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Countering the immigration crisis

Immigration continues to trend as a major political issue in different parts of the world.

ACNE IS MORE THAN JUST A SKIN RASH

Acne is often dismissed as a superficial issue, a rite of passage for most parents of teenagers, or an inconvenience for adults. However, the reality is far more complex. Acne is not just a skin rash; it can have intense emotional and psychological consequences, including an increased risk of hopelessness and dejection.

More Than 47 Years Of Excellence

Excellence. It has been a word that Wilcon Depot, the country's leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, consistently embodies throughout its journey.

Fire hits Tondo; 2 dead

A man and his niece died after getting trapped in a fire that broke out at their house in Tondo, Manila on Sunday.

'Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024'

Billionaires' wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, a top anti-poverty group reported on Monday as some of the world's political and financial elite prepared for an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

Yoon Shuns Questioning as Security Tightened After Court Rampage

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol refused yesterday to be questioned by investigators under a probe into whether he committed insurrection, as dozens of his supporters faced being charged over a violent rampage on a court building.

Megawide Earmarks P2B for Capex This Year

Infrastructure and engineering company Megawide Construction Corp. is allocating around P2 billion this year to bankroll various projects.

Ex-QC mayor Bistek gets 10 years for graft

Former Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista and his former city administrator have been sentenced to six to 10 years in prison for graft by the Sandiganbayan for an anomalous procurement of a computer system for work permits in 2019.

Marcos Mulls Term Extension for Marbil

Citing the need for leadership continuity during the midterm elections, President Marcos said yesterday he is considering extending the term of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil.

Fiscal discipline

As Trump 2.0 begins, we can take a page from his plan to make the American government more efficient. We don't need to get someone like Elon Musk to spearhead it, but we can learn from it and apply it to our own bureaucracy, which definitely needs a lot of fixing.

BBM open to 7 a.m.-4 p.m. gov't work hours

To ease traffic congestion in the National Capital Region, President Marcos is studying the proposal of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to adjust the working hours of national government offices to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Marcial impressed by B-League

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said yesterday he was amazed by the staging of the Japan B-League All-Star Weekend at the jam-packed, 10,000-seat Lala Arena Tokyo-Ban in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture and picked up a lot of lessons that could be applicable locally. Marcial, PBA Board treasurer/Phoenix governor Atty. Raymond Zorrilla and SBP executive director Erika Dy witnessed the All-Star extravaganza on the B-League's invitation.

THE HEART AND LIGHT OF ANAKTV

GMA Network has a rich heritage of children's program that began with Uncle Bob and 'Lucky Seven' to the acclaimed 'Worrying Free Kid TV'

Duterte lying about missing amounts in budget - Marcos

President Marcos yesterday accused former president Rodrigo Duterte of lying about supposed missing amounts in the 2025 budget, in a development that further highlighted the widening political rift between their families.

Creamline eyes win No. 5 in return from breather

Games today (PhilSports Arena) 1:30 p.m. - Galeries Tower vs Cignal / 4 p.m. - Capital1 vs Creamline / 6:30 p.m. - Petro Gazz vs Chery Tiggo

Camille Villar on Motherhood and Caring for Elders

Do children have a moral obligation to take care of their elderly parents?

Consunji's See Profitability for Cemex in 2-3 Years

The new leadership of Cemex Holdings Philippines (CHP) is looking at a couple more years before achieving a complete turnaround of the listed cement maker's financial performance.

BBM From Page 1

supports the teaching of sex education that focuses on the anatomy of the reproductive systems, the consequences of early pregnancy and the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus, among others.

Only 2 markets violate max SRP for imported rice

Two Metro Manila markets did not comply with the maximum suggested retail price (SRP) of P58 per kilo of imported rice after it took effect yesterday, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Earthquake Jolts MM, Batangas

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted Batangas and Metro Manila last night, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

SHOWBIZ NEWCOMER DYLAN MENOR INKS DEAL WITH MVP GROUP AS ENDORSER

Noting the recent significant increase in his social media followers, newbie actor Dylan Menor shared some advice with aspiring content creators on how to improve their content.

As Trump Returns, Families Prepare for Mass Deportations

Parents around Nora Sanidgo's large, rectangular dining table had lunch before signing documents to make the Nicaraguan immigrant a legal guardian of their children, entrusting them to her if they are deported.

Marcos Invites Tesla To Manufacture EVs In Phl

President Marcos invited Elon Musk's multinational automotive and clean energy company Tesla to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) in the country as it moves to adopt a more environment-friendly transport system and reduce carbon emissions.

Gas

Oil prices spiked again today. It is the third week in a row that substantial increases in oil happened and there is no clear indication the spiral is about to end.

House Urged: Act on Sara Impeachment

One of the complainants in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte has called on the House of Representatives to uphold its constitutional responsibility and take immediate action on the matter.

'Typhoon missile system can defend Phl maritime interests'

The US Typhoon mid-range missile system provides the capability to help defend the Philippines' maritime interests, according to Washington's top diplomat in the country.

Gaza residents and Israelis dare to hope as ceasefire takes hold

The sounds of celebration replaced those of explosions in the Gaza Strip on Sunday as a fragile ceasefire came into effect after 470 days of war, allowing some hostages to return home to Israel, Palestinians imprisoned in Israel to be released and displaced Palestinians to search for what was left of their homes in Gaza.

Thailand seizes record 1.6 tons of crystal meth

Thai authorities intercepted more than one and a half tons of crystal methamphetamine in a record seizure of the illegal drug, senior narcotic officials said yesterday.

Beermen in dire straits

PBA Commissioner's Cup defending champion San Miguel Beer is in danger of not making it to the eight-team playoffs.

Exporters From B3

She said the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation will also become applicable next year.