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Ulanday re-elected collegiate media president

September 15, 2024

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 (...

PHL set to host eFIBA Season 3 World Finals

September 15, 2024

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.

Adams comes back in style, powers SMB to victory

September 14, 2024

JORDAN ADAMS returned in style by pouring in a game-high 49 points and grabbing 11 rebounds as San Miguel Beer defeated Phoenix Super LPG in a high scoring game, 139-127, on Friday in Philippine Basketball Association Season 49 Governors’ Cup at the S...

TVI and Toledo fisherfolk: Rebuilding better

September 14, 2024

Toledo, Cebu — When Super Typhoon Odette struck in 2021, it left a trail of destruction that nearly wiped out the livelihoods of fisherfolk in Barangay Pinamungahan, Toledo. Among those hardest hit was Felix Bucao, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) tu...

‘BRUTAL’ DAY | Ticket-buying frenzy expected for Olivia Rodrigo’s PHL concert

September 14, 2024

Trixzy Leigh Bonotan

It’s only hours before the online ticket selling, and my, oh my, I feel like it will be brutal out there!

Keep kids healthy this balik-eskwela with NutraHealthyGut: 5 tips for a strong immune system

September 14, 2024

As children prepare to return to school, maintaining a strong immune system is crucial. NutraHealthyGut, a leader in gut health supplements-trusted by Gastroentrologists, offers expert advice to keep kids healthy and ready for the new school year. Her...

Gibo, Brawner inspect key defense sites in Palawan

September 14, 2024

Rex Anthony Naval

DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Thursday inspected key naval facilities in Oyster Bay in Palawan to assess ongoing infrastructure developments critical to enhancing t...

‘Deadpool’ tops charts yet again as ‘Reagan’ beats expectations on sluggish Labor Day weekend

September 2, 2024

By Kaitlyn Huamani | The Associated Press

Local comic artists, cosplayers share spotlight in comic convention

September 2, 2024

FILIPINO comic artists and cosplayers gathered in a celebration of creativity and ingenuity at the recently concluded DrawINK Convention.

World-renowned Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Repertory Philippines forge a partnership

September 2, 2024

Repertory Philippines (REP) announced that it has forged a partnership with world-renowned Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (BOVTS) for REP’s Bridge Project program that will bring UK conservatoire training to Manila in 2025.

GMA Network senior vice president for entertainment group Lilybeth G. Rasonable

September 2, 2024

Lilybeth G. Rasonable, GMA Network senior vice president for entertainment group, will be among the speakers at the ContentAsia Summit 2024 on September 4 in Taipei, Taiwan. A seasoned industry professional who rose through the ranks, Rasonable played...

Enteng intensifies, landfall expected over Northern Aurora, Southern Isabela area

September 2, 2024

Jonathan L. Mayuga

Tropical Storm Enteng further intensifies and is expected to make landfall either in the Northern Aurora or Southern Isabela areas, the country’s weather bureau reported.

EIGHT SETS OF DATA | Witnessing Chinese great achievements in new era

September 2, 2024

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

July bank lending up 10.4%; M3 on 9-mo high

September 2, 2024

Cai U. Ordinario

THE country’s domestic liquidity in July recorded its fastest growth in nine months, according to preliminary data of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

‘Muslims only’ beach to open in Boracay

September 2, 2024

Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo

Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo / Special to the BusinessMirror

5 Laureates to receive 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Awards

September 2, 2024

Bless Aubrey Ogerio

FOUR individuals and one organization were named on Saturday as recipients of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s premier prize honor that is widely considered the regional equivalent of the Nobel Prize.

Frederick Go: Development of Greater Manila Bay Area to attract investments

September 2, 2024

Andrea E. San Juan

THE development of the Greater Manila Bay Area as a strategy to attract more investments to the Philippines will be looked into in the coming months, according to Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (Os...

Ban on temporary vehicle plates starts Jan. 1–LTO

September 2, 2024

Lorenz S. Marasigan

THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Sunday announced an extension for the use of temporary or improvised plates for motor vehicles, pushing the deadline to December 31.

