San Miguel core profit surges 52% to P79.6B
ANG-LED conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) reported a 52% increase in core net income for 2025 to P79.6 billion, supported by stronger earnings across...
Philippine Treasury bill yields rise amid cautious investor appetite
THE BUREAU of the Treasury raised P19.2 billion from its auction of 91-, 182- and 364-day Treasury bills, as yields climbed amid continued caution...
Setting sail with Mickey and friends on the Disney Adventure
SINGAPORE — Four nights aboard the Disney Adventure might seem like a long time to spend on a ship that has no destination.
Peso dips to record as oil surges, fails to hit P60 as BSP intervenes
THE PHILIPPINE PESO slid to a record low against the dollar on Monday, closing at P59.87, as rising oil prices and expectations of tighter...
Avoid rookie mistakes: What you need to know before your Disney Adventure trip
FOR MOST people boarding the Disney Adventure in the coming months, this will be their first time going on a cruise.
The Disney Adventure is...
Nomura: Investors wary about Philippines amid inflation, Iran conflict
INVESTORS remain cautious about the Philippines due to rising inflation and growth risks stemming from the Middle East war and last year’s flood control...
IHG plans InterContinental Manila return in 2032
IHG Hotels & Resorts said it will relaunch its luxury InterContinental brand in the Philippines with a new 212-room hotel in Manila, scheduled to...
AbaCore breaks ground for indoor Ice World attraction in Batangas
LISTED holding firm AbaCore Capital Holdings, Inc. (ABA) has broken ground for Ice World, a new indoor attraction at the Montemaria International Pilgrimage and...
Lawful Interception: a strategic tool for a safer, smarter Philippines
By James G. Velasquez
In today’s hyper-connected world, the same networks that empower our lives are also being weaponized by criminals. Fraudsters, smugglers, and syndicates exploit encrypted platforms...
One Battle After Another takes best picture at the Oscars
LOS ANGELES — The darkly comic thriller One Battle After Another won best picture at the Academy Awards, leading a haul of six trophies...
Ayala Land opens Arillo Estate in Batangas for events, photoshoots
LISTED developer Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) is opening Arillo Estate in Batangas for events and photoshoots, highlighting its rolling green landscapes and forested hills.
“Developed...
The Constitution’s guardrails for the public purse
By Florencio B. Abad
Public finance rarely captures public attention unless something goes wrong. A controversial insertion in the national budget. A large infrastructure project with questionable costs....