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...
Infrastructure spending improves
THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) spending on infrastructure jumped by 17% in June as it increased disbursements for completed public works projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.
Loan growth to pick up in 2025
LOAN GROWTH is seen to improve next year as the Philippine central bank is expected to further cut policy rates, S&P Global Ratings said.
“We...
Lower airfares likely as CAB cuts fuel surcharge
LOCAL AIRLINES anticipate an increase in passenger volume, following the reduction of fuel surcharges on airfares in September.
Going way beyond movie popcorn
THE MOVIES may have always been the highlight, but movie snacks have always been a great part of going out. And one of the best-known movie snacks out there, Taters, turned 30 this year.
Meralco gives more time for 400-MW power supply bids
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) has extended the deadline for firms to submit bids for its 400-megawatt (MW) power supply requirement for next year to...