Fan Festa-stic
By Kap Maceda Aguila
A BRIGHT SUN basks the verdant landscape of Oyama in the Suntō District of the Shizuoka Prefecture with a warm, reassuring glow. However, as we arrive by coach at the Fuji Speedway, the iconic Mt. Fuji after which the circuit is named still hides her majesty behind tufts of clouds. We do not get lucky this time.
The US has no China policy, no strategy, and no clue
AS THE PRESIDENTS of the United States and China prepare to meet on the sidelines of an economic summit in South Korea — an encounter that may not actually happen — some foreign-policy strategists in Washington are not just worried but aghast.
BSP debt yields continue to decline
YIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ short-term securities fell further on Friday as investors continued to show strong demand for the central bank’s...
NFA pilot-testing 1-ton palay bagging system
THE National Food Authority (NFA) has launched a pilot program to bag palay (unmilled rice) in 1-ton sacks, saying the measure is designed to...
BPI shares rise on higher earnings, Singapore expansion
SHARES in Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) climbed last week after the Ayala-led lender reported higher nine-month earnings and announced the launch of...
Giorgio Armani group names long-time executive Marsocci as CEO
MILAN — Giorgio Armani has appointed deputy managing director Giuseppe Marsocci as chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect, the Italian fashion house said...
Star power-up
HYUNDAI MOTOR PHILIPPINES (HMPH) is trying to sustain its business momentum by launching two newly updated vehicles crucial to the brand’s success here in the country.
Funds for health still needed amidst massive corruption
By Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III and Pia Rodrigo
The Tres Marias of the Liberal Party — Rep. Krisel Lagman of the first district of Albay, Rep. Leila de Lima of the Mamamayang...
Philippine bond yields slip on BSP easing bets
YIELDS on Philippine government securities fell last week as investors took profits after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) surprise rate cut and amid expectations of further monetary easing.
Batanes designated as organic farming province
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has designated Batanes as a center for organic farming, which it expects to boost farm incomes and position the...
Globe Telecom reports decline in fiber cut incidents
AYALA-LED Globe Telecom, Inc. said it recorded an 18% decline in total fiber cut incidents in the first half of 2025, attributing the improvement...
Agreement reached to avert Broadway actors’ strike, union says
BROADWAY ACTORS have reached a tentative agreement to avert a strike that would have shut down 32 stage productions as theater attendance approaches its...