Australia readies social media court action citing teen ban breaches
SYDNEY — Australia threatened on Tuesday to sue social media giants for allegedly flouting a ban on under-16s, as its internet regulator disclosed it...
Corruption issues drag Manila to near-bottom of ‘smart cities’ list
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter
MANILA dropped seven spots in the 2026 Smart City Index by Switzerland-based Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness...
Peso hits new low P60.69 vs dollar
THE PESO slid to an all-time low against the US dollar on Monday as soaring oil prices raise concerns over inflation and an economic...
Slow growth to keep BSP on hold despite oil price shocks
TEPID ECONOMIC GROWTH will likely force the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to stand pat until yearend even as oil price shocks amid the Middle East war are expected to stoke inflation, Fitch Solutions unit BMI said.
Back to WFH? Oil crisis reignites debate over hybrid work schemes
PHILIPPINE COMPANIES are weighing a return to flexible work arrangements to cushion employees from the impact of soaring fuel costs.
Petron turns to Russian oil, secures 2.48 million barrels amid disruptions
PETRON CORP., the country’s sole oil refiner, said it has secured 2.48 million barrels of crude oil from Russia to boost its petroleum product...
MTerra Solar starts exporting power to grid
MTERRA SOLAR, the world’s largest battery-integrated solar power project, has begun exporting an initial 250 megawatts (MW) to the grid, Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN)...
SEC to stand its ground on 9-year independent director term limit
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it will stand its ground on its nine-year term limit for independent directors, as it considers its...
An apple pie showed the way to a slice of Eden
PARADISE was lost through the bite of a forbidden fruit, but an apple pie opened the way to a garden that might have been a passageway to Eden.
Paul McCartney charts childhood streets in 1st album in five years
LONDON — Paul McCartney takes fans down the streets of his Liverpool childhood in his first solo album in more than five years due...
What to Do on Holy Week
THE musical Martir sa Golgota will be performed this week for free in various public venues.
Leadership in uncertain times: 5 priorities for business amid the Middle East crisis
By Donald L. Lim
The crisis in the Middle East may ultimately prove more difficult for business than COVID-19.
During the pandemic, there was at least a clear response....