The Philippines is seeing rapid growth in digital commerce, fintech, wellness, renewable energy, agritech, and creative services—offering new opportunities for entrepreneurs aligned with local needs and evolving consumer trends.... Read full article
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Wednesday opposed the proposal that Congress should provide legislative franchises to the operators of online cockfighting or e-sabong.... Read full article
MANILA – Israel is keen to partner with the Philippines in boosting more profitable agriculture in the country through capacity-building efforts and the introduction of Israeli technology.... Read full article
MANILA – The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) on Monday filed a wage petition pushing for a PHP470 increase in the daily minimum wage in Metro Manila.... Read full article
MANILA – The attempt of senators running in the coming May 2022 polls to torpedo the Malampaya sale to a Filipino businessman “will benefit an Indonesia oligarch,” according to columnist Rigoberto Tiglao.... Read full article
MANILA – The National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC), one of the country’s oldest and biggest organization of active members of the press, on Sunday denounced in the strongest possible term, the ongoing ‘flagging’ being made by Facebook and its ... Read full article
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Navy, through Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM), will conduct the five-day Exercise “Pagsisikap 2021” in littoral areas and seawaters off Basilan and Sulu provinces.... Read full article
CEBU CITY – Seven individuals were rescued and more are being hoped to be found alive after the old Loay-Clarin Bridge over Loboc River in the town of Loay, Bohol province collapsed Wednesday afternoon.... Read full article
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday called on President Rodrigo Duterte to veto the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act or the Vape Bill.... Read full article