'THE IDEA OF YOU' STAR NICHOLAS GALITZINE TAKES CUES FROM K-POP, '90S BOYBANDS

FOR NICHOLAS GALITZINE, IT was a \"no-brainer\" to take on the role of a boyband pop star who falls madly in love with a fan's divorced mom, played by Anne Hathaway, in \"The Idea of You.\"

Maya Bank lends P2.75 B to fintech firm Tala

Philippine digital lender Maya Bank has signed a loan channeling partnership with global financial technology firm Tala, providing P2.75 billion of loan capital to the fintech company.

NEDA OKs contract changes in UP-PGH Cancer Center PPP

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved the revised terms and cost of the Cancer Center public-private partnership (PPP) project and two other initiatives intended to help accelerate the development of infrastructure and human capital.

Business units power up AEV profit to P4.9 B in QI

Conglomerate Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) registered strong profitability in the first quarter, driven by higher contributions from its business units.

Economy likely grew by 6.2% in QI

The Philippine economy is expected to have posted a 6.2-percent growth in the first quarter supported by gains in the labor market and manufacturing, as well as government spending, according to First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P).

‘BSP ready to mitigate excessive peso volatility’

Monetary authorities are ready to mitigate any unnecessary movement” and excessive volatility” in the foreign exchange market as the peso sank to fresh 17-month lows against the dollar, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr.

P4.5-M kush abandoned at NAIA

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group confiscated yesterday five parcels, containing around 2.5 kilos of kush from Canada valued at P4.5 million, abandoned at the Central Mail Exchange Center of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Grids still on alert amid demand surge

Power grids across the country remained on alert yesterday, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines.

MMDA fines 105 in road clearing ops

One hundred five people were fined at least P1,000 each for leaving obstructions such as tables, chairs and vehicles as well as food carts and stalls during a road clearing operation yesterday in preparation for the closure of the EDSA-Kamuning flyover on May 1.

Fish catch down since Balikatan group

Fish catch around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal has decreased since the start of the Balikatan exercises, which may have prompted the Chinese to send more vessels to the area and continue harassing Filipino fishermen, a local fishers' group said yesterday.

P15.5-B calamity fund ready for El Nino

Government agencies can still tap over P15 billion in disaster funds to mitigate the impacts of El Niño, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said yesterday.

DILG: Crime rate lower under Marcos compared to Duterte

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded a lower crime rate during the first 21 months of the Marcos administration compared to the same period under former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Phl, France start tackling VFA-envoy

France and the Philippines will begin talks next month on a defense pact that would allow troops from each country to hold exercises in the other's territory, the French ambassador said Thursday.

US, China to avoid 'miscalculations'

Xi to Blinken: We should be partners, not rivals

Filipina youth champions education for women at UN

In her bid to break barriers in education experienced by women and girls in the Philippines, Mandy Romero, 23, wrote and delivered recently the country statement at the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW).

BBM OKs DepEd's basic education plan, other measures

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Marcos, approved on Thursday three priority projects, including a medium-term basic education plan and a higher project cost for a world-class cancer center of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH).

'Foreign actor' seen behind BBM audio deepfake

A \"foreign actor\" is likely behind the audio deepfake of President Marcos where he supposedly ordered the Armed Forces to intervene if China poses a threat to the Philippines, according to the Presidential Communications Office.

Hottest day (again) in Metro at 38.2 C

Temperatures reached a scorching 38.2 degrees Celsius in Metro Manila on Thursday, again marking the hottest day so far this year, according to state weather forecasters.

PNP revokes Quiboloy's firearms licenses

Fugitive preacher Apollo Quiboloy must surrender his guns, after the Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday revoked his license to own and possess firearms and his firearms registration.

Market extends gains to 4th day

The stock market extended its winning streak to four yesterday, but gains were minimal due to lack of catalysts.

Phl digital economy expands by 7.7% in 2023

The value of the Philippine digital sector went up by 7.7 percent to P2.05 trillion in 2023 from P1.9 trillion in 2022, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

Megaworld building P1.2-B museum in Cebu

Real estate giant Megaworld Corp. is investing P1.2 billion to construct a modern museum inside its 30-hectare The Mactan Newtown in LapuLapu City, Cebu.

'AO 20 necessary for food security'

The newly issued administrative order (AO) seeking to remove non-tariff barriers on agricultural imports is a necessary measure for food security, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said yesterday amid concerns raised by stakeholders.

Heat scorch Celtics, Thunder rip Pelicans

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The Miami Heat unleashed a barrage of three-pointers to score a series-leveling 111-101 upset over the top-seeded Boston Celtics in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff duel on Wednesday.

Dozens arrested in California; Texas students detained

As Gaza war protests persist

Luzon, Visayas grids on yellow alert anew

The Luzon and Visayas grids remained under yellow alert yesterday, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP)

BOC: P29.5-M kush seized at Manila port

A shipment containing P29.5 million worth of dried marijuana or kush stashed in 74 balikbayan boxes from Thailand was intercepted at the Manila International Container Port (MICP), the Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced yesterday.

DOJ appeals for patience on Teves, Bantag cases

The Department of Justice (DOJ) yesterday appealed to the public for patience on the cases of former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. and former corrections chief Gerald Bantag, saying efforts are being made to ensure that proper legal processes are followed.

PhilHealth hikes benefit package for heatstroke

The state health insurer's heatstroke benefit package has been raised to P8,450 from P6,500 - a 30 percent increase.

BBM extends service of gov't contractual workers

President Marcos has extended the employment of contract of service and job order workers in government whose contracts will expire in December, and has directed agencies to help them find permanent posts.