‘Balanced’ energy mix keeps power affordable — biz groups
BUSINESS GROUPS said that the Department of Energy’s (DoE) pursuit of a balanced energy mix is suitable for achieving energy security while keeping power...
Largest solar project eligible for green lane treatment — BoI
THE Board of Investments (BoI) said on Tuesday that it awarded green lane certification to the P185-billion project of Terra Solar Philippines, Inc. (TSPI),...
2023 healthcare spending rises to 5.9% of GDP from 5.6% a year earlier
HEALTHCARE SPENDING in relation to the size of the economy rose to 5.9% in 2023 from a revised 5.6% a year earlier, the Philippine...
Philippine-China provisional deal over resupply missions subject to review
THE PHILIPPINES and China’s “provisional agreement” on resupply missions for troops at a disputed South China Sea shoal, the site of clashes between the...
‘Stop-and-go’ traffic for Pinoy Olympic homecoming
THE METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday said it would enforce “stop-and-go” traffic for the homecoming parade of Filipino Olympians on Aug. 14.
The...
Marcos creates education cluster to unify gov’t solutions
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday approved a proposal by a congressional commission to create a Cabinet cluster that will unify efforts to fix education issues including budget gaps and a skill mismatch among teachers.
Olympic flag arrives in LA, host city for 2028 Summer Games
LOS ANGELES — The Olympic flag arrived on Monday in Los Angeles (LA), where it will be flown in 2028 when the city hosts...
Obiena back in training, seeks redemption in LA
NOT done yet.
That was more than a hashtag for EJ Obiena, who revealed Tuesday that he’s back in training camp on the heels of...
Thailand hires Carlos Yulo’s Japanese coach Kugimiya
THE NEXT Carlos Yulo could be in the making — and not just here in the Philippines.
Mr. Yulo’s stellar two-gold feat in the Paris...
War is not in anyone’s interest, UK PM tells Iran
LONDON — British Prime Minister (PM) Keir Starmer held a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, asking him to refrain from attacking...
Polish billionaire plans to sue Meta over fake advertisements
WARSAW — Polish billionaire Rafal Brzoska and his wife plan to sue Meta over fake advertisements on Facebook and Instagram that feature his face...
Cull or caution: Australia weighs tactics to thin crocodile numbers
DARWIN/SYDNEY — A mottled yellow-green and brown saltwater crocodile lies mostly submerged in the muddy waters of an Australian river, only its ochre eyes...