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US, China seek to wrap Paris talks on managed trade, agriculture deals for Xi-Trump summit
Top US and Chinese economic officials were due to conclude talks in Paris on Monday, with potential areas of agreement in agriculture, critical minerals and managed trade that could be taken up by US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, sources familiar with the discussions said.
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March 17, 2026
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Krishnamurti Villanueva's three meditations on Christ
THE Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti once wrote that \"truth is a pathless land.\"
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March 17, 2026
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30 payout sites for P5K assistance to drivers identified
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday identified 30 payout sites in Metro Manila for the distribution of the P5,000 Cash Relief Assistance (CRA) to some 139,000 tricycle drivers operating in the National Capital Region.
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March 17, 2026
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Gold steady as weaker dollar offsets fading rate cut hopes
GOLD prices were steady on Monday after paring a near 1 percent fall earlier in the session, as a softer dollar helped offset waning hopes of near term US interest rate cuts due to elevated energy prices.
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March 17, 2026
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Creamline seeks crucial victory today
FOILED in its bid to advance the last time out, Creamline gets another chance to clinch a coveted qualifying-round berth today, Tuesday, or risk getting dragged deeper into a chaotic race for the final Top Four slots in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.
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March 17, 2026
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China economy builds early 2026 momentum as global risks mount
China's economy began the year on a firmer footing as factory output quickened while retail sales and investment rebounded in January-February, offering early relief for policymakers as the US-Israeli war with Iran injects fresh uncertainty for growth.
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March 17, 2026
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JAPAN, AUSTRALIA: NO PLANS TO SEND SHIPS TO HORMUZ
AFTER TRUMP DEMANDS HELP TO SECURE STRAIT
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March 17, 2026
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Dollar pulls back, focus turns to busy central bank week amid MidEast war
The dollar pulled back from 10-month peaks on Monday in a tentative start to a week that brings a slew of central bank meetings held under the shadow of the US-Israel war on Iran.
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March 17, 2026
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OCTA: FILIPINOS HAVE POSITIVE VIEWS OF JAPAN, ITS PEOPLE
CLOSE to eight of 10, or 79 percent of Filipinos, trust Japan, while 74 percent trust the Japanese people, the December 3to 11 survey of OCTA Research that was released on Monday showed.
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March 17, 2026
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'Eldrew was simply amazing and won the gold'
CARLOS Edriel Yulo's absence was younger brother Karl Eldrew’s gain.
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March 17, 2026
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STOCK MARKETS CAUTIOUS, OIL GAINS ON HORMUZ DOUBTS; TRADERS AWAIT CENTRAL BANKS
Investors were in a wary mood on Monday as hostilities in the Gulf kept oil prices elevated, clouding an inflation outlook that should keep most central banks on pause at policy meetings this week, though Australia is likely to hike.
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March 17, 2026
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Splendido hosts PGT Q-School showdown
A record field faces a punishing four-day test starting Tuesday as the Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School tees off, with 30 coveted Tour cards available for the upcoming season.
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March 17, 2026
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Stocks fall for 3rd day; Peso hits new low
SHARE prices fell for a third straight session on Monday as investors stayed risk-off amid rising oil prices due to the worsening conflict in the Middle East and the peso weakened further.
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March 17, 2026
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917Ventures employees roll up their sleeves for rescued animals at Biyaya Sanctuary
More than just a day of volunteer work, 917Ventures’ recent visit to Biyaya Animal Sanctuary became a meaningful show of compassion, teamwork, and shared purpose as employees stepped in to help care for hundreds of rescued dogs and cats.
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March 17, 2026
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STAGGERED PRICE INCREASES New fuel price hikes this week may hit max P23.90/liter for diesel – DOE
FUEL prices will rise sharply in a new round of increases this week, with the adjustments possibly reaching a high of P16.60 per liter for gasoline, P23.90 for diesel, and P8.90 for kerosene, the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Monday.
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March 17, 2026
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Marcos inaugurates Mactan Expo Center in Lapu-Lapu City
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday inaugurated the newly-opened Mactan Expo Center in Lapu-Lapu City, which is expected to host major events in the country, including the upcoming leaders’ summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in May, and eventually boost the country’s tourism and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industries.
