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...

INCREASED imports of cement have prompted the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to conduct a preliminary safeguards investigation to determine whether the volume of cement being imported into the Philippines is causing “serious injury” to the loc...

HONDA has attracted so much attention in the just-ended 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) for its catchy theme, Sporty DNA: Redefined.  The company also used the occasion to launch the New Civic under the new variant R...

BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility are on a roll in introducing EV models. Recently, the subcompact Seagull debuted in the local market. BYD claims that as the automotive industry shifts towards electrified mobility, the Seagull stands out as an exce...

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) disclosed that the Department of Justice found probable cause in two ghost receipt cases filed against corporate officers accused of violating the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC).

HOT money inflows nearly doubled in September on the back of increased investments in peso government securities and stocks, bonds and derivatives listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), revealed the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilip...

MANILA is pinning hopes on British investors who can provide more opportunities for the Philippines to cut poverty rate to single digit.

AS a hosted association representative at the recent Japan MICE Expo 2024 in Osaka, Japan, I participated in the Utsunomiya-Nikko familiarization tour. It was my first time to hear about Utsunomiya and was curious about the city’s capability to host M...

THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) has lifted its “Single Period of Confinement” policy and now allows members to be readmitted for the same illness when it recurs.

RFM Corp. on Thursday said the Philippines has consistently ranked as one of Unilever’s top-performing international markets for ice cream.

The SM Group on Thursday said recently mobilized 100 volunteer teams from across its retail network for their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Day.

The New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC) said on Thursday it has implemented measures to ensure continuous water supply at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3, amid the planned water service interruption by Maynilad Water Services Inc.

Ayala Corp. has requested the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to suspend the trading of its preferred B series 2 shares (APB2R shares) starting November 14, as it will redeem the shares.

SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) has reached 73-percent completion in the development of its flagship Terra Solar Project, a solar initiative set to become one of the world’s largest integrated renewable energy and storage power plants.

PXP Energy Corp. narrowed its core net loss in January to September, citing slightly higher crude oil prices, improved production volumes from its Galoc operations, and reduced overhead costs as primary drivers.

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Despite recent strides in expanding the country’s health insurance coverage, many Filipinos still face significant obstacles in accessing high-quality and affordable healthcare. A new report from the World Bank highlights the persistent challenges of ...

WE have gone through rehearsals many times about these: if there’s a fire and you are to choose three precious objects to carry, what would these be? In recollections and retreats, at campsites, in the warmth of a good conversation among friends on...

Twenty-nine years ago, on November 15, 1995, the US government was in a shutdown, and a 22-year-old White House intern found herself alone with a 49-year-old married man. Young and daring, she lifted the back of her jacket to show her thong underwear ...

The holding of conferences like the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) is an opportunity for lively discussion and collaboration on varied aspects of intellectual property rights and their enforcement  in different jurisdictions.

French economist Frederic Bastiat is credited for the parable of the broken window, which illustrates how opportunity costs affect economic activity in ways that are unseen or ignored. The belief that destruction is good for the economy is consequentl...

THERE are two exciting series on Netflix. Both offer guilty pleasures. One is about love and deception, and stars two gloriously sensual actors; the other is a thriller that is fun if you happen to be on the side of the UK and US, which we all are ...

To allow employers and employees to make the necessary adjustments in their work schedule next year, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. issued a new proclamation declaring 21 national holidays for 2025.

The stars have aligned to bring Silent Sanctuary back where they first flourished.

On Sergio Mendes’ website, sergiomendesmusic.com, is a quote that sumsup his six-decade career: “There’s a word in English that I love:Serendipity. That’s the story of my life.”

BOTOLAN, Zambales—In this wooded campus of the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) that overlooks the sea at Barangay Porac in this town, hundreds of youngsters are planting the seeds of a sustainable future for Zambales.

By Dee-Ann Durbin | The Associated Press

In an open letter on the Seattle coffee giant’s website, new chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said Starbucks is a beloved brand but that he found during conversations with employees and customers over the past few weeks a “shared sense that we have drift...

By Gabe Stern | The Associated Press

Award-winning and pioneer tourist mapmaker Ariel Jersey (fourth from left) was recently inducted governor of Rotary District 3790 at Widus Hotel in Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga for Rotary Year 2023-24. The tourism entrepreneur is founder, pre...

Over the past few weeks, a controversial mayor named Alice has been hogging the headlines because of her tall tales of growing up in a farm, and made a great escape to a neighboring country.