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Boy, 11, grazed by stray bullet in Caloocan

An 11-year-old boy was grazed by a stray bullet in Barangay 176, North Caloocan on Saturday, police reported yesterday.

Health is wealth

It doesn't get any clearer than this: good public health promotes economic growth. Yet, investing in our people's health isn't a top concern for our leaders.

Food Security Emergency

EDITORIAL

Bond vigilantes

Ahead of Trump's inauguration, there has been a recent uptick in bond yields across the world.

Debt service burden rises 20% to $14.5B

The country's external debt service burden increased in the 10 months to October 2024 as foreign debt hit an all-time high of $139.64 billion in the third quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

Finland Looks to Phl for Talent Attraction

Finland is actively encouraging Filipino workers to consider employment opportunities in the European country, citing the Philippines as one of its focus countries for talent attraction.

Suspected Bangladeshi arrested in stabbing of Bollywood star

A man thought to be a citizen of Bangladesh was arrested in India's financial capital Mumbai yesterday and is considered the prime suspect in the stabbing of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, police said.

Trump Arrives in Washington Ahead of Monday's Inauguration

Donald Trump landed in Washington on Saturday ahead of his inauguration, with the billionaire Republican set to attend a series of events and celebrations before reclaiming the presidency.

Semirara Sets P6.9-B Capital Spending This Year

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) of tycoon Isidro Consunji is spending around P6.9 billion this year to beef up its coal fleet and fuel its power generation business.

Sex Education Bill Slammed Anew

A religious sect leader and lawmaker is joining calls to reconsider a bill that introduces comprehensive sex education in the Philippines, claiming that the bill \"contradicts biblical principles\" and \"betrays the Constitutional policy\" of the secular country.

Back with a roar, Japanese Film Fest 2025

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is returning once again to Philippine theaters this February 2025.

Composing new life music for 2025

Thoughts to guide us by

Hoey drops down to 17th

The Philippines' Rico Hoey struggled with a 74 after sizzling rounds of 65 and 63 and dropped from being a joint leader to number 17 in the US PGA Tour American Express tournament in La Quinta, California.

Senate Eyes Passage of Motorcycle-for-Hire Bill

The Senate is aiming to pass a motorcycle-for-hire bill before the end of the 19th Congress, to finally put in place a law that would ensure the safety of passengers who ride two-wheeled vehicles to beat the traffic.

Over 16 GW Offshore Wind Power Seen by 2028 - DOE

The Department of Energy (DOE) is charting a bold course for offshore wind development, with a goal of unlocking over 16 gigawatts of capacity by the end of President Marcos' term.

DMW: Aid Ready for Pinoys Affected by California Wildfires

The Philippine government is extending assistance to over 100 Filipinos affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, California.

THE BIG STORY THAT MAY UNITE US

One of the best gifts I reO C ceived over the holiday season was this boxed set of two volumes titled Unstoppable Us, written by Yuval Noah Harari and illustrated by Ricardo Zaplana Ruiz.

32 POGO Workers held in BI, NBI raid

Thirty-two foreign nationals were arrested when authorities raided another Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) facility in Parañaque over the weekend.

Risks to the Phl

SKETCHES

Coiled in creativity for the Year of the Snake

\"Coiled in Creativity and Transformation\" opens at The Gallery @ Summit in Summit Ridge Tagaytay this Jan. 25, a month-long exhibition showcasing a diverse array of artworks inspired by the Year of the Snake, reflecting the theme of metamorphosis, growth and artistic evolution.

Djokovic marches into quarterfinal versus Alcaraz

Irrepressible 10-time champion Novak Djokovic set up a blockbuster Australian Open quarterfinal Sunday with Carlos Alcaraz after downing Czech Jiri Lehecka.

PBBM: Concerned enough

CTALK

Megawide sticking to basics

Megawide Construction Corp. will continue to concentrate on \"basic\" government infrastructure projects that will provide more benefits to the people, even as it does not see an immediate upside to tourism projects, particularly airport privatization, according to Megawide vice chairman Louie Ferrer.

Tik Tok goes dark in US, pinning hopes on Trump

Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect.

LTFRB to standardize ride-hailing discounts

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is set to issue a memorandum circular to streamline the implementation of discounts for students, persons with disabilities and senior citizens using ride-hailing platforms.

Preparations for polls slightly off track - Comelec

The preparation for the May 2025 midterm polls is now slightly off track due to a delay in the printing of ballots, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia admitted yesterday.

Bill vs child support violators gets panel approval

A proposed bill seeking to penalize parents or irresponsible fathers who refuse to support their children's education, food, clothing, and other basic needs has passed the House committee on the welfare of children.

Island flights transferred out of NAIA by March

More than 2 M passengers affected

Metro crimes down 23%

The crime volume in Metro Manila dipped by at least 23 percent, the National Capital Region Police Office reported last week.

Alleged NBI data breach probed

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is looking into an alleged data breach after an anonymous user from the Philippine IT Security Forum claimed to have leaked information from the NBI, officials said yesterday.