NG borrowings rise 15.5% in Jan-July to ₱1.76T–BTr

September 2, 2024

Reine Juvierre S. Alberto

THE national government racked up P1.759 trillion in domestic and foreign borrowings from January to July 2024 to address the state’s budgetary needs.

Special ecozone created in Iloilo; Malvar SEZ expanded

September 2, 2024

Reine Juvierre S. Alberto

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued two proclamations creating a special economic zone (SEZ) in Mandurriao, Iloilo City and expanding another in Malvar, Batangas to stimulate economic growth.

Brick-and-mortar retail bloc wants level playing field with online stores

September 2, 2024

Andrea E. San Juan

BRICK-AND-MORTAR retailers are calling on the government to track the transactions of online retailers in order to present more accurate data to the public and to level the playing field among Philippine retailers, according to the Philippine Retailer...

Apec ministers affirm vow to fight food waste

September 2, 2024

By Ada Pelonia

eTRAVEL, NO HASSLE

September 2, 2024

Overseas Filipinos are seen queuing at Naia Terminal 1 as they prepare for departure. Recently, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed an administrative order establishing the eTravel system, a new electronic travel declaration system for all internati...

DA issues rules for controlled ASF vaccination

September 2, 2024

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued guidelines for the controlled use of vaccines against African swine fever (ASF), a fatal animal disease that continues to threaten hog production in the Philippines.

Rains fail to dampen power sales of Meralco in August

September 2, 2024

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) saw its energy sales volume rise by nearly 8 percent year-on-year in August, a company official said over the weekend.

Indonesia’s Jokowi receives FAO Agricola Medal

September 2, 2024

Food and Agriculture Organization Director-General Qu Dongyu presented President Joko Widodo of Indonesia with the FAO Agricola Medal, the Organization’s highest award, in a ceremony held at the Merdeka Presidential Palace in Jakarta, last August 30.

Costly chicken due to ASF outbreak, humidity–report

September 2, 2024

Bless Aubrey Ogerio

The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) and supply disruptions caused by humidity have resulted in more expensive poultry meat in Metro Manila, according to the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Developme...

Stock-Market Outlook

September 2, 2024

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VS Industry leases space at ALogis Batangas facility

September 2, 2024

Malaysia’s electronics manufacturing services provider VS Industry Berhad, through its local unit, VS Industry Philippines Inc. (VSIP), will occupy over 52,700 square meters of gross leasable space in ALogis Santo Tomas in Batangas—its first operation...

NGCP penalized for project delays

September 2, 2024

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) imposed a P3.5-million penalty against the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for “unjustified delays” in implementing 10 transmission projects.

Romelco secures 25-year franchise

September 2, 2024

Reine Juvierre S. Alberto

Power distributor Romblon Electric Cooperative Inc. (Romelco) was granted a 25-year legislative franchise by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to supply power to three island municipalities in the province of Romblon.

Hot money inflows breach $1B mark, highest since ’22

September 2, 2024

Cai U. Ordinario

By Cai U. Ordinario @caiordinario

Omoda cars arrive in PHL

September 2, 2024

Andrea E. San Juan

Global automotive brands Omoda and JAECOO announced the arrival of Omoda vehicles, including an electric vehicle model, in the Philippines.

Lower fish unloading volume in regional ports

September 2, 2024

REGIONAL ports registered lower fish unloading volume in July owing to inclement weather and closed fishing season, the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) reported.

BIR releases guidelines to dispose seized goods

September 2, 2024

Reine Juvierre S. Alberto

AS the government intensified enforcement operations against the illicit trade of excise-taxed items, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released new guidelines for the disposal of seized goods.

More public free WiFi sites eyed in Davao del Norte

September 2, 2024

DAVAO CITY—More free wireless fidelity (WiFi) sites are being eyed for installation this year in public places in Davao del Norte as the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) seeks funding from the World Bank on its National B...

Manila Bay fish still unreasonably priced–group

September 2, 2024

Jonathan L. Mayuga

WITH the recent announcement of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (Bfar) that fish caught at Manila Bay are now safe to eat, the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) said that it is only fair for traders to s...

June Mar lifts 8th MVP trophy

August 18, 2024

JUNE MAR FAJARDO’S trophy case at home should be longer that his 6-foot-10 frame now that he collected his eighth-straight Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.