Another People Power in the making?
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Creativeart from FreepikBy now, most Filipinos have seen, if not memorized, excerpts from Senator Ping Lacson’s much-circulated “corruptionary.” Unlike the entries in Merriam-Webster, Lacson’s version doesn’t define words, it defines a system. It is tailor-made
Interest never sleeps
The 2026 National Expenditure Program prepared by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and submitted to Congress is set at a record P6.793 trillion. While high expenditures are expected for a growing country like the Philippines, the increasing debt
Hamburger to depart McDonald’s UK after 18 months to lead Netherlands business
McDonald’s UK has lost one of its most aptly named executives, with Zoe Hamburger stepping down after just 18 months as senior vice president and chief restaurant officer.Hamburger, who joined the UK leadership team in 2024, was responsible for overseeing
Giorgio Armani, Italian fashion icon, dies aged 91
Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who built one of the world’s most recognisable fashion empires, has died at the age of 91.The Armani Group confirmed his death in a statement on Sunday, saying: “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces
Gold could soar to $5,000 if Trump undermines Fed independence, warns Goldman Sachs
Gold prices could surge to almost $5,000 an ounce if Donald Trump’s continued attacks on the US Federal Reserve weaken the central bank’s independence, according to a forecast from Goldman Sachs.The precious metal is already trading near record highs, with
NCUB secures four-year Research England funding to strengthen university-business collaboration
The National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) has secured a new four-year funding commitment from Research England to boost collaboration between academia and industry.The funding, which builds on the support of NCUB’s university and business members, will underpin an
Stocks up on bargain hunting after five-day slide
REUTERSPHILIPPINE STOCKS inched up on Thursday as investors picked up bargains following the market’s five-day slide. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) increased by 0.39% or 23.99 points to close at 6,106.92, while the broader all shares index rose by 0.39%
Manila and allies stage naval drills near Scarborough Shoal, draw China rebuke
VESSELS from the Philippines, Australia and Canada hold drills off the Zambales coast near the China-occupied Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. - ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINESBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES held joint naval exercises with
Senate eyes 2026 budget purge amid DPWH red flags
Portions of the revetment wall along the Tullahan River collapsed in North Fairview, Quezon City, Aug. 29, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE PHILIPPINE Senate will prioritize removing questionable items from the proposed 2026 national budget after senators raised concerns
DoH says it needs P450 billion yearly for free healthcare
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASTHE PHILIPPINES needs P450 billion every year to provide free healthcare services in government hospitals, according to the Health secretary. “When the Legislature passed the Universal Healthcare Act, health economists made estimates of how much the DoH (Department