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IPO proceeds to fund lending, global expansion - GCash

E-wallet giant GCash will spend the proceeds from its initial public offering (IPO) on expanding the lending business and speeding up international growth, its top executive said.

Senate OKs three-year fixed term for PCG chief

The Senate has approved a proposed measure seeking a three-year fixed term for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant.

Retail price growth in NCR picks up in December

Retail price growth of goods in Metro Manila rose in December 2024 from the previous month due mainly to the slower decline in fuel prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

Let's talk about sex

In certain private schools, sex education is provided in fourth grade. The lessons are timed to coincide with mass circumcision for the boys, which the schools sponsor for free. The event gives teachers an opportunity to explain the male and female anatomy, the reproductive system and how babies are made.

5 Fearless Auto Industry Forecasts for 2025

Barely a week has gone by, and it looks like 2025 is shaping up to be a solid year for the Philippine automotive industry.

BBM looks forward to working closely with POTUS

President Marcos joined other world leaders in congratulating US President Donald Trump on his inauguration, saying he is looking forward to working closely with the Trump administration, particularly in maintaining stability and economic prosperity in the region.

RENEWAL AND TRANSFORMATION FOR THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE

There couldn't have been a better mascot for fashion than the snake, which is slithering its way into the Lunar New Year as the dragon sashays away.

DBM Approves Release of P30-B Military Pension

A P30.41-billion fund for the regular pension requirements of military and uniformed personnel (MUP) for the first quarter has been approved for release by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

Comelec defers anew printing of ballots

The resumption of printing of the 73 million ballots for the May midterm elections was deferred anew, as the Supreme Court (SC) issued another temporary restraining order (TRO) against the disqualification of a senatorial aspirant.

Sans King, gutsy Bossing spill Fuel Masters

Blackwater ’s prolific import George King left big shoes to fill as he had to sit out in this crucial PBA Commissioner’s Cup game against Phoenix due to ankle issues.

NSC asks Congress to strengthen anti-espionage law

Following the arrest of a Chinese national and his two Filipino associates on charges of spying, the National Security Council (NSC) is asking Congress to strengthen the country's laws against espionage.

Increasing quakes logged in Kanlaon

State volcanologists have noted an increase in the seismic activity at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros after they detected 12 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours.

Staged shabu haul: 2 more cops arrested

Two more police officers who were ordered arrested over the alleged staged seizure of 990 kilos of shabu valued at P6.7 billion in Tondo, Manila in 2022 were apprehended in Pasay on Monday night.

LTFRB Reviewing P15 Jeepney Fare Petition

The petition filed by transport groups for a P15 minimum fare for public utility jeepneys is being reviewed by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.

2GO Broadens CFO's Role to COO

Shipping giant 2GO Group Inc. has expanded the duties of its chief financial officer (CFO), naming him chief operating officer (COO), in preparation for another year of growth in the logistics industry.

Trump Raises Prospects for Reset on US-China Ties

BEIJING (Reuters)—Donald Trump unexpectedly held off tariffs on China on his first day back at the White House and did not single it out as a threat, raising the prospect of a rapprochement as both sides look to gain from each other rather than rain harm on an adversary.

GABRIEL BASSO ON 'THE NIGHT AGENT' SEASON 2: THE SHOW NOW KNOWS ITS IDENTITY

The second season of \"The Night Agent\" is raising the stakes even higher, with lead star Gabriel Basso revealing that the show has fully embraced its identity.

Janelle Chan: 'The Fall of Icarus'

Inspired by the tragic tale of Icarus, Chan's collection explores the delicate balance between ambition and the potential for self-destruction.

Phl eyes $3.5 B from global bond sales

The Philippines is looking to raise $3.5 billion this year through the issuance of global bonds, predominantly in dollars, as the country continues to balance its borrowing strategy between international markets and abundant domestic liquidity.

Clark ready to host more island flights

The private operator of the Clark International Airport is prepared to accommodate more flights as a result of the impending transfer of turboprops from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Phl One of Asean's Fastest-Growing Economies - AMRO

The Philippines is expected to remain among the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia this year, according to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus 3 (ASEAN+3) Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

Reader calls out BIR

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is being called out by a reader for misleading the public into thinking that the agency will perform exceptionally well in its revenue collection for 2024 when, in fact, the anonymous reader said, the BIR had actually lowered its 2024 target and did not point this out when it came out recently with a press release that the emerging full-year tax collection figures for 2024 would \"definitely reach the P2.848-trillion mark.\"

Musk salute gesture raises eyebrows at Trump rally

Billionaire Elon Musk (in photo) sparked controversy on Monday after making a gesture at an event celebrating US President Donald Trump's inauguration, with some calling it a \"Nazi\" or \"fascist\" movement.

Celtics Deal Warriors Worst Loss In 40 Years

Jayson Tatum led six Boston scorers in double figures with a game-high 22 points on Monday as the Celtics steamrolled the Golden State Warriors 125-85 in San Francisco as part of the NBA's Martin Luther King Jr. Day slate.

Arrested gun ban violators now 250

The number of people arrested for violating the nationwide gun ban imposed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the coming May polls climbed to 250 as of yesterday, according to the Philippine National Police.

A political system doomed to fail

THE CORNER ORACLE

Meralco to tap P75-B credit facility

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan’s Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is borrowing up to P75 billion this week from a consortium of the country’s top private banks to finance its joint venture with Aboitiz Power Corp.

Scenes of elation as hostages released, but the path ahead is uncertain

Soon after her release from more than 470 days of captivity in the Gaza Strip, Emily Damari entered Sheba Medical Center, near Tel Aviv, wrapped in a large Israeli flag and smiling, video footage showed.

Inaugural Brings World's Billionaire Elite to Washington

The attendees at a US presidential inauguration do not often resemble the annual gathering of the world's richest in Davos, Switzerland, which kicked off on Monday, but the parallels were hard to ignore as Donald Trump was sworn in as US president.

Gandler powers Cignal over Galeries

Iwasaki: Masters as difficult as ever