More green space coming to Acacia Estates with the new 6.8-hectare Acacia Park Central
While many townships continue to reduce open areas to make way for new buildings, Quadruple A developer DMCI Homes is taking a different route. The...
Author : Michael H. Henry
Peso sinks to match record low P61.75
THE PESO weakened on Wednesday to match its all-time low against the US dollar as a re-escalation in the Middle East conflict heightened concerns over...
Twin inflation shocks, growth woes test BSP’s policy credibility
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) might remain cautious as a growth slowdown amid mounting inflation risks from a volatility-driven peso depreciation and record-high wage...
ERC eyes lower price cap for power reserves
By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter THE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) is eyeing to lower the price ceiling for power reserves traded in the spot market...
Business groups urge government to help firms absorb wage hike
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter BUSINESS GROUPS are urging the government to prioritize measures that boost productivity and strengthen investor confidence to help...
GSIS becomes major Megawide investor with 9.5% stake
THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has increased its stake in Megawide Construction Corp. to 9.5% after acquiring 111.94 million common shares through a series...
Filipinos’ distrust of China rises; AFP rejects Beijing claim on Ayungin spat
THE share of Filipinos who distrust China rose to 64% in July from 55% in March, reflecting heightened public attention to disputes in the South...
NBI probes VP security group for leads in Duterte’s threat case
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is examining whether members of Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio’s security group could provide leads in its continuing investigation into...
Marcoleta pleads not guilty to plunder at Sandiganbayan
By Mark Joseph M. Sanchez SENATOR Rodante D. Marcoleta on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to plunder and gift-related charges before the Sandiganbayan over allegations that...
Security tightened ahead of Marcos SONA
THE PHILIPPINE government is tightening security and traffic measures ahead of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July...