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.

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...

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...

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 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.

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...

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 ...