YOUR BULLETIN TODAY — Marcos secures $672.3-M investment pledges in 3rd US trip

NATIONAL Marcos secures $672.3-M investment pledges in 3rd US trip The Philippines has secured $672.3 million in investment pledges from various sectors during President Marcos' third visit to the United States. According to Malacañang, the investments are as follows: $400 million for the telecommunications sector; $250 million for semiconductor and electronics; $20 million in pharmaceutical and healthcare; $2 million for artificial intelligence (AI) for weather forecasting; and $0.3 million in renewable energy. READ MORE

NATIONAL VP Duterte offers to help MMDA during transport strike Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Dutere said Monday, Nov. 20, that her agencies stand ready to help the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in ensuring the commuters, both workers and students, are not affected by the ongoing transport strike. READ MORE

NATIONAL Alvarez bats for an independent Mindanao if PH continues to quarrel with China Davao del Norte 1st district congressman and former speaker Pantaleon Alvarez says that Mindanao should advocate for independence if the Philippines continues to claim its stake in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). READ MORE

BUSINESS UnionBank starts bond offering from ₱50-B program Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has started the public offering on fixed rate bonds from its ₱50-billion bond program. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank said it is offering 1.5-year Senior Fixed Rate Series F Bonds due 2025 and 3-year Senior Fixed Rate Series G Bonds due 2026 (New Bonds). READ MORE

SPORTS PBA suspends referees over late non-call in Manila Clasico The PBA has suspended the referees who officiated the game between Barangay Ginebra and Magnolia which was marred by dissension over a non-call on what looked like a Mark Barroca foul on Scottie Thompson in his last attempt. READ MORE

BUSINESS An OFW's transition to entrepreneurship Former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Marilyn C. Magno of Cabuyao, Laguna, successfully became a frozen food business owner through determination, skills development, and support from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). READ MORE

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NEWS China urges Australia against 'irresponsible accusations' over naval sonar claim READ MORE OPINION-EDITORIAL Mindanao earthquake is a reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness READ MORE

BUSINESS Aboitiz, CCEP firm up $1.8-B Coke acquisition READ MORE ENTERTAINMENT Super Junior's Kyuhyun injured when he stopped intruder with knife in dressing room READ MORE

SPORTS Eala loses in finals of Luxembourg tilt READ MORE LIFESTYLE Filipino fashion reigned supreme at Miss Universe 2023 READ MORE

TECHNOLOGY Are you exposing yourself to online scams without knowing it? READ MORE

TRENDING DA expects most retailers to sell rice at ₱41-₱48 per kilo come December READ MORE

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