SM Prime builds up profit to P10.5 B

Sy-led integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. booked higher profit in the first quarter on the back of robust revenues, particularly from its malls.

Index gains as investors gobble up bargain stocks

The stock market snapped its three consecutive losing streak, opening the week in positive territory as investors hunted for bargains.

'BSP has room to keep policy settings steady'

Monetary authorities have room to keep the country's monetary policy settings steady this month, even if inflation breaches the four percent upper target in April, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr.

Choco primed for breakthrough title?

Much has been said about the Choco Mucho Flying Titans' meteoric rise from a fledgling franchise eyeing a place in the sun five years ago to a legitimate title contender now.

Tropa brace for tough fight

TNT coach Chot Reyes said yesterday it'll be a struggle to turn back Rain or Shine in the PBA Philippine Cup best-of-three quarterfinals as the Tropang Giga gropes for consistency but with what his charges displayed in beating Magnolia to clinch No. 4 in the standings last Sunday, there is reason to be optimistic.

Mitchell powers Cavs past Magic

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers silenced the young guns of Orlando, beating the Magic 106-94 in Game 7 of their NBA playoffs first-round series Sunday to book a meeting with Eastern Conference top seed Boston.

Israel tells Palestinians to leave parts of Rafah

JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli army on Monday ordered tens of thousands of people in the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip to begin evacuating, signaling that a long-promised ground invasion could be imminent.

China's Xi in Europe to reinvigorate ties

PARIS (AP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off a three-country trip to Europe on Sunday with the continent divided over how to deal with Beijing's growing power and the US-China rivalry.

Go joins Pangasinan's Liga ng mga Barangay congress

Sen. Bong Go has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots leadership and barangay empowerment during the Liga ng mga BarangayPangasinan Chapter's first provincial congress in Clark, Pampanga.

Beached cargo vessel removed from position

After three days of being stuck in the shallow waters off Davao Oriental, a cargo vessel was removed from its position yesterday, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Marbil vows legal aid for cops facing court cases

The Philippine National Police eyes outsourcing a law firm to help PNP personnel facing court cases related to their duties, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said yesterday.

Lapid gunman gets up to 16 years in prison

A Las Piñas City court has sentenced self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial to up to 16 years in prison in connection with the murder of broadcaster Percy Lapid in 2022.

Manibela seeks House intervention on PUVMP

Transport group Manibela yesterday protested against the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) after its consolidation deadline ended on April 30.

Marcos to certify rice tariffication amendments

President Marcos yesterday expressed readiness to certify as urgent the proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), citing the need for the government to have a say in the pricing and selling of the staple.

Phl won't use water cannons, invites China to talks

The Philippines has no plans of \"attacking anyone with water cannons or any other offensive,\" President Marcos said yesterday in the wake of the most serious act yet by the Chinese against Filipino vessels in Philippine waters.

Marcos laughs off talk on substance abuse

President Marcos yesterday laughed off the claim that he was abusing illegal drugs, an allegation that stemmed from supposedly leaked documents being peddled online by his critics.

Balikatan in Ilocos: Phl, US troops fire at invasion’ force

Filipino and US troops fired missiles and artillery at an imaginary “invasion” force during war games at the La Paz sand dunes in Laoag, Ilocos Norte as part of the Balikatan exercise.

Old school calendar returning next year

The Department of Education (DepEd) will commit to President Marcos' decision to revert to the old school calendar by next year, according to an agency official.

Villar seeks passage of Agri Economic Sabotage Law

Sen. Cynthia Villar has called for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Law to prevent middlemen and traders from taking advantage of rice farmers and consumers.

Pagasa on severe heat: Worst is over

The worst is over in terms of the record-high temperatures and searing heat, with many areas in the country possibly experiencing thunderstorms in the second half of May, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

NSC weighs in on China floating nuclear reactors

It will be a threat to Philippine national security if China pushes through with its reported plan to use floating nuclear power plants in the South China Sea, a national security official said yesterday.

Tigresses end Lady Spikers' reign

Santo Tomas showed reigning champion La Salle the exit door and roared its way to Last Dance.

Former PACC chief supports Cha-cha through convention

Former Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) chair Greco Belgica supports the proposal of Sen. Robinhood Padilla to amend the 1987 Constitution through a constitutional convention (con-con).

CA ruling stops imports of Bt talong, golden rice

The importation of regulated genetically modified organisms (GMO) except for Bt talong and golden rice would continue as they are not covered by the recent decision of the Court of Appeals, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Phl seeks ADB support on infra, digitalization

The Philippines is seeking strengthened support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the country’s infrastructure push, both physical and digital, and in improving the capacities of small businesses.

Stocks to take cue from data releases

Investors will seek direction on upcoming economic data in a bid to get the stock market out of its recent slump.

Raw sugar output highest in 3 years

Local raw sugar production in the current crop year expanded to 1.86 million metric tons (MT), surpassing the previous crop year’s entire output, due to more sugarcane milled and better sweetener content.

Cool Smashers back in familiar spot - finale

one more time last night with a decisive 25-16, 25-21, 25-20 bashing of the Chery Tiggo Crossovers to go straight to the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference finals before a mammoth crowd of 17,834 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Suzuki, Cedo top Jr. World Golf qualifier

Shinichi Suzuki and Anya Cedo topped the premier 15-18 bracket in the recent qualifying tourney for the IMG Junior World Golf Championships set July 6-13 in various venues in San Diego, California.

Russia adds Zelensky to criminal 'wanted' list

Russia has added Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its list of wanted criminals, a move Kyiv dismissed as a sign of Moscow’s “desperation.”