Voting 23-0-0, the Senate on Monday voted on third and final reading to approve the measure defining the Philippines’s maritime zones, advancing its status as a member of the international community’s rules-based system under the 1982 United Conventio...
Hungary's parliament approved Sweden's NATO accession on Monday, clearing the last hurdle before the historic step by the Nordic country whose neutrality lasted through two world wars and the simmering conflict of the Cold War.
The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) again saw mixed results in its tender of Treasury bills (T-bills) partly due to higher bid yields that were rejected in Monday’s auction.
Asia-Pacific lenders expect syndicated loan volume to rise in 2024, as merger and acquisition activity rebounds and more companies engage in cross-border investments.
At least 50 local and foreign firms are keen on participating in the first bid round for petroleum exploration in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the 2024 Philippine Bid Round.
MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Tourism (DOT) has issued guidelines on the accreditation process for dental clinics to participate in the promotion of the country's medical tourism.
The DOT in a statement on Monday said the guideli...
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced last Monday it won a tax evasion case against those behind the seller of the “Tap Fog” products, with an estimated civil liability of about P1.2 billion.
BDO Unibank Inc., the country’s largest lender, said its net income grew 28 percent last year to P73.4 billion from P57.1 billion in 2022, from growth across its core businesses.
GoTyme Bank Corp., a joint venture with the Gokongwei and Singapore-based Tyme group, said it is confident to hit its 5 million depositors by the end of the year as it is targeting to offer more services to its customers.
THE Philippine National Bank, the lender controlled by tycoon Lucio Tan, said it reached a consolidated net income of P18 billion last year, a growth of 55 percent year-on-year on the back of robust net interest income and lower credit provisions. Net...
THE dust of confetti has settled, the lechon leftovers are gone, and now we face the reality of a fresh start. Resolutions swirl in our heads, from getting fit to quitting bad habits, but one often goes unspoken: conquering our finances.
Club Ananda, a premiere wedding destination in the south, marks a significant milestone in its journey—celebrating a decade in the wedding industry with the event titled, “A Taste of Sandari: Celebrating a Decade of Love.” This occasion is set to take...
THE Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) formally turned over on Monday the 165-megawatt (MW) Casecnan Hydroelectric Power Plant (CHEPP) to Fresh River Lakes Corp. (FLRC), a subsidiary of the Lopez-led First Gen. Corp.
THE Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reported an increase of 34 percent in its net income to P38 billion in 2023 from P28.4 billion in 2022 mainly brought about by strong growth in energy sales and higher earnings from its power generation businesses.
THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) declared a failed bidding for its 260-megawatt (MW) capacity requirement because there were no bid proposals submitted.
THE Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) announced it plans to spend around P4 billion to upgrade and rehabilitate 22 of its existing pumping stations and reservoirs (PSRs) to boost water supply and pressure throughout its concession area.
THE International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) announced last Monday its Mexican subsidiary Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA) has set a record in January, after handling 20,400 TEUs of rail cargo.
PANGILINAN-led Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) may push through with its initial public offering (IPO) plans this year, amid plans to merge this with the toll road business of conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC).
FINNISH supply-chain solutions provider Relex Solutions Oy announced last Monday it has launched an “advanced AI-driven in-store mobile app” that targets local retailers looking to consolidate their many in-store tools and processes.
Google plans to relaunch its AI tool that creates images of people, which it paused last week after inaccuracies in some historical depictions, in the next few weeks, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday signed into law Republic Act (RA) 11981, or the Tatak Pinoy Act, and RA 11982, or Amendments to Centenarian Act.
Climate change and food insecurity are intertwined challenges that have far-reaching implications for global peace and security. The consequences of climate change, such as rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing rainfall patterns, d...
Mahigit isang buwan makaraang pumanaw sa Kuwait, naiuwi na sa kanilang pamilya sa Ilocos Norte ang mga labi ng babaeng Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) nitong Sabado. Ang kaniyang mister, nais na malaman ang tunay na dahilan ng pagkamatay ng kaniyang asawa.
There is one particular person on social media who often says something that confirms my belief that he is one of the most ignorant and foolish individuals on the planet, completely lacking self-awareness.
IN the wake of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution and the subsequent enactment of the 1987 Constitution, the Philippines embarked on a journey of political and economic reform. These events were expected to position the country prominently within t...
A recent issuance supposedly clarified the taxation of cross-border services, referring to a Supreme Court decision as a basis. A number of experts had already expressed their views on the matter. I need not dwell on that circular and the decision on ...
ONE guy’s showbiz career that really looks on the upswing is Kelvin Miranda’s. His decision to agree being comanaged by Tyronne Escalante and Sparkle, the management arm of GMA Network, is certainly working well.
Oppenheimer continued to steamroll through Hollywood’s awards season on Saturday, winning the top prize, for outstanding cast, along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Tim Cone gives Kai Sotto rave reviews after the 7-foot-3 big man turned in a pair of double-double performances to help Gilas Pilipinas sweep the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
Donald Trump on Monday appealed a judge's ruling that the former US president must pay $454 million in penalties and interest for fraudulently exaggerating his net worth and the values of his real estate holdings to secure better loan terms.
MANILA, Philippines--Japeth Aguilar selected Christian Standhardinger with the first overall pick before Mark Barroca went with June Mar Fajardo in the PBA All-Star Draft held Monday night at TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City.
Inaresto ng mga awtoridad sa Raleigh-Durham International Airport sa North Carolina ang isang Pinoy college teacher dahil sa umano'y pagkakasangkot sa child pornography.