Altas gun for share of NCAA lead against Chiefs
UNIVERSITY of Perpetual Help eyes a share of the lead with College of St. Benilde and San Sebastian College-Recoletos as it tackles Arellano University on Friday.
US, Italy, Spain all win Davis Cup openers
THE United States made light of the absence of several top singles players as they began their Davis Cup Finals group stage campaign with...
Pope Francis urges Singapore’s political leaders to ensure fair wages for migrant workers
SINGAPORE — Pope Francis on Thursday urged political leaders in Singapore, a leading global financial hub, to seek fair wages for the country’s million-plus...
Trump trades roiled after debate as investors weigh chance of Harris success
NEW YORK — Investors scrambled to shift their positioning on Wednesday following a closely watched debate between Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice-President Kamala...
Peru’s Alberto Fujimori, divisive head of political dynasty, dies age 86
LIMA — Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, who steered economic growth during the 1990s but was later jailed for human rights abuses stemming from...
NEDA sees faster growth in 2nd half
PHILIPPINE gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the second semester could be faster than the 6% average in the first half amid easing inflation and lower policy rates, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said.
Meralco rates climb in Sept.
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS in areas served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see higher electricity bills this month due to the increase in transmission charges.
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Nearly 27,000 to be affected by POGO ban, says DoLE
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said on Wednesday it is preparing to help around 27,000 workers bound to lose their jobs once the total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) takes effect by end-December.
Possible Tampakan stake strategic for DMCI — analysts
THE CONSUNJI family’s plan to inject its 10% stake in the Tampakan copper and gold project into DMCI Holdings, Inc.’s portfolio is seen as a strategic move to diversify the listed firm’s mining assets and reduce reliance on nickel, with the potential to enhance financial stability and asset value once the project becomes operational, according to analysts.
AGI eyes higher hotel goals on tourism optimism
ALLIANCE Global Group, Inc. (AGI) is eyeing to increase its hotel room expansion goals, driven by the anticipated growth in Philippine tourism and the...
Del Monte Pacific widens net loss on ‘unfavorable results’ from US business
LISTED Del Monte Pacific Ltd. (DMPL) widened its attributable net loss to $34.17 million for the first quarter (May-July) of its fiscal year 2025,...
Taiwanese pork finds BGC audience
WHILE Love Taiwan: Taiwanese Pork Festival 2024 ended its run at the BGC Amphitheater in Taguig on Sept. 9, the pork merchants who were present there may be found in Manila stores by the end of this year.