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Index zooms past 7,400 mark

The stock market zoomed past the 7,400 mark with ease, with investors carrying over their optimism from last week.

MPTC spending P14 B for CALAX, CAVITEX works

The Metro Pacific Group expects daily traffic in its southern tollways to increase to 345,000 next year, confident it would complete all of its projects with a P14-billion war chest.

Grab names new Phl country head

Ride-hailing leader Grab Philippines has appointed a new chief who would be tasked to steer the company through a narrowing road in the four-wheel market.

Peso seen at 55.3: $1 by year-end

Ty-led Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.(Metrobank) sees the peso appreciating over the next two years, after slumping to a near two-year low in the first half, amid the easing cycle of the US Federal Reserve.

DOE, PPA to upgrade ports for offshore wind projects

The Department of Energy (DOE) is teaming up with the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to modernize three priority ports to support offshore wind (OSW) development.

SM's collaboration for social good promotes health, education, jobs

Guided by the vision of serving as catalysts for responsible development in the communities they serve, SM has put corporate social responsibility alongside expansion and sustainability as one of the key drivers of its growth.

Korea developer to help transform New Clark City

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has teamed up with a Korean government agency to exchange knowledge and explore development opportunities in the New Clark City (NCC) in Tarlac.

SEC puts up extension office in Koronadal

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reinforced its presence in Mindanao with a new extension office in Koronadal City.

Toyota service centers now in South Cotabato, Cebu

Leading automotive firm Toyota Motor Philippines Corp.(TMP) has opened two new service centers in Mindanao and Visayas to cater to more customers in these regions.

KMC Startup Awards opens nominations

The spotlight on excellence and innovation in the Philippines' startup ecosystem grows brighter as KMC Solutions, a leading provider of flexible office space solutions, has opened nominations for the second edition of the KMC Startup Awards this year.

GSIS releases P208 B under enhanced lending program

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has released P208 billion in loans for the first year of its enhanced lending program for state workers.

DOF partners with Macquarie for investment opportunities

The Department of Finance (DOF) is exploring investment opportunities with global financial services firm Macquarie Group especially for public-private partnerships (PPP) projects.

Construction projects down in July

Construction projects in the country registered declines both in terms of number and value in July from a year ago, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

AI, deep tech experts converge in breakthrough Korea summit

The Spain-founded South Summit, a global platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, brings its act for the first time in Asia this week as it hosts in South Korea world experts in artificial intelligence and deep tech.

Transport strike vs PUVMP starts today

Story on Page 2 Transport groups led by Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) and Manibela are set to launch today a two-day strike to protest the government's implementation of its public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP).

Expect longer nights - Pagasa

Longer nights are expected in the Philippines as yesterday marked the beginning of the - autumnal and vernal equinoxes in the northern and southern hemispheres, respectively, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

House eyes approval of P6.35-T 2025 budget this week

The House of Representatives is expected to approve the proposed P6.352 trillion national budget for 2025 on Wednesday or before Congress goes on break on Friday.

Gatchalian backs executive session on ex-PNP chief's POGO ties

Sen.Sherwin Gatchalian is willing to support calls for an executive session to get details about a former chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) allegedly on the payroll of illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO).

Phl sends AFP, PCG vessels to Escoda Shoal

Days after withdrawing its lone patrol from Escoda Shoal, the Philippines will reassert its claim over the area by deploying both coast guard and naval vessels to the shoal.

Marbil warns vs pol interference ahead of 2025 polls

Local police units have been ordered to intensify preparations for the 2025 elections, with Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen.

Bato told: Man up, stop hiding behind VP's skirt

Sen.Ronald dela Rosa should be man enough to spare his former subordinates in the Philippine National Police (PNP) from possible criminal liability by accepting responsibility for the alleged extrajudicial killings during the former Duterte administration.

PhilHealth to cover eyeglasses, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs in 2025

State-owned Philippine Health Insurance Corp.will be shouldering the cost of prescription eyeglasses, crutches, walkers and wheelchairs of all its members starting January 2025, Rep. Erwin Tulfo of ACT-CIS party-list disclosed yesterday.

SoKor embassy clarifies story on VFA with Phl

South Korea's embassy has clarified that a possible visiting forces agreement (VFA) with Manila has not been thoroughly discussed yet among relevant authorities.

Phl, Thailand to conclude labor agreement

Thailand has expressed readiness to conclude a labor agreement with the Philippines.

Magna Carta for Pinoy seafarers soon a law

The proposed measure that aims to guarantee protection of the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers is set to become a law after over a decade, Senate President Francis Escudero said.

'20,000 MT rice used as excuse for EO 62 failure'

Farmers' group Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) said over the weekend that the government is using the 20,000 metric tons of imported rice lying idle at the Port of Manila as an excuse to justify the failure of Executive Order (EO) No.62 to bring down the retail price of the staple.

BBM skips F1 Grand Prix in Singapore

President Marcos did not attend the 2024 Formula One Singapore Grand Prix over the weekend, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said yesterday.

97.8% of nat'l ID target achieved - PSA

The Philippine Statistics Authority said that 90,017,181 Filipinos have already registered for the national ID program as of Sept.19, achieving 97.8 percent of PSA's 92 million target registrations.

Maynilad gets DOST-Balik Scientist program boost

Maynilad Water Services Inc.has received a boost from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)'s Balik Scientist Program (BSP) in its effort to generate electricity from wastewater in the country.

Fines on tollway users sans ETCs deferred anew

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has deferred anew the enforce- ment of new fines on tollway users without electronic toll collection (ETC) devices to allow a \"thorough review\" of the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) 2024-001 which imposes penalties on motorists.