Landfill inspections to be completed this quarter
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it hopes to complete a comprehensive national review of landfill facilities by the end of...
Trump says he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports after trade deal delays
WASHINGTON/SEOUL — President Donald J. Trump said on Monday he was raising tariffs on US imports of South Korean autos and other goods, blaming...
Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
TOKYO — Prime Minister (PM) Sanae Takaichi said Japan’s strategic alliance with the US would collapse if Tokyo were to turn away from a...
African nations now send more money to China than they receive in new loans
JOHANNESBURG — China’s role as a leading financier to developing nations has shifted over the past decade, with new loans to poorer countries falling...
Alex Eala faces a Japanese player in PWO Round of 16
HOME FANS have nothing to worry with regards to the fitness of their lone remaining bet in the 2026 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 125...
Pacesetting SMB targets pivotal Game 4 of Philippine Cup finals
SAN Miguel Beermen (SMB) are poised to move on the doorstep of the coveted crown jewel. TNT is bent to make it a level playing field.
Sabalenka brushes aside Jovic to reach semis
MELBOURNE — Aryna Sabalenka handed 18-year-old American Iva Jovic a comprehensive 6-3 6-0 defeat in the quarterfinals at a sweltering Melbourne Park on Tuesday...
ADB sees PHL returning to 6% growth by 2027
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY could return to around 6% growth by 2027 if public and private investments rebound, according to Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country...
Deadly Cebu landfill slide exposes gaps in waste oversight
WHEN A WALL of garbage gave way at Cebu City’s Binaliw landfill this month, killing dozens of workers, it revived memories of a disaster the Philippines had pledged never to repeat.
Spending slump likely dragged 2025 GDP growth to 4.7%
SLOW GOVERNMENT spending amid the flood control graft mess may have led the Philippines to miss its growth target for a third straight year...
Manila office vacancy seen easing to 19.6% — CBRE
THE OFFICE vacancy rate in Metro Manila is forecast to ease slightly to 19.6% by yearend, with Ortigas Center standing out due to its...
Maynilad non-revenue water drops to 30.7%, targets 25% next year
WEST ZONE concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. said it is on track to reduce its non-revenue water (NRW) level to 25% next year.
In a...