Razon to expand Manila Water's reach

Ports and power tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. vowed to expand the operations of Manila Water Co. Inc., both locally and abroad, by capitalizing on the group's infrastructure expertise.

Onion prices may drop on bumper harvest

Onion prices are expected to remain stable or to even decline as the government forecasts another record harvest of bulbs in the second quarter, bringing nationwide supply to comfortable level.

BSP wants stricter policies vs erring bank personnel

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking to require its supervised financial institutions to have a policy in determining the process and criteria on when to file legal cases against erring personnel, including dismissed directors, officers and employees.

Market seen moving with upward bias

The stock market could regain its momentum this week with investors searching for bargains and fresh leads.

Has ADB done enough to solve global problems?

Nearly six decades ago, about 100,000 civilians and military personnel perished as the Vietnam War escalated, the human spaceflight program Project Gemini was completed and the world witnessed the birth of the automated teller machine.

BOLTS WEATHER C-STAN STORM

For the second time in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup playoffs, a marquee player scored his career high against Meralco.

MAVERICKS RALLY TO DOWN THUNDER

DONCIC, WASHINGTON PROPEL DALLAS TO WEST FINALS

Israel's war minister vows to quit

If there’s no post-war plan for Gaza

NAMFREL opposes BSKE postponement

Poll watchdog National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) is opposing calls to postpone the 2025 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE).

Woman, 2 niblings beaten to death

The bodies of a woman and her two niblings were found in a house in Las Piñas on Saturday afternoon, reportedly beaten to death by the woman's partner.

Teodoro warns hoarders, manipulators ahead of La Nina

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has warned hoarders and price manipulators against profiting from people's misery as the country transitions to the La Niña weather phenomenon.

Chicken prices up by P10 per kilo DA

The retail price of chicken has increased by P10 per kilo as it is being sold for as high as P230 per kilo compared to the previous P220 per kilo, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Senate to finish RBH6 hearings before break

The 19th Congress is on its last week before adjourning sine die but the Senate subcommittee on constitutional amendments has yet to wrap up public hearings on the Resolution of Both Houses 6 (RBH6), seeking to amend economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.

NSTC-ROTC bill approval pushed

A two-year mandatory citizen service training for college students is being pushed for approval by 1-Pacman partylist Rep. Mikee Romero.

Pagcor issues 40 licenses to rebranded POGOS

State gaming regulator and operator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.

Lawmaker endorses renewal of Meralco legislative franchise

Another official of the House of Representatives has endorsed the renewal of the legislative franchise of the country's largest power distribution firm, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), for another 25 years.

Protest continues vs crackdown on unconsolidated jeepneys

Protests will continue today amid the ongoing crackdown against colorum or unauthorized public utility jeepneys (PUJ), transport group Manibela said.

Pinoys to continue fishing in Panatag

Filipino fisherfolk will not be cowed and will continue to fish in Panatag Shoal despite China's empowering of its coast guard to detain for 60 days without trial anyone or any vessel found trespassing in what it considers its territorial waters.

Senate sends 'polite invitation' to Chinese embassy officials

The Senate panel cannot compel Chinese embassy officials to attend its investigation into the alleged wiretapping incident, Sen. Francis Tolentino admitted yesterday.

NoKor confirms missile launch; vows bolstered nuclear force

North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a “new autonomous navigation system,” state media said yesterday, with leader Kim Jong Un vowing to boost the country’s nuclear force.

'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.