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    PHL to ramp up semiconductor industry for Pax Silica

    PHL to ramp up semiconductor industry for Pax Silica

    May 17, 2026
    • ADB offers PHL $1.75 B financing 

      ADB offers PHL $1.75 B financing 

      May 17, 2026
    • DOE hopeful on new power plants

      DOE hopeful on new power plants

      May 17, 2026
    • SM Supermalls, PMAP focus on jobs and upskilling

      SM Supermalls, PMAP focus on jobs and upskilling

      May 17, 2026
    • Bloomberry’s Reports P125M Net Loss in 1Q2026

      Bloomberry’s Reports P125M Net Loss in 1Q2026

      May 17, 2026
    • Rice sector modernization gets boost from new LANDBANK–DA financing facility

      Rice sector modernization gets boost from new LANDBANK–DA financing facility

      May 17, 2026
    • SMC revenues up 19% in first quarter on broad business growth

      SMC revenues up 19% in first quarter on broad business growth

      May 17, 2026
  • Banking & Finance
    ADB, Security Bank launch SME financing pact

    ADB, Security Bank launch SME financing pact

    May 17, 2026
    • BSP to roll out national financial education strategy

      BSP to roll out national financial education strategy

      May 17, 2026
    • PNB backs BSP’s issuance of ₱10 ASEAN commemorative coin

      PNB backs BSP’s issuance of ₱10 ASEAN commemorative coin

      May 17, 2026
    • DBP moves Naga City, Cebu BLU for better client access

      DBP moves Naga City, Cebu BLU for better client access

      May 17, 2026
    • BSP vows action to tame inflation surge

      BSP vows action to tame inflation surge

      May 11, 2026
    • Metrobank Q1 profit climbs to P12.6-B

      Metrobank Q1 profit climbs to P12.6-B

      May 11, 2026
    • ADB launches critical minerals financing facility

      ADB launches critical minerals financing facility

      May 11, 2026
  • Motoring
    Colorful 25th Henry Ford Awards 

    Colorful 25th Henry Ford Awards 

    May 14, 2026
    • Honda parades best-seller cars

      Honda parades best-seller cars

      May 14, 2026
    • Honda celebrates 12 Million sales milestone 

      Honda celebrates 12 Million sales milestone 

      May 14, 2026
    • Ford Employee Pricing returns this May  

      Ford Employee Pricing returns this May  

      May 14, 2026
    • BPI e-vehicle ownership more accessible, sustainable

      BPI e-vehicle ownership more accessible, sustainable

      May 14, 2026
    • Isuzu Philippines elevates South Luzon presence with modernized Isuzu Sta. Rosa dealership

      Isuzu Philippines elevates South Luzon presence with modernized Isuzu Sta. Rosa dealership

      May 14, 2026
    • Gateway unveils Geely EX5 EM-i at SM Megamall

      Gateway unveils Geely EX5 EM-i at SM Megamall

      May 13, 2026
  • Agriculture
    DA okays imports of Taiwan pork 

    DA okays imports of Taiwan pork 

    May 3, 2026
    • Rice prices are nearing P62/kg now

      Rice prices are nearing P62/kg now

      May 3, 2026
    • DA seeks $500-M from ADB for bamboo industry

      DA seeks $500-M from ADB for bamboo industry

      May 3, 2026
    • Oceana urges fish, water quality test at Navotas landfill

      Oceana urges fish, water quality test at Navotas landfill

      May 3, 2026
    • Why the fuss over urea

      Why the fuss over urea

      April 12, 2026
    • NDA reports less milk imports in 2025

      NDA reports less milk imports in 2025

      April 12, 2026
    • February export receipts from coco-based products down

      February export receipts from coco-based products down

      April 12, 2026
  • Games & Gaming
    PSC lauds successful MPTC Tour of Luzon

    PSC lauds successful MPTC Tour of Luzon

    May 17, 2026
    • A Shared Goal: PalawanPay, RUNRIO, and UP OASD Advocate for Wellness and Community Growth

      A Shared Goal: PalawanPay, RUNRIO, and UP OASD Advocate for Wellness and Community Growth

      May 17, 2026
    • Medals elusive for Varias, Caruana in Karate One-Youth League Day 3

      Medals elusive for Varias, Caruana in Karate One-Youth League Day 3

      May 17, 2026
    • Rain or Shine makes semis

      Rain or Shine makes semis

      May 17, 2026
    • Southeast Asia ministers push to elevate SEA Games, launch new regional competitions after Bali Declaration

