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.

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.

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.

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.

CHOCO FLIES HIGH

Choco Mucho has broken the Creamline curse.

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.

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.

Dep’t rolls out Kadiwa ng Pangulo fairs, livelihood programs and payouts

The department has lined up several events and activities across the country to pay tribute to the worker as well as provide for those seeking opportunities.

CSC strengthens gov’t workers’ right to organize

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has strengthened the policy on government workers’ right to organize as it launched the consolidated rules and regulations on conciliation services, the effectivity of collective negotiation agreements and recognition of national employees’ organizations.

PCG ship damaged by China water cannon blast near Panatag

High-pressure water cannons fired from three China Coast Guard (CCG) ships again greeted Philippine vessels delivering food and other provisions yesterday to fishermen in Panatag or Scarborough Shoal, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said yesterday.

Meralco powers core income higher by 11% to P10.1 B in Q1

Pangilinan-led power firm Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reported a consolidated core net income (CCNI) of P10.1 billion in the first quarter, up by 11 percent from P9 billion in the same period last year.

Cops caught having sex dismissed

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has relieved two police officers allegedly caught having sex in a parking lot of a mall, which resulted in a shootout in Laguna on April 25.

Suspect in radioman’s slay nabbed

The prime suspect in the murder of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon, alias DJ Johnny Walker,” was arrested in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte before dawn yesterday, according to the Philippine National Police.

DOTr exec gets free pass on EDSA busway

An assistant secretary of the Department of Transportation reportedly got away with using the EDSA bus lane as the DOTr official was not issued a traffic violation ticket by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

Senate hearing on extreme heat set today

With 4,000 face-to-face classes suspended, a Senate panel will conduct a hearing today to discuss the effects of extreme heat on learners and the shift to alternative delivery modes.

Cha-cha not among Senate priority measures - Zubiri

The controversial Resolution of Both Houses 6 that proposes to amend the 1987 Constitution was not included in the Senate’s priority measures on the last stretch of the second regular session of the present Congress.

SMC removes 6 M MT waste in river cleanup drive

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has achieved a new milestone in its river cleanup advocacy, having removed a total of six million metric tons of silt and solid waste from various river systems in and around Metro Manila.

Price rollback: P0.45 for diesel, PO.25 for gas

In separate advisories, oil companies implemented a rollback on pump prices of P0.25 per liter for gasoline, P0.45 for diesel and P0.90 for kerosene.

Norway sees stronger economic ties with Phl

Norway expects trade with the Philippines to continue to rise, supported by an existing free trade agreements (FTAs) and the growing market that will encourage more Norwegian firms to do business in the country.

Phl-US economic ties enter 'golden spot'

Phi companies expand in US while American equity firms eye Filipino startu

Gripping triumph nets Catantan Olympic berth

Armed with an iron will and a strong heart, Catantan turned back a taller, longer Sofiya Aktayeva of Kazakhstan in a gut-wrenching 15-14 victory in the women's foil final of the Asia-Oceania Zonal Olympic Qualifier in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates Saturday.

2 Israeli hostages seen in latest Hamas video

JERUSALEM Reuters) Hamas released a new video on Saturday that appeared to show two Israeli hostages who have been held in the Gaza Strip since the Oct. 7 assault on southern Israel.

Marcos urged to probe Baste over Davao EJKS

Human rights organization Amnesty International AI) has urged the Marcos administration to investigate Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte in connection with killings linked to the supposed drug war in the city.

Poll: Pinoys trust US the most; China least trusted

Filipinos continue to distrust China amid the ongoing conflict in the West Philippine Sea, with most saying the country should not align itself with Beijing, recent poll found.

Hackers breach DOST tech. research website

Hackers breached anew the information technology (IT) systems of the Department of Science and Technology, hitting its Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) last Thursday.

DSWD chief 2nd among top-performing Cabinet members

Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian ranked second among members of President Marcos' Cabinet who have been considered as top performers, based on a survey conducted last March 18 to 24.

DepEd suspends F2F classes due to heat, PUJ strike

Onsite classes in public schools have been suspended today and tomorrow due to the extreme heat forecast nationwide and the transport strike, according to the Department of Education (DepEd).

Phl to endure scorching heat until mid-May

Extreme heat will persist until the second week of May amid the impact of El Niño and the dry season as Metro Manila's temperature reached 38.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according: to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).