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Trump wins Iowa caucus, taking first step toward a Biden rematch

(1st UPDATE) Donald Trump appears likely to win by a record-setting margin, based on early results, which would bolster his argument that he is the only Republican candidate capable of taking on Democratic President Joe Biden.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

The Wallenberg whirlwind trip

It may have been a quick three-day trip to the Philippines of a member of Sweden’s richest business family, but Mr. Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of both SEB, a leading North European financial group with a current market value of $30.61 billion (approximately P1.7 trillion) as of March 2024, and Saab, a prominent Swedish defense and security company with a market value of $10.36 billion (roughly P580.18 billion) as of the same period, managed to pack in several key meetings on his second day......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Top 5 Spots in Lapu-Lapu to celebrate Valentine’s Day

For most people, Valentine’s Day is all about grand gestures of expressing love. On this special day, couples explore unique places to create a memorable Valentine’s Day experience with their loved ones. While the island of Mactan is known for its world-class beach destinations, the island offers other destinations perfect for couples. This Valentine’s Day,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Australia: An important and critical ally

The official visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Canberra underscores the ever-important alliance between the Philippines and Australia – the only other country aside from the United States with whom we have a Visiting Forces Agreement......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Easter and leap years

This year, February threw its customary tantrum by taking an extra day for itself, an entitlement it gets through the “leap year” feature of the Julian and Gregorian calendars......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Marcos in Vietnam for maritime, rice pacts

Enhancing maritime security cooperation and agriculture is high on President Marcos’ agenda during his two-day state visit here, which began yesterday with meetings with business executives and later with the Filipino community......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

DigiPlus allots P100 million for corporate outreach

Listed retail gaming provider DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is raising five-fold its planned spending on various projects and initiatives that provide support to important causes through the BingoPlus Foundation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Government arsenal spending up 420 percent but misses production target

The Government Arsenal increased its spending in 2023 by 420 percent, but still failed to meet its ammunition production target for the year, according to a report from the Commission on Audit......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Government jacks up infrastructure spending to P1.2 trillion in 2023

The government jacked up its infrastructure spending last year, hitting P1.2 trillion and effectively surpassing its programmed allocation on the back of faster disbursements for major transport and road projects, according to the Department of Budget and Management......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Jollibee spending P23 billion for capex

Jollibee Foods Corp. is spending as much as P23 billion this year to sustain its growth momentum after posting strong profitability in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Clark Water spending P5.6 billion for freeport service upgrade

Clark Water Corp., a subsidiary of Manila Water Philippine Ventures, is spending P5.56 billion to improve its services in the Clark Freeport Zone......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

ALI spending P100 billion for projects this year

Ayala Land Inc, the listed property giant of the Ayala Group, is ramping up its investments this year with capital spending returning to pre-pandemic level......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Infrastructure spending hits lowest level in November

Government spending for infrastructure dropped to a year-low in November last year even after state agencies were ordered to catch up on their expenses to boost economic growth......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Marcos tells Australia their strategic partnership is more important than ever

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told Australia’s Parliament on Thursday that the strategic partnership between the two nations was more important than ever with the rule of law and peace in the region under threat from China. Marcos told a special joint sitting of the two chambers during a state visit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Off the bench

There are four players averaging in double figure points without starting a single game in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, proving that coming off the bench is just as critical a role as being in the first five. Starting strong is important but finishing stronger is more important......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Government infrastructure spending scaled up to P121 billion

The government increased its infrastructure spending by nearly seven percent to P121 billion from January to February compared to last year’s level on the back of higher disbursements for road projects, the Department of Budget and Management said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

ICT spending in AsPac reaches $1.3 trillion in 2023

Information and communications technology spending in Asia and the Pacific reached the $1.3 trillion mark in 2023, as companies increased their investments on automation and cloud to survive and thrive in the digital era......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Government urged to keep spending, avoid high surplus

The government should not keep a high surplus and instead continue to ramp up spending in order to meet the growing needs of the economy, an economist said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Tell it to SunStar: Efficient resource management on education over simply spending more

Tell it to SunStar: Efficient resource management on education over simply spending more.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

How does spending time in God’s presence make you stronger?

How does spending time in God’s presence make you stronger? In what ways will you “lean into Him” today?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024