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SC: Senior citizen discounts cannot be stacked on promo rates
SENIOR citizens may choose between a promotional discount and the mandated 20% discount, whichever offers greater savings when…
Read more →Binding UN treaty sought to hold multinationals accountable for abuses
A LAWMAKER on Wednesday called for a legally binding international treaty that would hold multinational corporations accountable for…
Read more →Baguio eyes transport overhaul, but jeepney groups demand safeguards
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio is eyeing a major public transport overhaul promising more reliable rides, wider route coverage…
Read more →64 minors benefit from BARMM’s anti-child labor program
COTABATO CITY — Another big group of child laborers, struggling to earn something for their schooling and to…
Read more →PSC chairman pushes for amendment to charter
THE Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman on Wednesday raised the need to amend its charter which only focuses…
Read more →BoC still on target despite October broker protests
THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it remains on track to meet its P1.011-trillion collection target this year…
Read more →AI countermeasures pitched as necessary shield against scams
INDUSTRIES will need to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to deter fraud, with scams becoming more sophisticated, according to…
Read more →Navotas feeder BRT enters financing negotiations, RoW acquisition stage
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said its P1.8-billion Navotas Feeder line, a bus rapid transit (BRT) project connecting…
Read more →ArenaPlus data shows strongest support for Alex Eala during Asiad semifinal
An Asian Games gold remained elusive for Alex Eala, but the bronze she brought home for the country…
Read more →Kamala Harris warns window closing for AI safeguards, urges US-China cooperation
SEOUL — Former US Vice President Kamala Harris urged governments and technology companies on Wednesday to urgently put…
Read more →The new career advantage: Understanding how business works
Career growth used to be strongly associated with specialization. Professionals were often expected to master one function, perform…
Read more →Anthropic seeks rehearing of case over Pentagon’s security risk branding
ANTHROPIC asked a US appeals court on Tuesday to reconsider a ruling that upheld the Pentagon’s decision to…
Read more →DoJ to roll out more AAES trainings to strengthen prosecution of agri smugglers
The Department of Justice’s National Prosecution Service (DoJ-NPS) plans to roll out more capacity-building workshops for prosecutors assigned…
Read more →ITCZ brings rain over Visayas, Mindanao
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is expected to bring rains over the Visayas and Mindanao, heightening the risk…
Read more →Changing perceptions of heart surgery, with Prof. Theodoros Kofidis
Advances in surgical techniques have given selected heart surgery patients alternatives to conventional procedures. Prof. Theodoros Kofidis, a…
Read more →Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say
DUBAI/LONDON/WASHINGTON — Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz as it…
Read more →US should become rights defender once more, Nobel peace laureate Pillay says
THE HAGUE — Nobel Peace Prize winner Navanethem “Navi” Pillay urged the United States on Tuesday to resume…
Read more →Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove part of lung, Vatican says
ROME – Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed a part of his right lung…
Read more →A shorter path to recovery after heart surgery
For many patients, the prospect of undergoing an operation brings more questions about pain, recovery, complications, and how…
Read more →BSP: Philippines’ twin deficits to persist on oil shocks
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES may continue running balance of payments (BoP) and current account deficits…
Read more →Philippines to see sluggish growth, rise in unemployment this year, says IMF
THE PHILIPPINES could post the fifth-slowest growth in Southeast Asia this year as weak investment and elevated inflation weigh on economic activity, while unemployment is expected to rise more than previously forecast, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.
Read more →Ayala looks to expand partnerships to advance social infrastructure efforts
AYALA CORP. (AC) is looking to expand its partnerships with local government units (LGUs) to bring its social infrastructure initiatives closer to communities and support long-term development.
Read more →Meralco October power rate rises to P15.06 per kWh
RESIDENTIAL customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will pay more for electricity this October as higher generation charges push up the power distributor’s overall rate.
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