The value of the country’s agriculture and fisheries output grew by 5.7 percent in the second quarter of the year as crops and poultry production expanded due to favorable weather conditions—a development that augurs well for economic growth. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — De 'Aaron Fox says he has vivid memories of many of the San Antonio Spurs ' championship runs, just from being a basketball fan. He now wants to find out how it would feel as a player. Fox signed a four-year, $228 million maximum contract extension Monday, Aug. 4,...
The Philippine economy and its export industry will see no decline in output and exports from the direct impact of the 19-percent tariffs threatened by the United States (US), according to a study by De La Salle University (DLSU) economists. In a recently published policy brief titled “The tariff...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman have been helping the Philippines negotiate for the safe release of the Filipino seafarers being held hostage by Houthi forces in Yemen. Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega said in a recent interview with ABS-CBN News...
Moxy Circuit Makati will soon rise in the heart of Circuit’s 21-hectare development, a premier live-work-play destination dotted with retail and boutique shops, event grounds, green and active lifestyle spaces, and arts and entertainment venues. This bold move was initiated by the partnership...
Ayala Land Hospitality (ALH), a unit of Zobel-led Ayala Land Inc., has tapped Marriott International to debut Moxy Hotels in the Philippines with the 260-room Moxy Circuit Makati. In a statement, ALH said it has signed an agreement with Marriott to bring its playful, design-forward lifestyle hotel...
Nine Filipino seafarers are in the hands of Houthi rebels, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday, July 30, assuring that “they are well” while the government works to secure their release. “All indications are that they in Sanaa, inland Yemen. At hands of Houthis. 9 of...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega confirmed on Monday, July 28, that a Filipino was sentenced to 18 years in prison in Ireland for drug trafficking charges. The official confirmed the Irish Special Criminal Court’s decision that recently came out on social media...
PARIS (AP) — The roads were dangerously slippery after heavy rain. A fourth Tour de France title was all but won anyway, so finishing safely in the pack would do fine for Tadej Pogačar. Especially considering Sunday 's final stage had already been neutralized for safety reasons and he just...
Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health) has added the FEU-NRMF Medical Center into its Healthway Medical Network (HMN) and commits to enhance operational efficiencies and introducing patient-centric innovations in the 5th District of Quezon City. “The Healthway FEU-NRMF Medical Center...
DAGUPAN CITY – Pangasinan fourth district Rep. Gina de Venecia is conducting relief operations for flood victims here. Assisting her are former Pangasinan Rep. Christopher de Venecia, former House Speaker Jose de Venecia, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Among the recipients...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte brushed aside Makabayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima opposition to Sen. Robin Padilla’s proposal to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 15- to 12-years-old. In a media interview on Friday, July 25, Rep....
