DoE planning first auction for gas-fired capacity
THE Department of Energy (DoE) is planning to launch the first auction dedicated to gas-fired power generation, with the aim of raising the proportion...
Shares recover on bargain hunting after sell-off
PHILIPPINE STOCKS rebounded on Thursday as investors took advantage of lower valuations following the market’s slide amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The...
Eala to battle Yastremska in the main draw of Indian Wells Open
ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA will face a familiar foe in Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine after the latter’s victory in the qualifiers to arrange a Round...
Pinay booters Filipinas suffer three-goal setback against South Korea at AFC Women’s Asian Cup
SOUTH KOREA sent the Philippines reeling to back-to-back losses in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on Thursday in Australia, seizing a 3-0 verdict that put the Filipinas in a tight fix in the quarterfinal chase.
PSC and PTA to build Nat’l Taekwondo Center
PHILIPPINE taekwondo’s dream of a home of its own will become a reality before the year ends.
It was made official after the Philippine Sports...
Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel
DUBAI/JERUSALEM/ANKARA — Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel early on Thursday, sending millions of residents into bomb shelters as the US-Israel war with Iran entered its sixth day and just hours after moves to halt the US air assault were blocked in Washington.
China ramps up ‘high stakes’ tech race with United States as economic imbalances deepen
BEIJING — China on Thursday vowed to deepen investment in high-tech industries and scientific innovation, framing them as essential to bolstering national security and...
Australia, Canada sign new deals on critical minerals
SYDNEY — Australia and Canada said on Thursday they had signed new agreements on critical minerals as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a...
Gov’t moves to shield OFW money
THE GOVERNMENT is preparing measures to protect remittance flows and cushion the domestic impact of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the presidential palace said on Wednesday, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. ordered agencies to safeguard overseas Filipinos and monitor risks to fuel prices and financial markets.
UBS sees Philippine growth at low end of 5%-6% goal this year
PHILIPPINE economic growth may land at the bottom of the government’s 5% to 6% goal this year as investment slowly recovers from last year’s flood control scandal, UBS Investment Bank Global Research said.
Frontloaded issuance pushes PHL debt to P18.13 trillion
THE PHILIPPINES’ outstanding National Government (NG) debt rose to P18.13 trillion at the end of January, as the state accelerated borrowing at the start of the year to lock in funding ahead of global market volatility.
ICTSI income rises 23% to $1.05B on cargo growth
RAZON-LED International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) posted a 23% increase in attributable net income for 2025, reaching $1.05 billion on the back of...