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Xdinary Heroes make 'extraordinary' concert in Manila
Members of the South Korean rock band Xdinary Heroes showed that they were no ordinary musicians during their first world tour, “Break The Brake” last March 23 at the New Frontier Theater.
Property prices slow in Q4
The growth in property prices has been sustained for 10 straight quarters, albeit at a slower pace in the fourth quarter last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Sy family invests P5 B in Megawide affiliate
The Sy family is once again playing a big brother role to a company led by businessman Edgar Saavedra, this time investing in Megawide’s affiliate renewable energy real estate investment trust.
S&P: Phl may miss growth goal this year
S&P Global Ratings sees the Philippines again missing its growth targets this year as it kept its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.9 percent.
Iraqis display full might vs Ph XI
Iraq rained goals on host Philippines in a 5-0 shutout that pushed the Filipinos to the brink in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Tuesday at the packed Rizal Memorial Stadium.
US rejects Hamas plea to halt Gaza airdrops
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES AFP) The United States said Tuesday it would continue airdrops of aid to besieged Gaza, despite pleas from Hamas to stop the practice after it said 18 people had died trying to reach food packages.
6 presumed dead after Baltimore bridge collapse
WASHINGTON Reuters) Six people are presumed dead after emergency workers suspended search efforts on the evening of Tuesday, following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore in the eastern US state of Maryland.
2 activists kidnapped in Pangasinan
The Commission on Human Rights CHR) has called for a search for two environmental rights defenders and church workers who were reportedly kidnapped in Pangasinan last weekend.
Manila imposes liquor ban near churches
The Manila city government imposed a ban on liquor and other alcoholic drinks on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday within a 500-meter radius of Catholic churches.
FOCAP condemns Chinese embassy's claims on 'manipulated' WPS videos
The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) strongly rejected and condemned yesterday China’s “false and baseless” claims that journalists manipulate videos they recorded in the South China Sea to present the Philippines as a victim.
Security Council warns of foreign interference in 2025 polls
There may be foreign interference in next year’s midterm elections and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) should prepare to counter cyberattacks, the National Security Council (NSC) warned yesterday.
Power fluctuations hit NAIA
Passengers sweltered as power fluctuations hit the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 at around 10 a.m. yesterday.
BBM eyes stronger maritime ties with India
The Philippines is seeking stronger maritime security cooperation with India to ensure the safety of seafarers from both nations as the world’s oceans are becoming more dangerous for commercial shipping, President Marcos said.
DOH: Pertussis cases 20 times higher since January
The number of pertussis cases nationwide has increased 20-fold this year from 2023, according to the Department of Health.
Iran frees 18 Pinoy crew of oil tanker
Iran has freed all 18 Filipino crewmembers of an oil tanker that was seized in the Gulf of Oman in January, the Philippine government said yesterday.
Roque: Xi, Duterte agreed to keep WPS status quo
The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team.
7 Davao City cops in new drug war axed
Seven police officers were relieved from their posts in connection with the deaths of drug suspects in alleged shootouts in Davao City after Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a war on drugs in the city.
MR.DIY celebrates women empowerment
At the recently concluded Filipina CEO Circle (FCC) X Women's Run PH held at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds on March 10, MR. DIY showed its support for women, celebrating the spirit of womanhood through fitness and community engagement.
'Our Dream': K-pop boy band BtoB to hold fan-con in April
The K-pop boy band BtoB, also known as Born to Beat, is poised to come back to Manila on April 7 at the SM Mall of Asia for a fan-con labeled as “2024 BTOB Fan-Con Our Dream.”
DOF: GFIs can seek extended relief after Maharlika infusion
Government financial institutions Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) will likely seek an extension of its regulatory relief following contributions to the country's sovereign wealth fund.
JG Summit core profit soars in 2023
Core earnings of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc. soared in 2023 following a significant turnaround in its airline business, with Cebu Pacific returning to full-year profit for the first time since the pandemic.
PLDT puts up new unit for data centers
Telco leader PLDT Inc. has formed a new unit under its technology arm, delegating it with the task of building and operating data centers.
'Trade with China should continue'
The Philippines should continue to pursue stronger trade ties with China despite rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, according to the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. FFCCCID) and the Department of Trade and Industry.
ANGELS REBOUND, CROSSOVERS ROLL ON
Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo carved out contrasting wins over Capital1 Solar Energy and Nxled, respectively, and stayed in the thick of the fight for the semifinals of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena last night.
Ship strikes Baltimore bridge; rescuers search for survivors
A major bridge collapsed in the US port of Baltimore in the early hours of Tuesday after being struck by a container ship, plunging cars and as many as 20 people into the river below.
US, UK, NZ accuse China of cyber attacks
The United States, Britain and New Zealand have accused Beijingbacked cyber groups of being behind a series of attacks against lawmakers and key democratic institutions - allegations that prompted angry Chinese denials.
CHR probes Davao drug war deaths
The Commission on Human Rights CHR) yesterday expressed grave concern over Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s recent declaration of a war on drugs in the city.
LTO sets renewal sked for plastic license
The Land Transportation Office LTO) released yesterday a schedule for motorists to renew and claim their driver’s license, printed on plastic cards, after the Court of Appeals CA) lifted its injunction order.
Rice imports as of mid-March 886,963 MT
The country's rice imports as of mid-March have surpassed the total volume recorded in the entire first quarter of last year by a double-digit rate, to over 880,000 metric tons, government data showed.
Drug killings 95% lower than in previous admin
The number of deaths recorded under the Marcos administration's war on drugs has decreased by over 95 percent, in contrast to the bloody anti-drug campaign of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.