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March 17, 2026
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A SHOWCASE ON HOW BETTER BEDROOM ENVIRONMENTS PROMOTE MORE RESTFUL SLEEP
IN recent years, health and wellness have become a priority for Filipinos.
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March 17, 2026
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Filinvest Land eyes P11.57B bond issuance
FILINVEST Land Inc., (FLI) announced that it is looking to raise as much as P11.57 billion through the a bond sale.
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March 17, 2026
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CSB, San Beda lasses shoot for semis
ARMED with a twice-to-beat advantage in the playoffs, defending champion College of Saint Benilde and San Beda University shoot for semifinal slots today in the 101st NCAA women’s volleyball tournament at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila.
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March 17, 2026
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'Ombudsman not passing the buck in maleta boys case'
IT is the Office of the Ombudsman, not the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), that is doing the fact-finding investigation into the allegations made by the 18 former soldiers in their 31-page Joint Affidavit regarding the supposed delivery of “maletas” (suitcases) full of cash to several lawmakers and government officials in 2022 to 2024.
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March 17, 2026
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EALA EYES DEEP RUN IN MIAMI OPEN
ENJOYING a new career-high of No. 29 in the latest Women’s Tennis Association world rat- ings, Alex Eala is expected to do all out in her return to the Miami Open despite a potential third-round showdown with current world No. 3 Iga Swiatek of Poland.
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March 17, 2026
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Trust, approval rating of PBBM up to 36%
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. maintained the approval and trust of about a third of Filipinos while Vice President Sara Duterte sustained the approval and trust of majority of Filipinos, the first quarter Ulat ng Bayan survey of Pulse Asia from February 27 to March 2 showed.
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March 17, 2026
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'ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER' TAKES BEST PICTURE PRIZE AT ACADEMY AWARDS
The darkly comic thriller \"One Battle After Another\" claimed the coveted best picture prize at the Oscars on Sunday, winning a close contest with the vampire story \"Sinners\" at the highest honors in the film business.
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March 17, 2026
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MARINA TO CRACK DOWN ON STEEP HIKES IN SHIPPING RATES
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Monday warned shipping companies against imposing excessive fare increases, saying operators that violate the allowable adjustment may face sanctions, including the suspension or revocation of their certificates of public convenience.
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March 17, 2026
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DA mulls price cap for imported rice as costs soar amid MidEast conflict
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering imposing a price ceiling on imported rice as conflict in the Middle East pushed up shipping and farm input costs, raising concerns about profiteering in the domestic grain market.
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March 17, 2026
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So far, smooth early journey for NLEX
NLEX import Cady Lalanne was saddled with four fouls in the third quarter of his side's match against Magnolia last Sunday night.
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March 17, 2026
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SEC fines lending firm Nittal Capital for undisclosed credit charges, fees, rates
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it has penalized lending firm Nittal Capital Finance Inc. (NCFI) for incomplete disclosure of charges, interest rates, amortization, and other fees, prior to the borrower's signing of a loan deal.
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March 17, 2026
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2026 Bataan Freedom March, a 160km journey of valor concludes at Capas National Shrine
THE Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB), in coordination with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) and the Department of National Defense (DND), concluded the 2026 Bataan Freedom March.
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March 17, 2026
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School building project in Bukidnon brings hope to more than 1,000 learners
More than 1,000 students from farming and indigenous communities in Pangantucan, Bukidnon are set to benefit from safer, more inspiring learning spaces as Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) and Jesus V. Del Rosario Foundation, Inc. (JVRF) deepen their partnership with the construction of a new two-storey, six-classroom school building at Pangantucan Community High School (PCHS).
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March 17, 2026
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Wais Tindera Caravan puts women entrepreneurs at the center of digital growth
Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of GCash, marked Women's Month by officially launching the Wais Tindera Caravan, a financial literacy initiative designed to help nano, micro, small, and medium enterprises (NMSMEs) strengthen their businesses through digital financial tools and responsible borrowing.
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