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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation today said outlawing Internet Gaming Licensees or IGLs, previously called POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) could cause bigger problems since it would drive legitimate operators underground.

DOJ files trafficking charges vs 2 women

June 12, 2024

Joel R. San Juan

THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed qualified trafficking charges, a non-bailable offense, against two women who were caught allegedly offering minor girls for prostitution through the use of social media last month.

‘Teachers’ performance bonus will not be affected by EO 61′

June 12, 2024

Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco

The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) assured teachers that the 2022 and 2023 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) will not be affected by Executive Order (EO) 61, suspending the Results-Based Performance Management System (RBPMS) and Performance-Base...

Palace offers P100,000 reward for arrest of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes

June 12, 2024

Samuel Medenilla

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has posted P100,000 cash reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes.

Another upgrade for PHL possible–analyst

June 12, 2024

IF the Philippines continues its growth momentum, Global Source Partners believes the country may again be primed for a credit ratings upgrade.

DA told to educate fishers, farmers despite devolution

June 12, 2024

Ada Pelonia

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking at strategies to effectively disseminate information to farmers and fishers even as agricultural extension has been devolved to local government units (LGUs).

Jolina Magdangal lauds P-pop group BINI

June 12, 2024

LionhearTV

TV host-actress Jolina Magdangal has voiced her admiration for the popular P-pop girl group BINI. In an Instagram post on Monday, June 10, Jolina shared three photos from 2020, 2021, and 2023, showcasing her interactions with the group over the years. “Genuinely proud of this girl group. Bilib na ko sa kanila nung nagumpisa pa [...]
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Double-digit growth in trade traced to base effects

June 12, 2024

DESPITE the double-digit growth in exports and imports, economists attributed the country’s latest trade performance to base effects.

Philippines ends FIFA World Cup Qualifiers bid with loss to Indonesia

June 12, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

The Philippine men's national football team closed out its 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Qualifiers with another loss, absorbing a 2-0 beating at the hands of Indonesia on Tuesday in Indonesia.

PHL’s bid to exit FATF gray list for dirty money cited

June 12, 2024

THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized the efforts of the Philippine government to be delisted from the gray list of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF).

SMC aims to grow revenues, income by double digits

June 12, 2024

VG Cabuag

Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is targeting to grow its revenues and operating income by double digits this year as its main businesses continue to expand.

Campi: Strong demand lifts new car sales in January to May

June 12, 2024

Brisk demand for commercial vehicles buoyed the performance of the local automotive industry in January to May, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (Campi) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

NGCP completes transmission projects

June 12, 2024

Lenie Lectura

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said Tuesday it has completed three vital transmission projects that allowed the entry of over 12,000 megawatts (MW) of additional capacity in the country.

DUs told to defer collection of power generation costs

June 12, 2024

Lenie Lectura

Power distribution firms were ordered by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to delay the collection of generation charges from their consumers, pending the final assessment of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) rates to be computed by th...

Court of Appeals extends freeze on MFT assets

June 12, 2024

VG Cabuag

The Court of Appeals (CA) has extended for six months its freeze order on the bank, investment and insurance accounts of Maria Francesca Tan Group of Companies Inc. (MFT).

Tides of freedom

June 12, 2024

Alya Honasan, Mawen Ong and David Huang, including scuba instructor Nori Tolibas on board the Discovery Palawan, celebrate Independence Day underwater at Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, located 150 km southeast of Puerto Princesa City.

DBM releases ₱5.114 trillion of 2024 national budget as of end-May

June 12, 2024

Reine Juvierre S. Alberto

The government has released 88.7 percent of the P5.767-trillion national budget for 2024 as of end-May to accelerate the implementation of the state’s programs and projects.

Registration of money changer revoked–BSP

June 12, 2024

The Monetary Board has approved the cancellation of the central bank registration of Foreignex Inc. to operate as money changer or foreign exchange Dealer, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Mixed results for auction of Treasury bonds, says BTr

June 12, 2024

Reine Juvierre Alberto

Results of Tuesday’s auction of long-term Treasury bonds (T-bonds) were mixed as the national government raised only P26.225 billion due to higher bid yields caused by the further weakening of the peso.

