'BVERSE' takes ARMYs on an immersive BTS experience

Good news, ARMYs! The “BVERSE: BTS, Singing the Stars” exhibition has finally landed in Manila.

Qatar investors eye Phl dairy, cooling sectors

Companies engaged in dairy production and providing district cooling systems in Qatar are interested in making investments in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.

IWG opens 4 new co-working facilities

International Workplace Group (IWG), which recently opened four new co-working facilities, is looking to open additional sites this year to bring the total count to above 40.

Developed economies pledge support to Phl mining sector

Wealthy economies have pledged to ramp up their support for the Philippines’ efforts to revitalize its mining industry.

Maya Bank, WeFund ink P2.75-B loan channeling deal

Digital lender Maya Bank and WeFund Lending Corp., through Lightning Financing Co., have inked a P2.75-billion loan channeling deal to boost credit accessibility for the unbanked and underserved communities in the Philippines.

Ramon Monzon Man on a mission

Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) president and chief executive officer Ramon Monzon is a man on a mission.

BSP seen defending peso at below 58:$1

The peso has been a “clear laggard” among Asian currencies against the dollar recently, which may prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to defend the local unit and keep it below the 58 to $1 level, according to British banking giant HSBC

Elorde named to WBC Ratings Committee

Juan Miguel Elorde has been appointed to the 20-strong WBC Ratings Committee by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman to join Patrick Cusick of Thailand as the only Asians in the powerful body headed by Dean Lohuis.

Yulo bags second gold in Asian Championships

If his successes in the 11th Senior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan were morale boosters to his Paris Olympics bid this July, then Filipino wonder Carlos Yulo got plenty of it.

Protests erupt after Peru classifies transsexuality as mental disorder

LGBTQ groups protested on Friday outside Peru’s health ministry after the government issued a decree listing transsexualism as a mental disorder.

First aid enters Gaza via US-built pier

The first trucks began supplying aid to war-ravaged Gaza from a temporary pier on Friday, the US military said, as fighting raged in the Palestinian territory.

Water shortage affects 33 Cebu towns, cities

Water shortage has been reported in 33 areas in Cebu province, where a state of calamity will be declared due to the effects of the El Nifio phenomenon.

'Pastor' found guilty of animal cruelty

A man who dragged his pet dog behind his motorcycle in Masbate City has been convicted of animal cruelty.

MIAA: 12 red lightning alerts in 5 hours at NAIA

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) issued 12 red lightning alerts (RLAs) over five hours, causing “consequential delays” for flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Friday.

SC affirms conviction of man for ‘sextortion'

The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the conviction of a man who demanded money from his ex-girlfriend in exchange for deleting her nude photos he posted on Facebook.

NPC forges alliance with BBM's Partido Federal

More than a week after forging an alliance with the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), the party of President Marcos, formed yet another partnership, this time with the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), as it sets its sights on the 2025 midterm polls.

Amnesty rules on criminal acts clarified

Rebels who committed crimes beyond Nov. 22, 2023 are not covered by the amnesty being given by the national government, National Amnesty Commission (NAC) commissioner Nasser Marohomsalic said yesterday.

More afternoon, evening rains expected as wet season nears

Expect more rains in the afternoons and evenings as the country transitions to the rainy season, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Vatican sharpens rules on investigating supernatural events

The Vatican sharpened its rules for investigating supernatural events such as visions of Christ or the Virgin Mary, acknowledging on Friday that overactive imaginations and outright “lying” risked harming the faithful.

Marcos blasts 'blatant attempts at destabilization'

President Marcos yesterday cited the need to stand up to what he described as “blatant attempts of destabilization” and efforts to remain in a “disappearing past” as rumors of a supposed plot to oust his administration persist.

Be champions of people's welfare, PMA grads told

President Marcos urged the 278-strong graduates of the Philippine Military Academy class of 2024 to become champions of the welfare of the people.

'We will vigorously defend what is ours'

The country will “vigorously defend what is ours,” President Marcos told graduating military cadets yesterday in a thinly veiled reference to mounting tensions with China, which has become more brazen in staking claims in Philippine waters.

DILG recommends Guo's suspension

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recommended putting Bamban Mayor Alice Guo under preventive suspension for alleged “serious illegal acts” involving Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO).

Torres replaces Carlos as Western Command chief

The military official named by the Chinese embassy as the one who approved a “new model” for managing the BRP Sierra Madre issue has been relieved of his post as commander of the military’s Western Command (WESCOM) which has territorial jurisdiction over the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Lawmakers back filing of case vs Tarlac Mayor Guo

The plan of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to file a quo warranto case against Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban town in Tarlac got the backing of two members of the House of Representatives.

Kuh Ledesma on being single parent, music mentor to daughter Isabella

“It’s really a joy to have a child.” That was Kuh Ledesma sharing her thoughts on the joys and challenges of raising a child in a recent brief e-mail interview with The STAR.

Maya loan releases hit P34 B

Maya Bank has disbursed over P34 billion in loans as of end-March, with 59 percent of its borrowers accessing credit for the first time through the lender.

Residential, mall growth boost FLI profit

The real estate developer of the Gotianun clan kicked off the year with a 14 percent increase in profit, picking up growth momentum from the residential and mall segments.

Caritas Financial Plans faces possible liquidation

Pre-need firm Caritas Financial Plans Inc. (CFPI) may be liquidated over the next few months after the government placed it under receivership.

Gov't urged to hike, fast-track power investments

The government should increase its investments in the power generation infrastructure and accelerate energy related projects to address the country’s thinning electricity supply, a think thank said.