Coal, nuclear and economic growth
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
More countries have recently reported their second quarter (Q2) 2024 GDP performance. I can now update the performance for the first half (H1, Q1...
Gov’t must set policies on ethical hacking help, cybersecurity firm says
THE GOVERNMENT can leverage white hat hackers to conduct ethical tests that simulate real-life threats to improve its cyber resilience, but must put in...
Filipinos worry about finances despite income rise
FILIPINOS remain concerned about their household finances despite seeing increased incomes, a study by TransUnion showed.
“Although more Filipinos enjoyed increased household incomes in Q2...
Bourse lifts DHI trading suspension
THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange (PSE) on Tuesday lifted the suspension on trading of Dominion Holdings, Inc. (DHI) shares after the company complied with regulatory...
US firms warn against ‘unprecedented’ Hong Kong cyber rules
US FIRMS have warned that parts of a proposed cyber law could grant the Hong Kong government unusual access to their computer systems, highlighting...
Hog farmers press for affordable ASF vaccines
HOG FARMERS are calling for the African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine to be affordably priced to minimize the impact on their cost of production.
“That’s...
Sugar millers see higher yields after delay to milling operations
THE Philippine Sugar Millers Association (PSMA) said that a delay in the sugar milling season could allow the cane to mature further, possibly raising...
PHL pork, beef imports expected to rise in 2025
THE US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Philippine pork and beef imports are likely to increase in 2025 in line with population growth and...
Profit taking halts PHL shares’ three-day climb
PHILIPPINE STOCKS snapped their three-day rally on Wednesday as investors pocketed their gains ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s annual economic symposium.
The Philippine Stock...
Peso extends climb amid growing dovish Fed bets
THE PESO climbed to a new four-month high against the dollar on Wednesday amid growing expectations of a September rate cut by the US...
China urges Philippines and US to stop ‘inflammatory remarks,’ fueling tension
CHINA has urged the Philippines and the United States to stop “inflammatory remarks” that would only raise tensions in the South China Sea, after trading blame with Manila for a collision involving their coast guard vessels on Aug. 19.
41 close contacts of Pinoy with mpox isolated — DoH
THE 33-YEAR-OLD Filipino who tested positive for monkeypox — the first mpox case reported by health authorities this year — visited an illegal spa and a dermatology clinic in Quezon City and had over a dozen close contacts there, according to a local official.