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PSE Closes Another PDS Share Purchase Deal

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) has closed another share purchase deal with one of the shareholders of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS).

Senate Approves BARMM Election Reset

The Senate approved on third and final reading yesterday a bill postponing the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) by five months, moving it to October.

Factory Activity Slows in January

Growth in new orders ease

Ayala's AC Health stake sale in process

Ayala Corp., the country's oldest conglomerate, is hoping to seal the entry of a strategic partner in its health care unit within the year.

GCash, PCIC partner for faster farmer indemnification

E-wallet giant GCash and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. have teamed up for a faster and more efficient rollout of indemnity payments to insure farmers nationwide.

SM Group bags 13 Anvils for excellence in public relations

The SM Group, led by its parent company SM Investments Corp., with SM Foundation, China Banking Corp. and Watsons, earned 13 accolades at the 60th Anvil Awards which recognized the group's outstanding public relations programs in investor relations, financial communications, branding, social good, sustainability and governance.

IntouchCX Keen on Expanding in Phl

A strong business growth and employee engagement in 2024 are reinforcing IntouchCX's drive to continue expanding its footprint globally and in the Philippines.

BPI profit hits record-high P62 B in 2024

Profit of Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) jumped by 20 percent to hit an all-time high of P62 billion in 2024 from the previous year's P51.7 billion, driven by higher revenues.

BSP Urges Banks to Move Beyond OTPs

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is pushing banks to adopt more advanced security measures and move away from one-time passwords (OTPs) as the primary form of authentication.

BBM, Sara trust ratings decline further - SWS

President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte both suffered further declines in their trust ratings in the latest commissioned survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS).

Judge in De Lima drug case guilty of misconduct - SC

The Supreme Court (SC) has found a Muntinlupa judge guilty of simple misconduct and neglect of duty for delaying the resolution of former senator Leila de Lima's petition for bail in 2020.

IntouchCX keen on expanding in Phl

A strong business growth and employee engagement in 2024 are reinforcing IntouchCX's drive to continue expanding its footprint globally and in the Philippines.

Garma, 6 Others Charged for Barayuga Murder

Complaints for murder and frustrated murder were filed yesterday in connection with the 2020 killing of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary Wesley Barayuga, according to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

What bubble? Real estate stays strong, experts say

The Metro Manila property scene has been buzzing with reports of a significant amount of unsold residential units as well as high vacancy rates in the office market.

Yuchengco firm lone bidder for PSALM's Maibarara property

State-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) has completed the bidding for its Maibarara property, securing close to a P480-million offer from the Yuchengco Group.

MISS WORLD QC CANDIDATES EXPRESS DESIRE TO JOIN SHOWBIZ

One of the challenges in mounting a contest like Miss World Quezon City is the schedules of the ladies, especially their studies for those who are still in school, insisted Jeannie Jarina, national director of Miss World Quezon City.

CCG 'monster ship' driven away anew by PCG

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) once again drove away the so-called monster ship of the China Coast Guard (CCG) that was caught sailing closer to the shores of Zambales province.

Bearish

The sky is falling. Before this week is done, trillions of dollars in market capital will vanish across the world's markets. Entire economies will be thrown into disarray

Gas prices up, diesel down today

Diesel and kerosene costs are poised to go down today, but gasoline is on track for a price hike.

New SMC tollway to open in three years, says DOTr

Tollway developer San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has been tasked to complete in three years the first phase of a new expressway that would bridge the north and south of Metro Manila.

Bidding War Expected for EDSA Busway PPP

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects some of the country's biggest companies to take part in the bidding for the operations and maintenance of the EDSA Busway.

Rubio Lays Down Ultimatum to Panama Over Canal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday threatened action against Panama without immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the canal, but the country's leader insisted he was not afraid of a US invasion and offered talks.

'A matter of national survival'

There is no other way of putting this. No doubt, it is a matter of national survival.

Another milestone for MakatiMed

Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) has reached another milestone with the successful performance of its first facial reanimation surgery, a groundbreaking procedure that restores movement and symmetry to the face in patients with facial paralysis.

PVL stars tapped as faces of beauty and wellness campaign

Given their stunning beauty, good physique and impressive volleyball skills, it was no surprise that Premier Volleyball League (PVL) stars Kim Kianna Dy, Jolina dela Cruz, and Fifi Sharma were selected as the faces of a health and beauty shop's new campaign.

Winning the ground game

PEDDLER OF HOPE

Philippine team departs for Asian Winter Games

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham \"Bambol\" Tolentino flies to Harbin today to lead a 20-athlete delegation to the 9th Asian Winter Games.

Metro index crimes down 20% - NCRPO

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) recorded a 19.61-percent decrease in index crimes in Metro Manila for January.

'This Is Taylor Swift: A Spotify Playlist Experience' coming to Manila

Swifties in Asia, get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Criminal Complaint Filed vs E-commerce Platform

In its continuing efforts to protect investors from illegal investment schemes, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against an entity operating a dropshipping e-commerce platform.