The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the World Bank Group’s (WBG) arm that extends political risk insurance to both private-sector investors and lenders, has renewed its cooperation agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support investments and job creation across...
Fresh from a two-title romp in last week’s Bagong Pilipinas Juniors tennis tournament, Miguel Lagac III hopes to sustain his winning momentum as he headlines a stacked field in the San Pablo Juniors Age Group Championships at the 7 Lakes courts in San Pablo City, Laguna. The Group 2 tournament,...
Motorists are advised to expect traffic slowdown and road restrictions around the Amoranto Sports Complex in Quezon City on May 17, as the local government implements partial road closures and one-side parking arrangements for the National Age Group Aquathlon 2026. The event is a multi-sport...
LT Group Inc., the conglomerate controlled by tycoon Lucio Tan, expects its banking division to drive earnings to another record this year, offsetting the impact of elevated commodity costs and strained consumer spending fueled by geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East. In a briefing, Lucio Tan...
Kathlyn Bugna delivered another commanding performance, sweeping three titles in the Bagong Pilipinas Age-Group Tennis Championships at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center last Monday, May 4, to reinforce her growing reputation as one of the country’s brightest young prospects. Fresh from a similar...
ITZY member Yeji has been diagnosed with a Herniated Disc , her agency confirmed. In a statement released on May 5, JYP Entertainment said the singer sought medical attention after experiencing lower back pain. Following a comprehensive examination, Yeji was advised by a specialist to limit...
Mexican superstar Thalía is still on a high after meeting Filipino girl group BINI and she’s making sure fans feel every bit of that kilig. Following their encounter at the Billboard Women in Music ceremony, the global icon took to Instagram to share a heartfelt throwback of the experience....
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the conglomerate controlled by the Philippines’ wealthiest family, is pushing ahead with a multi-billion-dollar reclamation project despite geopolitical headwinds in the Middle East, even as its banking unit opts for a “wait-and-see” approach on liquidating...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has recognized the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) as one of its “DepEd Heroes,” honoring the foundation’s strong and sustained partnership in advancing STEM education. Launched in August 2025, the “DepEd Heroes” program celebrates the courage,...
SN Aboitiz Power Group, the leading Philippine renewable energy producer, generated 1.72 terawatt-hours of clean electricity last year, driven by high plant reliability and focus on expanding its green energy portfolio. In a statement, the company, a joint venture between Aboitiz Power Corp. and...
Robinsons Land Corp., the property arm of billionaire John Gokongwei’s JG Summit Holdings Inc., has become the first Philippine developer to pass the Council for Estate Agencies’ (CEA) due diligence requirements in Singapore. The regulatory milestone paves the way for the company to market its...
The World Bank Group (WBG) has warned that the war in the Middle East is set to trigger the biggest energy price surge in four years, fueling inflation, slowing economic growth, and worsening food insecurity across developing economies. In an April 28 statement, the Washington-based multilateral...