      Southeast Asia ministers push to elevate SEA Games, launch new regional competitions after Bali Declaration

      May 11, 2026
    • Karate Youth League hosting sound investment for tourism, sports

      Karate Youth League hosting sound investment for tourism, sports

      May 11, 2026
    • PBBM, OCA president Sheik Al Thani meet on Asian Beach Games, sports cooperation

      PBBM, OCA president Sheik Al Thani meet on Asian Beach Games, sports cooperation

      May 11, 2026
  • Gadgets & Gears
    PSC champions Siargao’s iconic Cloud 9 renovation for global surfing stage

    PSC champions Siargao’s iconic Cloud 9 renovation for global surfing stage

    April 12, 2026
    • DOST pushes innovation for health, food security, economic growth

      DOST pushes innovation for health, food security, economic growth

      July 20, 2025
    • Group urges smarter online gambling regulation

      Group urges smarter online gambling regulation

      July 20, 2025
    • ‘Konektadong Pinoy’ gets strong backing from tech industry

      ‘Konektadong Pinoy’ gets strong backing from tech industry

      July 20, 2025
    • Ai-Da unveils ‘Algorithm King’ portrait of Charles

      Ai-Da unveils ‘Algorithm King’ portrait of Charles

      July 20, 2025
    • Far-flung Siargao school gets first-ever internet connection

      Far-flung Siargao school gets first-ever internet connection

      July 6, 2025
    • Drone delivery to be tested in Phl

      Drone delivery to be tested in Phl

      July 6, 2025
  • Travel and Tourism
    Fast growth for PHL aviation despite oil crisis

    Fast growth for PHL aviation despite oil crisis

    May 11, 2026
    • Airfares to stay high in May vs. dip in fuel surcharge

      Airfares to stay high in May vs. dip in fuel surcharge

      May 11, 2026
    • DOTr warns TNCs vs. driver oversupply

      DOTr warns TNCs vs. driver oversupply

      May 11, 2026
    • Road transport should focus on people, not cars

      Road transport should focus on people, not cars

      May 11, 2026
    • PHL, Thailand most exposed to aviation slump

      PHL, Thailand most exposed to aviation slump

      May 11, 2026
    • Preserving ethnic traditions at Kaamulan festival

      Preserving ethnic traditions at Kaamulan festival

      May 11, 2026
    • Coron offers more than a snorkeling experience

      Coron offers more than a snorkeling experience

      May 11, 2026
  • Entertainment
    • Limelight
    • Lifestyle & Features
    • Lifestyle & Features
    • Limelight
    TV5 Unveils ‘Star Worx’, Johnny Manahan leads

    TV5 Unveils ‘Star Worx’, Johnny Manahan leads

    May 17, 2026
    Philippine banana, ube halaya highlighted in refreshing summer coolers

    Philippine banana, ube halaya highlighted in refreshing summer coolers

    May 17, 2026
    Playtime taps formidable South American Dota 2 roster

    Playtime taps formidable South American Dota 2 roster

    May 17, 2026
    Fresh vocal group Blue Dreamers PH take off

    Fresh vocal group Blue Dreamers PH take off

    May 14, 2026
    Kris Aquino on the road to recovery from COVID-19

    Kris Aquino on the road to recovery from COVID-19

    May 11, 2026
    The topsy-turvy married life of Melanie Marquez

    The topsy-turvy married life of Melanie Marquez

    May 11, 2026
    Agua de Mayo, Mayflower and the Wedding of the Year between Bea Alonzo and Vincent Co

    Agua de Mayo, Mayflower and the Wedding of the Year between Bea Alonzo and Vincent Co

    May 11, 2026
    Go placidly, Danny

    Go placidly, Danny

    May 11, 2026
Breaking News
  • NBI: No Marcos order to arrest Bato
  • House prosecutors welcome Senate impeachment trial date
  • Palace dismisses Sara Cha-cha claim
  • NGCP ordered to explain grid failures
  • Border screening tightened amid hantavirus global scare
  • New platform launched to boost women leaders in SE Asia
  • PCSO free ride in Metro Manila
  • CHED moves GE curriculum reform to 2028
  • Marcos inspects new medical facility in Clark
  • PITX fee holiday to save PUVs ₱5-M
  • Suspect arrested in Senate shooting
  • TESDA certifies 81 OFWs in Malaysia
  • ‘Don’t politicize Senate security incident’ – Hontiveros
  • CFO Warns Filipino J-1 Visa Holders Against Violating US Exchange Program Rules
  • Supreme Court Backs Automated Elections for 2026

