Pope sends greetings to BBM, Filipinos

A “close consonance” between the Philippines and the Vatican was highlighted by President Marcos yesterday during the courtesy call of the Vatican’s top diplomat at Malacañang.

DICT confirms hacking of disaster unit's portal

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirmed that there was a successful data hack on its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Division (DRRMD) portal and systems.

DOH studying name change

Renaming the Department of Health will be further studied, according to DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo.

Angara appointed as DepEd chief

Sen. Sonny Angara will be the new education secretary, President Marcos announced yesterday, weeks before the opening of school year 2024-2025.

SolGen files quo warranto case vs Guo this month

A quo warranto petition and another case will be filed by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) this month against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, a suspected Chinese infiltrator.

Phl, China seek to deescalate sea tensions

China and the Philippines have agreed to deescalate tension in the West Philippine Sea.

Holcim, McDonald's partner for sustainability

Cement maker Holcim Philippines Inc. has teamed up with McDonald’s Philippines to support the quick service restaurant’s sustainability practices.

Mitsubishi revs up new compact SUV

Customers can now make a reservation for Mitsubishi XForce as Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) has opened the prebooking at its dealerships ahead of the vehicle’s launch this Friday.

DBP, Ormoc City partner for housing project

State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has approved a P300-million loan to finance the City Government of Ormoc’s site and land development in support of the flagship national shelter program of President Marcos, a top official said.

DALI still in red, but sees rosy prospects in Phl

DALI still in red, but sees rosy prospects in Phl Retailer DALI Everyday Grocery remains in the red three years after opening its first store in the country.

Sugar producers want consultations on import plan

The Confederation of Sugar Producers Association (CONFED) urged Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to conduct consultations with planters regarding the proposed importation of 200,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar by September.

Agri group wants gov't to impose safeguard duties on rice

The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) has urged President Marcos to impose special safeguards on rice imports to protect local farmers from the ill effects of potential import surges following the reduction of tariffs to 15 percent.

Global bond sale boosts state borrowings in May

The government accumulated P259 billion in borrowings in May due to the issuance of global bonds in its first foray in the international debt market this year.

ROW for Cavitex links on road to completion

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has expressed confidence it would complete expansion works for the ManilaCavite Expressway (CAVITEX) on time as it gained headway in the acquisition of right of way (ROW).

No onion crisis; stocks enough until next year

Filipinos won’t be shredding tears over onion prices as the commodity is expected to remain affordable throughout the year since the country’s stocks of the vegetable are projected to last until early next year.

PLDT taps Nokia for business 5G

Telco leader PLDT Inc. has signed the services of Nokia in providing 5G network to businesses, recognizing the evolving demands for connectivity of the corporate sector.

GT Capital appoints new CFO

Conglomerate GT Capital Holdings Inc. has appointed seasoned investment and finance executive George Uy-Tioco Jr. as its new chief financial officer.

USDA: Goats exported to Phl free of diseases

The imported goats that tested positive for Q fever were free of diseases when they arrived in the Philippines in January, a spokesperson for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said.

MPTC inks concession for Indonesia tollway

The Metro Pacific Group has signed the $1-billion concession for a tollway in Indonesia, landing its largest expressway outside the Philippines to date and bagging another revenue source.

BSP rate cut forecast pushed back to Oct - BMI

BMI Country Risk & Industry Research believes the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will slash policy rates by 50 basis points starting in October, pushing back its previous forecast of rate cuts in September.

Profit-taking ends market's 5-day climb

The local bourse kicked off the second semester on a sour note as investors pocketed gains following last week’s rally.

World Bank names new country director for Phl

The World Bank has named Zafer Mustafaoglu as the new country director for the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei.

SEC: Phl nears exit from dirty money list

The Philippines is inching closer to exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) gray list after making significant progress in addressing the remaining issues in its anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) controls, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Rich pot at stake in Estudyante Esports championships

Dark League Studios is putting up a total cash pot of P1.6 million for the forthcoming Estudyante Esports: The National Championships, increasing excitement for the big event featuring four titles to be disputed by various school teams from across the country.

LA says Kai's time is now

LA Tenorio is now in Regina, Canada, on the Gilas Legends Tour but continues to monitor how coach Tim Cone’s troops are doing in preparing for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Latvia.

NATS IN RIGA WITH PARIS IN MIND

Gilas Pilipinas has set camp in Riga, Latvia for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT), laser-focused and well aware of the heavy workload this mission demands.

Bernardino one stroke ahead in JPGT Visayas leg

BACOLOD – Tiffany Bernardino survived a four-way battle at the challenging Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club course here, carding an 86 for a one-strok.. e lead over Alexie Gabi at the start of the ICTSI JPGT Visayas Series 3 yesterday.

Wimbledon spotlight on Alcaraz, Sinner

LONDON (AFP) – Carlos Alcaraz begins the defense of his Wimbledon title at the All England Club on Monday, opening play on Centre Court against Estonia’s Mark Lajal, the world’s 262nd best player.

GEORGE LEAVING CLIPPERS FOR SIXERS

Paul George is leaving the Los Angeles Clippers, his now-former team announced Sunday night, with all signs pointing to the nine-time All-Star perhaps returning to the Eastern Conference and joining the Philadelphia 76ers.

US Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity looms

WASHINGTON (AP) – The US Supreme Court is expected to rule this week on the most highly anticipated decision of its term – a ruling “for the ages” on whether Donald Trump, as a former president, is immune from prosecution.