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Senator to Malacañang: PH needs ‘national emergency,’ not just ‘energy emergency’

Calling the current energy order "toothless," Senator Bam Aquino demanded a full national emergency declaration to shield Filipinos from skyrocketing oil prices and the imminent surge in the cost of basic goods. During Thursday’s resumption of the Senate PROTECT(Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy) Committee hearing, Aquino grilled economic managers on...

ECONOMY

CebPac trims routes, cuts flights as fuel costs surge

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is scaling back operations, suspending select routes and reducing flight frequencies as global fuel prices...

Cebu Pacific nets P9.5 billion in first nine months of 2025

Cebu Pacific (CEB) more than doubled its profits in the first nine months of 2025, as strong travel demand...

Puregold operator Cosco Capital posts P10.7 billion profit in Jan. to Sept.

Cosco Capital Inc., the parent firm of Puregold Price Club, reported a 6.6 percent increase in net income to...

LIFESTYLE

Sugar and Spice | Young talents shine in culinary, tourism events

Creativity, sustainability, and student talent were on full display as learners from Joji Ilagan International Schools showcased their skills during JIB PRO X 2026 and the first-ever JIB B.E.S.T., events that celebrated the next...

Sugar and Spice | Manila Marriott kicks off 2026 with a fun and fabulous media get-together

Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts welcomed 2026 in style with a lively and festive “See You, Wonderful: The Philippine Media New Year Lunch Get-together” held at its chic Garden Rooms on Friday....

Sugar and Spice | Carmen’s Best makes holiday giving extra sweet

It’s the season of twinkling lights, festive playlists and an ever-growing gift list. You may already know who you’re shopping for, but figuring out...

Sugar and Spice | A purpose-filled Christmas beyond the pool

For the South Pacific Pilot Whales Swim Team (SPPW), the holidays took on deeper meaning this year. Celebrating its first Christmas as a team,...

Sugar and Spice | A Fresh take on wellness: Truvy introduces plant-based living to Davao

Truvy Health and Wellness Products brought a refreshing wave of plant-based wellness to Davao City as it officially launched its Philippine presence with a...

SPORTS

Eala reaches career-high No. 51 ahead of Hong Kong Open campaign

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala achieved a new milestone in her career, climbing to a career-high No. 51in the latest WTA world rankings ahead...

Yulo qualifies in vault, floor exercise finals at World Championships

Filipino Olympian Carlos Edriel Yulo qualified in the finals of men's vault and floor exercise events on Monday at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics...

Pencak silat delivers first PH gold at Asian Youth Games

The Philippines kicked off its campaign at the 3rd Asian Youth Games on a high note after Kram Airam Carpio triumphed in the pencak...

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