Prolonged eruptions detected at Taal Volcano
MANILA, Philippines — Taal Volcano has been experiencing extended periods of phreatic eruption events over the past three days, according to state seismologists at Phivolcs.
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PNP probes cop's alleged role in killing of Tanauan Mayor Halili
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police is currently investigating the possible involvement of a police officer in the 2018 killing of former Tanauan, Batangas mayor Antonio Halili, who was reportedly shot by a sniper during morning flag-raising ceremonies.
Press Release - "Ilang pasyente pa sana ang matutulungan kung napirmahan na" — Bong Go urges DSWD to expand aid provided in Malasakit Centers
In a Senate hearing on Monday, October 14, on the proposed 2025 budget for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Senator Christopher "Bong" Go urged concerned agencies to sign the proposed Joint Administrative Order (JAO) that would further expand the medical assistance being provided in Malasakit Centers.
Mbappe 'shocked' to see name linked to Swedish rape investigation
PARIS — Kylian Mbappe was "shocked" to see his name linked to a Swedish rape investigation and the Real Madrid and France star will take legal action for libel, his lawyer told AFP on Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time).
Mbappe's golden-boy image takes a hit amid negative headlines
PARIS — Kylian Mbappe is hoping his recent move to Real Madrid will take his already glittering career on the pitch to new heights, but the French superstar has become embroiled in off-field difficulties in recent months.
Netanyahu vows 'no ceasefire' in Lebanon after Hezbollah threats
JERUSALEM, undefined — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Tuesday the idea of a ceasefire in Lebanon that would leave Hezbollah close to his country's northern border, as the militant group threatened to widen its attacks.
Semirara plans P291B coal mine expansion
Semirara Mining and Power [SCC 34.00, down 0.7%; 344% avgVol] [link] confirmed a report that it was planning to spend approximately P291 billion (~$5.07 billion) over a five-year span to run both of its existing coal pits (Molave and Narra) at the same time, then to run the new Acacia pit when the Molave and Narra pits are depleted. The Molave pit reached its end-of-mine life in November 2023. SCC expects the Narra pit to reach its end-of-mine life in 2026. The expansion project will be undertaken until 2027. SCC plans to mine its new Acacia pit once the (expanded) Molave and Narra pits have been fully monetized. The company has submitted its documents to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
CTS still has not disbursed 56% of its 2022 IPO
According to its quarterly Disbursement of Proceeds and Progress report, CTS Global [CTS 0.71, down 4.0%; 5% avgVol] [link] has over P780 million in undisbursed proceeds from its April 2022 IPO that raised P1.375 billion. The company has not disbursed a material amount of its IPO proceeds since its January 2023 progress report. The stock is down 7.5% over the past year, down 1.3% year-to-date, and down 26% from its IPO price of P1.00/share. It declared P0.00264/share in regular and special dividends this year out of its FY23 unrestricted retained earnings, at a yield of 0.4% at CTS’s market price at the time of the declaration. The stock is up 23% since the middle of June.