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The Philippine Star
Business confidence sinks further in April
Business sentiment in the Philippines deteriorated further in April, as companies grew more concerned about elevated oil prices, rising inflation and weakening consumer purchasing power amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Kickstarting the values revolution
A values revolution is the only real solution to our society's perennial problems. It is not a quick-fix, but generationally transformative. It is not a one-off event, but a lifelong pursuit.
4 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
DOLE reverts to 5-day workweek
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will return to a standard five-day workweek starting June 1, following the signing of a memorandum on May 28 that restores the traditional schedule for all its bureaus, services, regional offices and attached agencies.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Oil price rollback seen next week
After recent price hikes, motorists may get some relief at the pump next week amid renewed optimism over a potential US-Iran peace deal.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Sandigan issues arrest warrant, HDO vs Jinggoy
Senator posts P90,000 bail for graft case
4 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
BOC sues cargo forwarder over balikbayan boxes
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed a complaint against a cargo forwarder for abandoning 36,826 balikbayan boxes sent by overseas Filipino workers to their families.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Phl insurance market seen outpacing global growth
The Philippine insurance industry is expected to expand faster than the global market over the next decade, with annual growth projected at 9.6 percent, according to the latest Allianz Global Insurance report.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
House impeach prosecution lines up 25 witnesses
The House prosecution team is looking to present 25 witnesses, including \"hostile witnesses,\" in the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Emperor gets halo-halo set from Marcos
TOKYO-Aside from a common commitment to peace and rule of law and a deep historical bond, something emerged as a reflection of the ever sweetening ties between the Philippines and Japan during President Marcos' state visit here.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
No good reason for remote voting in Senate BBM
TOKYO-President Marcos is against a proposal to allow online voting in the Senate, saying there is no good reason to adopt the mechanism and warned that it could be used to let senators evade accountability while still participating in legislative proceedings.
3 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
BBM denies targeting majority senators
TOKYO-President Marcos yesterday denied that the majority bloc senators are being targeted with criminal cases, saying the legal woes confronting some of them are based on the results of investigations conducted by the Senate Blue Ribbon committee and various state agencies.
3 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
GREE Philippines launches flagship showroom in Aseana
More than just a retail space, GREE’s expansive flagship showroom is an invitation to explore.
3 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
6th fatality retrieved from collapsed building
ANGELES CITY – Another male body was retrieved yesterday under the rubble of a building that collapsed in Barangay Balibago in this city a week ago.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Phl, Japan seal updated tax treaty
The Philippines and Japan have signed a revamped tax treaty that scraps the risk of double taxation on income earned in both countries, a move expected to cut business costs and improve tax predictability, according to the Department of Finance (DOF).
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
'Unli' gun ownership
Now you know why private armies proliferate all over the country.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Phil speed cubing off to fast start
A world record, a heavy turnout and an enthusiastic response from a live audience point toward a speed cubing boost in the country.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire
Pending Trump’s approval
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
ITALIANNI'S BUT MAKE IT TUESDAY: WHY THE ‘ALL DAY, ALL YOURS’ DEAL WORKS
For the longest time, Italianni’s has lived in many Filipinos’ minds as the restaurant equivalent of “May okasyon ba? (‘Is there a special occasion?’)”
2 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
April trade gap widest in nearly four years
The Philippines posted its biggest trade deficit in almost four years in April as import growth outpaced export gains due to higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
A jazz hideaway in QC side street
You’d never know it was there unless you heard the band playing inside, the club entrance separated only by a black curtain from the street across which a sari-sari store may be selling cigarettes to a young man.
3 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Big guns reach Palawan Open final
Heavy favorites Casey Alcantara and Christopher Papa lived up to their billing to thwart AJ Lim and Ronard Joven, 6-4, 6-3, and book their ticket to the men’s doubles finals in the Palawan Open 2026 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center Thursday.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Japan backs Phl’s strategic oil reserve plan
Japan is throwing its support behind the Philippines’ push to build a strategic petroleum reserve program designed to strengthen resilience against global supply shocks driven by geopolitical tensions.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
SEEKING THE DIVINE IN THE KUNDIMAN
Arthur Espiritu’s first-ever, all-kundiman concert at Mira Nila had Manila’s culturati in full attendance, all anticipating how the internationally acclaimed tenor who performs in the cathedrals of opera like the Teatro alla Scala and the Metropolitan Opera will interpret the Philippines’ traditional love songs.
4 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Business confidence sinks further in April
However, expansion plans moderated despite the improved long-term outlook.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Barbie dolls up for PVL Draft
Barbie Jamili opted to forgo her final UAAP year with Adamson for one thing only - get drafted in the Premier Volleyball League.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Hwyl, pluchea: California teen wins US spelling bee
Whether he was faced with inscrutable words like “hwy,” “bromocriptine” or “pluchea,” California teenager Shrey Parikh’s confident nod never faltered as he methodically spelled his way to win the United States’ national spelling bee on Thursday.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
GREE Philippines launches flagship showroom in Aseana
More than just a retail space, GREE’s expansive flagship showroom is an invitation to explore.
3 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
No plan to replace DILG chief Remulla - BBM
President Marcos has dispelled rumors that Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla is on his way out of the Cabinet.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Hog stakeholders to be consulted on MAV increase
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will schedule a consultation with hog raisers and industry stakeholders following the increase in the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork imports.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
The Philippine Star
Austrian jailed for 15 years for Swift concert attack plan
An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old who admitted plotting a foiled jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift (in photo) concert to 15 years in jail.
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