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Irving Helps Mavericks Silence Thunder

Kyrie Irving scored 25 points as the Dallas Mavericks brought the high-flying Oklahoma City Thunder down to earth with a 106-98 victory over the Western Conference leaders on Friday.

Weeding out dirty cops

These are the ones who didn't get away. As of last Thursday, 10 active and former members of the Philippine National Police were under the custody of various PNP units for the alleged staged seizure of 990 kilos of shabu valued at P6.7 billion in Tondo, Manila in October 2022. The 10, nine of whom were arrested while one surrendered, include a lieutenant colonel, a major, a captain and a lieutenant.

Phl, South Korea partner to promote digital transformation, innovation

The Philippines has partnered with South Korea to pursue digital transformation and innovation efforts to drive economic growth.

PSA Tips Hat to Olympians

A touch of nostalgia shrouds the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on Jan. 27 as Filipinos who have represented flag and country in the Olympics will be honored at the Manila Hotel.

SB Corp rolls out P1.5-B loan program for MSMEs

The financing arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has rolled out two programs with a total of P1.5 billion worth of loans available for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Court Orders Arrest of 29 Cops in P6.7-B Shabu Haul

A Manila court has ordered the arrest of 29 police officers, including a brigadier general, implicated in the P6.7-billion drug haul in Tondo, Manila in October 2022.

Time is of the essence

The outcome of any election has a huge ripple effect on the economy, influencing how businesses operate, plan and strategize for the future.

Globe Helps Supply Chain Adopt Sustainable Practices

Globe is driving sustainability across its supply chain by empowering vendors with training, tools and technology to align with global environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.

House Urged

No parents' consent?

DA Exec Sees Food Emergency Declared on Jan. 22

The Department of Agriculture is set to declare a food security emergency on Jan. 22, to address persistently high rice prices.

ASIDE FROM TOM HANKS AND MEG RYAN.JIMI HENDRIX, KURT COBAIN, BRUCE LEE, ELVIS PRESLEY AND THE BEATLES WILL KEEP YOU SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE

When we took the Viator, the tour guide told us to shout: \"Elvis is alive!\" every time a Monorail passed by.

Aside from Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Bruce Lee, Elvis Presley and the Beatles will keep you sleepless in Seattle

When Philippine Airlines started its direct flight from Manila to Seattle last October, movie fans thought they finally could visit the site where Sleepless in Seattle was filmed.

Budget for RE Development Program Hiked to P155 Million

The Marcos administration has ramped up funding for the country's renewable energy (RE) development program this year, fueling the ambitious push toward cleaner, more sustainable power.

SoKor's Yoon attends court to fight detention extension

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended court for the first time yesterday to fight a request by investigators to extend his detention as they probe his failed martial law bid.

Russia, Iran sign partnership treaty

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact on Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western sanctions.

BCDA Eyeing PPP for Waste-to-Energy Facility in Clark

State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is conducting a study for a waste-to-energy facility be-

Bong Go visits Pasay fire victims

Sen. Bong Go visited on Friday the 48 families who lost their houses to a fire in Pasay City last week, giving them financial support and relief packs.

Hello, Love, Again' Now Showing in Indonesia, Coming to Netflix in February

\"Hello, Love, Again,\" the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, is set to make waves once again this time on Netflix.

Jimi Hendrix Park

This 2.3-acre park, shaped like a guitar, pays tribute to Seattle's own son and is described as \"a truly beautiful experience, from Jimi's artistic purple signature to the six stools which represent the turning knobs.

PNB inks deal with PAFCPIC

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) further strengthened its partnership with the Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Integrated Cooperative (PAFCPIC) to enhance financial services and benefits for the cooperative's employees and members.

Vista Land Bridges Cebuano Heritage and Progress with Valencia by Vista Estates

Mactan stands out as a highly recognized island within Cebu province, divided between Lapu-Lapu City and the municipality of Cordova.

Memories and tears for Palisades

It has been ages since I last wrote an article here. I have promised to come back again and again but had not built up enough courage to muster an entry.

Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright dies at 95

Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright (in photo) - who, with her late husband Laurence Olivier, did much to revitalize the UK's theatrical scene in the decades after World War II - has died. She was 95.

Cop Facing Dismissal for Threatening Bar Workers

The Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has recommended the dismissal of a police lieutenant colonel who allegedly threatened workers of a bar in Ilocos Sur last year.

Laken Riley Act: You could be detained for shoplifting

The US House of Representatives recently passed the Laken Riley Act, with support from both Republicans and Democrats.

RURU MADRID REPRISES ICONIC 'LOLONG' STORY

RURU MADRID IS RETURNING to the primetime adventure project \"Lolong\" and reprising an iconic role that established himself as an action-drama actor.

House urged to recall OK of ‘pregnancy' bill

More than a year after its passage in the House of Representatives, a bill which aims to prevent adolescent pregnancies as well as institutionalize protection for adolescent parents is being questioned by Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, who wants it recalled and subjected to further scrutiny for being “deceptive.”

Discovery World starts building new project in Siargao

Discovery World Corp., the listed hotels and resorts developer of the Tiu family, has started construction of a new hospitality concept in Siargao.

How much is Maharlika's offer for NGCP?

Just before 2024 came to a close, I wrote that Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIF)'s acquisition of possibly a 10 percent stake in National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) could happen as early as this month.

Israel approves Gaza truce deal

JERUSALEM (AP) Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal early yesterday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas, bringing the sides a step closer to ending their deadliest and most destructive fighting ever.