Moscow is inviting Philippine companies to explore oil and gas resources with firms in Russia, says Russian ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev. REUTERS

Moscow invites PH firms to explore oil, gas in Russian soil

MOSCOW is inviting Philippine companies to jointly explore with Russian firms oil and gas resources in the Russian soil, its envoy said Saturday. During the “In Focus”...
The Netflix logo is pictured on a television in this illustration photograph taken in Encinitas, California, United States, Jan. 18, 2017. In the new world of streaming television, advertising is not going away, but is evolving to become more like marketing on the internet – targeted to specific groups or individuals. MIKE BLAKE/REUTERS

Streaming TV gears up for ad targeting

WASHINGTON – In the new world of streaming television, advertising is not going away, but is evolving to become more like marketing on the internet –...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued cease and desist orders covering six online lending operators without necessary permits. REUTERS

SEC closes six more online lending operators

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued cease and desist orders covering six online lending operators without necessary permits. Under a Commission en banc order issued on...
Photo shows workers stacking NFA rice. The BOC said that an average of 256, 445 metric tons per month of rice had been imported since the implementation of the Rice Tarrification Law. GMA NETWORK

Retailers can now buy NFA rice at lower price – DA

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that National Food Authority (NFA) rice would now be sold to accredited retailers at a cheaper price of P23 pesos...
A man cleans debris in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis in Yanagawamachi district, Date City, Fukushima prefecture, Japan Oct. 16. SOE ZEYA TUN/REUTERS

Japan struggles to find construction workers for typhoon relief, Olympics

TOKYO – Ravaged by a series of storms, including the worst typhoon in decades, Japan is ramping up spending on rescue, repair and clean-up. But there’s...
United States president Donald Trump speaks while meeting with China’s vice premier Liu He in the White House Oval Office, April 4. Asian markets rallied Monday after China and the United States said they were close to agreeing a mini trade deal, but the pound extended losses on fresh Brexit uncertainty while European Union leaders consider extending a deadline for Britain to leave the bloc. JONATHAN/ERNST REUTERS

Asian markets boosted by trade deal optimism

HONG KONG, China – Asian markets rallied Monday after China and the United States (US) said they were close to agreeing a mini trade deal, but...
Ford Philippines is bringing back its Driving Skills for Life program in Iloilo City with an aim to educate more drivers to be safer and more responsible on the road.

Ford Philippines brings back safe driving program in Iloilo

ILOILO City– Ford Philippines is bringing back its Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program in Iloilo City with an aim to educate more drivers to be...
The Iloilo Convention Center is seen lit up in bright colors. IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

Local tech featured at Innovate Iloilo

INNOVATE Iloilo Expo featured some of the best innovative products that Iloilo has to offer on Oct. 21 to 25.  Among these are technologies designed...
Incognito, Roger “Rishab” Tibon, 2014, oil on canvas

ILOMOCA opens new exhibit

ILOILO City – The Filipino identity, when it comes to modern and contemporary art, has long been the subject of scrutiny and discussion among many artists...

Pag-IBIG Fund gets nod from labor, employer groups to raise decades-old savings rate

After several months of public consultation, Pag-IBIG Fund has secured the support of labor and employer groups to raise the three decades-old P100 monthly...