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'Disastrous' El Niño likely to end in June — Pagasa

By Arlie O. Calalo

HEADLINES: House tackles bill to lower rice prices | May 13, 2024

HEADLINES: House tackles bill to lower rice prices | May 13, 2024

Speaker Martin Romualdez

House tackles bill to lower rice prices

By Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino

Image shows location of the Chinese vessels. IMAGE BY MT ANDERSON/PLANET LABS

PH deters China from Sabina Shoal 'reclamation'

By Catherine S. Valente , Franco Jose C. Baroña and Javier Joe Ismael

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China warns PH against expelling its diplomats over leaked recording

By Javier Joe Ismael

House tackles bill to lower rice prices

PH deters China from Sabina Shoal 'reclamation'

China warns PH against expelling its diplomats over leaked recording

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PCSO Lotto Results | May 12, 2024

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Highly paid lawyer gathering dirt vs Duterte

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

The arbitral judgment

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Francisco S. Tatad

First Things First

Has Singapore become the 'exceptional state'?

By Francisco S. Tatad

Tita C. Valderama

Tea Time

Is Alice Leal Guo real?

By Tita C. Valderama

Today's Front Page

People walk past the Bangko Sentral of the Pilipinas building, along Mabini street, Malate Manila. (PHOTO: MIKE ALQUINTO)

Bangko Sentral seen keeping rates steady

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

Bella Belen UAAP PHOTO

Belen: NU needs to finish off UST in Game 2

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

KILLER FLOODS Residents inspect an area affected by heavy rains and flooding in Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. AP PHOTO

Flash floods, lava flow kill 15 in Indonesia

By Associated Press

Heart Evangelista is one 'comfydent' woman

By Iza Iglesias

Make mom feel special with Goldilocks’ Ube Dream — layers of soft ube chiffon generously infused with real halaya and luscious ube mousse.

Celebrating the ultimate dream-maker

Father Robert Reyes led the BandeRun ‘Run/Walk for Peace’ for the West Philippine Sea held along Congressional Avenue in Quezon City on Sunday, May 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

May 12, 2024

Mothers play with their children at Rizal Park in Manila on Sunday as the country observed Mother’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

A STROLL IN THE PARK

May 12, 2024

Mothers with their children participate in a cupcake decoration activity at the SM Mall Manila on Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, 2024. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

MOTHER'S DAY ACTIVITY

May 12, 2024

Clear skies prevailed in Manila on Sunday. The weather bureau predicted no storm, although El Niño is weakening and the climate is slowly transitioning to La Niña. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

May 12, 2024

FLUVIAL PROTEST
Fisherfolk from Zambales lead a fluvial parade in the West Philippine Sea off Candelaria, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, to express their condemnation of the continuous harassment by the Chinese Coast Guard of Filipino fishers within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and to show solidarity with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and fellow Filipinos in asserting sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea.
PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

FLUVIAL PROTEST

May 11, 2024

Hilario Jabines. PHOTO FROM CAGAYAN PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE

Grandfather, 70, completes senior high school education

(UPDATE) APARRI, Cagayan – Perseverance and dedication to learning paved the way for a grandfather in this town to graduate from senior high school. The proud grandfather was identified as Hilario Jabines, a 70-year-old senior high school student from Aparri East National High School under the Alternative Learning System or ALS program. Due to economic difficulties, Jabines said he had to stop school, but despite this, he was able to support his family and send all five children to school, all of whom earned their professional degrees. Jabines said he did not mind the teasing he got due

By Leander C. Domingo - May 13, 2024

BBM creates human rights 'super body'

Heart Evangelista reveals 4th miscarriage

DoJ rejects dismissal plea in kidnap case

DoLE chief hit for opposing legislated pay hike

CHR to probe killing of 7 civilians in Negros

DoT recognizes Central Luzon tour guides

29 nabbed in 24-hour drug ops in Region 6

11 pushers arrested in Lanao

RECORD BREAKER Nepali guide Kami Rita Sherpa reached the peak of Mount Everest for the 29th time on May 12, 2024, breaking his own record for the most summits of the world’s highest mountain. AFP PHOTO

Nepali climbs Mount Everest for 29th time

By Agence France-Presse

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Cambodian politician ordered arrested

FATAL CRASH Police check the smashed school bus after a crash that killed 11 people and injured many others in Subang, West Java, on May 11, 2024. AFP PHOTO

11 killed in Indonesia road accident

NOWHERE TO GO Tent encampments housing displaced Palestinians in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, on May 11, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Israel hits Gaza after Rafah evacuation order

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Swiss artist wins controversial Eurovision contest

