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...
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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...
Duterte tops 2028 Pulse Asia poll
VICE-PRESIDENT Sara Duterte-Carpio remained the leading choice for President in the 2028 elections despite her impeachment trial, while Senator Christopher “Bong” T. Go emerged as...
Opening new frontiers for MSMEs through digital finance solutions
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 99.5% of businesses in the Philippines. Yet, a large majority still rely on cash transactions and informal...
Business groups urge Congress to prioritize economic reform bills
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter BUSINESS GROUPS urged Congress to prioritize key economic measures that would boost export competitiveness and support the digital...
More Philippine organizations invest in cybersecurity amid AI-driven threats
By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter THE RISE of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping cybersecurity strategies, with Philippine organizations increasing investments to counter increasingly sophisticated...
Building permit approvals post steepest drop in 8 months
By Pierce Oel A. Montalvo, Researcher THE NUMBER of approved building permits declined by 11.6% in May from a year earlier, the sharpest drop in...