DPWH to start Maharlika, C5 rehab this year
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it targets to start the P16‑billion rehabilitation of the Maharlika Highway this year, part of...
Landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case to open at UN’s top court
THE HAGUE — A landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against minority Muslim Rohingya will open at the United Nations' top court on Monday.
It...
Malaysia restricts access to Grok AI as backlash over sexualized images widens
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia on Sunday temporarily blocked access to Grok, joining a growing list of countries taking action after the generative artificial intelligence chatbot...
Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says
DUBAI/JERUSALEM — Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday, as Tehran threatened to target US military bases...
PSE chief eyes four IPOs this year
THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is setting a modest target of about four initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, underscoring the cautious pipeline for...
BSP easing may continue as weak growth drags
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may further ease this year as the corruption scandal may continue to dampen government spending and economic growth,...
Philippine remittances seen to keep momentum despite new US tax
OVERSEAS Filipino workers’ (OFW) remittances are expected to remain stable this year despite the United States’ move to charge a 1% tax on cash transfers to foreign countries, analysts said.
Relaxing foreign currency deposits secrecy may boost investor confidence, analysts say
ALLOWING authorities to scrutinize foreign currency deposits when investigating illegal financial transactions is a “welcome move” and could help the Philippines attract more investments if implemented properly, analysts said.
Accelerating Asia’s Cohort 12 to showcase South and Southeast Asian startups in Singapore
Accelerating Asia Ventures will hold the Demo Day for its 12th startup cohort in Singapore on Jan. 15, bringing together early-stage companies from South...
Monetunes breaks into global top 1% music publishers for catalog output, UGC usage
Monetunes, a Manila-based music rights company focused on the creator economy, has ranked among the world’s top 1% of music publishers within a year...
Sari-sari stores using artificial intelligence see 46% sales jump — Packworks report
Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape how local sari-sari stores operate, helping small retailers make smarter decisions and improve profitability through practical, data-driven insights.
New findings from...
Lost glamor
AUTHOR Carmen Guerrero Nakpil was supposed to have been the one who coined the phrase “300 years in a convent and 50 years in...