NONSTOP DOWNPOUR Heavy rains batter Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on May 10, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Rescue operations continue in Brazil

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Over 4,000 people evacuated in Ukraine

Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Building. PHOTO BY ENRIQUE AGCAOILI

PSEi to take cues from BSP meeting

INVESTORS will likely stay cautious ahead of Thursday's monetary policy meeting, analysts said, following last week's lower-than-expected first quarter growth results and higher April inflation. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi), which has fallen for two consecutive weeks, ended 1.57 percent lower week-on-week at 6,511.93 last Friday. Bargain-hunting should be expected this week with the PSEi trading at "attractive levels," Philstocks Financial Inc. senior research analyst Japhet Tantiangco said. Traders, however, will continue to exercise caution as they

By Brix Lelis - May 13, 2024

A boat sits on a dried-up reservoir bed caused by renovation works and ongoing hot weather conditions in southern Vietnam’s Dong Nai province on April 30, 2024. Photo by AFP

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The $9tn question: how to pay for the green transition

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Record temperatures expected to continue to drive extreme weather

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'This is like a crucible': spectre of 1968 looms over US campus protests

TRUCE TALKS Israeli’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a news conference at his office in Jerusalem on Feb. 7, 2024. JINI FILE PHOTO VIA XINHUA

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Benjamin Netanyahu's dilemma: save the hostages or his government

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Tigresses played too stiff – Kungfu

THE UST Golden Tigresses played too serious to the point that they were playing stiff instead of enjoying the game. This is what coach Kungfu Reyes thought was the reason why UST fell to the NU Lady Bulldogs, 23-25, 20-25, 20-25, in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball finals Game 1 at the Araneta Coliseum on May 11. "I think us celebrating every point, enjoying ourselves. I think that was nonexistent in the game where the girls played too serious. Was the occasion too big? We've experienced playing in this atmosphere in the preseason but not here with this big of a venue,

By Niel Victor C. Masoy - May 13, 2024

Rotary International District 3830 opens Day 1 of District Conference (Discon) 2024 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the House of Friendship Exhibit Area with (from left) immediate past district governor Mildred Vitangcol; Discon Chairman and past president Gil Chua; Hyunjoo Yang, spouse of past RI director Eunsoo Moon; District 3830 Gov. Jay Tambunting; and past president Cynthia Reyes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Rotary District 3830 successfully holds Discon 2024

THE Rotary International District 3830 on May 10 successfully held Day 1 of its District Conference (Discon) 2024, the district's biggest gathering for thanksgiving and celebration. Themed "Forging Hope. Taking Flight," which took inspiration from the "Top Gun" film franchise, the two-day event was held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. District 3830's "Top Gun" Governor Jay Tambunting opened Day 1 with the Rotary's ceremonial "Call to Order" and later in the program gave his "State of the District Address." Discon 2024 Chairman, past president Gil Chua, delivered his

Sigma Asia 2024 gets Pagcor seal of approval

MICE Con 2024 in Clark gains strong industry support

7th Wilcon's Cup a success, drive to 100th on target

Shangri-La Mactan 'Tropical Escape' online sale 2024

LYB IT Solutions unveils online platform for franchises, multibranch businesses

Top PH stakeholders hold realty confab on May 16-17

Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar ARTD now available in PH

Golden Haven introduces revolutionary interment solution

Celebrate mothers at Sheraton Manila Hotel and Marriott Hotel Manila

Treat mom to a relaxing getaway at Rizal Park Hotel

Suzuki PH invites car enthusiasts to a test drive festival

Pokeverse: The ultimate Pokémon-themed experience in PH

President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and First Lady Marie Louise ‘Liza’ Araneta Marcos, who have recently just celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary, dance while waiting for Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, last April 22, 2024. PHOTO BY KJ ROSALES

The first lady as a wife, mother

This Mother’s Day, SM Supermalls celebrates all types of mothers, including furmoms. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Celebrating SuperMoms at SM Supermalls

For Filipinos, Mother’s Day is an opportunity to bond with the family. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Honoring mothers: A guide to celebrating with love

SM leads job creation with 'Trabaho para sa Bayan: Job Opportunities Building Skills (J.O.B.S.)'

Stock indices as of May 10, 2024

Joshua Oronse Nieva, Owner FitDaily PH

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Stock indices as of May 9, 2024

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Stock indices as of May 8, 2024

The new student government officers of Bulacan State University vow to serve the BulSU studentry. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

BulSU proclaims new set of student govt officers

By Antonio G. Papa Ph.D.

