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DepEd streamlines hiring of guidance counselors

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday said it aims to fast-track its hiring of mental health workers, targeting the deployment of about 15,000 school counselor associates (SCAs) by year-end.

BusinessWorld 8m ago

‘Shameful’: Tomas slams removal of Dr. Cellona from Cebu health panel

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña on Thursday criticized the Cebu City Council majority for removing Councilor Michelle Abella-Cellona from the Committee on Health. He called the decisi

Inquirer 12m ago

PCG halts small boat trips in Eastern Visayas due to Inday

TACLOBAN CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has suspended the operations of small vessels in parts of Eastern Visayas and canceled several inter-island ferry trips due to strong to gale-force win

Inquirer 14m ago

FACT CHECK: Photocopied peso bills not legal tender, can’t be used for transactions

Unauthorized reproduction of banknotes is prohibited by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; the viral posts take a statement by private prosecutor Amando Ligutan out of context

Rappler 15m ago

Christopher Nolan says making ‘The Odyssey’ film was 'hard job'

Bringing the classic Greek epic “The Odyssey” to the silver screen was quite a “hard job” even for acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, who regarded the project as his most e

Inquirer 17m ago

Swinenovation relaunches in Cebu

SunStar 18m ago

Archival: Minority bloc deserved committee posts

SunStar 19m ago

Archival won't back SRP removal from CBRT

SunStar 20m ago

Angat Dam dips to another record-low water level despite inclement weather, says PAGASA

The water level of Angat Dam on Thursday dipped to another record low despite inclement weather caused by localized thunderstorms, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical

BusinessWorld 22m ago

Ashfall halts flights in Mactan airport

CEBU CITY—Ashfall from the moderate eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Thursday morning has affected the operations at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), leading to the cancellation of severa

Inquirer 28m ago

Supreme Court junks petitions vs NCAP

MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the consolidated petitions challenging the legality of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) implemented by several Metro Manila lo

Inquirer 33m ago

Sudden whirlwind rips 20 houses in Negros Occidental town

BACOLOD CITY — A sudden whirlwind hit the coastal communities of Hinigaran, Negros Occidental on Thursday morning, causing partial damage to 20 homes, according to Mayor Grace Arceo. The roofs of the

Inquirer 34m ago

EMB 7 warns against consuming water exposed to ashfall

SunStar 35m ago

Padilla lashes out at critics over Sara Duterte's kill remark video

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Robin Padilla hit back on Thursday at those criticizing him for asking for an affidavit from a person who recorded Vice President Sara Duterte’s threats against President Fe

Inquirer 37m ago

2 nabbed as police seize illegal LPG butane canisters, cigarettes

SunStar 39m ago

NCAP violation checking, online payments now added to eGov Super App

MANILA, Philippines — The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) online violation checking and payment system of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will now be integrated into the eGo

Inquirer 41m ago

Palace: Qualified gov't workers could get performance bonus early

MANILA, Philippines — Qualified government employees may receive their Fiscal Year 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) this year, possibly earlier than expected, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said

Inquirer 43m ago

Mandaue suspends classes over ashfall

SunStar 43m ago

What happened to Manila's reputation as a concert hotspot?

When it comes to concerts, whether international acts or K-pop, Manila has long been known for having one of the best crowds. The energy, passion, and unwavering support of Filipino fans are always fe

Inquirer 50m ago

Ashfall may cause respiratory, skin, eye irritation, says DOH 7

SunStar 52m ago

DPWH starts Phase 2 of Tulaoc Bridge project

SunStar 54m ago

Back to EXO Planet: EXO turns nostalgia into a spectacle at ‘EXhOrizon in Manila’

More than a decade since first stepping onto the local stage, EXO returns to Manila with ‘EXO PLANET #6: EXhOrizon,’ proving that its connection with Filipino EXO-Ls remains as strong as e

Inquirer 56m ago

‘It’s a joke’: Teodoro shoots down Chinese scholars’ Batanes claim

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday shot down claims by Chinese academics that Batanes belongs to China via Taiwan, calling the assertions groundless an

Inquirer 1h ago

BCDA named top-performing GOCC

SunStar 1h ago

Ashfall alert raised over Bohol town following Kanlaon eruption

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Talibon, Bohol has issued an ashfall advisory, urging residents to take precautionary measures followin

Inquirer 1h ago

P680K ‘shabu’ seized in CSF

SunStar 1h ago

Phivolcs: Winds carried Kanlaon ashfall to Cebu

SunStar 1h ago

PSBank scraps InstaPay, PESONet transfer fees

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) has waived InstaPay and PESONet transfer fees on its digital channels, joining lenders offering free fund transfers as the Bangko Sentral ng Pili

Inquirer 1h ago

Tour de France: Olav Kooij wins 5th stage in chaotic sprint finish

PAU, France–Dutch debutant Olav Kooij won the fifth stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday in a chaotic sprint finish sparked by a crash five kilometers from the line which scuppered several teams&#

Inquirer 1h ago

FACT CHECK: No clash between protesters, police in Liwasang Bonifacio rally

Contrary to what was shown in the AI-generated video, there was no reported confrontation between Iglesia ni Cristo rallyists and police authorities at Liwasang Bonifacio

Rappler 1h ago

Whirlwind damages 20 houses in Negros Occidental town

BACOLOD CITY—A sudden whirlwind struck coastal areas in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, early Thursday, leaving 20 houses partially damaged, Hinigaran Mayor  Grace Arceo said. The roofs of the aff

Inquirer 1h ago

Woman grieving daughter’s death arrested over husband’s poisoning death

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her husband after allegedly putting a toxic substance into food they shared at a restaurant in what police believe was an attempted murder-suicide.

