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Sen. Mark Villar pushes tax credits for businesses granting senior, PWD discounts
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Mark Villar is pushing for a measure that seeks to grant tax credits to establishments granting mandatory discounts to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), promoting a…
Ministry eyes illegal dumping
The Industry Ministry is pushing to establish dedicated recycling industrial estates to manage growing volumes of solar panel and electric vehicle (EV) battery waste, while tightening controls on hazardous industrial…
NBA preview: Jazz enter new season with fresh additions, much to prove
Team preview of the Utah Jazz ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 22-60, missed playoffs. Coach: Will Hardy (fifth season, 107-221). Season opener: Oct. 21 vs. Memphis. Departures: C Walker Kessler…
37 Ilocos Norte schools get rainwater catchment drums amid El Niño threat
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The provincial government of Ilocos Norte distributed rainwater catchment drums to 37 selected schools as part of efforts to conserve water and prepare for the possible effects of a strong El…
NBA preview: Healthy Nuggets run it back with Nikola Jokic, experience
Team preview of the Denver Nuggets ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 54-28, lost to Minnesota in first round of playoffs. Coach: David Adelman (2nd season as full-time coach, 57-28). Season opener…
NBA preview: Pistons lead division odds, sit behind 3 teams in East race
Team preview of the Detroit Pistons ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 60-22, lost to Cleveland in the second round. Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff (3rd season with Pistons, 10th season overall 359-350)…
Pension reform needs good governance
Pension reforms should protect retirement savings while allowing funds to invest in domestic economies, with sound governance and returns for members remaining the top priorities, forum speakers said.
WTA and women’s empowerment
Last October 13, Julia Wall-Clarke, the WTA Vice President for PR and Communications, emailed me about my column titled “WTA crazy, cruel for excluding Eala in finals.” She said very kindly that Eala was not eligible…
Police trace 'cannabis' sweets
Police are tracing the source of online-purchased sweets suspected of containing cannabis after three family members, including a two-year-old boy, became seriously ill.
DepEd introduces ‘My Buddy’ peer support system for safer schools
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) is expanding its learner-led peer facilitation network through the My Buddy System alongside structured counseling and teacher check-ins to build safer, more…
