DMCI unit will invest $12M in Semirara wind project
January 8, 2024
The DMCI Power Corp. (DPC) is investing $12 million in its onshore wind project on Semirara Island, home of the biggest coal reserve in the Philippines.
‘Chemrez is main beneficiary of hike in biodiesel blend’
January 8, 2024
Chemrez Technologies Inc., the biodiesel manufacturing unit of D&L Industries Inc., is set to benefit from the latest government circular that proposes to increase the biodiesel blend in fuels to 3 percent starting this year.
Meralco: 3 firms submit best CSP bids
January 8, 2024
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced the lowest bidders for its 1,800-megawatt (MW) power supply requirement.
PSE says mobile app caused trading halt
January 8, 2024
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) said the trading halt last Wednesday was caused by the mobile trading application and its process of authenticating all accounts.
SEC warns public against investing in Eton Trading
January 8, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Eton Phil Non-Specialized Wholesale Trading for conducting unauthorized investment solicitation activities.
Kenny Rogers bullish on growth prospects
January 8, 2024
Restaurant chain Kenny Rogers Roasters is bullish on its growth prospects in 2024, after posting a 22-percent systemwide sales growth last year.
Lower tariffs, revival of PHL mango exports eyed by DA
January 8, 2024
MANILA is keen on negotiating for lower tariffs for bananas and the revival of its mango exports to Tokyo, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
How to elevate finance value through Generative AI
January 8, 2024
GENERATIVE AI (Gen AI) is currently causing a buzz across the commercial world. While artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have been successfully applied to specific problems for some time, the ability of Gen AI to generate new content an...
Subsidy offered as DepEd stops Senior-HS program
January 8, 2024
STUDENTS dislocated due to the discontinuance of senior high school (SHS) programs in state universities and colleges (SUCs) can shift to private education institutions and avail of tuition subsidy from the national government, according to the vice-c...
TRB: All toll exits go cashless by June
January 8, 2024
The Toll Regulatory Board wants to include all toll plazas under the dry run for cashless transactions by June, as it banks on the program to speed up the flow of traffic in expressways.
President Marcos resolutions: More family time, better health
January 8, 2024
Spending more time with family and keeping himself healthy are among President Marcos’ New Year’s resolutions.
COP28: Philippines at the forefront of energy transition
January 8, 2024
The beginning of a year typically ushers renewed hope, and I believe that there is much to be hopeful for.
President Marcos open to discuss SMNI probe with Rody
January 8, 2024
President Marcos is always open to discuss issues with his predecessor, former president Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang said on Sunday.
Duterte debunks destabilization, opposes Cha-cha
January 8, 2024
Former president Rodrigo Duterte shrugged off reports of disgruntled police and military officials holding a secret government destabilization meeting with him here in Davao City.
Review CHED officials’ qualifications, President Marcos urged
January 8, 2024
President Marcos should take a serious look at the qualifications of officials of the Commission on Higher Education after they ordered a “stoppage” of the K-12 educational program of the state universities and colleges taking in senior high school (SH...
14 nations warn Houthis vs Red Sea attacks
January 8, 2024
Fourteen nations led by the United States warned against further attacks in the Red Sea and called for the release of vessels and crews.
House probes this week ‘corruption’ in PUV modernization
January 8, 2024
The first hearing of the House committee on transportation has been set for Jan. 10 following Speaker Martin Romualdez’s order to verify reported anomalies in the public utility vehicle modernization program.
Go Negosyo, CDA sign deal to scale up small farmers
January 8, 2024
Entrepreneurship advocacy group Go Negosyo and the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) signed an agreement that will soon give small farmers a better chance at scaling up.
DTI to decide on price hike requests for basic goods
January 8, 2024
The Department of Trade and Industry is looking to start issuing its decision on requests for price adjustments of basic necessities and prime commodities this January.
Man rescued from dumpster fire in Toronto’s West End
January 7, 2024
Emergency responders say a man suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries from a dumpster fire Sunday morning in the area of King Street West and Dufferin Street.
