Swift dismissal of Marcos ouster raps unlikely as lawmakers take caution
THE House Justice Committee is unlikely to immediately dismiss impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. when it begins evaluating their merits on Monday, political analysts said over the weekend.
Manila expected to take diplomatic route amid China tensions — analysts
THE Philippines is expected to keep its diplomatic response to China measured in the coming months, prioritizing dialogue and economic stability as political and security tensions simmer, analysts said over the weekend.
Charter change push seen as threat to judicial independence
CHARTER CHANGE could weaken the Supreme Court (SC) by concentrating power to Congress and the Executive, analysts warned, following Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III’s proposed amendments in response to the High Court’s ruling on Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment case.
Negotiations start for 3 bundled regional airports
THE Department of Transportation said it entered the negotiation phase for the P16.05-billion bundled development project for airports in Davao, Siargao, and Bicol.
Transportation Undersecretary...
Exporters wary of BoC service fee hikes
THE Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) said Customs service fees could increase significantly with the introduction of a new processing system.
In a statement over...
Cyber-literacy shortcomings hindering economy’s growth potential — analysts
CYBER-LITERACY skills deficiencies are holding back the economy’s potential because they delay the transition to the digital economy, analysts said.
Angel T. Redoble, chairman and...
Eala faces Sonmez of Turkey in Round 1 of Abu Dhabi Open
ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA resumes her campaign in the WTA Tour against Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez in Round 1 of the stacked WTA 500 Mubadala Abu...
Philippines has bigger chance of staging higher-level tournaments
IT’S AN A+ grade for the Philippines in serving as host of a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournament for the first time in history...
Rybakina joins tennis elite
By Anthony L. Cuaycong
Elena Rybakina’s victory on the blue-green courts of Melbourne Park, a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 triumph over World Number One Aryna Sabalenka to claim her...
India budget makes fresh bet on manufacturing as it seeks to sustain growth
NEW DELHI — India’s annual budget made a fresh bet on the country’s manufacturing sector as it sought to accelerate and sustain strong economic growth,...
Malaysia seizes $129.9 million in crude oil from tankers suspected of illegally transferring oil
SINGAPORE — Two tankers suspected of illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers were detained and more than 512 million ringgit ($129.9 million) worth of crude oil seized...
Philippine growth slumps to 4.4% in 2025, slowest in 5 years
PHILIPPINE economic growth sharply slowed to a post-pandemic low in the fourth quarter of 2025 as the flood control scandal continued to weigh on government spending, investments and consumer spending, dragging full-year expansion below target for the third straight year.