The Philippines, still under a state of national energy emergency, has secured a record $1.02-billion World Bank Group (WBG) financing package to help lower electricity costs, accelerate renewable energy (RE) adoption, and strengthen water services nationwide. In a press release dated June 25 and...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an up to $30-million equity investment in a regional infrastructure fund that will bankroll projects, including those in the Philippines, to support energy transition and digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia. Documents showed that the Manila-based...
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors are seeking access to materials seized from former president Rodrigo Duterte following his arrest and transfer to The Hague, but his lawyers have objected to part of the request, particularly a bid to inspect all keys currently in the custody of the...
Razon-led global port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has secured a 26-year extension to operate one of the most technologically advanced terminals in the world, enabling it to meet growing logistics demand in Australia. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
TOKYO (AP) — The head of the U.N. 's nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim U.S.-Iran to reach an end to the war. But an Iranian diplomat promptly rejected this, saying such a visit can only...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III has signaled that former president Rodrigo Duterte is expected to personally attend a Sept. 7 status conference in his crimes against humanity case, describing the hearing as a significant proceeding ahead of his trial later this year. During...
THE 99th Academy Awards is still far off. It is scheduled March 14, 2027. Yet the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) is already busy. It is attempting another push for Oscar glory through its renewed campaign, “Biyaheng Oscars: The Pinoy Oscars Pursuit.” On paper, it is a simple restart of...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday, June 23, reminded lawyers involved in the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte to exercise caution when speaking to the media, stressing that legal disputes should be addressed in court rather than in the court of...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday, June 23, scheduled another status conference next month as preparations continue for the crimes against humanity trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte later this year. The next status conference, set for July 14, was confirmed during the second...
UNIQLO launched its first Peace For All initiative in the Philippines through the Youth Rise Project. This project aims to equip marginalized Filipino youth with skills for future employment and leadership roles. The official launch event took place at Valenzuela Technical College, where guests and...
Anne Curtis walked into the room all smiles. And for good reason. It is her victory lap. 29 years in show business and she is still as busy as ever. Asked how she feels about it all, she could simply utter "grateful." She would go on to acknowledge how she got to where she is now with tons of help...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has adopted the rules that will govern the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte, which is set to start on Nov. 30. In a 23-page decision dated June 19, Trial Chamber III issued its "Directions on the Conduct of Proceedings," laying down timelines and...