(From left) Oradian co-founder and CEO Antonio Separovic, Salmon Bank co-founder and President George Chesakov, and digital financial services innovator and former World Bank Group International Finance Corp. executive Lowell Campbell. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Fintech for business encourages students to get into banking early

Sultan Kudarat State University College of Teacher Education students emerge overall champions at the Cavite State University-hosted 2024 Science and Technology Youth Leadership Encampment on April 17 to 19, 2024. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

SKSU students hailed as overall champs at CvSU-hosted youth camp

Yabong participants perform hands-on training on cross-pollination, mulching, transplanting, trellising, pruning and vine management. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Young agripreneur bootcamp ignites business innovation

PETValue, a P2.28-billion multiphased joint venture in General Trias, Cavite, utilizes the country’s most advanced bottle-to-bottle PET recycling technology. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Green Industries

PETValue PH recycles 1B PET bottles

By Conrad M. Cariño

Greenpeace activists and Dumagat Indigenous people representatives from Sitio Culago, Barangay Kalawakan, Don Remedios Trinidad Municipality, Bulacan, stand at the dry field demanding for climate polluters’ accountability for the damages. PHOTO FROM GREENPEACE PHILIPPINES FACEBOOK PAGE

Greenpeace: Govt should drive Climate Damages Tax

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Is being wealthy beneficial during climate crisis?

Participants learn about the circular connection of waste segregation, anaerobic digestion, composting and greening programs at the Environmental Sanitation Center in Tunasan, Muntinlupa City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Rice wastes eyed for bioenergy

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Andrea Brillantes' journey to wellness

By Iza Iglesias - May 11, 2024

Mom's the word in Boy Abunda's latest conversations

Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios basks in Filipino hospitality

Apple TV's history kick

Apl.de.ap raves about collab with Sandara Park

Ygig, Pluus release back-to-back singles

Ice Seguerra's 'Videoke Hits' this weekend sold out

Create unforgettable moments and make this Mother's Day a celebration to remember.

Above and beyond Mother's Day celebration in Alabang

For moms who bloom with love

Puregold sets Negosyo Convention on May 16 to 18

Oscar Violago at 80

Treat mom to epicurean indulgences at Conrad Manila

Celebrating all kinds of moms at Sheraton Manila Bay

Wow-worthy Mother's Day feasts at Solaire

Renowned singer and songwriter Cecile Azarcon

The Sunday Times Magazine

Proudly her mother's daughter

May 12, 2024

Danny Castillon Doce's artwork ‘Young Once' seeks to encapsulate the wisdom and experiences of an adult Bagobo Tagabawa. PHOTOS FROM NCCA

'Colors of the South' celebrates the essence of Mindanao

Alice Reyes Dance Philippines

Top dance companies unite for 'Pulso ng Pilipinas'

Filipino-American tattoo artist Sherri Austria Portela

Sherri Austria Portela and the intricate world of tattooing

‘Red Bean Stalk’ by Michelle Fung PHOTO COURTESY OF ARTIST/SOVEREIGN ASIAN ART PRIZE

Filipino artists shortlisted for Asian art prize

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United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Gustavo Gonzalez (fifth from left), Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo (sixth from left) and National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan (seventh from left) led the inaugural joint meeting to strengthen strategic partnership for UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Expats & Diplomats

PH, UN strengthens partnership to implement sustainable devt

Stock indices as of May 10, 2024

Only 10 Huracan STJs will be produced.

Lamborghini unveils the Huracan STJ

Visayas Container Terminal PHOTO FROM ICTSI

ICTSI upgrades Iloilo port for more shipping lines

By Genivi Verdejo - May 8, 2024

A visitor looks through the clock of the Orsay museum. AP Photo/ Michael Euler, file

Airbnb lists 11 iconic places including museums

By Associated Press - May 7, 2024

PETValue, a P2.28-billion multiphased joint venture in General Trias, Cavite, utilizes the country’s most advanced bottle-to-bottle PET recycling technology. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Green Industries

PETValue PH recycles 1B PET bottles

By Conrad M. Cariño - May 11, 2024

The new student government officers of Bulacan State University vow to serve the BulSU studentry. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

BulSU proclaims new set of student govt officers

By Antonio G. Papa Ph.D. - May 13, 2024

Joshua Oronse Nieva, Owner FitDaily PH

Boardroom Watch

By Leah C. Salterio - May 10, 2024

Participants learn about the circular connection of waste segregation, anaerobic digestion, composting and greening programs at the Environmental Sanitation Center in Tunasan, Muntinlupa City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Rice wastes eyed for bioenergy

By Leander C. Domingo - May 9, 2024