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.
Budget department bucks proposal to revive e-sabong
THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) on Wednesday rejected a proposal to revive online cockfighting operations or e-sabong, saying the government has enough...
Choco Mucho guns for last quarters slot against PLDT
CHOCO MUCHO eyes to catch the last bus to the quarterfinals as it clashes with PLDT Thursday in the final elimination round play date of the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
SMB, Meralco kick off EASL bids vs Suwon KT Sonicboom, Macau Black Bears, respectively
PBA champions San Miguel Beer (SMB) and Meralco will kick off their respective bids in the East Asia Super League’s (EASL) 2024-25 Season in...
Eala books first win in US Open qualifier
ALEX EALA did not disappoint in her US Open women’s pro debut, carving out a 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 win against Australia’s Maddison Inglis in...
Investors gauge market impact from a Harris administration
NEW YORK — Investors are grappling with the market implications of a possible Kamala Harris presidential administration, which could pressure corporate profits through higher...