Japan’s record rains strand thousands at Narita airport; kill eight
OAMISHIROSATO, Japan — Record rainfall in Japan stranded thousands of travelers at Tokyo’s Narita airport on Friday, bringing floods to the surrounding area that disrupted...
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Award-winning circularity: SM Waste Free Future transforms closed-loop systems
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) received the Gold Award in the Transformation Category at the 2026 ESG Edge Impact Awards for its SM Waste...
Zeinab Harake Parks heading to Davao for Kadayawan 2026 celebration with Casino Plus
Popular vlogger and digital content creator Zeinab Harake Parks is heading back to Davao City for the Kadayawan Festival 2026 celebration with Casino Plus, one...
Tiong Bahru Singapore Flavours continues to win over Filipino diners with every visit
As more Filipinos explore the diverse cuisines of Southeast Asia, Tiong Bahru Singapore Flavours has emerged as a favorite destination for food lovers seeking a...
Remolona: Weak growth may temper tightening
By Katherine K. Chan The Philippines’ weak economic growth gives the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) room to take a less aggressive approach to monetary...
DBM eyes further cuts to unprogrammed funds
By Justine Irish DP. Tabile, Senior Reporter The Department of Budget and Management plans to further reduce unprogrammed appropriations in future national budgets as it...
AI boom is starting to show in UK economy’s performance
MANCHESTER, England — Britain’s economy is showing the clearest signs yet that it is benefitting from the global artificial intelligence boom, with data on Thursday...
Q2 foreign investment pledges surge
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter FOREIGN INVESTMENT pledges in the Philippines in the second quarter rose to the highest level in nearly two...
BSP policy rate seen at 5.25% by yearend despite weak growth outlook
THE Philippines’ high exposure to inflation risks could prompt the central bank to tighten its monetary policy further despite its weak growth prospects, Oxford Economics...
Beverage industry urges DoF to review tax hike on sugary drinks
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter A BEVERAGE INDUSTRY group urged the Philippine government to review its proposed taxes on sugary drinks, warning that...