Marcos signs 'Eddie Garcia' Law

Named after a veteran actor, the \"Eddie Garcia Law\" has been signed by President Marcos to protect and ensure the welfare of workers in the movie and television industry.

Ang backpedals, revives interest in PAREX

The Pasig River Expressway (PAREX), opposed by green and mobility groups, may still happen after all, with San Miguel Corp. (SMC) adjusting the proposal to consider the public's insights on it.

Web threats on Phi firms triple; Smart warns vs fake cell towers

The Philippines sustained the third highest volume of online threats against businesses across six economies in Southeast Asia in 2023, prodding enterprises to improve their digital defenses.

Phi economy to triple by 2033 Recto

The Philippine economy is expected to triple by 2033, putting the country in the league of China, Japan, India and South Korea, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said.

Analysts trim down inflation expectations

Private sector economists further trimmed down their inflation expectations this year, with the rate expected to stay within the two to four percent target range of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) until 2026.

Recto sees 150 bps rate cuts in 2 years

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas BSP) may cut interest rates by as much as 150 basis points in the next two years mainly due to the downtrend in inflation, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto.

Malabuyo new toast of Asian gymnastics

Paris Olympics-bound Emma Malabuyo and Levi Jung-Ruivivar hinted at their readiness to aim for what has never been done before by any Filipino in gymnastics in the quadrennial Games - snare a medal.

DALLAS STAR PAIR RUNS SHOW AT HOME

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 66 points and Dallas surged home in a 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timber-wolves on Sunday that gave the Mavericks a 3-0 stranglehold on their NBA Western Conference final.

US lawmaker tells Taiwan weapons are coming

A senior US lawmaker visiting Taipei said yesterday that weapons Taiwan had ordered are finally on their way, and that China's \"intimidating\" war games last week underscored the need to boost the island's deterrence abilities.

'More than 2,000 possibly buried in PNG landslide'

YAMBALI AP) More than 2,000 people were believed to have been buried alive by Friday’s landslide in Papua New Guinea and the country has formally asked for international help, a government official has told the United Nations.

PNP defends relief of 35 Davao cops

The Philippine National Police PNP) has defended the relief of 35 police officers in Davao City, including the city police chief and several station commanders due to drug-related killings.

Alleged gunman in LTO official's slay nabbed

The suspected gunman in the murder of an official of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has been arrested by police, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos announced yesterday.

Marcos urged to sign bill doubling teaching supply allowance

With less than seven days before the Congressapproved Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo lapses into law, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) yesterday called on President Marcos to sign the measure.

Power interruptions may persist next week

Residents may experience more power interruptions next week if power supply does not normalize soon, following disruptions caused by Typhoon Aghon and the high heat indices.

Comelec, Miru ordered to comment on petition vs deal

The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and South Korean company Miru Systems to comment on the petition seeking to declare null and void their P17.9-billion contract for the conduct of the 2025 midterm elections for allegedly violating the law on automated elections.

Typhoon Aghon leaves 3 dead in Quezon

Three persons, including an infant, were reported to have died during the onslaught of Typhoon Aghon in Quezon province.

Absolute divorce will become law, Lagman vows

The absolute divorce bill will be signed into law regardless of former Senate president Vicente Sotto III's opposition and the May 2025 midterm elections, according to the measure's principal author, Rep. Edcel Lagman.

Phl protests China's fishing ban in SCS

Manila protested yesterday China's imposition of a unilateral fishing ban in areas in the South China Sea that cover even the Philippines' territorial waters. The ban is expected to last until Sept. 16.

Marcos off today to Brunei, Singapore

President Marcos leaves for Brunei and Singapore today, his 26th and 27th foreign trips since assuming office in 2022.

Ang See: Probe on Guo turning into 'zarzuela'

Warning against an emerging \"anti-China narrative,\" civic leader Teresita Ang See yesterday expressed concern that the ongoing Senate investigation on the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) is turning into a \"zarzuela,\" centering on the lifestyle of a Tarlac mayor suspected of hiding her real identity as a Chinese.

Screening tightened for FLIRT variants

The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) has adopted stricter measures in screening tourists and balikbayans coming from countries where the new COVID-19 variants have been detected.

DA seeks more funding for high-value crops

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking an eight fold increase in its budget for its high-value crops (HVC) program next year to improve the productivity of around 30 commodities and expand exports of key commodities.

EPSON aims to be carbon-free by 2050

The president of Japanese printer manufacturer Epson in the Philippines expressed optimism that the goal of totally removing carbon emission from their products and operations by 2050 will be attained within 26 years.

28 priority projects lined up for Luzon Economic Corridor

The Philippine government has presented a list of 28 priority projects in areas such as infrastructure development, electronics and semiconductors, food production and storage and renewable energy sourcing in the proposed Luzon Economic Corridor.

DBP eyes over P30 B from bond sale in Q4

State-run Development Bank of the Philippines plans to raise over P30 billion from a bond issuance in the fourth quarter of the year.

Toyota mulls rollout of more hybrid EVs

Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) is looking to introduce more hybrid electric vehicles in the country following the government’s recent move to include HEVs in the coverage of EVs that can enjoy zero tariffs.

KINGS SEIZE PIVOTAL 3-2 LEAD

In the first five minutes of the third quarter, Meralco went pounding and created a 15-point separation against Ginebra.

4 US Army vessels run aground in Gaza

WASHINGTON (AFP) Four US Army vessels supporting the temporary pier built to deliver aid to Gaza have run aground in heavy seas and Israel is aiding a recovery effort, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Saturday.

UN: PNG landslide toll rises to 670

PORT MORESBY (AFP) More than 670 people are believed to have died after a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, a UN official told AFP yesterday as aid workers and villagers braved perilous conditions in their desperate search for survivors.

Baste questions relief of 35 Davao cops

DAVAO CITY Davao Mayor Sebastian Duterte yesterday questioned the relief of city police chief Col. Richard Bad-ang and 34 other police officers.