PAGCOR-run casinos up for privatization first, DoF says
THE Department of Finance (DoF) will prioritize the privatization of casinos solely owned by the state gaming regulator-operator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR).
“We...
Stephens marvels at journey and money to US Open glory
NEW YORK -- Worries didn’t end for Sloane Stephens after winning her first Grand Slam title Saturday at the US Open, recalling the fabulous...
Duterte says no deal to militants for hostages
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte on Saturday ruled out the possibility of allowing Islamic State (IS)-linked militants to flee a southern city in exchange for...
DBP allots P1.5 billion to finance PUV modernization
THE Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is set to provide a P1.5-billion facility for the initial phase of the implementation of the Public...
Alaska Aces make it three wins in a row
THE Alaska Aces gave further legs to their Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors’ Cup “turnaround” yesterday after defeating the Kia Picanto, 102-94, for their...
Senate resumes probe on BoC, drug shipment
THE SENATE blue ribbon committee resumes its hearing today, Sept. 11, on the P6.4-billion drug shipment from China and alleged systematic bribery at the...
Businessman renews call for use of x-ray at Davao port
By Carmelito Q. Francisco
Correspondent
DAVAO CITY -- The operator of the designated examination area (DEA) here that the Bureau of Customs (BoC) closed down in...
Rohingya insurgents declare temporary cease fire
YANGON -- Rohingya militants, whose Aug. 25 raids in Myanmar’s Rakhine State sparked an army crackdown that has seen nearly 300,000 of the Muslim...
Firms to be ‘opportunistic’ in tapping bond mart
By Krista A.M. Montealegre,
National Correspondent
CORPORATES embarked on US dollar debt deals that received overwhelming demand from investors hungry for Philippine investments, but future issuances...
Hurricane Irma nearing Florida with deadly winds, storm surges
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA -- Hurricane Irma was set to make landfall in Florida on Sunday with devastating winds and life-threatening storm surges, prompting one...
SM Group not looking to foray into food business
By Arra B. Francia, Reporter
EVEN AS IT FINALIZES discussions for the acquisition of Goldilocks Bakeshop, Inc., the SM Group is not looking to expand...
Mexican quake death toll rises
MEXICO CITY -- The death toll from the massive earthquake that struck Mexico on Thursday night has risen to at least 90 after emergency...