CATEGORIES

ADB OKs $500 M loan to improve public finance

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to support the Philippines' public financial management (PFM) reform agenda.

Phl, New Zealand ink climate cooperation pact

New Zealand and the Philippines have made a Joint Declaration to develop a climate cooperation framework.

Kultura eyes fresh brands

Kultura, a brand that started as the Philippine crafts section at the SM Store in Makati in 2004, is eyeing fresh brands to add to its growing roster of partners as it embarks on its third decade of operations next year.

Gov't rejects ComClark's proposal to upgrade, operate air navigation

The government has rejected the P29.82-billion proposal of tech tycoon Dennis Anthony Uy to operate and maintain the country's air navigation facilities, according to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center.

AboitizPower activates Negros Occ solar farm

Aboitiz Power Corp. has switched on a massive solar farm in Negros Occidental, the largest capacity in its solar generation portfolio to date.

BSP likely to hold policy rate?

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas does not intend to increase its key policy rate, according to BSP Governor Eli Remolona, but the Monetary Board will still discuss what action it would take during its last policy rate meeting on the 19th of this month even as the BSP chief does not see any need to pump prime the economy for next year as some analysts are suggesting.

Steady 5.8% growth for Phl seen in 2025

The Institute of International Finance (IIF) expects the Philippine economy to grow by 5.8 percent next year, higher than the 4.6 percent regional forecast, as it is less exposed to international trade and the slowdown of demand from China.

PLDT, Smart win at 2024 World Communication Awards

PINOY TECH TRIUMPHS

How we have fallen

It's so heartbreaking for our generation to see how we have fallen through the years.

Unbelievable testimony

In the crime of rape, the accused sometimes uses the \"sweetheart defense\" in which he claims that he and the victim are sweethearts and therefore the sexual intercourse between them is consensual.

MPIC's agri unit keen on boosting Phl milk production

Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc. (MPAV), the agribusiness firm of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, is keen on collaborating with the National Dairy Authority (NDA) in boosting the country's milk production and reducing dependence on imported sources.

ACEN acquires 49% stake in Bangladesh solar farm

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. has further expanded its international presence with the acquisition of a 49-percent stake in the 70-megawatt (MW) Sonagazi power project in Bangladesh.

Looming Fed action weighs on local market

Investors are becoming wary of the looming US Fed decision on monetary policy, forcing them to exercise caution ahead of the policy-making meeting next week.

Jollibee cooking up expansion in Vietnam, entry into Australia

VIETNAM-Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) is accelerating the expansion of its flagship brand outside the Philippines, with plans to ramp up store openings in Vietnam as well as make its much-awaited entry into the Australian market.

-Elections to impact government spending in 2025

Midterm elections next year can drag down government spending due to a scheduled mandatory ban on new expenditures, according to the Cabinet-level Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC).

'Phl among Asian countries less vulnerable to Trump 2.0'

The Philippines is one of emerging Asian economies less likely to be significantly affected by US president-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on imports, according to the UK-based think tank Pantheon Macroeconomics.

VSPC riders gearing up for busy 2025 calendar

Victoria Sports Pro Cycling (VSPC) is ready to conquer every summit of the world with a bevy of international races next year after a productive season highlighted by new heights and feats, individually and team-wise.

Magsayo, Suarez chase dreams

SPORTING CHANCE

John Hay retakes Fil-A lead, Forest Hills paces Am-A

BAGUIO - Camp John Hay Golf Team 1 drew another big game from Paolo Wong to regain the lead and zero in on the Fil-A division crown in the 74th Januarius Fil Am Invitational at the Baguio Country Club.

Quiambao locked in on ultimate prize

If there were still doubts on his stature as the country's best collegiate player today, La Salle ace Kevin Quiambao quashed all of those with a performance for the books in Game 2 of the heated UAAP Season 87 men's basketball finals.

Phl XI, Myanmar fight to 1-1 draw

The Philippines rallied from one-goal down to salvage a 1-1 draw against Myanmar in the Asean Championship-Mitsubishi Electric Cup last night at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Creamline survives five-set grind

Creamline, load managing Tots Carlos, survived a feisty ZUS Coffee, 2522, 28-30, 26-24, 1725, 15-13, yesterday to catch Cignal at the helm of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena.

MUNZON. BATANG PIER STAY HOT

Joshua Munzon picked up from where he left off last week and served as NorthPort's main propeller to its new franchise-best 5-0 start in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.

New Syria PM 'guarantees' all religious groups' rights

Syria's new interim prime minister pledged to protect minority rights as Washington's top diplomatflew to the region yesterday to urge an \"inclusive\" transition after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.

Taiwan detects 16 Chinese warships around island

MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region.

Cop chief sacked over bank heist

The officer-in-charge of the Los Baños police has been dismissed from his post in connection with a bank robbery in Barangay San Antonio over the weekend.

Russia vows retaliation after Ukrainian ATACMS strike

MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region.

Widow acquitted of murdering Japan's 'Don Juan'

A Japanese court ruled yesterday that the young widow of an elderly real estate mogul was not guilty of murdering the self-described \"Don Juan\" just months into their marriage, local media reported.

Macron prepares to name new French PM

PARIS (AFP) - French politics was on hold yesterday during a day trip to Poland by President Emmanuel Macron (in photo), who is expected to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government.

Musk's net worth tops $400 B, a historic first

Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk's net worth has surpassed $400 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, setting a new milestone on Wednesday for the world's richest person.