PPP being considered for LRT-2 West extension line
LRT-2 / TWITTERTHE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it is planning to tap the private sector for the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) West expansion project. Transportation Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon said in a statement that the DoTr is considering
Hong Kong IPA touts low taxes, market access to PHL investors
REUTERSBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter HONG KONG is touting its favorable tax regime and market access to attract investment from Philippine conglomerates, technology companies, and high net worth individuals. Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the city’s investment promotion agency (IPA), added that
PHL milk production up 11.4% in first half
PHL milk production up 11.4% in first half - BusinessWorld Online REUTERSMILK production in the six months to June rose 11.4% to 18.16 million liters,
Cellular IoT Connectivity Revenue to Exceed $30 Billion Globally in 2030
A new study from global tech strategists Juniper Research has found operators will generate $30 billion from cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity globally in 2030. This represents a substantial rise of 74% from $18 billion in 2025; driven by a
Philippines warns China of ‘red line’ if BRP Sierra Madre is towed from shoal
AN AERIAL VIEW of the BRP Sierra Madre at the contested Second Thomas Shoal on March 9, 2023. — REUTERSBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter CHINA would be crossing a “red line” if it tries to tow a grounded Philippine warship
House vows impartial probe into flood control fund misuse
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter CONGRESSMEN on Tuesday said the House of Representatives would spare no one in its investigation of alleged irregularities in government flood control projects, vowing there would be “no sacred cows.” The chamber will conduct
Marcos vows tighter restrictions on online gambling
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. poses with attendees of the Manila Tech Summit 2025 in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATEPHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday vowed to tighten online gambling rules, saying the
Marcos relieves Torre, appoints Nartatez as PNP chief
IN THIS Aug. 12 photo, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. stands next to then-Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief BGen. Nicolas Torre III during the 124th Police Service Anniversary Celebration at the PNP Grandstand in Camp Crame, Quezon City. — PHILIPPINE
LPA, monsoon hit 34,000
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTORRENTIAL rains fueled by the southwest monsoon and a lingering low-pressure area (LPA) inundated towns in Maguindanao, displacing more than 34,000 people over the weekend, according to the national disaster agency. At least 6,917 families across 15 villages were
CSC mulls sweeping gambling ban
CSC mulls sweeping gambling ban - BusinessWorld Online A person holds cards near a keyboard, chips and dice in this illustration picture. — REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATIONTHE