A day post-victory on America's Got Talent, Nene Royal receives widespread acclaim, including commendation from Prime Minister Anutin.
Oct 17, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines significantly contributed to global pineapple trade in 2025 as it invested heavily in improving domestic production, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Global pineapple exports grew by 3.7 percent to 3.7 million metric tons (MT) in 2025, largely driven by higher supplies from the
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has opposed selling off the rice cargo from Vietnam that was confiscated, to prevent those responsible for its entry into the Philippines from profiting. “I am not in favor of auctioning this,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a recent radio interview. READ: Senate to conduct
Almost two decades after gaining permission to conduct yuan business for local clients, foreign-funded banks are still refining their strategy in China, where the financial sector is dominated by state-owned lenders. While Citi exited its China retail banking business, other foreign banks have continued to close branches and sub-branches, focusing instead on digitalisation, wealth management and core clients to strengthen their foothold in the market. Deutsche Bank (China) announced the closure...
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has pitched potential projects under the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) to Italian companies interested in investing in infrastructure, technology, and other strategic sectors. This is according to the Department of Finance (DOF), which said it presented potential projects where 10 Italian companies could contribute through financing, technical assistance, technology
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has released new rules to make it fairer for drugstores, supermarkets, and pharmaceutical companies when they give discounts to senior citizens.
Oct 16, 2026
ASEAN is adapting Japan and Korea’s corporate value-up models to improve governance, disclosure, and investor participation. Countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam are implementing various value-up programs. The goals are similar: better shareholder returns, governance, and investability. Companies can enhance visibility and access to capital by improving capital allocation, shareholder returns, and […]
MANILA, Philippines — Consunji-led Concreat Holdings Philippines (CHP) said its two cement plants recover and reuse about 50 million liters of water annually, reducing their freshwater needs amid risks from prolonged dry spells and El Niño. The DMCI Holdings Inc. subsidiary uses water recycling and recovery systems at APO Cement in Naga, Cebu, and Solid
MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will offer discounts on select business class and premium economy seats for the first time, ahead of the peak holiday travel season. PAL’s week-long sale, running from Oct. 19 to 25, will offer discounts of up to 60 percent for business class and premium economy seats on select
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks rallied on Friday as investors hunted for bargains, with lower global bond yields and oil prices supporting sentiment. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) gained 119.53 points, or 2.11 percent, to close at 5,782.70. READ: Gasoline rollback, slight diesel hike seen next week Philstocks Financial Inc. said the decline in
MANILA, Philippines — Tycoons Lance Gokongwei and Chito Salazar will share the coveted “Management Person of the Year” honor for 2026, awarded by the country’s influential group of business executives, the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP). Gokongwei, president and CEO of JG Summit Holdings Inc., earned accolades for transforming the Gokongwei Group into a professionally
SAN FRANCISCO--Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster powered with rocket-style thrusters on Thursday and said it would start production in 2028, more than a decade after it first showed a next-generation version of its electric sports car.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso weakened further on Friday, hitting another record low against the dollar as expectations of higher US interest rates bolstered the greenback. The local currency opened at 63.03 per dollar before sliding to an intraday low of 63.23 during the morning trade, according to data from the Bankers Association of the