The widening of the trade gap caused the country’s current account deficit (CAD) to more than double in the Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

FULL recovery of the Philippines tourism industry will likely take place in 2027, breaching the 8-million international arrivals level.

Asian economies are resilient enough to ride out turbulence, International Monetary Fund economists said, underscoring the importance of taking turmoil in stride at a time when the region faces various internal risks in addition to Donald Trump’s retur...

THE Philippines has secured a new $30 million-worth loan for public–private partnership (PPP) projects from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Older adults whose cholesterol levels fluctuate from year to year may face an increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline compared to people whose cholesterol levels remain more stable, new research finds.

I just got back from Japan a few days ago with my wife, daughter and granddaughter to have our first experience of autumn. While there, I didn’t buy anything for myself. Instead I brought home five smooth pebble stones as mementos.

OSLO, Norway—A 92-year-old Japanese man who lived through the American atomic bombing of Nagasaki described on Tuesday the agony he witnessed in 1945, including the charred corpses of his loved ones and the ruins of his city, as he accepted this year’s...

AMB. Kazuya Endo recently welcomed the 11th batch of Nihongo Partners to the Embassy of Japan. The 10 Japanese language teachers were accompanied by representatives of the Japan Foundation Manila led by its director Ben Suzuki.

THE Asian Institute of Management (AIM) opened on November 26 its highly anticipated “First Gen-EDC Innovation Lab:” a state-of-the-art facility designed to empower students with the skills and tools needed to thrive in the digital age.

THE United Kingdom (UK) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to address gender disparities in education across Southeast Asia.

AMB. Ilan Fluss of Israel, together with the Shalom Club, marked the holiday season by bringing joy to daycare children across Licab, Nueva Ecija during the “Ngayong Pasko, Salo Tayo 2024” and Municipal Children’s Month festivities.

THE University of the East (UE) is offering fast-tracked, business-based baccalaureate programs that will enable students to earn a college degree in three academic years.

LAST week, we kicked off our holiday gift guide series with something more than just premium—the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra,an AI-powered beast of a tablet designed to elevate your productivity and entertainment.

NEW YORK—Remember what you searched for in 2024? Google does.

LONDON—Apple and Google aren’t giving consumers a genuine choice of mobile web browsers, a British watchdog said on Friday in a report that recommends they face an investigation under new UK digital rules taking effect next year.

It’s true that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is a fun phone that draws a lot of attention when you open it. But it is also a phone that works as hard as it plays.

telecom giant Globe recently launched its enhanced GoRoam UAE offering, designed to provide affordable and reliable connectivity to the Filipinos living and working in the United Arab Emirates.

THERE is a huge need to implement a major shift to develop and support new startups outside the National Capital Regions, according to a Cebu-based technopreneur.

With or without subsidy from the General Appropriations Act, the Department of Health made an assurance that Filipinos will continue to enjoy the benefits of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).

THE Philippine ambassador to the United Nations has criticized China for counter-publishing its claimed maritime borders around Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea.

Government employees in the Executive department will soon receive an incentive benefit not exceeding P20,000 after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued Administrative Order (AO) No. 27, series of 2024 last Thursday.

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Friday announced that five more S-70i Black Hawk helicopters arrived at Clark Air Base, Pampanga last December 9.

A total of 3,962 law graduates or 37.84 percent out of 10,490 examinees passed the 2024 Digitalized and Localized Bar Examinations held last September in various testing centers nationwide.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is aiming to strengthen the rights of passengers using taxis and tourist car transport services especially during the holiday rush when road traffic increases and public transport systems face reduced capacity.

The provincial government of Surigao del Norte urged the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to step in and help solve the power crisis in Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands.

Former Senator Panfilo Lacson on Friday warned the public against a quote card circulating on social media and online chat groups in which he purportedly spoke out against asking for the identities of persons involved in projects using intelligence funds.

With about 126 candidates, the 73rd Miss Universe is the biggest so far in the pageant’s history. To be held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 16, 2024. Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua is set to crown her successor. 

As SM Lanang continues to meet the growing demand for premium lifestyle brands in Mindanao, it proudly welcomes Cole Haan, a time-honored American heritage brand, to its roster.

Pasay City – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines distributes Malasakit Kits across operated airports to passengers traveling for All Saints’ Day, today October 31, Wednesday.

MORE expensive food items may have increased inflation in October compared to September, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

THE Philippine economy stands to lose as much as 18.1 percent of its GDP by 2070 under a “high-emissions scenario” that could worsen the impact of climate change in the country, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

THE Philippines could become the world’s 28th largest economy in five years, its growth driven by recent reforms and its demographic dividends, according to an economist from HSBC.

DAVAO CITY—A team of researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) announced a breakthrough in the research on rice that could benefit countries relying heavily on rice as staple food, but which also have to reckon with rising incide...

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking industry inputs on trade deals and digital trade initiatives including the Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement (PH-EU FTA), World Trade Organization (WTO) E-Commerce Joint Statement Ini...