THE Philippines could become the world’s 28th largest economy in five years, its growth driven by recent reforms and its demographic dividends, according to an economist from HSBC.
THE Philippine economy stands to lose as much as 18.1 percent of its GDP by 2070 under a “high-emissions scenario” that could worsen the impact of climate change in the country, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
US prosecutors rejected Sean "Diddy" Combs' accusation that government agents leaked evidence to undermine his defense against criminal sex trafficking charges and said the music mogul doesn't deserve a list of names of his accusers.
INCREASED imports of cement have prompted the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to conduct a preliminary safeguards investigation to determine whether the volume of cement being imported into the Philippines is causing “serious injury” to the loc...
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking industry inputs on trade deals and digital trade initiatives including the Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement (PH-EU FTA), World Trade Organization (WTO) E-Commerce Joint Statement Ini...
DAVAO CITY—A team of researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) announced a breakthrough in the research on rice that could benefit countries relying heavily on rice as staple food, but which also have to reckon with rising incide...
BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility are on a roll in introducing EV models. Recently, the subcompact Seagull debuted in the local market. BYD claims that as the automotive industry shifts towards electrified mobility, the Seagull stands out as an exce...
HONDA has attracted so much attention in the just-ended 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) for its catchy theme, Sporty DNA: Redefined. The company also used the occasion to launch the New Civic under the new variant R...
AS a hosted association representative at the recent Japan MICE Expo 2024 in Osaka, Japan, I participated in the Utsunomiya-Nikko familiarization tour. It was my first time to hear about Utsunomiya and was curious about the city’s capability to host M...
HOT money inflows nearly doubled in September on the back of increased investments in peso government securities and stocks, bonds and derivatives listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), revealed the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilip...
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) disclosed that the Department of Justice found probable cause in two ghost receipt cases filed against corporate officers accused of violating the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC).
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) has lifted its “Single Period of Confinement” policy and now allows members to be readmitted for the same illness when it recurs.
PXP Energy Corp. narrowed its core net loss in January to September, citing slightly higher crude oil prices, improved production volumes from its Galoc operations, and reduced overhead costs as primary drivers.
SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) has reached 73-percent completion in the development of its flagship Terra Solar Project, a solar initiative set to become one of the world’s largest integrated renewable energy and storage power plants.
Ayala Corp. has requested the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to suspend the trading of its preferred B series 2 shares (APB2R shares) starting November 14, as it will redeem the shares.
The New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC) said on Thursday it has implemented measures to ensure continuous water supply at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3, amid the planned water service interruption by Maynilad Water Services Inc.
The SM Group on Thursday said recently mobilized 100 volunteer teams from across its retail network for their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Day.
Despite recent strides in expanding the country’s health insurance coverage, many Filipinos still face significant obstacles in accessing high-quality and affordable healthcare. A new report from the World Bank highlights the persistent challenges of ...
French economist Frederic Bastiat is credited for the parable of the broken window, which illustrates how opportunity costs affect economic activity in ways that are unseen or ignored. The belief that destruction is good for the economy is consequentl...
The holding of conferences like the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) is an opportunity for lively discussion and collaboration on varied aspects of intellectual property rights and their enforcement in different jurisdictions.
Twenty-nine years ago, on November 15, 1995, the US government was in a shutdown, and a 22-year-old White House intern found herself alone with a 49-year-old married man. Young and daring, she lifted the back of her jacket to show her thong underwear ...
WE have gone through rehearsals many times about these: if there’s a fire and you are to choose three precious objects to carry, what would these be? In recollections and retreats, at campsites, in the warmth of a good conversation among friends on...
THERE are two exciting series on Netflix. Both offer guilty pleasures. One is about love and deception, and stars two gloriously sensual actors; the other is a thriller that is fun if you happen to be on the side of the UK and US, which we all are ...
To allow employers and employees to make the necessary adjustments in their work schedule next year, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. issued a new proclamation declaring 21 national holidays for 2025.
With no Stephen Curry or Andrew Wiggins, the Golden State Warriors lean on Buddy Hield and Brandon Podziemski to plow through the New Orleans Pelicans in a back-to-back set
Julie Anne San Jose is Ginebra San Miguel's 2025 Calendar Girl and it's a feat that marked her rebirth as a woman. According to Nelson Canlas' report on "24 Oras" Thursday, the Sparkle star was surprised herself to be the calendar girl of the beverage ...
In an Instagram post, the 31-year-old former Gilas Pilipinas captain flexes a photo showing himself and Mackey with what looked like an engagement ring on her left hand
Ginebra seeks to avoid falling into a 0-3 hole, while TNT aims to move on the cusp of the PBA Governors’ Cup title as they clash anew in Game 3 of their best-of-seven finals
Sa paggunita ng Undas ngayong taon para sa mga yumanong mahal sa buhay, isama sa panalangin ang mga hinahangan at inidolo na sumakabilang-buhay na ngayong taon.
The first 10 months of 2024 saw the death of many celebrities, both international and local, which led to the outpouring of grief among their fans and their communities.