Peso strengthens on Fed easing view

THE PESO appreciated against the dollar on Thursday amid growing expectations of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next month. The local unit...

Haus Talk to finish Antipolo housing project by 2026

LISTED developer Haus Talk, Inc. (HTI) said it aims to complete The Hammond, its latest housing development in Antipolo, Rizal by next year. The 1.6-hectare...

Enhancing regional security: The Philippines would be safer with Taiwan on board

Somewhere in Metro Manila, a young Filipino is trapped inside a scam den, forced to lie to strangers online. Somewhere in Taipei, an elderly Taiwanese man is losing his life savings to a criminal syndicate that operates across countries.

When suppliers send Christmas gifts to executives

By Rey Elbo
Last year, anonymous workers made an issue out of holiday gifts received by our executives. While the issue didn’t ripen into a full-blown controversy,...

DigiPlus, Pay&Go team up to ease e-wallet funding

LISTED DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (PLUS) has partnered with self-service kiosk provider Pay&Go to simplify e-wallet funding for its players. The deal allows users to load...

Stuff to Do (11/28/25)

AT THE Upper Ground B, Quantum Skyview, of Gateway Mall 2, National Bookstore is holding a book fair that runs until Nov. 30 during mall hours. The Sulit Reads Fair in Araneta City invites visitors to seek book hauls through their bundles and discounts, to save up for more gifts this holiday season.

EU agrees on rules for online fraud protection

BRUSSELS — European Union (EU) member states and the European Parliament have agreed on new rules to force banks and other payment service providers...

The oil market is always wrong about long-term prices

LET’S BE HONEST: The oil market has always been wrong about long-term prices. Unsurprisingly, it’s currently wrong in anticipating that a barrel of crude...

Philippines improves in talent competitiveness list, its best ranking in three years

THE PHILIPPINES jumped nine spots in an annual ranking of countries’ ability to attract and retain talent, according to a report by business school...

How PSEi member stocks performed — November 27, 2025

Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

DA chief refutes claim tying First Lady to rice cartel

AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Thursday dismissed claims of resigned Party-list Rep. Elizaldy S. Co that he shielded a rice cartel...

ASEAN chairship may keep PHL from filing cases vs China, former justice says

THE PHILIPPINES’ chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026 could be hampering the filing of more arbitration cases against China’s...