The Philippine Blu Girls dropped their opening assignment in the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage, falling to lower-ranked Venezuela, 8-5, in Lima, Peru on Wednesday, July 15 (Philippine time). Venezuela broke the game open with a four-run third inning to grab the early lead, but the...
Despite the uncertainties brought by the Middle East oil crisis, the real estate market continues to achieve positive developments, according to the latest report by the Lobien Realty Group. “Real estate as a sector grew 6.8 percent year-on-year in the first quarter despite the headwinds—that...
Filinvest Group recently carried out community support activities in Mindanao, with Filinvest Land Inc. and EastWest Bank providing earthquake relief in General Santos City and FDC Utilities Inc. (FDCUI) supporting public schools in Misamis Oriental through Brigada Eskwela. The initiatives reflect...
Asia-Pacific business leaders are demanding stricter artificial intelligence (AI) governance and tighter cross-border policing to counter the surge in sophisticated online scams and cyber fraud across the region. The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, formalized a...
The Palawan Group of Companies joined thousands of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and members of the Filipino community in Hong Kong in celebrating Philippine Independence Day through the “Araw ng Kalayaan, Kagitingan ng mga Bagong Bayani” at Kapangyawan Friendship Festival held at Chater...
Beyond its refreshed facilities, Bacau Bay 's transformation is also reflected in the quieter details. As discussed in the first part of this series (Read: Discovering Coron’s quieter side), the resort 's vision is rooted in creating a deeper connection with Coron. That philosophy...
Multilateral development banks (MDBs), including the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Washington-based World Bank Group (WBG), increased climate financing to a record $163 billion in 2025, reinforcing their role in supporting resilient and sustainable economies amid mounting...
Donna Diamante sets her sights on a dominant campaign in the girls’ division, while Jhunreal Espinosa looks to prove he belongs among the country’s rising stars as the City of Naga Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships get underway Thursday, July 9, at the City of Naga courts in Cebu. The...
Saudi Aramco is set to launch its own branded retail fuel stations in the Philippines, marking the global oil giant’s direct return to the country’s downstream consumer market after a 17-year absence. An official “Aramco Stations Philippines” social media page surfaced recently, issuing...
For generations, economic survival in the Philippines required a ticket to Manila. The national capital region (NCR), a dense megacity of over 14 million people, held the monopoly on high-paying jobs, top-tier talent, and corporate investment. To build a career, millions of Filipinos needed to...
Asiabest Group International Inc. (AGI), the shell company acquired by construction tycoon Francis Lloyd Chua, is seeking shareholder approval to fold in infrastructure and real estate assets at a valuation significantly lower than initially projected. In a statement, the investment company said it...
Consumer price growth likely slowed for another month in June, driven by declining global oil and food costs alongside a recovering currency, according to private-sector economists. A median forecast from regional banks and analysts projects headline inflation to have moderated to between 6.5...
