Better to get hurt by water cannons than retaliate - PCG

It’s still best not to hit back in the face of water cannon attacks by the Chinese, as retaliating would give them an excuse for an escalation, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday.

PiVOT hosts gathering of clinical research players

Lopez-led PIVOT, the Philippines' leading local contract research organization (CRO), celebrated recently its fifth anniversary by gathering in one venue in Manila key players shaping the future of clinical research in the country.

Marcos orders state agencies to shift 10% of fleet into EVs

To hasten the country's shift to electric vehicles (EVS), President Marcos is targeting a 10 percent share of EVs in government service vehicles, an official of the Department of Energy (DOE) said.

Hot money books net outflow in March

More short-term investments left the Philippines in March as investors pushed back their expectations of interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve.

10 DOWN, ONE TO GO FOR SMB

Another day at the office for the rampaging San Miguel Beermen.

Clashes break out at UCLA during pro-Palestinian protests

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Clashes broke out yesterday at pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles, as dozens of universities around the United States struggle to contain similar protests.

Extreme heat closing schools worldwide

Widening learning gaps

SC asked: Junk Quiboloy's bid to stop Senate arrest

The Senate has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to dismiss the petition filed by fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy to stop the chamber from enforcing its order for his arrest.

Daly, QC renew sister-city agreement

DALY California's first FilipinaAmerican Mayor Juslyn Manalo and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte are working together to further enhance the relations of their cities.

Maynilad: MM water allocation not enough

A decision of the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) to maintain the 50 cubic meters per second allocation for Metro Manila from Angat Dam is no longer enough amid the current high heat index, an official of Maynilad Water Services Inc. said yesterday.

Drug war memorial site launched in Caloocan

A memorial site and columbarium for victims of extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration's war on illegal drugs was inaugurated at the La Loma Catholic Cemetery in Caloocan yesterday.

PUVMP consolidation rate reaches 81% - LTFRB

An 81 percent consolidation rate for jeepneys has been achieved under the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP), according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

BBM mobilizes PFP to prepare for 2025 polls

President Marcos yesterday mobilized the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) to forge alliances and prepare for the 2025 elections while continuing to push for national unity as Filipinos have been reaping its benefits almost two years into his term.

Senator backs return to old school calendar

Expressing concern over the prevailing heat conditions, Sen. Francis Tolentino has expressed support for the proposal to revert to the old school calendar.

BBM approves military procurement 'wish list'

Amid continuing maritime aggression by China, President Marcos has approved a $35-billion budget to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), with the Philippine Navy getting the largest chunk to strengthen capabilities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

42 Pinoy seafarers safe after Red Sea missile attack

All 42 Filipino seafarers onboard foreign vessels that encountered missile attacks while traversing the Red Sea are safe, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

Marcos orders review of minimum wage rates

There was no order for a wage increase, but President Marcos yesterday directed regional wage boards to review the pay rates in their respective areas and urged Congress to pass a number of measures, which did not include wage hike bills.

DA readies cloud seeding in El Niño-hit areas

Cloud seeding operations are being readied in areas affected by the El Niño phenomenon, according to a ranking official of the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Consunji Group maps out recovery plan for Cemex

The Consunji Group has mapped out a strategic plan to revitalize listed cement maker Cemex Holdings Philippines (CHP).

NEDA pushes phaseout of single-use plastic

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is pushing for the phaseout of singleuse plastics and investments to improve waste management with the country's total daily waste projected to rise to 194,138 metric tons by 2055.

Gov't readies for surge in cruise tourism

The Philippines expects to welcome at least 300,000 travelers from cruise ships this year - more than triple from 2023-as the government prepares for their entry by building dedicated terminals in tourist sites.

Recto sees at least 5.8% GDP growth in Q1

The Philippine economy may expanded by at least 5.8 percent to as much as 6.3 percent in the first quarter as inflation remained a concern for the government.

Inflation likely breached upper 4% target in April

Headline inflation is expected to settle within the range of 3.5 to 4.3 percent in April, from a three-month high of 3.7 percent in March, possibly breaching the upper four percent target of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

CHOCO FLIES HIGH

Choco Mucho has broken the Creamline curse.

Ukraine woman, 98, walks 10 km under shelling from Russians

DONETSK (Reuters) - A 98-year-old Ukrainian woman said she walked 10 kilometers under shelling, supporting herself with sticks and sleeping on the ground, leaving Ocheretyne in Donetsk, now occupied by Russia, and trying to reach areas controlled by Kyiv.

Thailand reels under heatwave

BANGKOK - Thailand is reeling under a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record highs in some areas and the authorities warned of harsher weather in the coming days, according to a report in Bloomberg on Monday.

Houthis attack 4 ships in Indian Ocean, Red Sea

DUBAI CAIRO (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthis said they targeted the MSC Orion container ship in a drone attack in the Indian Ocean as part of their ongoing campaign against international shipping in solidarity with Palestinians against Israel's military actions in Gaza.

US, UK urge Hamas to accept Israeli truce deal

RIYADH (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged Hamas to swiftly accept an Israeli proposal for a truce in the Gaza war and the release of Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian militant group.

5 terror suspects slain in Lanao clashes

ZAMBOANGA CITY An alleged leader and four members of terrorist group Dawlah Islamiyah were killed in a series of encounters in Munai, Lanao del Norte on Monday morning, according to security officials.

3 dead, 17 hurt in 9-vehicle smashup

Three persons died and 17 others were injured after a passenger bus plowed into several vehicles in Quezon City on Monday night.