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Stocks sink on rising geopolitical tensions
The stock market took its deepest plunge for the year as concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions overseas and delayed rate cuts at home prevailed......»»
Filipino pugs plunge back into training for 2nd Olympic qualifiers
There's no rest for the weary as the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) already laid out plans for its coming campaign in the 2nd World Qualification Tournament set in Bangkok, Thailand from May 23 to June 3......»»
Go, Singson mark pro debut at LPGT Apo
Former national team standouts Lois Kaye Go and Mafy Singson take the eagerly anticipated plunge into the professional ranks, bolstering the already formidable cast in the ICTSI Apo Golf Classic, which reels off tomorrow at the Apo Golf and Country Club in Davao City......»»
Go, Singson debut as pros in LPGT Apo golf tilt
Former national team standouts Lois Kaye Go and Mafy Singson take the eagerly anticipated plunge into the professional ranks, bolstering the already formidable cast in the ICTSI Apo Golf Classic, which reels off Tuesday, March 12, at the Apo Golf and Country Club in Davao City......»»
Onion prices plunge; DA suspends imports
The Department of Agriculture has ordered the suspension of onion imports as the farmgate price of white onions went down to P18 per kilo amid the flooding of imported bulbs......»»
BOC creates body to solve trade woes
The Bureau of Customs has established an advisory council that aims to address trade bottlenecks and enhance trade facilitation among importers and business groups amid a changing global environment......»»
Rice tariff collections hit P30 billion in 2023
Tariff collections from 3.6 million metric tons of rice imports likely reached a record P30 billion in 2023 on the back of a weaker peso and higher global grain prices......»»
Rewind breaks P900M mark, including over P50M abroad
"Rewind" starring real-life couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes surpassed the P900-million peso mark at the global box office, a first for any Filipino film......»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
On its 10th year, Virtual Playground rebrands to VP Global
Virtual Playground recently rebranded to VP Global Athlete and Artist Management as part of its 10th-anniversary celebration. Formed by veteran movie producer Dondon Monteverde and sports agent/businessman Charlie Dy, VP Global has been overseeing the careers of “champions and idols” in the fields of sports and showbiz......»»
Global Dominion Joins The Fight Against Scammers and Fake Accounts
Before 2023 ended, Global Dominion reported a case of unauthorized use of the company’s name in what appeared to be a mobile application. This concern was brought up by a concerned individual via Global Dominion’s customer service and complaints division (CSC). The company then submitted a report to the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) Cyber.....»»
The Future of Work: AI’s Double-Edged Sword for Global Economies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds promise in revolutionizing global productivity and economic growth. However, the flip side includes potential job displacement and a widening wealth gap. Without proper policies, nations may struggle to adapt to this emerging technology. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates that nearly 40% of global jobs could be influenced by AI. In […].....»»
PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown
The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»
Tabuena ties for 16th in Korea; Que ends up 12th in Thailand
Miguel Tabuena encountered late-round woes and closed out with an even par 71, finishing tied for 16th in the Maekyung Open Golf Championship won by Hongtaek Kim via playoff in South Korea Sunday......»»
Enjoy up to 50% off in Acerpure’s summer refresh deals
Feeling the intense heat? As we experience unprecedented heat levels, Acerpure has come to the rescue with its air circulators, so say goodbye to sweaty summer woes and enjoy a cool breeze of relief. Beat the heat with Acerpure’s Summer Refresh Deals, which offer up to 50% off on Acerpure products until June 30, 2024......»»
Maguindanaons join regional SIAP political party
More than a thousand Moro and non-Moro residents in Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte on Thursday joined a regional partly trying to fix the economic woes in the Bangsamoro region by improving commerce and trade in its six provinces and three cities......»»
No end in sight for ABS-CBN’s woes
Media giant ABS-CBN Corp. suffered a setback in its efforts to become profitable again, tripling its net loss to nearly P10 billion last year due to the impairment of some of its legacy assets......»»
Alerts raised on Visayas, Luzon grids due to power woes
MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid was placed on yellow alert while the Luzon grid on red alert by the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Tuesday, April 16. This was after 42 power plants either stopped supplying electricity or reduced their output. When power supply is insufficient to meet consumer demand then.....»»
Solution to MM’s traffic woes
Of 387 metro areas worldwide, why does Metro Manila have to hold the distinction of having the worst traffic congestion?.....»»
Transport summit
The hellish traffic jam woes have become the penitence of people who spent the just concluded Holy Week on road trips for out-of-town destinations......»»