THE Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) expressed confidence that it will exceed last year’s record of intellectual property (IP) filings and gross income.
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) still has over P725 million in its “Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFW na Nangangailangan,” or “Aksyon,” Fund, which can be used to assist more overseas Filipino workers (OFW) this year.
Hive Health Philippines Inc., a health insurance startup, said it has acquired Health Plan Philippines Inc. (HPPI), one of the pioneers in health maintenance organization (HMO) service providers in the country.
Citystate Savings Bank (CSBank) opened its Cabanatuan Branch Lite Unit, solidifying its commitment to providing accessible banking services in Central Luzon. The ceremony took place on Friday, November 17, 2023, marking CSBank’s 5th branch in the Cent...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has endorsed 24 power projects to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for the conduct of system impact studies (SIS).
FINANCIAL regulation that ensures the availability of loans in regions is key to boosting trade in services nationwide, according to a discussion paper published by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
THE European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is lobbying the Bureau of Customs (BoC) to simplify requirements that its members say make it “difficult” to import goods.
STATE-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) announced having extended a P4.3-billion loan to the provincial government of Pangasinan to improve the province’s public, health and tourism services.
The UnionDigital Bank Inc. sees a huge business and social opportunity in introducing a sachet loan product—“high-frequency lending” as executives call it—in the Philippines.
DATA-driven decision making is a core ambition for most modern organizations to effectively understand current performance, identify risk and plan for the future. Yet many organizations remain overwhelmed by the amount of data they have. Despite inves...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) should consider channeling the P40 billion in annual subsidies for the rice sector to a contract-growing program that will enable government to sell rice to the poor at P20 per kilogram, according to a lawmaker.
India, the world’s top rice exporter, is expected to maintain its curbs on overseas sales well into next year, a move likely to hold the staple grain at close to its highest price levels since the food crisis of 2008.
A pasture system in Andorra, hay milk in Austria, areas growing chestnuts, white ginger and waxberries in China, flood-spreading gardens and a walnut cultivating region in Iran and an all-female fishery in the Republic of Korea have become the latest ...
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Sunday said the recent apprehension of a suspected large-scale onion smuggler marks a “crucial milestone” in the government’s ongoing battle against the smuggling and hoarding of agricultural products.
In this Flanders town in Belgium known for its strong local beer Duvel lies the vaccine manufacturing site of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, making its factory the center in the COVID-19 vaccine race.
The chief of the Department of Science and Technology’s nuclear unit, the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, hailed the separate initiatives of two of the country’s blue-chip conglomerates, Meralco and the Aboitiz Group, on the potential adoption o...
Drug kingpins who have been lording it over national penitentiaries for decades may soon spend more years behind bars once a measure at the House of Representatives is approved and concurred in by the Senate.
At least 59 Filipinos in Lebanon, who signed up to avail themselves of the Philippine government’s voluntary mass repatriation, were not allowed to return to the country due to their current contractual obligations.
President Marcos is seeking a partnership with US technology giant Starlink to address concerns over the slow internet connection in the Philippines, and to allow the country to cope with the demands of the digital age.
Senators are eyeing an additional P2 billion to finance the government’s supplementary feeding program next year to meet the nutritional needs of 1.8 million kids in public daycare and development centers.
Over P150 million has been earmarked under the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024 to gather information on basic and functional literacy rates and educational skills qualifications, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.
Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring special non-working days in various parts of the country, mostly commemorating founding anniversaries and local festivals.
When it comes to creating an enchanting Christmas destination in the metro, Filinvest City has been successfully rekindling the holiday spirit for over seven years.
MANILA, Philippines---The PBA's Manila Clasico rivalry has a new hero in Tyler Bey.
In his first taste of one of Philippine basketball's biggest rivalries, Bey balled out to be included in the hall of Magnolia's Clasico imports like Romeo Travis...
MANILA, Philippines---Despite Ginebra's close loss to Magnolia on Sunday, new Gin King Maverick Ahanmisi still enjoyed his first taste of "Manila Clasico."
Finishing with a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds, Ahanmisi flourished playing ...
MANILA, Philippines---With Magnolia down by 25 against Barangay Ginebra at halftime, coach Chito Victolero gave his players an earful during the intermission.
Whatever Victolero said certainly did wonders for the Hotshots, who got their act toge...
The Ukrainian army said Sunday that it has pushed Russian forces back "three to eight kilometers" from the banks of Dnipro river, which if confirmed would be the first meaningful advance by Kyiv's forces months into a disappointing counteroffensive.
MANILA, Philippines --- The Adamson Soaring Falcons were relieved to fight another day in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament after Monty Montebon's game-winning trey saved them from elimination on Sunday.
The Vegan Food Festival or Vegfest was held in Pasay City to promote veganism among people and help address the country's worsening climate change problem.
MANILA, Philippines --- University of the Philippines finished the UAAP men's basketball tournament elimination round as the top seed for the first time.
The Fighting Maroons achieved the feat after they dominated the National University Bulldog...
The family of Miss Grand Philippines 2023 contestant Catherine Camilon continues to be hopeful for her safe return home, more than a month since she has been missing.
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT -- Sixteen foreign crew members of a chemical tanker that was flying the Sierra Leone flag arrived here on Sunday, November 19, after they were rescued Saturday, November 18, when their vessel was in distress 81 nautical miles we...
By REYNALD MAGALLON Tyler Bey presided over a huge second half storm as Magnolia completed an epic comeback from 26 points down to nip Ginebra, 93-91, in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup before a huge Manila Clasico crowd at the Smart Araneta Col...
The Quezon City government clarified there will be no class suspensions due to the transport strike but students who have trouble going to school can attend asynchronous classes.