Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan’s new president
May 20, 2024
Lai Ching-te became Taiwan's new president on Monday, facing an angry and deeply suspicious China that believes he is a "separatist", and a fractious parliament.
Kylie Verzosa is a scene stealer for her final red carpet look at Cannes Film Fest
May 20, 2024
Kylie Verzosa is a moment! On Instagram, the Miss International 2016 shared her last red carpet look for this year"s Cannes Film Festival.
Magbayaw sa Quezon City, huli dahil sa pagnanakaw umano ng electric meter
May 20, 2024
Arestado ang magbayaw na tandem umano sa pagnanakaw ng mga electric meter sa Quezon City.
CNBC Daily Open: Dow at record close, GameStop shares crash
May 20, 2024
Jan Leike, a part of OpenAI's safety leadership team announced his departure, saying "safety culture and processes have taken a backseat to shiny products."
China pledges $42 billion in a slew of measures to support the struggling property sector
May 20, 2024
Chinese authorities on Friday pledged new support for state-owned enterprises to enable them to buy unsold apartments.
Angat Dam water down to minimum operating level –PAGASA
May 20, 2024
The water level in Angat Dam dipped to its minimum operating level on Sunday, according to the update of state weather bureau PAGASA.
3 dead, 6 hurt as military truck falls off ravine in Davao de Oro
May 20, 2024
Three people were killed when a military truck fell off a ravine in Barangay Andap in New Bataan, Davao de Oro, Unang Balita reported on Monday.
Pera, ginawang pahiyas o banderitas sa Agawan Festival sa Sariaya, Quezon
May 20, 2024
Napa-"sana all" na lang ang mga netizen sa kakaibang pahiyas o banderitas sa Agawan Festival ng Sariaya, Quezon.
Pacers set playoff shooting mark, top Knicks to make Eastern Conference finals
May 20, 2024
By ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — When the Indiana Pacers compiled one of the best offensive seasons in NBA history, they were just getting warmed up. For Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, they delivered something really spec...
Deadly Yulo brothers strike for golds in Asian meet
May 20, 2024
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Brothers Carlos and Karl Eldrew Yulo took the Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships by storm after ruling their respective events on Sunday, May 19, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The younger Karl Eldrew first took the limelight by cap...
Hedge fund manager known for M&A picks reveals a new takeover target
May 20, 2024
The fund manager's stock pick — which has already risen by 100% over the past six months — is seen soaring another 50% over the next 12 to 18 months.
Morgan Stanley picks global stocks to play a $100 billion AI boom, giving one 40% upside
May 20, 2024
Demand for AI "enablers" is surging, Morgan Stanley says, and a number of companies in Asia are set to benefit in a big way.
TFSPH wins top honors in Global Kaizen event
May 20, 2024
TOYOTA Financial Services Philippines (TFSPH) solidified its position as a leader in innovation and efficiency by clinching the top spot in the Annual Global Kaizen Event of Toyota Sales Finance Companies around the world. TFSPH emerged victorious in ...
Search and rescue efforts underway as helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi suffers ‘crash landing’
May 20, 2024
At least 40 rescue teams have been deployed, but harsh weather conditions and heavy fog have made it difficult for them to reach the site. A senior Iranian official reported that two people from the helicopter flight had made contact with the rescue team.
Rescuers struggle to reach crash site of helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi
May 20, 2024
A helicopter carrying Iranian Pres. Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog, and rescuers were struggling to reach the site.
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region kill at least 11
May 20, 2024
The missile strikes were the latest in what have been constant Russian attacks in recent weeks on the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine.
Iranian President Raisi and helicopter crash: What we know so far
May 20, 2024
Uncertainty hung over the fate of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi after state media said his helicopter had an accident on Sunday in poor weather in a western province.
Sean ‘Diddy” Combs apologizes after video shows him assaulting ex-girlfriend
May 20, 2024
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted an apology to social media on Sunday, two days after the release of hotel surveillance video that appeared to show him attacking his ex-girlfriend.
