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DOTr eyes more airport privatization

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista is stepping up pressure on interested proponents of other airport projects following the successful privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to the Ramon Ang-led San Miguel Corp. consortium, which in a short four months has already implemented and improved the capacity utilization of the country's premiere gateway.

Phl open to limited cooperation with ICC

The Marcos administration will sit down with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and discuss \"certain areas\" of cooperation in the latter's investigation on thousands of killings in the crackdown on illegal drugs under Rodrigo Duterte.

Teen fatally shoots female student, himself in Nashville

NASHVILLE (AP) - A shooting in a Nashville high school cafeteria on Wednesday left a female student dead and another student wounded, nearly two years after another deadly school shooting in the city that ignited an emotional debate about gun control in Tennessee.

Iloilo City's sustainable development: A haven for enhancing quality of life and attracting investment

Iloilo City, nestled in the heart of the Philippines, has long been celebrated as the cultural and economic gem of Western Visayas. Today, it stands as a model of sustainability, combining eco-friendly development with strategic urban planning.

SHFC at 21: Building lives, transforming communities

For 21 years, the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) has been a beacon of hope for Filipinos in need of safe and affordable housing.

The art of faith according to Rachy Cuna

Faith grows. From one's childlike wonder about the glory of God, one's faith flourishes to become a vow. And when the vow is kept and shared, one's faith is all the more fortified.

From AI to Gen Zs

(Keynote message at the induction of the Management Association of the Philippines board) Incoming MAP president Al Panlilio, outgoing president Rene Almendras, MAP governors and members, dear friends - unang una - happy vibes sa bagong taon, at magandang tanghali sa inyong lahat.

New Manila ferry system seen approved mid-2025

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects to deliver the feasibility study for a new and improved ferry system in Mega Manila within the first semester of 2025.

Supreme Court final mandate: only architects can sign and seal architectural plans and documents

With the landmark decision of the Supreme Court Second Division on G.R. 200015 and G.R. 205846, issued on October 30, 2024, and recently published and received in January 2025, following their Notice of Decision denying the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers' motion for reconsideration with finality, it is now evident that the architectural permit and structural permit, previously withheld in many City Building Official offices, will now be strictly implemented by the DPWH.

Steel Asia's P30-B Quezon plant to start operations in 2 years

The country's flagship steel manufacturer expects to start the commercial operations of its P30 billion plant in Candelaria, Quezon by 2027.

DMCI Mining expects record nickel shipment

DMCI Mining Corp., the nickel mining arm of Consunji-led DMCI Holdings Inc., is bullish that it would ship a record volume of three million wet metric tons (WMT) this year following the operations of its two new mine sites this year.

New Sandigan justice orders speedy trial of wealth forfeiture cases

The anti-graft court is seeking a speedy trial of wealth forfeiture cases against the remaining defendants involved in the so-called coco levy fund scam during the martial law era.

Manalo, Rubio affirm strength of Phl-US alliance

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have affirmed the strength of their respective countries' alliance and the United States' \"ironclad commitment\" to the Philippines.

Swift Leads 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award Nominations

Taylor Swift (in photo) led the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award nominations, followed closely by Morgan Wallen, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and Post Malone.

Syquia Named New CFO of Ayala Corp

Bank of the Philippine Islands executive vice president and head of institutional banking Juan Carlos Syquia is next in line to lead the financial team of the country's oldest conglomerate, Ayala Corp.

6 Phl From Page 1

and Health subject, with UP emerging at the top locally at the 501-600 spot.

On living through (not by) books

I've been one to easily compare my life to other people because their lives always seemed to be more eventful than my mundane. I lived through books, especially fiction.

New Sandigan

more than 37 years since the causes of action in these civil cases were first brought before this Court.

BBM: Make economic terms comprehensible to masses

Experiencing \"nosebleed\" when encountering terms like gross domestic product, headline inflation and fiscal policy?

Seventeen Delivers Explosive Opening Salvo for PHL Concert Scene

The color of the night was flaming red, as ferocious as the performances of the South Korean boy band Seventeen, combined with an eye-catching visual spectacle that held the crowd captive throughout the three-hour duration of the show.

Saudi crown prince vows $600-B investment with Trump

DUBAI (AP) Saudi Arabia's crown prince said yesterday the kingdom wants to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, comments that came after US President Donald Trump earlier put a price tag on returning to the kingdom as his first foreign trip.

DA: Kadiwa rice soon in supermarkets

Affordable rice sold at Kadiwa outlets will soon be available at over 3,200 retail outlets including supermarkets, groceries and convenience stores.

Is the Subaru WRX STI really back?

Subaru has finally unveiled a nearly complete version of the long-awaited WRX STI, based on the current-generation WRX Sedan, at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025.

Pinoy collision course in Dubai?

It's likely that Strong Group Athletics (SGA) and the Zamboanga Valientes will face off in a knockout duel during the Dubai International Basketball Championships starting today up to Feb. 2 as the Filipino teams are in separate elimination brackets.

Gov't Kicks Off $3.5-B Global Bond Offering

The Philippines is tapping anew the global bond market with a dual-tranche dollar bond offering worth about $3.5 billion, as the government seeks to raise funds for general budget financing and sustainability projects.

The problem with the teen pregnancy prevention bill

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Cebu Landmasters' Strategic Expansion with New Makati Office

Property Report attended the grand opening of Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI)'s new office in Makati City, a milestone that marks the VisMin leader's expansion into Luzon.

PLUG IN WITH THE NEW BMW X5 XDRIVE50E M SPORT PHEV

Newest X5 variant is BMW PH's first PHEV

ALI construction arm spearheads sustainable dev't

Ayala Land Inc.'s construction arm Makati Development Corp. (MDC) is spearheading sustainable construction with the country's first electric vehicle (EV) heavy equipment and charging station.

Banning TikTok

A unanimous US Supreme Court decision allowed a law banning TikTok to stand.