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For his daughter Anechka’s 13th birthday, John Estrada expressed his hope that she would grow up like her mom Priscilla Meirelles, whom the actor described as “amazing.” Estrada dedicated a message to Anechka while showing moments from her recent music-themed party via his Instagram page on Wednesday, Feb. 12. “To my forever Baby ANECHKA, now that you’re in your teen years, I thank God every day that she gave me you.  I couldn’t ask for a better daughter, who is kind, smart, intelligent, so talented, prayerful, and most specially funny like her didi,” he said. Without making mention of Meirelles, […]…

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It was a night of excitement for Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino’s fans as they kicked off the promotions for their upcoming film “My Love Will Make You Disappear” by revealing its poster in Quezon City. The onscreen partners were joined by their co-stars Karina Bautista, Benj Manalo, Lovely Abella, and Miguel Almendras at a poster reveal event at the Noctos Music Bar in Quezon City on Wednesday, February 12. The film’s poster shows Avelino with a shocked expression as Chiu is about to plant a kiss on his left cheek, as uploaded on Star Cinema and Star Magic’s social […]…

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Jalen Brunson hit the game-winning shot with 11 seconds left in overtime for the host New York Knicks, who overcame a five-point deficit in the extra session to edge the Atlanta Hawks 149-148 in the highest-scoring game of the season. The Knicks recovered from blowing an 18-point lead in the second quarter lead and squandered a six-point edge in the final seconds of regulation. They have won two games in a row and four of their last five. READ: NBA: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 40, Knicks top Pacers Onyeka Okongwu drained two free throws with 24 seconds left to give the […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) has deployed mobile soil laboratories to three municipalities in Tarlac to improve soil health for crop cultivation. An attached bureau of the Department of Agriculture, the BSWM said mobile soil laboratory (MSL) operations continue in San Manuel, Moncada, and Anao towns as part of an initiative to enhance productivity. The MSL seeks to make soil testing accessible to all, bringing science-based soil solutions directly to the farmers and other stakeholders. “By making these services readily available, DA-BSWM empowers communities with the knowledge and tools needed for sustainable soil management […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the recall of several batches of Triocef oral drops (Cefixime), an antibiotic for bacterial infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, and UTI. In FDA Advisory No. 2025-0093 (Feb. 5), The Cathay Drug Company Inc. initiated a voluntary recall after third-party lab tests confirmed the product did not meet required quality standards, “based on the chemical assay tests performed by a third-party laboratory, which also concurred with the results of the manufacturer.” “Based on the submitted test reports, there were inconsistencies in the assay/potency test results,” FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate […]…

Keep on reading: FDA issues recall for ‘Triocef’ antibiotic due to quality defects

HONOR Philippines is proving that tech innovation goes beyond devices; it extends to how brands connect with consumers. Through a bold and data-driven approach to e-commerce, the leading global provider of smart devices has emerged as a standout performer on TikTok Shop, leveraging the platform’s full ecosystem to drive visibility, engagement, and sales. In the fourth quarter of 2024, HONOR recorded a 1.7x performance increase compared to Q1 to Q3, securing its place among TikTok Shop’s Top 20 brands in the Phones & Tablets category and ranking #13 overall. The brand’s success is rooted in a strategic fusion of product […]…

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OMAHA, Nebraska — Egg prices hit a record high as the U.S. contends with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, but consumers didn’t need government figures released Wednesday to tell them eggs are terribly expensive and hard to find at times because of an ongoing. The latest monthly consumer price index showed that the average price of a dozen Grade A eggs in U.S. cities reached $4.95 in January, eclipsing the previous record of $4.82 set two years earlier and more than double the low of $2.04 that was recorded in August 2023. READ: Soaring egg prices have US consumers squawking […]…

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Japanese government earmarked ¥444 million, or roughly ₱168 million, for an Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) system laboratory at UP Diliman. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya formalized the grant aid in the DFA Pasay office on Wednesday.  READ: Microsoft AI discovered new battery material Also, the Philippine News Agency says it covers the provision of Open RAN-related equipment to the laboratory. The University of the Philippines Diliman and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) set up the facility through a 2024 Memorandum of Understanding. The lab will facilitate […]…

Keep on reading: Japan allocates ₱168M to support Open RAN testing center in PH

Sam Pinto said their family has extended their stay in Japan as her husband Anthony Semerad still has low platelets due to dengue, noting risks of internal bleeding. The actress gave an update on Semerad’s condition through her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Semerad was earlier diagnosed with dengue just days into their vacation in Japan. Pinto noted that the former got the illness while they were still in Manila. “Suppose to fly back to Manila tomorrow, but [his] platelets are still very low, and scary to fly [because it] might cause internal bleeding. Extending our stay until he’s […]…

Keep on reading: Sam Pinto, family extend stay in Japan as Anthony Semerad recovers from dengue

MANILA, Philippines – The proportion of non-performing loans (NPLs) of Philippine banks to their total loans fell to a one-year low of 3.27 percent in December last year. Recent data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed that the NPL ratio was the lowest recorded since 3.24 percent in December 2023. In November 2024, the NPL ratio settled at 3.54 percent. READ: Bad loans hit 2-mo low BSP data showed that the gross non-performing loans amounted to P500.32 billion, higher than the P449.06 billion in December 2023. It was, however, lower than the P520.48 billion in November last year. […]…

Keep on reading: Banks NPL ratio falls to 1-year low