The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said the government should ease regulatory restrictions that foster monopolies in the water distribution sector, a move aimed at empowering consumers to choose their own water service providers (WSPs). In a recent market study, the PCC noted that while...
TARLAC CITY -- Amateur Shinichi Suzuki is making the most out of his stint in the 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open after a decent even-par 72 in the second round at the Luisita Golf and Country Club here on Thursday, June 18. The 18-year-old national team member posted a two-round total of 140...
The Philippines is expecting Russian tourists to visit the country as more Russian airliners seek approval to operate direct flights from Russia to the country 's top tourist destinations, a Filipino envoy said. Philippine Ambassador to Russia Igor Garlit Bailen said Russian tourists are...
The proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act, which was recently passed in the House of Representatives, has been presented as a long-overdue response to the constitutional mandate against political dynasties. Yet the concerns raised by several respected business and civil society organizations suggest...
TARLAC CITY -- Thomas Plumb blasted a flawless eight-under-par 64 to immediately stamp his class and emerge as an early title contender at the start of the 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open at the Luisita Golf and Country Club here on Wednesday, June 17. Playing in the afternoon flights, the...
Local equities tumbled the most in more than a month as investors rushed to lock in gains ahead of the central bank’s interest rate decision, with heavyweights leading the retreat. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged by 130.94 points, or 2.1 percent, to close at 6,114.81 on...
El Niño is now in the Philippines, and we should begin preparing for its impact. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), there is an 80 percent probability that current conditions will develop into a full-blown El Niño event that may...
TARLAC CITY -- Marcus Lim, Naoki Sekito and Jaeil Kim shared the clubhouse lead, while Sean Ramos spearheaded the Filipino charge by staying within two strokes of the pace at the start of the 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open at the Luisita Golf and Country Club here on Wednesday, June 17. The...
The long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of the company behind the popular e-wallet GCash—expected to be the country’s largest-ever listing by raising more than $1 billion—is finally underway as the company formally takes its first step toward going public. Mynt Inc., backed by Globe...
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez reassured Filipino-Americans that there is no ban on dual citizenship in the United States, emphasizing that maintaining both Philippine and American citizenship offers opportunities for deeper engagement with their homeland and...
Vice President Sara Duterte 's defense team has listed former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, whistleblower Ramil Madriaga, and several current and former government officials as potential witnesses in the upcoming Senate impeachment trial, according to its pre-trial brief filed before the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has strongly refuted claims made by former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio regarding the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of...
