It will be the first time that the legendary (Original Pilipino Music) OPM rock band Aegis will be staging their concert without one of their vocalists, Mercy Sunot.

Empowering Senior Citizens

At a recently concluded forum organized by Capampangan in Media Inc. (CAMI), Senior Citizens Partylist Representative Rodolfo Ordanes (right) reaffirmed his dedication to partnering with the government and civil society to promote the welfare of senior citizens.

CDC Ramps Up Efforts to Attract Global Investors

Clark Development Corp. (CDC) is intensifying its efforts to attract more locators to the freeport.

Pi Sigma Delta Marks 50 Years of Principled Sisterhood

The Pi Sigma Delta Sorority will mark its 50th anniversary with a homecoming celebration on January 25, 5 p.m. at the UP Diliman Bahay ng Alumni.

Cybersecurity solutions tackled at GRC conclave

As industries rapidly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and undergo digital transformation, risks of data breaches, unauthorized transactions and system failures are more pressing than ever.

Employers urged to invest in upskilling to retain talent

An online job portal has urged Filipino employers to invest in upskilling their workforce as part of their efforts to retain talent.

DOF assures transparency in LGU tax allotments

The Department of Finance (DOF) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and adherence to the Supreme Court's Mandanas-Garcia ruling in determining the national tax allotment (NTA) shares for local government units (LGUs).

Maynilad on track to completing Las Piñas water reclamation facility

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. said it is making significant progress in the construction of its P4.84-billion water reclamation facility (WRF) in Las Piñas scheduled to begin operations by July next year.

Essential FAQs: Filing tax returns and paying taxes explained

Clear tax filing instructions and guidelines are essential for promoting compliance and ensuring that taxpayers are not caught off guard by sudden regulatory changes.

Rice import volume hits 4.8-M MT in 2024

The government revised upward the country's total rice import volume last year to nearly 4.8 million metric tons (MT) after the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) validated the rice shipment figures.

GCash widens reach in Japan

E-wallet leader GCash is reaching more areas in Japan through the expansion of its international partnership, allowing Filipinos to transact with millions of merchants.

A fast-food chicken issue

What would you do if you encountered something unusual about the food served in a fast-food restaurant?

CLI Ventures Into Co-working Spaces

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), a listed real estate developer focused in the Visayas and Mindanao, is venturing into co-working spaces as part of the company's business diversification initiatives.

BPI sees robust growth this year

Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) expects a stronger revenue performance in 2025, with a budget targeting double-digit growth, driven by robust economic prospects and strategic investments.

BCDA inks commercial, residential leases

State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has entered into lease agreements with a pizza chain and a specialty cafe and restaurant for commercial lots, as well as with a Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) executive for a residential lease in Camp John Hay.

PAL Adds New Route From Cebu

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is betting on a new route and expanding its Siargao flights from Cebu, as the carrier moves to strengthen its domestic coverage this year.

Phl Stocks Plummet on Wall Street Cues

The benchmark index plunging below the 6,400 level as share prices opened the week in the red after taking cues from the decline in US equities last Friday.

SEC: Firms must disclose fees paid to external auditors

To boost transparency and accountability in the reporting of financial and operational results, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now requiring publicly listed companies to disclose fees paid to their external auditors.

DOE Exec Laments Financing Gap in Renewable Energy Dev't

Lowering capital costs for renewable energy (RE) development is critical in achieving a just energy transition for the Philippines, a senior energy official said, urging global support to close the financing gap.

Landbank eyes fresh funds via debt market

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines is preparing to access the debt markets to raise at least P10 billion this year via the issuance of bonds, expanding its green and sustainability portfolios, its top official said.

Unlock opportunities in EU, exporters urged

The country's exporters, particularly those of agri-food products, are encouraged to tap opportunities in the European Union, given the increased purchasing power of EU consumers and recent regulatory and policy developments, according to a joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.