Singapore investors invited to co-finance with Maharlika

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday urged Singapore businesses to explore projects co-financed by the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF). He made the remarks at...

Raw sugar prices expected to remain stable, SRA says

THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said it expects the farmgate price of raw sugar to remain stable after starting to decline in February 2022. “Since...

BoI-approved investments hit P725.93B, nearing 2022 total

THE Board of Investments (BoI) said registered projects in the year to date hit P725.93 billion, with the total close to exceeding the P729...

China reverts to swarming tactics; US admiral eyes more EDCA bases

THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported the “concerning resurgence” of China’s swarming tactics within Philippine boundaries of the South China Sea on Thursday, as a top United States admiral eyed access to more bases in the country under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA).

LWUA gets measly budget increase amid El Niño year

A MEASLY increase of P16.4 million was approved for the 2024 budget of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) even as water districts grapple with an annual water system loss of 30%.

Congress’ power of the purse ‘not subverted,’ House told

CONGRESS’ power was “not subverted” when contingency funds were released to the Office of the Vice President in 2022, the House Appropriations committee said...

Earth’s life-support systems in jeopardy due to human activity

BERLIN — The Earth’s life-support systems are facing greater risks and uncertainties than ever before, with most major safety limits already crossed as a...

Mexican Congress holds hearing on UFOs featuring purported ‘alien’ bodies

MEXICO CITY — Mexican lawmakers heard testimony that “we are not alone” in the universe and saw the alleged remains of non-human beings in...

Russian journalist’s phone hacked with Israeli spyware — researchers

NEW YORK — A leading Russian journalist has had her phone compromised using Israeli spyware, researchers said Wednesday, the latest sign that phone hacking...

‘Class B’ athletes have to pay for their own Asian Games campaign

A FIFTH of the 395-strong Philippine team seeing action in the Hangzhou Asian Games scheduled Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 may have to pay...

Fil-Am Stephen Holt is the Rookie Draft top choice

FIL-AM Stephen Holt looms large as the top prospect in the talent-rich pool up for selection in Sunday’s PBA Season 48 Rookie Draft. Although teams...

Stanley Pringle is Gilas Pilipinas 13th man in the Asiad camp

WHETHER he cracks the final Asian Games roster or not, veteran guard Stanley Pringle is happy to serve Gilas Pilipinas. Mr. Pringle, who’s been slowed...