Former Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and other alter egos of President Marcos should leave their posts for undermining the Chief Executive's official pronouncement that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no place in the...
Filipino-American short track speed skater Peter Groseclose has been selected as one of the recipients of Olympic Solidarity Scholarship from the IOC, the Philippine Skating Union (PHSU) announced Thursday, Jan. 23. Filipino-American short track speed skater Peter Groseclose (POC)...
Ecuador's banana export capabilities have received a boost with the launch of a new cold storage facility at the Port of Guayaquil. The facility, developed in partnership with Cool Carriers, is the first on-dock cold storage facility in the country and will ensure uninterrupted cold chain...
By JADEN ALBERTO Intern Decorated Filipino surfer Rogelio “Jay-R” Esquivel Jr. conquered the waves once again and completed a three-peat in the men’s edition of the World Surf League’s La Union International Pro Longboard Qualifying Series held from Jan. 20 to 22 in Urbiztondo....
Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Nigeria, has invested over $25 million (P1.5 billion) for two new mobile harbor cranes (MHC) and a container freight station (CFS). In a statement, ICTSI said these investments...
Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corp. (SLIMTC) encourages Filipinos to invest globally to diversify their portfolios and potentially enhance their returns. In a statement, Mikko Vergara, SLIMTC's head of equities and global funds, highlighted the growing importance of global investing in...
Homegrown non-bank lender Asialink Finance Corp. (AFC) has secured a $130 million (around P7.605 billion) financing deal with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, aimed at improving its working capital and support for small businesses, especially those owned by...
Tuna canner Alliance Select Foods International Inc. (ASFII) has reached a compromise agreement with its Singaporean minority shareholders and former board directors after more than 10 years of legal disputes. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), ASFII said it entered into the...
Mondelēz International in the Philippines has been a prominent name in the snacking industry for over 60 years, offering beloved brands like Oreo, Tang, Toblerone, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Eden Cheese, and Cheez Whiz. Recently, Mondelēz International announced a significant milestone in its...
Japan's aid agency plans to extend additional loans and grants to the Philippines to not only sustain infrastructure development but also strengthen defenses in disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Philippines chief representative Takema...
Containers of Zyn, a smokeless nicotine pouch, are displayed for sale among other nicotine and tobacco products at a newsstand on Feb. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Thursday backed the public health benefits of...
President Marcos expressed his gratitude to the Philippines' international partners as he highlighted the country's strides in diplomacy and economic growth. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Manila Bulletin file photo) Marcos said this as he hosted a New Year Vin D'Honneur for members of...
