The PSEi fell as cautious investors continued to take profits while digesting mixed first quarter earnings reports. The main index dropped 84.95 points or 1.30 percent to close at 6,466.86 as Miners led the retreat although Conglomerates bucked the trend by advancing. Volume declined to 1.54...
A man is now hiding from authorities after forcefully throwing a dog to the ground while drunk in Barangay Santolan, Pasig, on Tuesday, May 13. In a now-viral video, the man, wearing a black shirt, is seen holding the dog and suddenly throwing it to the ground, causing the dog to cry out in pain....
Magnolia flexed its might and manhandled Meralco, 117-92, to stay unblemished in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Wednesday evening, May 14. The Hotshots stamped their class from start to finish en route to their sixth win in as many outings to remain on top...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has intensified efforts to attract Muslim travelers from the Gulf region by enhancing Halal-compliant services and strengthening diplomatic ties to establish the Philippines as a preferred Muslim-friendly destination. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco...
The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME 2025) successfully concluded at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, showcasing the vital role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippine economy and offering them pathways for expansion through networking, innovation, and accessible...
The UK meat alternative business continues to erode the earnings of food and beverage giant Monde Nissin Corporation, although Quorn’s losses and the principal shareholders’ guarantee have further exacerbated the situation, rather than easing the burden. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
People who were involved in the sand dumping incident in the West Philippine Sea may face charges for violating two laws— the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and Philippine Mining Act, Malacañang said. Presidential Communications Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro holds a press briefing at...
As the nation reflects on the 2025 midterm elections, the heroism of Filipino teachers stands out. However, their service continues to be marred by long-standing systemic issues, as reported by the Department of Education (DepEd) and teachers ' groups such as the Alliance of Concerned Teachers...
The local stock rallied after the early release of results of a peaceful mid-term elections and a pause on the US-China trade war. The main index jumped by 108.62 points or 1.68 percent to close at 6,566.82 as the Services sector lead the charge while Miners lagged behind as gold prices dropped....
The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) celebrated its rich history and future vision on April 30, 2025, at its Intramuros building with the unveiling of its Legacy Book and the presentation of Exemplar Awards to San Miguel Corporation and its president, Ramon S. Ang. The Legacy...
With illegal tobacco incidence reaching an all-time high of 18.2 percent in 2024, Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) has urged the Marcos administration to recalibrate tax rates to help reverse the declining state of the tobacco industry. The latest industry data showed that illicit cigarettes...
The Philippines touts a 5.6 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024, the highest in the region. With the highest GDP growth rate and one of the two biggest national budgets in ASEAN (2021-2025), it has little to show—except the lowest GDP per capita in the region. Besides, our 1.9...
