Stocks may extend climb on BSP rate cut hopes
PHILIPPINE STOCKS could climb further this week on hopes of further monetary easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as the November inflation...
Japan trade agreement overdue for review, trade department says
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) should be reviewed to account for developments in digital...
‘Significant progress’ in Philippine road to nuclear energy
THE PHILIPPINES has made significant progress in its pursuit of nuclear energy, though further work is needed on its strategy, according to an assessment...
PHL seeks $1-B World Bank loan for resilient agri
THE PHILIPPINES is seeking a $1-billion World Bank loan to boost agrifood productivity and resiliency in the face of challenges posed by climate change.
The...
Philippine bribery hurts MSMEs most; gov’t urged to fast-track digital push
THE PHILIPPINES remains highly vulnerable to bribery due to the slow rollout of its digitalization program, an industry group said, warning that it prevents small businesses from entering the formal economy.
OceanX to help Philippines understand fishery sector, apply for blue carbon credits
US-BASED nonprofit exploration group OceanX is set to conduct a research mission in the Philippines next year using the world’s most advanced research vessel,...
PHL told to create green jobs after joblessness worsens
THE PHILIPPINES should create more green jobs and modernize agriculture as joblessness worsened in October, with the farm sector hit hard by climate-related disasters.
Mapua star Escamis dodges question on final year of play
MERCURIAL Mapua guard Clint Escamis’ legendary performance in the just concluded NCAA Season 100 senior basketball finals may just turn out his swan song.
“Let’s...
Wizards top Nuggets, end 16-game skid despite Nikola Jokic’s 56 points
JORDAN POOLE had 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on...
Ja Morant leads Grizzlies to rare road win over Celtics
JA MORANT had 32 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to help the visiting Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Boston Celtics 127-121 on Saturday night...
Syrian rebels topple Assad who flees to Russia in Mideast shakeup
DAMASCUS (UPDATE) - Syrian rebels seized the capital Damascus unopposed on Sunday after a lightning advance that sent President Bashar al-Assad fleeing to Russia...
France says ‘merci’ as Notre-Dame cathedral rises from ruins of fire
PARIS — The word “Merci” was projected on to the front of Paris’ Notre-Dame cathedral as it reopened on Saturday, in thanks for its...