WIL STEWART-UNSPLASHAccording to market research firm CGA by NIQ, 42% of Filipino drinkers have reduced their alcohol consumption—significantly above the Asia-Pacific average decline of 30%. “The shift toward mindful consumption is not a passing trend, but a cultural reset that’s redefining

QUEZON CITY MAYOR MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE — PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOby Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter The Quezon City (QC) government said that 254 flood control projects implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) did not acquire a

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. -- REUTERS/Elizabeth FrantzBy Katherine K. Chan THE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday cut its key policy rate for a third meeting in a row and signaled another cut

Senior citizens receive pension from social welfare personnel in Quezon City. -- PHOTO BY MIGUEL DE GUZMAN, The Philippine StarBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget deficit sharply narrowed in July amid the sluggish pace of revenue

The US flag and the word “tariffs” are seen in this illustration taken on April 4, 2025. — REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATIONBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES is asking the US to exempt exports of agricultural products and other goods from

The Department of Public Works and Highways has 21 Japan International Cooperation Agency-assisted projects, including the flood risk management project for the Imus River (in photo), under its portfolio. -- Courtesy of the Department of Public Works and HighwaysTHE

STOCK PHOTO | Image by acenrenewables.comSYDNEY, Australia — ACEN Australia is planning to expand its presence here by developing more than 2 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) of renewable energy (RE) projects over the next three years. Speaking to reporters, ACEN Executive