Pangasinan’s ilang-ilang project set to make history

BUGALLON, Pangasinan — The most-preferred variety of ilang-ilang (Cananga odorata), which will bloom soon in a far-flung village Hacienda in this town, is set to make...

Fitch warns against gov’t underspending

GMA open to new investors

MANILA — Following the abrupt termination of the television network’s negotiation with businessman Ramon Ang,  GMA Network Inc. on Tuesday said it is now open to new...

Australia to be among largest shareholders in China-led bank

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia announced on Wednesday it will become a founding member of a Chinese-led Asian regional bank and its sixth largest shareholder. Joining...

Big retailers feel pressure on confederate flag merchandise

Even as national retailers pull Confederate flags from shelves and websites after the shooting deaths of nine black church members in South Carolina, manufacturers that produce...

Asia stocks rise amid continuing optimism on Greek debt deal

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Wednesday, and Japan’s benchmark hit an 18-year high, amid optimism about a bailout deal between Greece and its creditors. KEEPING...

Key issues, and what lies ahead, for Obama’s trade agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — TPA, TAA, TPP – It’s an alphabetical mix on trade that requires an explanation. The bottom line is President Barack Obama’s trade agenda,...

ARMM institutionalizes good budgeting governance

COTABATO CITY — The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has introduced policies on open governance aimed at improving and institutionalizing good governance, an official said....

House panel may recommend banning DMCI to get gov’t projects

MANILA — The House committee on Metro Manila Development on Tuesday warned DMCI, the contractor of Torre de Manila, that the firm might be banned to...

Facebook now worth more than Wal-Mart on stock market

NEW YORK — Facebook is now bigger than Wal-Mart, at least when it comes to its value on the stock market. The world’s biggest online social...