Finance secretary Carlos Dominguez III. PCOO

PH seeks other bilateral partners after shunning aid from anti-drug war nations

MANILA - The Philippines is looking for other bilateral partners after it halted negotiations for loan agreements with 18 governments that supported the United...
A general view of Abadan oil refinery in southwest Iran, pictured from Iraqi side of Shatt al-Arab in Al-Faw south of Basra, Iraq Sept. 21, 2019. ESSAM AL-SUDANI/REUTERS

Iran’s oil sector on ‘full alert’ against attacks

TEHRAN - Iran’s oil minister on Sunday ordered his country’s energy sector to be on high alert to the threat of “physical and cyber” attacks. Bijan Namdar...
A worker cleans graffiti sprayed by anti-government protesters at a Starbucks coffee shop a day after a protest in Causeway Bay district, Hong Kong, China, Sept. 30, 2019. ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA, REUTERS

Starbucks becomes target of Hong Kong protesters

HONG KONG - Starbucks has emerged as the latest brand to fall foul of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters after a family member of the local...
In celebration of its 20th year in the business, Mustard Seed organized its first ever SME business trade show – gathering almost 377 decision-makers, experts and professionals from various industries.

Cheers to 20 years of empowering, growing businesses in Philippines

By: Elmira Bianca Fermiza Last Sept. 19, 2019 was a historic day for one of the leading solutions-provider for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines,...

Get first dibs on Jollibee’s new Bacon Cheesy Yumburger, Crispy Spice Fries

TWO new flavorful, sure-fire favorites are exactly coming your way with Jollibee’s brand-new Bacon Cheesy Yumburger and the Crispy Spice Fries launching this Sept. 1 nationwide! The new...
The Aedes aegypti mosquito transmits dengue viruses to humans through bites of an infective female Aedes mosquito, according to the World Health Organization. The Provincial Health Office in Aklan recorded 5,320 dengue cases this year. PIXABAY

From local tradition to modern dengue remedy

HERE comes the rain again and with the wet season rises the season of dengue.  In 2019, the Philippines has acquired one of the highest, if...

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy, intends to close up to 178 stores

Forever 21, the teenage clothing emporium that rode America's mall boom and bust, said on Sunday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The chain said it...
Most Asian currencies are little changed on Friday as investors weigh the political situation in the United States (US) and wait for developments on the US-China trade war front. REUTERS

Little change in most Asian currencies; PH peso top gainer

MOST Asian currencies were little changed on Friday as investors weighed the political situation in the United States (US) and waited for developments on the US-China trade...
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi addresses the 75th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, United States, Sept. 27, 2019. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

China tells UN: Tariffs could plunge world into recession

UNITED NATIONS – China’s top diplomat said on Friday that tariffs and trade disputes could plunge the world into recession and Beijing was committed to resolving...
BSP deputy governor Chuchi Fonacier

Interbank ATM fees approved for some banks

MANILA – Some banks will be allowed to hike their interbank ATM transaction fees by up to P3, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas confirmed on Thursday.  This...