Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan challenged the DOJ and the NBI to detain those whom he called "untouchable smugglers" disrupting the country's food security.
Malaysia's Borneo New Energy Company is eyeing coconut shells from Davao as an alternative energy resource, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 11 said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health advisers on Wednesday endorsed a blood test designed to spot signs of various cancers in apparently healthy people while warning that it's far from clear how well the technology works…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said it will adopt a “scientific” strategy to mitigate the impact of a potentially record-breaking El Niño expected in the coming months.
The Philippine peso cut short its winning streak against the US dollar on Thursday as slower economic growth projections put pressure on the local unit.
Globe Telecom is expanding its digital and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as it prepares to support Philippine businesses seeking growth opportunities across Southeast Asia amid the country’s push for deeper…
Philippine businesses seeking growth opportunities across Southeast Asia gained new momentum as telecommunications firm Globe Telecom expands its digital and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities amid the country"s…
SoftBank Group has raised $11.1 billion in dollar- and euro-denominated bonds in the largest high-yield corporate bond sale globally on record as it seeks to fund its mammoth bet on OpenAI.
Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has launched what it calls a “one-stop AI workspace” in a bid to make powerful artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible to Filipinos.
The Philippine information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry expects revenues to grow faster than its workforce as companies increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to augment human…
DragonFi Securities Inc. has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to grant qualified Philippine-based investors access to pre-approved US equities and exchange-traded funds…
What should I do if an audit notice arrives—and will 'settling' with the examiner prevent another audit?
The planned initial public offering (IPO) of Mynt Inc., the parent company of GCash, has secured commitments from more than 20 global and domestic institutional investors.
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) has reinforced its strategic position in the regional automotive landscape after being designated by Toyota Motor Asia (TMA) as the official regional training hub for Body…
MENLO PARK, United States — Meta unveiled several new wearables powered by its AI models on Wednesday, including an audio-only, camera-free version of its smart glasses, amid global concerns about privacy and the…
The commemorative coin for the Peñafrancia Festival is now available online, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced on Thursday.
Razon-led Primelectric Holdings Inc."s Bohol Light Company Inc. and More Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) have secured separate Senate nods for its congressional franchises.
MANILA, Philippines — CDV Wealth has reaffirmed its commitment to Filipino seafarers following the cancellation of the Marino World Manning Expo & Conference 2026, where it had planned to introduce its digital…
Millet is being eyed as a substitute to corn feed for animals to lower livestock production cost, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is likely to raise its policy rate by another 25 basis points (bps) before the end of the year as higher oil prices and continued peso weakness add to inflation risks, S&P Global…
THE Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell below its 5,800-support level on Wednesday as concerns over inflation, economic growth, and external trade conditions continued to weigh on investor sentiment, while the…
The Philippines is planning to raise a smaller amount from its planned retail treasury bond sale as it weighs other funding options for the rest of the year, the Bureau of the Treasury said.
WHEN taxes are evaded, the consequences extend beyond the taxpayer and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Undeclared income, fraudulent transactions and other forms of tax abuse can reduce the revenue available to…
THE Philippines is seeking broader preferential access to the European Union market through a free trade agreement (FTA), before its benefits under the EU’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) expire, Trade…
SM Prime Holdings Inc. is expanding its cultural and tourism offerings at the SM Mall of Asia Complex with Museo del Galeón, the country’s first experiential maritime museum.
LIMA ESTATE, Batangas — The Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) is an infrastructure and economic development framework that connects four major economic hubs in Luzon: Clark, Subic, Metro Manila and Batangas. By improving…
AT a Senate hearing on the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) 2027 budget, Sen. Bam Aquino urged the government to develop a Filipino-made artificial intelligence (AI) model, noting that dependence on foreign…
A PROLONGED war in the Middle East, coupled with climate-related shocks, is expected to weigh on the country’s economic growth, prompting the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to trim its growth outlook. “Given the…
SHAREHOLDERS of AREIT Inc. on Wednesday approved the company’s P17.33-billion property-for-share swap with Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and four of its subsidiaries, paving the way for the transfer of six mall and hotel…
MUSEO del Galeón, an experiential maritime museum developed under SM Prime Holdings Inc., is expanding its corporate partnerships and visitor programs as it strengthens the cultural and tourism offering of the SM Mall…
LONDON — Saudi oil giant Aramco plans to reorganize its business to create a new gas division with an eye on possible listings of business units in the future to raise cash, two sources with knowledge of the matter told…
SAN FRANCISCO ─ Anthropic and OpenAI on Tuesday released new, cheaper artificial intelligence models within hours of each other, days after the heads of both companies called for a slowdown in AI development. Anthropic…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has assured Filipino seafarers and the maritime industry that the country and his administration stand firmly behind them. This declaration of support was made during the celebration of…
STOCKHOLM/LONDON ─ The billionaire family behind H&M is quietly increasing its stake, fueling speculation it could take the fast-fashion retailer private as CEO Daniel Erver's turnaround efforts have so far failed to…
MICROSOFT will consider shareholder proposals at its annual meetings through next year, at the request of an activist looking to preserve investor rights as they come under pressure from a contentious US Securities and…
SINGAPORE/LIANYUNGANG ─ From pre-bleached straight hair wigs to wavy clipped extensions and blinged-out coffin-shaped nails, sales of Chinese-made beauty accessories are surging across the United States. While friction…
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