Russian missile strikes kill 50 at Ukraine military school

KYIV — At least 50 people were killed and 271 wounded when Russia hit a military institute in Ukraine’s central town of Poltava with...

Israeli attacks in Gaza kill 35 Palestinians but pauses allow third day of polio...

CAIRO — Israeli forces killed at least 35 Palestinians across Gaza on Tuesday as they battled Hamas-led militants, Palestinian officials said, but brief pauses...

NG debt hits P15.7 trillion

THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) outstanding debt hit a fresh high of P15.69 trillion as of end-July amid an increase in domestic and external borrowings, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.

Analysts see improving foreign investment outlook for PHL

LOWER INTEREST RATES will help drive the entry of more foreign direct and portfolio investments into the Philippines, analysts said.

Faster consumption key to PHL hitting 2024 growth target, says S&P Global

FASTER PRIVATE CONSUMPTION will be crucial for the Philippine economy to hit its growth target this year, S&P Global Ratings said. S&P Global economist...

An interesting spin on Philippine colonial history

FOR writer and podcaster Lio Mangubat, fascinating yet less well-known tidbits of history had always been the driving force behind his many endeavors, be...

Love’s leaps and bounds

FOR the final production of Ballet Manila’s 26th performance season, the ballet company welcomed renowned Russian dance couple Renata Shakirova and Alexei Timofeyev in a moving restaging of the love story Giselle.

Retail, F&B face cautious optimism for second half

CONSUMER-RELATED companies, such as those in retail and food and beverage (F&B) sectors, are expected to perform well in the second half of the year with higher consumer spending anticipated during the holiday season, though potential risks remain, according to market analysts.

inDrive PHL targets to grow driver network to 16,000 by yearend

INDRIVE, a global ride-hailing app operated by RL Soft Corp., plans to double its partner-drivers in the Philippines to 16,000 by the end of...

Haul of ancient Roman coins discovered in Sicily

ROME — A rare haul of 27 silver Roman coins dated between 94 and 74 BC has been discovered on the remote island of...

Gov’t makes full award of reissued 20-year bonds

THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the reissued 20-year Treasury bonds (T-bonds) it offered on Tuesday amid strong demand and as the average...

SC junks ERC’s plea against San Miguel-Meralco deal

THE SUPREME COURT (SC) has denied with finality the motion for reconsideration filed by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), upholding its decision on the...