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Social media platforms must secure congressional franchise, lawmaker says
A LAWMAKER on Sunday said major social media platforms should secure congressional franchises before operating in the Philippines, saying stronger government oversight is needed as online platforms increasingly affect public safety and national security. Under House Bill No. 4786, the Social Media Platform Franchise Act, Quezon Rep. David C. Suarez proposed treating social media platforms […]
Read more →Seed No. 3 Eala eyes deep run in Singapore Open this week
ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA will plunge back to action with a splash, officially becoming the No. 3 seed in the Singapore Open as the first tournament of the highly anticipated Asian Swing this week. The 21-year-old Filipina pride will head straight into the Round of 16 with a first-round bye, looking for a deep run in […]
Read more →Philippines women’s chess squad routs Sri Lanka, 3-1, shares 13th place in World Chess Olympiad
WOMAN INTERNATIONAL Master (WIM) Jan Jodilyn Fronda continued to show top form as she bested Sayumi Halangoda on fourth board to fuel the Philippines’ 3-1 victory over Sri Lanka and reclaim their place in the top 15 after four rounds of the 46th World Chess Olympiad at the Silk Road International Exhibition Centre in Samarkand, […]
Read more →Spurs’ defensive frailties
There was a time when professional football clubs treated defensive discipline as an assumed birthright rather than an acquired luxury. In the Premier League’s unforgiving ecosystem, building a credible contender invariably began by securing the rear guard; established structural rigidity came first, and then, in due course, trusted talent to resolve the final third. In […]
Read more →Philippine-India trade talks expected to start next year
THE PHILIPPINES is looking to begin talks for a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with India next year, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) currently in the process of concluding its trade negotiations with the European Union and Canada. “I hope we can start negotiations next year,” Trade Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty told reporters […]
Read more →Farmers propose live-hog floor price of P210 per kg
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the hog industry is proposing a P210 per kilogram (kg) floor price for live hogs, citing the need for relief from low farmgate prices. Speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Philippine Carabao Center’s National Sex-Sorting Laboratory in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Mr. Laurel told reporters […]
Read more →ADB allocates up to $6B for blue economy in Southeast Asia
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) will mobilize up to $6 billion through 2030 to support fisheries, coastal infrastructure and other blue-economy investments in Southeast Asia. ADB President Masato Kanda announced the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Blue Economy Initiative at the 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Metro Manila on Saturday. “The ocean is […]
Read more →Drone rollout next year to support rice farming
THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said it expects to roll out its Drones4Rice program by next year to help modernize rice farming. Speaking on the sidelines of PhilRice’s Lakbay Palay event at its Central Experiment Station in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, PhilRice Deputy Executive Director for Research Eduardo Jimmy P. Quilang told reporters that the […]
Read more →Grid upgrades, faster permits needed even after VAT relief — business groups
BUSINESS GROUPS welcomed the removal of the value-added tax (VAT) on system loss charges but urged the government to improve grid reliability and fast-track the permit process for new power plants.
Read more →ASEAN urged to update IP laws to shield creatives from generative AI
THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to update its intellectual property (IP) frameworks to protect the creative industry from generative artificial intelligence (AI), Isla Lipana & Co./PwC Philippines said. Speaking at a briefing, PwC Philippines Managing Partner for Deals and Corporate Finance Mary Jade T. Roxas-Divinagracia said current regional and national IP frameworks […]
Read more →Globe brings 917 GDay 2026 Love Overload closer to communities nationwide
Globe is taking 917 GDay 2026 closer to customers. This year’s Love Overload will be showing up in…
Read more →Watchdog identifies P970-billion in ‘red flags’ within proposed 2027 budget
The People’s Budget Coalition (PBC) said it has identified P970 billion in red flag items within the government’s…
Read more →Ombudsman files graft raps vs Villars over PrimeWater deals
The Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft and administrative complaints against members of the Villar family and…
Read more →Malaysia optimistic on PHL tourism market despite fuel surcharge rise
Malaysia remains optimistic about the Philippines as a key tourism source market despite higher fuel surcharges that could…
Read more →STARLUX Airlines projects triple-digit passenger growth in 2026
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines said that it is projecting ‘triple-digit’ passenger growth in 2026, up from approximately 75% recorded…
Read more →At least one dead, four injured in school shooting in southern Philippines
MANILA — At least one person was killed and four others injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, the provincial governor said. The incident follows two shootings since June at schools in the south of the country. School shootings were previously rare in the Philippines. The Department of […]
Read more →UP to ask lawmakers to restore P29.5-billion budget
Amid a looming P2.95-billion budget cut for the University of the Philippines (UP) under the 2027 proposed budget, the university will ask lawmakers to restore its P29.5-billion budget from last year to prioritize the completion of buildings under construction and strengthen its research capacity, according to its top official on Friday. “There is a budget […]
Read more →Tony Parker finds familiar passion in Philippines return
Tony Parker has traveled the world through basketball, but only twice has that journey brought him to the Philippines. A decade after his first visit, one thing still stood out to the four-time NBA champion above everything else. “The people,” Parker said during a visit to the ArenaPlus booth at the inaugural NBA House Philippines […]
Read more →French prosecutors and regulators step up scrutiny on smart glasses
PARIS — Paris prosecutors have opened a criminal probe into suspected sexual harassment involving smart glasses, while French data protection authorities have received complaints from businesses, as countries around the world grapple with the devices’ social impact. There are several smart glasses available, but US tech giant Meta’s glasses made in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica are […]
Read more →PHL hopeful for positive response from US on forced-labor talks
MANILA is hopeful for a positive response from Washington as negotiations continue over the 12.5% US tariff imposed on Philippine exports due to concerns over goods allegedly tied to forced labor imports. At a news briefing ahead of the upcoming 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting held on Friday, Trade Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty said the […]
Read more →VIOMI Philippines unveils global smart water filter innovations for Filipino homes and businesses
Global AI water technology brand VIOMI Philippines introduces its first three smart water filter models designed to provide Filipino households and businesses with advanced filtration technology, intelligent features, and a more convenient drinking water experience. During the VIOMI Philippines Founding Partner Dinner, Mr. Khelvin P. Cruz presented the brand’s initial product lineup featuring the VIOMI […]
Read more →Taiwan Excellence Pavilion 2026 brings innovation and business opportunities to Manila
Taiwan’s latest innovations are taking center stage in Manila as the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion opens during Taiwan Expo 2026, running from Sept. 17 to 19 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Carrying the campaign “Empowering a Smarter Future,” the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion brings together 50 Taiwan Excellence-awarded products from 24 top Taiwanese brands across four key categories: Intelligent […]
Read more →Puregold marks 28 years of retail growth, gives back to loyal customers
Marking 28 years of sustained retail growth and market leadership, leading supermarket chain Puregold Price Club, Inc. is launching a grand anniversary celebration this September, giving away exciting rewards designed to make every loyal customer feel valued. Puregold’s anniversary celebration rollout comes as it marks a 3.7% year-on-year sales growth in the first half of […]
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