MANCHESTER (AFP) -- British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said becoming a co-owner of Manchester United is a "great honor" and "responsibility" after his purchase of a minority stake was finalized on Tuesday, Feb. 20. British INEOS Group chairman Jim Ratcliffe (AFP) The 71-year-old's investment,...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is keen on tapping the services of Sun & Earth Microbiology LLC, a company based in Florida, to address pest infestation in local mangoes in the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said on Wednesday, Feb. 21, that the DA expressed...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has suggested exploring the potential for the Philippines to establish a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK). This proposal was raised during Recto’s recent meeting with UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to the Philippines Richard Graham and UK...
Sen. Francis Tolentino said on Monday, February 19, that the final measure on archipelagic sea lanes (ASLs) to be submitted to the Senate Plenary will be finished before the holy week in March. Sen. Francis Tolentino seeks guidance and wisdom from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Philippine...
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas showcased the environmental programs of this city at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates last week. MAYOR Jerry Treñas (right) at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Mayor Jerry Treñas FB) “I shared the Tree...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has spoken against a “tendency” to make the South China Sea dispute the Philippines has with Beijing as a result of the rivalry between the United States and China, diminishing the country’s legitimate rights and interests in the region. (Photo...
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is seeking possible investments from the United Kingdom to finance and implement two major New Clark City projects. In a statement on Thursday, Feb. 15, BCDA said the agency held discussions with representatives from the UK government and...
The Philippines and the United States will co-host the 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum on May 21, 2024 in Manila to discuss the economic opportunities for private sector investments and boost regional economic partnerships. Philippine and American flags (Photo from US Embassy in the...
The embassies of the United States and Australia have started extending aid to the victims of the Davao de Oro landslide, which has so far killed 54 people and displaced scores of families. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter) about...
SEOUL (AFP) -- Former Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard said he wanted to "enjoy playing football again" after signing for South Korea's FC Seoul on Thursday, Feb. 8. Former Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard poses during a press conference at Seoul World...
Asia United Bank (AUB), controlled by Republic Biscuit Corporation (Rebisco) owner Jacinto L. Ng Sr., reported a record consolidated net income of P8.3 billion in 2023, reflecting over 32 percent increase than the previous year’s P6.3 billion, due to rising interest rates. In a disclosure to the...
United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson has reached 50,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter). (Screenshot from US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson's X account) Carlson thanked her followers through a video message posted on the social media platform by saying “thank you” in...
