Local stocks declined, snapping a three-day rally, as investors locked in profits ahead of the inflation data and amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that threatened to disrupt global energy markets. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slid 41.24 points, or...
Four slots in taekwondo have been added to the Philippine delegation for the Nagoya Aichi 20th Asian Games, adding potential sources of medals in the highly-competitive event set September 19 to October 4. Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino aired his confidence...
Honda will have a broad selection of new models for visitors of PIMS to choose from. The carmaker will have several variants of the City, BR-V, and e:HEV hybrid models available for test drive. Honda City One of Honda’s most popular models, the City, will be present in both sedan and hatchback...
Local sports tourism gets another big shot in the arm when the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission under the NST-IAC comes off the wraps on June 23 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. "We had expected only about 500 athletes but those numbers are swelling...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Inc. proposed a uniform framework for all market-making operations, moving to revive thin trading volumes and expand liquidity tools beyond exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The draft rules seek to institutionalize a standardized system for brokers to continuously...
Commercial vehicle provider, Foton will be present at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) 2026, which opens on Thursday, June 4 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The truck maker will reinforce its position as a pioneering brand in full-electric commercial vehicles in the country...
Toyota Motor Philippines will preview three new models at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show, with the Land Cruiser FJ, Hilux BEV, and Land Cruiser 300 HEV set for public display from June 4 to 7, 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. The three-vehicle reveal gives Toyota a mix of...
Recognizing their achievements in various international robotics competitions, President Marcos has encouraged young Filipino innovators to continue pursuing their ideas. During a courtesy call at Malacañan on Wednesday, June 3, Marcos congratulated the the Philippine Robotics National...
The country’s largest business organization said the Bureau of Immigration (BI) should leverage its existing revenue streams to fund the modernization of border control systems nationwide instead of the proposed ₱240 immigration fee. In a statement, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and...
The country’s umbrella organization of exporters has raised alarm over the planned imposition of additional duties of up to 12.5 percent on shipments to the United States (US), arguing that the measure was proposed without basis. Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) President...
Local equities rose for the third consecutive session as International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) single-handedly propelled the benchmark index higher, masking widespread weakness across the broader market. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 40.48 points, or 0.69...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, June 3, disclosed it was elated with the results of a recent survey showing strong public backing for a more assertive stance in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying the findings reinforce the military’s ongoing defense posture and...
