Peso hits near 5-month high on dovish Fed
THE PESO appreciated to a near five-month high against the dollar on Tuesday after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell signaled a September...
The national budget is the key to unlocking our economic and social goals
By Victor Andres C. Manhit
Government leaders can promise to make certain issues a priority, or commit to supporting a particular sector. Beyond mere rhetoric, however, the national budget...
Three PHL startups make it to Forbes Asia list
THREE Philippine startups made it to Forbes Asia’s annual 100 to Watch list this year.
The list, in its fourth year now, showcases small companies...
Politics is again becoming a family business in Southeast Asia
By Karishma Vaswani
POLITICS is increasingly returning to being a family business in Southeast Asia, despite its large and vibrant democracies. It’s a worrying trend. Power is...
Cebu startup HiveRooms leads digitalization in hospitality sector
CEBU-BASED startup HiveRooms said its digital platform for client bookings, room inventory management and price setting would boost the competitiveness of hotels and resorts.
Herbert...
Philippine shares inch up on Fed’s dovish shift
PHILIPPINE SHARES inched up to a near five-month high on Tuesday after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell said they could begin their...
Maharlika to start investing in 60-90 days, Consing says
THE Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) said it is poised to make its initial investments, both energy-related, within 60-90 days.
“We have about eight memoranda of...
ASF vaccinations to roll out Friday in Batangas hot spots
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will start vaccinating hogs against African Swine Fever (ASF) by Friday, beginning in Batangas, which has reported...
Seven former Finance secretaries back use of GOCC fund reserves
SEVEN former secretaries of Finance declared their support for the use of excess funds held by government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), including the Philippine...
US could escort Philippine resupply missions in waterway, admiral says
John Victor D. Ordoñez
Philippines deploys biggest coast guard ship to Sabina Shoal
THE PHILIPPINES has deployed its biggest coast guard vessel to Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea amid Chinese efforts to dump dead corals at the shoal to alter its elevation, according to its military.
Quiboloy church gets court protection
A DAVAO CITY regional trial court (RTC) on Tuesday ordered the police and Interior and Local Government department to stop actions that threaten the life, liberty or security of members of a church whose leader is wanted for child abuse and human trafficking.