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Valenzuela, Mandaluyong LGUs begin distributing Christmas gift packs

Christmas has come early for residents of the cities of Valenzuela and Mandaluyong as they started receiving gift packs from their local governments.

Cheaper rice sold at more MRT, LRT stations soon

Cheaper rice could soon be sold at other stations of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday.

AFP flagged for including 264 deceased pensioners in payroll

The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) over the latter's failure to remove 264 deceased pensioners from its payroll and alpha list of active pensioners six to 25 months after their deaths, thus resulting in P73.11 million in overpayment of pension benefits.

International climate case wraps up first week of testimony

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped up its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague Friday.

PPA awaits completion of cruise port linking Boracay

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) looks forward to the completion of a cruise port in the province of Aklan that would give cruise passengers direct access to the world-famous Boracay Island.

DA optimistic rice inflation will go down

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic that rice inflation will continue to go down with lower tariffs on imports and the affordable rice programs of the government.

PhilHealth to ease filing of claims by typhoon victims

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) announced that filing of claims by those affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the Bicol Region will be given consideration.

OFWs, families get over P3 M in cash, gifts at Go Negosyo event

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families who trooped to the SM Mall of Asia to attend Go Negosyo's Balik-Bayan Summit 2024 last Dec. 7 went home with cash and prizes totaling P3 million given by Go Negosyo, its sponsors and President Marcos and the Office of the First Lady.

BBM seeks WHO help for Ph's health system improvement

President Marcos seeks increased collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) in improving the country's health system after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ateneo scientists improve prediction of sunny weather

Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) have developed a new method that improves sunny weather forecasts by as much as 94 percent.

Israel travel advisory may ease if ceasefire holds

Philippine embassy officials may soon recommend the easing of the government's travel advisory to Israel if the ceasefire with militant group Hezbollah holds up and the situation does not deteriorate, a top diplomat told The STAR.

Comelec to start working on ballot face templates

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the poll body will start working on the ballot face templates to be used in the different areas of the country for the May 2025 national and local polls.

S. Korea president apologizes, but doesn't resign over ML fiasco

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared set to survive an impeachment vote Saturday even as he apologized for the turmoil but stopped short of stepping down, saying he would leave it to his party to decide his fate.

Warship deployment in WPS up to Marcos

China brands US, other Phl allies ‘troublemakers’

Phl eyes cacao deal with Chile

The Philippines is eyeing future tie-ups with Chile in agriculture, specifically cacao cultivation and processing, President Marcos said on Friday as he welcomed Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren at Malacañang.

BBM urges Pinoys to serve with compassion, humility

As the Catholic faithful observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception today, President Marcos urged Filipinos to emulate Mary by serving others with compassion and humility.

Schedule tight for VP impeach process - lawmaker

With only nine session days left before the Christmas break, lawmakers would have to work on a tight schedule to process the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Defiant Macron seeks new French PM

PARIS (AFP)- President Emmanuel Macron on Friday was to hold talks with political factions as he seeks to name a new prime minister and find a way out of France's political crisis.

Without a law, the government can't protect your privacy

The New York Times The Federal Trade Commission just took much-needed action against a company and its subsidiaries.

Bella storia

Life is a story, or rather, a series of stories, and often, it's in the re-telling of these stories that they come alive, sometimes taking on a life unexpected.

FILIPINO CELEBRITIES DOMINATE ASIAN ENTERTAINMENT HUB SINGAPORE

While everyone was busy doomscrolling about what happened with Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings, we were setting our sights on our very own local celebrities making waves in the

MARIS RACAL AND ANTHONY JENNINGS APOLOGIZE OVER CONTROVERSY

THE RECENT CONTROVERSY INVOLVING MARIS RACAL and Anthony Jennings has taken center stage, seemingly eclipsing promotional activities for their upcoming projects - the Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 entry \"And The Breadwinner Is\" and the action-oriented TV series \"Incognito.\"

2024 Spotify Wrapped unveils the top artists, tracks, podcasts

Spotify has unveiled its highly-anticipated 2024 Wrapped campaign — celebrating the fans, artists, and creators who all made this year the record-breaking, culture-making, fandom-shaking year it was.

WHY WE SHOULD ALL SWITCH TO CLEAN LIGHTING

Did you know that lighting can account for up to 40 percent of a city's electricity use?

OF FASHION AND INTERNATIONAL TIES

The Spouses of Heads of Mission (SHOM) Manila presented Diplomats for a Cause, a glittering charity gala held at the Grand Ballroom of Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.

A SPARKLING NIGHT WITH NENE

A delightful celebration unfolded at the elegant Sage Grill restaurant in Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Makati City, as the ever-gracious Nene Leonor marked her 92nd birthday in grand style.

MARTINI WITH GENY LOPEZ

Shaken—not stirred—memories of a boss, the epitome of old world charm, an architect of industry, who taught me how to make a proper martini.

Holiday Magic Lights Up Ayala Malls Manila Bay's Garden Lights Show

Ayala Malls Manila Bay ushered in the holiday season with the opening of \"Garden Lights, Holiday Nights,\" a garden light show, at the mall's Central Garden Fountain on November 30, 2024.

Spot prices rise in Nov

The Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) saw a modest rise in average electricity prices in November as lower demand failed to counterbalance the equally diminished supply.

Personal Collection ventures into cosmetics industry

Personal Collection, a proudly Filipino-owned company, marks a significant milestone as it ventures into the cosmetics category with the launch of its In The Mood lipstick collection.