
Upstart gangsters shake Japan’s yakuza
TOKYO (AFP) — When Takanori Kuzuoka began climbing the criminal career ladder, he didn’t fancy joining Japan’s old-school yakuza, with their tattoos, rigid…
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TOKYO (AFP) — When Takanori Kuzuoka began climbing the criminal career ladder, he didn’t fancy joining Japan’s old-school yakuza, with their tattoos, rigid…
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Pump prices of petroleum products are expected to decline during the Christmas week as global oil markets continue to be weighed down by ample supply and weak…
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The move is aimed at increasing oversight and reporting for publicly listed firms, broker-dealers, exchanges, and other market participants.
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Auto sales in November dipped to 37,352, or 6.7 percent lower than the 40,014 sold the previous month, as indicated in a report of industry groups Chamber of…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported a sharp decline in domestic terrorism Wednesday, saying that the number of active militants in the country…
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Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has maintained that he will not be amenable to the proposed P33-billion budget for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in the…
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Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said he will not agree to the proposed P8 billion allocation for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects under the 2026 national…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, reaffirmed the Senate’s strong support for full transparency in the 2026…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) was among the organizations recognized by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during its 89th Anniversary…
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Shell Lubricants has again been named the world’s biggest seller of finished lubricants, holding the top spot for the 19th straight year, based on the latest…
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‘Guarantee letters from politicians will only guarantee patronage politics but not the health care needs of Filipinos, especially the indigents.’
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Senator Erwin Tulfo raised serious concerns on Sunday over the proposed P33-billion allocation for farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in the 2026 national budget,…
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Filipino buyers still value simple driving. A sedan fits better in small spaces.
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index posted net gains recently after dovish signals from local monetary authorities recently that could reduce borrowing and…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to expand direct government purchases from farmers and fisherfolk and strengthen farm-to-market linkages to help…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday reported a significant decline in crime in November, attributing the improvement to intensified police…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing a major farm-to-market road (FMR) rollout in Mindanao next year, beginning with a planned P2-billion road in…
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A P2-billion farm-to-market road (FMR) is being planned in Sultan Kudarat, Mindanao, aimed at opening 32,000 to 35,000 hectares of farmland currently unused…
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