Stocks rebound on hopes of September Fed cut
PHILIPPINE STOCKS rebounded to hit a fresh four-month high on Thursday on growing expectations of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next...
ASF vaccine subsidy studied for small-scale hog farmers
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said that it is considering a subsidy for African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccines to be distributed to backyard hog...
Clark food hub bill clears House panel
A HOUSE of Representatives committee approved a bill on Tuesday seeking to establish a national food hub at the Clark airport complex in Central...
Effort to attract technology investments hindered by red tape, energy issues
BUREAUCRACY and issues with energy remain the top challenges in attracting technology investment from China, according to the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce...
Senate to boost defense budget next year amid growing tensions with China
THE SENATE is likely to boost funding for the armed forces and the Philippine Coast Guard next year to beef up Manila’s defenses amid growing tensions with China, a senator said on Thursday.
Guo cohorts back in PHL after arrest in Indonesia
THE PRESIDENTIAL Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Thursday said the two cohorts of dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice L. Guo were back in the Philippines...
Senator pushes stricter health measures in schools vs mpox
A PHILIPPINE senator on Thursday urged schools to enforce stricter health and safety measures after the Health department detected the first monkeypox (mpox) case...
MVP rewards Paris Olympic Games medalists, vows LA2028 support
PLDT, Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have given Filipino Olympians Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas (and their respective coaches and...
Alex Eala advances to final of US Open qualifier
THIRD time’s the charm?
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala will have a chance to claim a historic main draw ticket for the third straight Grand...
UE shocks UST to win Mobile Legends: Bang Bang crown
UNIVERSITY of the East (UE)stunned unbeaten University of Santo Tomas (UST) to capture the Mobile Legends; Bang Bang crown in the inaugural UAAP Esports...
Influencers battle journalists for space and access at Democratic convention
CHICAGO — Scores of social media influencers are fighting journalists for access, prestige and workspace at a national convention this week where the Democratic...
Taiwan defense spend to outpace GDP growth as China threat rises
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s defense spending will rise 7.7% next year, outpacing expected economic growth, the cabinet said on Thursday, as the island adds more...