Top News

NBI: No Marcos order to arrest Bato

May 18, 2026

House prosecutors welcome Senate impeachment trial date

May 18, 2026

Palace dismisses Sara Cha-cha claim

May 18, 2026

NGCP ordered to explain grid failures

May 18, 2026

Border screening tightened amid hantavirus global scare

May 18, 2026

New platform launched to boost women leaders in SE Asia

May 18, 2026

Business

  • PHL to ramp up semiconductor industry for Pax Silica

    May 17, 2026 0

    By DIEGO C. CAGAHASTIAN The local semiconductor industry stands to realize unprecedented growth when plans …

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  • ADB offers PHL $1.75 B financing 

    May 17, 2026 0

  • DOE hopeful on new power plants

    May 17, 2026 0

Games & Gaming

  • PSC lauds successful MPTC Tour of Luzon

    May 17, 2026 0

    From its celebrated “Great Revival” to this year’s theme, “A Heritage in Motion,” the MPTC …

    Read More »
  • A Shared Goal: PalawanPay, RUNRIO, and UP OASD Advocate for Wellness and Community Growth

    May 17, 2026 0

  • Medals elusive for Varias, Caruana in Karate One-Youth League Day 3

    May 17, 2026 0

Limelight

  • Kris Aquino on the road to recovery from COVID-19

    May 11, 2026 0

    by Boy Villasanta Although she’s still battling another serious malady apart from the many severe …

    Read More »
  • The topsy-turvy married life of Melanie Marquez

    May 11, 2026 0

  • Agua de Mayo, Mayflower and the Wedding of the Year between Bea Alonzo and Vincent Co

    May 11, 2026 0

  • Go placidly, Danny

    May 11, 2026 0

  • Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo stars in Tony award-winning “Master Class”

    May 7, 2026 0

Travel and Tourism

Fast growth for PHL aviation despite oil crisis

May 11, 2026

Airfares to stay high in May vs. dip in fuel surcharge

May 11, 2026

DOTr warns TNCs vs. driver oversupply

May 11, 2026

  • Gadgets & Gears
  • Properties
  • Agriculture
  • PSC champions Siargao’s iconic Cloud 9 renovation for global surfing stage

    April 12, 2026 0

    As the World Surf League QS6000 International Pro approaches, Siargao’s iconic Cloud 9 Towers are …

    Read More »
  • DOST pushes innovation for health, food security, economic growth

    July 20, 2025 0

  • Group urges smarter online gambling regulation

    July 20, 2025 0

  • ‘Konektadong Pinoy’ gets strong backing from tech industry

    July 20, 2025 0

  • Ai-Da unveils ‘Algorithm King’ portrait of Charles

    July 20, 2025 0

  • SMDC Wins Back-to-Back Best Developer in the Philippines at the Recent Carousell Property Awards

    December 13, 2023 0

    SM Development Corporation (SMDC) has successfully won the Best Developer in the Philippines award during …

    Read More »
  • IRR issued for telecoms and internet infra development

    December 4, 2023 0

  • Fashioning beautiful pieces of furniture, building materials out of waste

    December 4, 2023 0

  • CAAP starts inspection of potential sites for first Dinagat Island airport

    December 4, 2023 0

  • President Marcos to grace Jail Decongestion Summit

    December 4, 2023 0

  • Rice prices are nearing P62/kg now

    May 3, 2026 0

    BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz I BEG to disagree with the forecast of …

    Read More »
  • DA okays imports of Taiwan pork 

    May 3, 2026 0

  • DA seeks $500-M from ADB for bamboo industry

    May 3, 2026 0

  • Oceana urges fish, water quality test at Navotas landfill

    May 3, 2026 0

  • Why the fuss over urea

    April 12, 2026 0

Points of View & Perspectives

  • The Merry Days of May

    May 17, 2026 0

    ​This month of May has a good chance of being the most eventful month  this year.  ​It …

    Read More »
  • Executive vs. legislative: vested interests

    May 17, 2026 0

  • Bridges Across Oceans: Why the Philippines–Paraguay Partnership Matters

    May 17, 2026 0

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