Socoteco 2 clears legal hurdle on proposed Ignite Power deal
Socoteco 2 clears legal hurdle on proposed Ignite Power deal Philstar.com
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EDITORIAL - Perpetual BSKE postponement
Look around you: political dynasties start at the smallest unit of government, the barangay. Village posts are the entry level for members of political clans.
Peso on brink of record-low 63:$1 level
MANILA, Philippines — The peso sank to a fresh record low against the dollar yesterday as expectations of an interest rate hike in the United States fueled demand for the greenback, bringing the local currency closer to the 63-per-dollar level.
PCG to conduct secondary sweep on ferry June Aster
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intends to conduct a secondary sweep of the fire-stricken ferry MV June Aster after failing to recover additional bodies.
BIR scraps VAT on system loss charge
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has formally removed the value-added tax (VAT) on the allowable system loss charge in electricity bills, a move seen to lower the amount passed on to consumers.
FLP to honor law scholars, MBA fellows, dissertation writing winners
MANILA, Philippines — The Foundation for Liberty & Prosperity (FLP) will celebrate the newest recipients of its academic awards on Sept. 16 at the Manila Polo Club, with First Lady Liza Marcos as special guest and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. as guest spe...
BSP: Sustained $100 oil to drive up 2027 inflation
MANILA, Philippines — Inflation could reach 6.6 percent next year if Dubai crude oil prices stay at $100 per barrel, with further increases in energy costs threatening to prolong price pressures even as economic growth weakens, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
How Elijah Canlas fought to play Martial Law activist EDJOP
MANILA, Philippines — Elijah Canlas practically pushed and pleaded his way from playing the young Edgar “Edjop” Jopson to portraying the Martial Law activist through his later years in the biopic “EDJOP.”
64% say district reps ‘doing a good job’ – OCTA
MANILA, Philippines — About six in every 10 Filipinos believe that their district representatives are doing a good job, indicating what the OCTA Research group described as a stark difference between views at the local and institutional levels.
BCDA to ink Pax Silica AI framework with US
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is looking to sign a framework deal for the planned artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub under Pax Silica with a government agency of the United States.
Sandigan orders Quezon City jail transfer for Romualdez
MANILA, Philippines — With assurance by doctors that there was “no imperative need” for continued hospital confinement for former speaker Martin Romualdez, the Sandiganbayan Third Division ordered yesterday his transfer to the New Quezon City Jail.
Sara Duterte trial recap, Sept. 14: Law lecture on unexplained wealth, politics on cross
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment court began hearing Article II on Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged unexplained wealth on Monday, September 14, with a retired Sandiganbayan presiding justice breaking down the laws that bar public officials from holding wealth that's una...
Palace: Indian firms to expand in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Several Indian firms committed to expand their operations in the Philippines, including on agricultural technology, health care and digital infrastructure during their meeting with President Marcos in New Delhi, India on Saturday.
Comelec downplays 'isolated incidents' of violence in BARMM polls
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Bangsamoro voters largely stayed the course on Monday, choosing to exercise their right to vote despite "isolated incidents" of violence and election-related tensions that tested the first parliamentary elections in the autonomous region.
GCash lending arm Fuse marks 10 years of safe, accessible borrowing for Filipinos
As predatory lending persists in the Philippines, Fuse Financing, Inc., the lending arm of GCash, continues to provide Filipinos with safe, transparent and accessible borrowing options with fair terms.
MBC: 2026 growth unlikely to meet government target
MBC: 2026 growth unlikely to meet government target Philstar.com
PNP, Comelec say BARMM polls ‘generally peaceful’ despite gunfire incidents
PNP, Comelec say BARMM polls ‘generally peaceful’ despite gunfire incidents Philstar.com
Cayetano siblings return from Singapore
MANILA, Philippines — Sens. Alan Peter Cayetano and Pia Cayetano returned to the Philippines late Saturday after a brief trip to Singapore that drew scrutiny amid separate investigations involving the former Senate president.