Babae, mga pamangkin niya patay matapos hampasin ng dos-por-dos ng live-in partner
May 20, 2024
Patay ang isang babae at dalawang pamangkin nito matapos sila hampasin ng dos por dos ng kanyang live-in partner sa Barangay Pulang Lupa Dos, Las Piñas City.
Snatcher steals bag through car”s open window
May 20, 2024
Snatcher steals bag through car's open window
Beautician-TikToker and other trans women victims share their botched surgery stories
May 20, 2024
A beautician and content creator from Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte is using her platform to inspire those like her who were victimized by a failed aesthetic procedure.
Biden calls Gaza ‘humanitarian crisis”; some Morehouse grads turn their backs
May 20, 2024
President Joe Biden delivered the commencement address at Morehouse College, with some students to turn their backs to him as his backing of Israel riles college graduations across the US.
DOF: Growth will hit low end of 6-7% goal
May 20, 2024
THE Philippines’ economic growth could settle within the lower end of the national government’s target of 6 to 7 percent this year, according to the Department of Finance (DOF).
Analysts: PHL may not be able to cut rates ahead of Fed
May 20, 2024
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may not have sufficient resources to cut interest rates ahead of the United States Federal Reserves, according to foreign analysts.
IPOPHL takes decisive action against top piracy websites with site-blocking measures
May 20, 2024
THE Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said it has issued its first site-blocking request against 11 sites under the YTS brand, one of the top piracy websites in the world.
No excise tax rate hike amid projected revenue dip–DOF
May 20, 2024
THE Department of Finance (DOF) will not impose a rate hike in excise taxes, particularly on sin taxes, amid the expected drop in revenues to be collected this year, according to its chief economist.
DA arm reports drastic drop in pork inventory to 50K MT
May 20, 2024
THE country’s pork inventory has declined by nearly a quarter, according to data from the attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Govt sets Oct. 3 deadline for tariff-tweak rules for PPPs
May 20, 2024
BAGUIO CITY—The government has set a deadline for regulatory bodies to issue standards on tariff adjustments for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) deals.
PBBM: Infra devt holds key to luring tourists to PHL
May 20, 2024
By Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo / Special to the BusinessMirror
PEDAL FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET
May 20, 2024
Thousands of families and bike enthusiasts joined the “Pedal for People and Planet” event at the weekend, advocating for 100-percent renewable energy to ensure a fossil fuel-free future for our children.
PAL, European carrier seal lease agreement
May 20, 2024
GLOBAL supply chain issues continue to ground the jets of legacy carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), prompting it to lease two wide-body planes from a European carrier.
Red Planet optimistic about prospects in PHL, says exec
May 20, 2024
Budget hotel chain Red Planet plans to open more branches in Visayas and Mindanao in the next five years as it is optimistic about its growth prospects in the Philippines.
Group opposes early renewal of Meralco franchise
May 20, 2024
Energy consumer advocacy group People for Power (P4P) coalition warned against the early renewal of the Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) franchise.
Countryside acquires stake in Roxas Holdings
May 20, 2024
Countryside Investments Holdings Corp., the firm of businessman Leandro Antonio L. Leviste, has signed a term sheet with Manuel V. Pangilinan to invest some P5 billion for an initial 71.6-percent in listed firm Roxas Holdings Inc.
FMJr orders probe of ‘wiretapping’ by Chinese Embassy; Masinloc fishermen undeterred by China’s arrest threat
May 20, 2024
PRESIDENT Marcos has vowed to investigate the alleged wiretapping by the Chinese Embassy in Manila against the Armed Forces’ Western Command.
Senators denounce China’s threat to detain ‘trespassers’ at WPS
May 20, 2024
SENATORS over the weekend urged China to rescind her reported new regulation allowing the Chinese Coast Guard to detain “trespassers,” while prodding the Department of Foreign Affairs to immediately validate the report and act accordingly.
Pag-Ibig releases ₱101.5M for govt housing program
May 20, 2024
THE Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund has made its fourth disbursement to the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, according to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).