Inquirer 1h ago

Egypt file complaint vs referee after World Cup exit

The Egyptian football federation said on Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team from the Pharaohs’ 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the last 16 of the World Cup to be thrown out of the compet

Inquirer 1h ago

Several flights canceled at Mactan-Cebu Airport due to Kanlaon eruption

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several domestic flights to and from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) were canceled on Thursday, July 9, following the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island ear

Inquirer 1h ago

Strategic foresight should guide the Philippine energy system

In the recent Inquirer ESG Edge Connect, a forum series to advance sustainability and ESG, UP Diliman College of Engineering Associate Dean for Public Engagement Professor Rowaldo “Wali” D. del Mundo

Inquirer 1h ago

Metrobank, PSBank waive online interbank transfer fees

METROPOLITAN Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) and its thrift bank arm Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) have made online interbank fund transfers free starting Thursday (July 9), joining the ranks of f

BusinessWorld 1h ago

DA eyes P1-billion additional fund for fuel subsidy to farmers, fisherfolk

Much of the fuel subsidy allocated to farmers and fishers have already been disbursed

Rappler 1h ago

Kanlaon ashfall covers parts of Negros Island, reaches Cebu

Phivolcs has classified Kanlaon Volcano under Alert Level 2 or moderate unrest

Rappler 1h ago

Typhoon Bavi prompts Storm Signal No. 2 in Batanes, enhances southwest monsoon, says PAGASA

Storm Wind Signals have been raised in several areas in Luzon due to the effects of Typhoon Bavi, locally named Inday, bringing life-threatening winds over affected areas while also enhancing the sout

BusinessWorld 1h ago

Tax breaks on kerosene, LPG end. How will this affect prices?

For consumers, the excise tax suspension had meant direct savings of around P5.65 per liter of kerosene and almost P37 for an LPG tank

Rappler 2h ago

Malacañang rejects service extension for retiring Calabarzon top cop Marantan

It was Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, one of Marcos' closest Cabinet members, who pushed for Marantan's extension of service in the Philippine National Police

Rappler 2h ago

Role of PCARES in Hospitals

SunStar 2h ago

Iloilo City vaccinates over 39,000 dogs, cats

SunStar 2h ago

PNP doctor recommends isolated detention for Marcoleta due to health risks

SunStar 2h ago

PREMIERE Condoms turns modern dating into must-watch entertainment with new TikTok series Almost Lovers

PREMIERE Condoms has a simple belief: relationships can be messy, but staying safe shouldn’t be. Guided by that belief, the brand is bringing the realities of modern romance to the screen throug

BusinessWorld 2h ago

ON SOCIAL MEDIA, CELLPHONES, VIDEO GAMES, AND RESPONSIBLE PARENTING

SunStar 2h ago

Impeachment of VP Sara Duterte: What Happens Next?

SunStar 2h ago

3,017 Macabebe residents get aid from Capitol, DSWD

SunStar 2h ago

[Pastilan] The elephant in Sara Duterte’s room

There is an elephant in the room — one that many, including the prosecutors, may be reluctant to touch, perhaps because it sits at the uncomfortable intersection of private pain and public accountabil

Rappler 4h ago

Climate change, El Niño worsen extreme weather, economic losses, experts warn

Climate experts warned that a strong El Niño developing alongside human-caused global warming is expected to intensify heat waves, droughts, storms, food insecurity, and economic losses worldwide, wit

BusinessWorld 4h ago

SM Green Movement sustainability extends to disaster-resilient mall designs withstanding flood

Among the sustainability features integrated into SM’s most-loved malls are disaster-resilient structures designed to strengthen community safety and ensure operational continuity during calamities su

BusinessWorld 4h ago

El Niño, prolonged Middle East war seen keeping Philippine inflation elevated

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Headline inflation could stay above the Philippine central bank’s target for longer if price pressures worsen amid the looming El Niño season, renewed Middle East confli

BusinessWorld 5h ago

SC junks petitions vs No Contact Apprehension Policy

NCAP allows local authorities to enforce traffic rules even remotely through the use of technology

Rappler 26m ago

[OPINION] Impeachment trial needs correction

Impeachment is democracy’s way of demanding an accounting. It answers to the people, not the Rules of Court. The Senate should correct course before form swallows substance.

Rappler 1h ago

Rappler Live Jam: HEY JUNE!

Don't miss HEY JUNE! perform their newest hits live at the Rappler HQ!

