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The Philippine Star
IMF urges Phl to prepare buffers vs economic risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned of heightened downside risks to the Philippine economy and urged authorities to prepare policy responses to potential adverse shocks, citing growing global uncertainty in its 2025 Article IV Consultation staff report.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
A look back at Phl's performance in last year's pageant scene
The Philippines did well in the various international beauty competitions, particularly in what pageant experts and enthusiasts call the Big 6, last year.
4 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Lawmakers regularly get 'break bonus' - Tiangco
\"Christmas bonus?\"
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Another diesel price increase looms
Diesel prices are expected to increase further next week, as geopolitical risks threaten to disrupt global oil supplies.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
E-trikes now banned on major MM roads
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) began enforcing the ban on electric tricycles and electric bicycles along several major thoroughfares in Metro Manila yesterday, citing traffic and safety regulations.
4 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Happy new year at NAIA
A research conducted by Oxford Economics in 50 countries has found that for every $100 per capita invested in airport infrastructure, countries saw an average of 50 more air arrivals per capita.
5 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Ping hopes BBM won't waver vs corruption
Amid perceptions that the anti-corruption crackdown is losing steam, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson yesterday urged President Marcos not to waver in the fight against graft.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Busy days ahead for POC, PSC
Two days into the new year and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has announced the country's hosting of two major international events in late 2027 and early 2028.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Kalinga residents deny protecting Bantag
Residents of Kalinga are refuting claims by some government officials that local tribes are protecting former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
4 dead in Quezon vehicular mishaps
Four people died in separate vehicular accidents in Quezon province on Wednesday.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
40 years later
The new year marks the start of this writer’s 40th year as a broadcaster and journalist.
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
WHERE CONFIDENCE MEETS ELEGANCE
In a dazzling celebration of modern femininity, international high jewelry Maison Jewelmer unveils its latest campaign, She is Jewelmer, casting the radiant Solenn Heussaff as the embodiment of today's ever-evolving woman — confident, graceful, and beautifully in command of her journey.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
PAUL POIRET: THE MULTIHYPHENATE LIBERATOR OF WOMEN'S BODIES
Paul Poiret may be largely forgotten now, but he actually did many firsts as a couturier and was named the “King of Fashion” when he brought a collection to America, preceding Chanel whose aesthetic he dismissed as pauvreté de luxe (the poverty of luxury) at the height of their rivalry.
4 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
A FINAL SEASON, A LASTING ACHE: PARTING WITH 'STRANGER THINGS'
THERE IS A CERTAIN KIND OF HEARTBREAK that comes with saying goodbye to a show you love.
4 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
2 Korean fugitives escape Bl facility
The Bureau of Immigration launched a nationwide manhunt for two South Korean fugitives following their escape from the BI warden facility in Muntinlupa at noon on New Year's Day.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
2025: A GREAT YEAR FOR OPM, REMINISCENT OF THE GOLDEN ERA
For now, let us set aside the existentialist musings of Cup of Joe in the phenomenal Multo and turn our attention to the other sounds by which 2025 will be remembered.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Flood control projects to get P2.4-B budget
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has been allocated P2.49 billion for flood control-related projects under the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
PSEi opens 2026 back to 6,100 level
The local stock market opened the first trading day of the year on a strong footing, climbing its way back above the 6,100 level as investors went on a buying spree.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
HK arrests 21 for corruption in building renovation crackdown
Hong Kong's anti-graft agency arrested 21 people on suspicion of corruption in relation to renovation work at two residential estates, it said on Friday.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
horoscope
(January 3 Saturday)
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Abra dominates MPBL
Star-studded Abra stamped its dominance in the MPBL last year.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
K-pop stars BTS to release album in March
K-pop megastars BTS (in photo) will release a new album in March ahead of a world tour, the group announced on Thursday.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
DOT denies claims over Frasco magazine cover
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has dismissed as \"false and misleading\" allegations by a production executive regarding the appearance of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on the cover of a magazine published in English and Japanese.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
A healthier new year
Every time I do a seminar and the topic of health comes up, I play a little game with the audience.
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Tabuena gets second shot at LIV slot
Philippine ace Miguel Tabuena gets another shot at this year’s LIV Golf League through the third edition of the LIV Golf Promotions slated Jan. 8 to 11 in Lecanto, Florida.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Chief Justice vows more efficient, accessible judiciary in 2026
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo expressed confidence the country's courts are gearing toward more \"efficient, accessible and responsive\" operations this year as the innovation program that his leadership has launched for the judiciary is nearing completion.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
For 2026, there’s a better way to be hopeful
As we look ahead to the new year, hope seems to be in short supply.
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Eala warms up for Australian Open
Alex Eala is taking her act to Oceania.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Vivant bags 15-year deal to supply power to Siquijor
The power arm of listed conglomerate Vivant Corp. has secured a 15-year contract to supply electricity to Siquijor, one of the Philippines' emerging tourist destinations.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
China taxes condoms, contraceptives to spur birth rate
China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from Jan. 1, in new steps to spur a flagging birth rate.
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