Everything is relative

June 12, 2024

George S. Chua

Depending on your point of view or perspective, someone may consider something a smashing success while another person may consider the same thing an utter failure. Certain people may consider that a person who is blind in one eye a handicap and yet ...

Editorial Cartoon June 12, 2024

June 12, 2024

BusinessMirror Editorial

Image credits: Jimbo Albano

Honoring Heroes

June 12, 2024

Flags adorn the Tandang Sora National Shrine on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Tandang Sora, Quezon City, ahead of the celebration of the 126th Philippine Independence on June 12, 2024.

Philippines struggles to secure food supply amidst global turmoil

June 12, 2024

BusinessMirror Editorial

Shipowners from Greece to Singapore expect business to flourish, at least in the next few years, despite disruptions that could pose threats to their operations. Bloomberg reported that shipowners are bracing for prolonged earnings amid geopolitical c...

Human capital

June 12, 2024

Mark Villar

Investing in human capital is a set of words that may not appeal to young economics students. It does not immediately equate to prices, gross domestic product and other fundamental concepts of economics. Yet, human capital is one factor as important a...

My Independence Day wish for our country: Freedom from bondage of illicit trade

June 12, 2024

Dr. Jesus Lim Arranza

It’s been 126 years already since Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo declared the end of Spain’s three-century rule in the country in Kawit, Cavite, the reason we have been commemorating our Independence Day every 12th of June.

Teacher Education Council must be set up now–PBED

June 12, 2024

TWO years after the enactment into law of the Excellence in Teacher Education Act, the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) said the government has failed to set up the Teacher Education Council (TEC).

Amaia Steps Pasig nears completion with topping off ceremony of Clara Building

June 12, 2024

Amaia Steps Pasig recently held the topping off ceremony of the Clara Building, its fourth residential mid-rise in the complex, bringing the contemporary development closer to aspiring condo dwellers looking to settle down in the heart of Pasig City.

DBM to complete salary hike study this month

June 12, 2024

Louise Maureen Simeon

The Department of Budget and Management will conclude a study by the end of the month on a possible salary increase for government workers.

India sees stronger Philippines ICT defense partnership

June 12, 2024

Pia Lee-Brago

India is seeing enhanced cooperation with the Philippines in defense equipment supply, according to Delhi’s ministry of external affairs.

Marcos approves 4Ps expansion

June 12, 2024

Alexis Romero

President Marcos yesterday approved the expansion of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program to include pregnant and lactating women.

Over 60 Philippine HEIs named ‘most innovative schools’ worldwide

June 12, 2024

Neil Jayson Servallos

Over 60 Philippine higher education institutions were named among the 300 most innovative schools in the world in the 2024 World University Rankings for Innovation, the Commission on Higher Education said on Monday.

LPA over Visayas Mindanao dissipates

June 12, 2024

Romina Cabrera

A low-pressure area spotted between the Visayas and Mindanao has dissipated, but the easterlies will continue to affect parts of the country today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Janine Gutierrez named Asia’s Rising Star in upcoming ‘Lavender Fields’

June 11, 2024

International: Top News And Analysis

LionhearTV

Janine Gutierrez has been officially unveiled as Iris Buenavidez in the highly anticipated teleserye ‘Lavender Fields’. In the latest teaser from ABS-CBN Studios and Dreamscape Entertainment, she is celebrated as Asia’s Rising Star. The announcement read, “JANINE GUTIERREZ is IRIS BUENAVIDEZ! “Asia’s Rising Star is back with a vengeance sa Primetime Bida! Abangan si Janine [...]
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Norway discovers Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals

June 11, 2024

International

Alf Reistad, CEO of Rare Earths Norway, told CNBC that the discovery represents a "great milestone" for the company.

Tito Vince, inilahad ang dahilan ng ‘paghihiwalay’ nila noon ni Toni Fowler

June 11, 2024

Entertainment

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Nagkuwento si Vince Flores, o mas kilala bilang si Tito Vince sa social media, tungkol sa napabalita noong Mayo na naghiwalay na sila ng kaniyang partner na si Toni Fowler. Ano nga ba ang dahilan ng kanilang hiwalayan, at paano sila nagkaayos?

Jorge De Brito prepares for longer training period after landmark AVC finish

June 11, 2024