The Philippines and China have agreed to adhere to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific as both countries find ways to settle their differences amid their maritime row. Manila and Beijing expressed their commitment as...
Flexing its military muscle in the Indo-Pacific, the United States has sent one of its warships, USS America (LHA 6), to Manila for a five-day port visit that came at the heels of shows of force of superpowers in the region. America, an America-class amphibious assault, has docked in the Philippines...
The Philippines has expressed no objection against the development on the trilateral security pact among Australia, Britain and the United States (AUKUS), particularly when it announced that Canberra will purchase nuclear-powered submarines. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez underscored the importance of a “strong bilateral relationship” between the Philippines and the United States (US) to bringing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The region, which includes China, the Philippines, and other...
Belle Corporation, the gaming and upscale real estate unit of the SM Group, more than doubled its consolidated net income last year to P1.71 billion—130 percent higher than the P745 million registered in 2021. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its consolidated...
ILOILO City Hall at night. (Tara Yap) ILOILO CITY – The city government is reviewing the waste-to-energy proposal of a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC). “We are presently evaluating the proposal submitted,” said Mayor Jerry Treñas in a statement. Metro Pacific Water (MPW)...
Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF) is now exporting its plant-based products under the unMEAT brand to the United States, starting with its launching in top retail chain Walmart. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, CNPF said, the unMEAT Meat-Free Luncheon Meat-Style product has been...
Here’s an innovative 6-year program for Grade 10 graduates ALL IN SIX The Six-Year Integrated University Program (6YP) of University of Asia & the Pacific combines Senior High, Bachelor’s, and Master's degrees in just six years Maria Alexandria Patricia Decena, at 22, has a master’s...
Family-friendly destinations showcased at PTAA’s travel expo MELAKA An hour away from the capital is a the perfect day trip. Rich in history and culture, you get a lot of small museums and small eateries with amazing food in one convenient location (Tourism Malaysia) As cheesy as it may sound,...
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) is expanding its agriculture business by acquiring a 34.76 percent stake in listed coconut products exporter Axelum Resources Corporation for P5.32 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Axelum said it has entered into a strategic...
Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) received the Golden Arrow Award from the Institute of Corporate Directors in recognition of its continuous adherence to the best corporate governance standards and practices among Filipino publicly-listed companies. CEB, the Philippines’ leading carrier, was one of the 86...
SAP Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) yesterday announced a Regional Strategic Services Partner (RSSP) initiative to amplify the capabilities and reach of established partners in the APJ region that are on a rapid growth trajectory. Through this initiative, SAP will provide strategic support to eligible...