Bishop vows banged-up knee not a concern for Ginebra as PBA playoffs near
January 7, 2024
Ginebra import Tony Bishop says fans and the team have nothing to be alarmed about after hurting his knee in practice
Blinken meets Jordan officials on push to keep Gaza war from spreading
January 7, 2024
Blinken met Sunday with Jordan’s king and foreign minister seeking buy-in for U.S. efforts to tamp down resurgent fears that the three-month-old war could engulf the region.
Basement fire in Vaughan, Ont., kills two, fire crews rescue two others
January 7, 2024
Two are dead after a fire broke out at a home in the area of Steeles Avenue West and New Westminster Drive around 7:40 p.m. on Saturday. The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating.
Peel police introduce new hotline amidst ‘disturbing trend’ of extortion attempts
January 7, 2024
Amidst an uptick in violent extortion attempts, Peel Regional Police announce a new task force and phone hotline for victims and those with information.
One in hospital, two in custody after shooting inside Toronto store: police
January 7, 2024
The shooting occurred late Saturday afternoon in the area of Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street East. The injured person suffered serious but not life-threatening wounds.
Meet an international latte artist creating foamy portraits of celebrities
January 7, 2024
Internationally-known latte artist Brian Leonard, or "Barista Brian" is turning his attention to Fredericton with coffee tours visiting local cafés.
PBA: Ginebra stays in twice-to-beat hunt with win over NorthPort
January 7, 2024
MANILA, Philippines--Barangay Ginebra got its act together just in time on Sunday night to upend NorthPort, 103-93, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
The Gin Kings, the defending champions this conference, pulled through behind the one-two punch of...
Will car prices come down in 2024? Industry experts share their outlook
January 7, 2024
Automotive experts say Canada will see a "return to normalcy" when it comes to the market in terms of sales and inventory, but don't expect prices to drop drastically just yet.
Nadal pulls out of Australian Open with muscle tear
January 7, 2024
Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal on Sunday pulled out of the Australian Open with a "micro tear on a muscle" barely a week after making his comeback from a year-long injury absence, but said he remained positive.
The 37-year-old had been out of th...
Thirdy Ravena helps San-En extend streak to six in B.League
January 7, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- Thirdy Ravena sustained his fine form as the San-En Neophoenix earned their sixth straight win after beating Bobby Ray Parks Jr. and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins anew, 80-74, in the 2023-24 B.League season on Sunday.
Raven...
Hollywood festivities return as ‘Barbie” vies for Golden Globes
January 7, 2024
Margot Robbie, Oprah Winfrey and Leonardo DiCaprio will mingle with other top stars on Sunday (Monday morning, Philippines time) at the Golden Globe awards, Hollywood's first big celebration since twin strikes shut down most of show business last year.
Pamalakaya to DA: Scrap import rules if it’s sincere in supporting farmers
January 7, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Agriculture (DA) must renounce importation policies if it truly wants to support the country's farmers, a progressive fisherfolk group said on Sunday.
"Agriculture Secretary [Francisco] Tiu-Laurel Jr. mu...
Who is Cedrick Juan, the best actor in MMFF 2023?
January 7, 2024
Cedrick Juan is undeniably the breakout star of the recently concluded Metro Manila Film Festival 2023.
‘The Little Mermaid’ actress Halle Bailey welcomes first child
January 7, 2024
"The Little Mermaid" star Halle Bailey has welcomed a new bundle of joy as part of her world this 2024!
MMFF 2023 hits P1B in box office: Create more ‘quality Filipino films’
January 7, 2024
Check out our live updates to get the latest on the MMFF 2023!
MANILA, Philippines --- The 2023 edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has crossed the P1-billion mark in total box office sales, as the annual festival has been extended un...
MANILA, Philippines --- The 2023 edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has crossed the P1-billion mark in total box office sales, as the annual festival has been extended un...
DILG establishes Kalinisan project in search of cleanest barangay
January 7, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said it will establish a system to recognize the cleanest barangays in the country as part of its Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan or Kalinis...
PBA: Boatwright scores 51, streaking San Miguel nears twice-to-beat
January 7, 2024
MANILA, Philippines--San Miguel picked Terrafirma apart on Sunday night, 132-110, to move closer to a twice-to-beat playoff advantage in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
Import Bennie Boatwright Jr. put up 51 points and 12 rebounds to help the Beerme...