Rappler 1h ago

IMF trims Philippine growth outlook until 2027

THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY could post its weakest growth this year since the pandemic, as the Middle East war drives up prices and dampens economic activity, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Weak consumption, delayed investments to drag Philippine growth — ADB

THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) cut its growth forecasts for the Philippines for this year and next year, citing delayed investments and weaker household consumption.

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Unemployment rate rises in May amid 905,000 job losses in agri

THE PHILIPPINES’ unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in May as job losses in agriculture, driven by bad weather, outweighed employment gains in services and other industries, the Philippine Statistics Auth

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Philippine banks’ loan growth hits 15-month high in May

PHILIPPINE BANKS’ loan growth posted its fastest pace in over a year in May as lagged effects of interest rate cuts drove lending for residents’ business activities, preliminary data from the Bangko S

BusinessWorld 16h ago

PAL’s $300-M bond draws $1.4B in orders

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (PAL) announced on Wednesday that it had priced its inaugural $300-million international bond offering after receiving more than $1.4 billion in investor orders, about 4.5 times th

BusinessWorld 16h ago

SEC OKs San Miguel’s P30-B preferred share offering

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the registration of San Miguel Corp.’s (SMC) follow-on offering of preferred shares worth up to P30 billion. In a July 7 meeting, the SEC Comm

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Where we belong

WHILE hotels usually brand themselves as oases (read: nothing like their surroundings), the Seda hotel group (under Ayala Land Hospitality) is taking the opposite direction. A new campaign, “Roots by

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Ayala logistics unit completes 40% stake sale to Danish investor

A.P. MOLLER Capital, an infrastructure fund manager affiliated with Denmark’s A.P. Moller Holding, the parent of shipping and logistics company A.P. Moller-Maersk, has completed its acquisition of a 4

BusinessWorld 16h ago

DoE suspends offshore wind auction

THE Department of Energy (DoE) has suspended the country’s first offshore wind auction until further notice, citing logistical constraints, infrastructure readiness, and global supply chain risks, inc

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Out with the old, in with the new (restaurant)

ONCE hailed as one of the best restaurants in Manila, the defunct Inagiku in the Makati Shangri-La has been missed since the hotel’s reopening in 2023, after a two-year pandemic break. In its place is

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Philippines’ foreign reserves rise to $104.8 billion

THE PHILIPPINES’ gross reserves jumped to their highest level in three months at end-June, backed by the central bank’s profits from its foreign investments and the foreign currency deposits it receiv

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Dining In/Out (07/09/26)

SOLAIRE RESORT Entertainment City is bringing the flavors of Spain and Portugal to Waterside this July through its Eat Around the World culinary series, showcasing traditional Iberian dishes inspired

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Aramco to open first branded fuel station in Philippines

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL Co. (Aramco) is set to open its first branded gasoline station in the Philippines this month, deepening its presence in the country’s downstream oil market following its investment i

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Term deposit yield goes up on BSP hike bets

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) term deposits’ average yield was higher for a third straight week as the market anticipates further monetary policy tightening despite a slower-than-expected Jun

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Megawide targets higher 2026 profit at P1.2B

MEGAWIDE Construction Corp. is targeting a net income of about P1.2 billion this year as lower borrowing costs from debt reduction and growth in its construction and real estate businesses are expecte

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Fresh US-Iran strikes drag peso

THE PESO dropped versus the dollar on Wednesday following a fresh flareup in the Middle East conflict that puts the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran at risk. The local unit decline

BusinessWorld 16h ago

The hearts and minds in this fight

Yes, let’s have more local governments beyond Cebu City and Pangasinan’s Labrador municipality declare July 12 as “West Philippine Sea Victory Day” — towards, hopefully, a national observance of this

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Reliable cyber infrastructure key to AI readiness, says ManageEngine CEO

JAKARTA — Cyber infrastructures need to be reliable to support emerging technologies as scaling amid increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), according to the top official of ManageEngine,

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Globe launches Starlink satellite-to-mobile service

GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. has commercially launched its satellite-to-mobile service using Starlink’s direct-to-cell technology, expanding mobile connectivity to areas without terrestrial network coverage. I

BusinessWorld 17h ago

Lower transfer fees to enhance PHL payments system — BSP

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) said several financial institutions’ decision to lower or remove their fees for retail fund transfers can support the digital economy by improving the country’s p

BusinessWorld 17h ago

Own the grid

Mindoro needs power, much like any island-province. But being an island, its connection to the grid is constrained. So it is only fitting for the Maharlika Investment Corp. to invest in the modernizat

BusinessWorld 17h ago

Lack of talent constrains Philippine organizations’ AI ambitions

PHILIPPINE organizations are ramping up their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) but face difficulties in hiring and retaining workers equipped with AI skills, according to a study by global pro

BusinessWorld 17h ago

DepEd to launch active shooter drills in schools

SunStar 18h ago

Nademolis sa Subangdaku nanawagan itukod og balik ang ilang panimalay

SunStar 19h ago

Suway’ng mipalusot og baboy taliwala sa gipatuma'ng ban

SunStar 19h ago

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