Empire East Land Holdings Inc., the middle-income housing unit of Megaworld Corporation, is cautiously optimistic this year despite the oversupply of condominium units for its target market. “Macro indicators show stability and the 2025 midterm elections for higher spending and infrastructure...
Gotianun-led East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) posted a six percent improvement in net income to ₱1.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025 from ₱1.7 billion in the same period last year on the back of strong consumer lending and continued optimization of its cost structure. “Our first...
National University flexed its might over slumping University of the East with a 25-21, 25-17, 25-16 victory to secure the second Final Four berth in UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday, April 9. OBED MUKABA scores for National...
The government-led trade mission to the Middle East in February, aimed at expanding market opportunities and strengthening business partnerships for Philippine agricultural and fisheries exports, has generated $27.28 million (over ₱1.5 billion) in sales. Led by the Department of Trade and...
De La Salle recovered from a second set stumble to overcome a resilient University of the East, 25-12, 23-25, 25-14, 25-17, for its second straight win in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena Saturday, March 8. ANGEL CANINO scores for La...
East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) of the Gotianun Group reported its highest-ever net income of ₱7.6 billion last year, a 25 percent increase from 2023 earnings, driven by strong consumer loan expansion and robust deposit generation. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) is teaming up for a trade mission to the Middle East to help promote the Philippines’ agricultural and fisheries exports. Launched this month, the country’s delegation aims to boost market access of Philippine...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the close relationship of President Marcos with Middle Eastern leaders and the presence of Filipinos in the region contributed to the release of the 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthi rebels in Yemen. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
Christmas came early for University of the East and it was bright and shining. At last, UE has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel after taking down University of Santo Tomas, 78-47, to clinch the Season 87 juniors basketball title in front of its alumni and fans at the FilOil EcoOil...
The Philippines must pursue long-term reforms to thrive amid intensified uncertainty wrought by geopolitics and external developments, including Donald J. Trump's impending return to the White House seen solidifying the United States' trade protectionism, according to a World Bank economist. On the...
Cellar-dweller National University stunned early semifinalist University of the Philippines, 67-47, in UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament at the University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavilion on Sunday, Nov. 3. The morale-boosting victory not only snapped the Bulldogs' three-game...
Marciano Octavio Garcia Da Silva, resident ambassador-designate of East Timor to the Philippines, appeals to officials of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to help his country in enhancing their disaster risk reduction and management capabilities during a meeting at the The Democratic...