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.
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.
Two of Metro Manila’s local government units received awards from the Department of Finance this week, highlighting their leadership in fiscal autonomy and good governance. Makati was ranked first among cities by the Department of Finance (DOF) for sus...
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.
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...
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.
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...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Devcon Philippines, and De La Salle University (DLSU) have signed a tripartite agreement aimed at capturing a share of the P500-billion climate resilience market through the development of climate techn...
The Board of Investments of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-BOI) recently announced the holding of the first Biotekalusugan Competition: The Search for the Most Innovative Biotech Applications in Biomedicine.
The Bantog Awards for Science Communication, established by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Science and Technology Information Institute (STII), recognized 12 science journalists, broadcasters, content creators and pro...
In 1916, Albert Einstein theorized that two merging black holes create ripples in the spacetime fabric, similar to how a pebble creates ripples in a pond.
The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) launched its “most ambitious” voter’s education program this week, aiming to shape Filipinos into model citizens.
SINGAPORE—Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to Singapore on Friday by praising its tradition of interfaith harmony, closing out his four-nation trip through Asia with the same message of tolerance that he delivered at the start.
QUITO, Ecuador—The world is wounded, Catholic leaders said Thursday in Ecuador. But an emphasis on supporting the family could be a path toward healing.
As plastic wastes continue to choke the planet, various stakeholders are now looking for viable solution to the problem—from environment-friendly technology to alternative materials to plastics—particularly in packaging of various products, including ...
Their bioplastics project made from shrimp shells and mango waste landed the University of San Carlos (USC) and the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) in the global spotlight.
DAVAO CITY—A juvenile Philippine Eagle that was rescued in Bukidnon had a wing injury apparently caused by a gun shot, a veterinarian treating the eagle said.
THE Philippine Star’s John Bryan Ulanday was re-elected president of the Collegiate Press Corps (CPC), an organization of scribes covering the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (...
THE Philippines will host the showpiece 2024 eFIBA World Finals on December 11 and 12 featuring best eight nations, the wWrld basketball body announced recently from its headquarters in Mies.