Stocks go down on profit taking, fiscal concerns
PHILIPPINE STOCKS dropped on Thursday on profit taking after the market’s two-day climb and concerns over the country’s fiscal health.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index...
Indian group to invest P4B in New Clark WTE project
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said on Thursday that an Indian company will lead a consortium that will invest P4 billion in...
Remittances expected to drop next year, Visa survey finds
OVERSEAS WORKERS expect to cut down on their remittance over the next 12 months, with remittance recipients also expecting a drop-off, according to Visa,...
Sept. LEDAC to determine priority status of military pension reform
THE Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting next month will determine whether military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension reform remains on the priority legislation...
Philippines keeping warships at bay to avoid fueling SCS tensions
THE PHILIPPINES is opting to keep its warships away from a disputed atoll in the South China Sea (SCS) for now, preferring to let its coast guard handle operations to avoid escalating tensions with China, its security adviser said on Thursday.
Over 1,000 reports filed on flood control projects, Palace says
OVER 1,000 Filipinos had already reported on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s flood control complaint website within just three days since it launch on...
Palace defends P4.5-B confidential and intelligence funds
MALACAÑANG on Thursday defended the Office of the President’s proposed P4.5 billion in confidential and intelligence funds (CIF), saying there is nothing wrong with...
Boomers too much for Gilas
WHATEVER hangover Gilas Pilipinas had from its epic quarterfinal clincher against FIBA Asia Cup host Saudi Arabia, mighty Australia quickly washed it away with...
Filipinas draw with Myanmar, miss Asean Women’s MSIG Serenity Cup semifinals
THE Filipinas rallied to a 1-1 draw with Myanmar at the end of group play, consequently missing out on the semifinals and relinquishing the...
Olan set to coach Lady Bulldogs as Dimaunahan quits
LONG-TIME deputy Da Olan is set to inherit the mighty women’s basketball program of National University (NU) in the UAAP following the surprise resignation...
US appeals court lets Trump cut billions in foreign aid
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Wednesday lifted an injunction that required the US State department to continue making foreign aid payments, handing...
Chinese hotels turn to hawking food as guests tighten belts
SINGAPORE/BEIJING — Every evening, staff at Beiyuan Grand Hotel in Beijing set up street stalls selling freshly-cooked gourmet dishes trying to make up for...