Gokongwei finds more ways to build hotel empire in Mindanao

By Maya M. Padillo, Correspondent DAVAO CITY — Robinsons Land Corp. is set to open its budget Go Hotels branch in Iligan City by the...

Hong Kong property investors go trophy hunting in London despite Brexit

LONDON — Chinese investment in London commercial property has more than trebled since before Britain voted to leave the European Union, most of it...

BSP official sees room for steady policy

FASTER economic growth last quarter leaves more room for the central bank to maintain interest rates for now and, coupled with slow inflation, should...

Local banks open to foreigners, but await offers they can’t refuse

Krista A. M. Montealegre, National Correspondent
FOREIGN PARTIES wanting a piece of the action in one of Asia’s best growth stories have found the Philippines’ banking sector a tough nut...

In a good year for Asia’s currencies, Philippine peso finds itself unloved

HONG KONG/MANILA/SINGAPORE -- Asian emerging market currencies have been having their best year since before the 2013 taper tantrum, bolstered by pace-setting growth rates...

Cardinal Tagle: Act together on drug issue

By Kristine Joy V. Patag Reporter MANILA ARCHBISHOP Luis Cardinal Antonio Tagle on Sunday, Aug. 20, urged a “multi-sectoral dialogue” on the drug problem, amid controversy...

Grab says it needs around 8,000 to 10,000 more vehicles to meet demand

By Patrizia Paola C. Marcelo GRAB PHILIPPINES (MyTAXI.PH, Inc.) said it needs around 8,000-10,000 more vehicles to operate on its platform to meet high demand. Grab...

Makati judge on Sunvar case short-listed to Sandiganbayan

THE JUDGE who issued the Rufino-Prieto-owned Sunvar Realty a Notice to Vacate the Mile Long property has been named in the short list on...

La Salle libero Macandili to play for PHL in SEA Games

By Michael Angelo S. Murillo Reporter THE Philippine women’s volleyball team made a last-minute change in its roster for the 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, inserting...

Kaya, Global fight to a goalless draw in Cebu

By Michael Angelo S. Murillo Reporter THE exciting and highly competitive Saturday Philippines Football League (PFL) fixture in Cebu City between Kaya FC-Makati and host side...

Marathoner Tabal makes true of golden promise

FILIPINO long-distance runner Mary Joy Tabal chalked up the first gold medal of the Philippines in the just-started 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in...

Initial 10 companies keen to build P12.55-B Clark airport

By Krista A. M. Montealegre, National Correspondent TEN LOCAL and foreign entities have expressed interest in the new P12.55-billion Clark International Airport Terminal. Bases Conversion and Development...