Trump to visit town at heart of migrant row

Donald Trump railed against illegal immigrants Wednesday and pledged to visit an Ohio town simmering with racial tensions fueled by his campaign's conspiracy theories.

Frayna, Canino lift Philippines past Argentina

Janelle Mae Frayna and wonder girl Ruelle Canino pulled off impressive victories as the Philippines made Argentina weep with a shock 2.5-1.5 win that catapulted it to the top 15 after seven rounds of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad.

Play Golf tees off at Eagle Ridge

The inaugural Play Golf interschool premier match play is all set to unwrap tomorrow with seven school teams and one from a golf academy slugging it oput at the Aoki course of Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club The first match at 10:30 a.m. will feature PAREF, led by Andres Jeturian, versus Villaroman Golf Academy, anchored by stalwarts Zachary Villaroman, Patrick Tambalque and Celine Abalos.

Jerusalem ready to fend off Castillo

There will be no retreat - and definitely no surrender - for Melvin Jerusalem, one of the only two reigning Filipino boxing world champions, in a bid to retain his belt in front of the home crowd.

Jahns, An sustain steady drives

Keanu Jahns showcased his power and precision in erratic weather yesterday, carding a 67 to surge five strokes ahead of the field midway through the ICTSI Forest Hills Classic here.

Suarez unfazed by switch

WBO No.3/IBF No. 5 superfeatherweight Charly Suarez wasn't surprised that Andres Cortez backed out of their scheduled 10-round fight at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, tonight (tomorrow night, Manila time).

Gov't urged to extend zero tariff on e-vehicles

Japanese maker of automobiles and motorcycles Honda Motor Co. Ltd. wants the government to extend beyond 2028 the implementation of the zero import tariffs on electric vehicles including hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to encourage the adoption of EVs in the country.

Huge Fed rate cut gives BSP room to follow suit

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has more room to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its meeting next month after the US Federal Reserve lowered its policy rates by half a percentage point.

Stocks soars to fresh 2-yr high on Fed cut

Share prices resumed their climb, with the benchmark index hitting new high in over two years following the lowering of US interest rates.

PLDT receives court OK for budget mess settlement

PLDT Inc. has obtained court approval to pay $3 million to investors affected by its P48-billion budget overrun from 2019 to 2022.

SMC Tollways looking to raise up to P35 B from bond issuance

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp.(SMC), through its tollways arm, intends to raise as much P35 billion from a proposed bond offer.

Political crossroad for BBM?

By Oct. 1, our poor country’s main industry, politics, will shift to high gear. Candidates for the mid-term election will start filing their Certificates of Candidacies for the May 12 election next year.

DA seeks foreign funding for key agri infra projects

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is now aggressively pursuing foreign funding to fast-track the construction and completion of key infrastructure projects that would uplift farmers’ welfare and reduce food costs.

Investments in Phl startups lagging in Southeast Asia

Clean energy and climate startups in the Philip- pines are trailing their regional counterparts in terms of capital investments, according to California-based business incubator New Energy Nexus (NEX).

BOI grants perks to first RE project for energy efficiency

The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved the registration of Nakashin Davao International Inc.'s P26-million solar rooftop system, making it the first renewable energy (RE) project to qualify for energy efficiency and conservation incentives.

Vivant divests stake in solar firm

Vivant Energy Corp.is unloading its entire equity interest in solar developer Buskowitz Energy Inc. (BEI) to focus on its key expertise.

PNB eyes dollar bond issuance in Q4

Lucio Tan-led Philippine National Bank (PNB) is preparing to issue dollar-denominated bonds in the fourth quarter, with the bank targeting a release in November or December.

Phl dangles PPP projects to Singaporean investors

The Philippines is wooing more Singaporean firms to put their resources and invest in the country's public-private partnership (PPP) projects, particularly those that will boost tourism and manufacturing.

Lamentillo appointed EIC of LSE Int'l Dev't Review

The London School Economics (LSE) International Development Review is proud to announce the appointment of Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo as the new editor in chief.

Hotel developments reflect confidence in Phl tourism

The Philippine Hotel Owners Association Inc. and Leechiu Property Consultants recently released the 2024 Philippine Accommodation Pipeline Report, which provides an in-depth analysis of new accommodation establishments and commitments across the country.

Capital One bags Great Place To Work recertification

Capital One Philippines is proud to announce that it has been renewed as a Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year.

UK keen on shipping more poultry to Phl

The United Kingdom is keen on regaining its lost market share in the Philippine poultry market after finally being allowed to resume exports to the country following a three-year import ban due its bird flu outbreaks.

Robinsons spending P3.5 B for Taguig property

Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp.(RLC) is spending P3.5 billion to acquire a property in Taguig City for a planned integrated development.

Japanese firms turn to expansion mode after OK of CREATE MORE

Five Japanese companies are planning to expand their operations in the Philippines amid the government's move to amend the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act.

Phl eyed as global hub for climate technology

A collaborative effort among the government, the private sector and the academe is in full swing to turn the Philippines into a global hub for climate technologyand innovation.

Sara moves to terminate fund misuse probe

Vice President Sara Duterte appeared at yesterday’s hearing of the House committee on good government and public accountability, but refused to take her oath and requested the committee to terminate the hearing on the past expenditures of her office.

Marcos: Cough, cold won't slow me down

President Marcos has a cough and cold, but assured the public that his situation would not slow him down.

Monsoon, Ferdie, Gener leave 20 dead, 14 missing

Twenty people were killed while 14 others remain missing due to the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Ferdie and Gener, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said yesterday.

Former PS-DBM exec in Pharmally mess nabbed

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Qualified trafficking raps filed vs Alice Guo

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed on Tuesday before a Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) a qualified human trafficking case against dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo over her alleged involvement in the Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub raided in her municipality.