Local stocks end week in positive territory, Peso moves sideways

MANILA — Positive sentiments returned to the Philippine equities market Friday enabling the main gauge to finish the week with gains but the peso closed almost unchanged...

Duterte in ‘good health’ after routine checkup before SONA

MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte is in “good health”, Malacañang confirmed after the chief executive underwent his routine medical examination a day before he delivers his...

After a week of walkbacks, Trump returns to Russia doubting

WASHINGTON — Capping a week of drama, back tracking, a double negative and blistering statements from allies about his attitude toward Russian election interference, President Donald...

Protest peacefully on SONA, AFP urges militants

MANILA — While it respects the people’s right to freedom of expression and assembly, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) called on people who will join...

Moody’s affirms ‘Stable’ rating on PH

MANILA — Debt rater Moody’s Investors Service on Friday affirmed the Philippines’ long-term local and foreign currency issuer rating at ‘Baa2’ with Stable outlook after noting the...

Gov’t trumpets accomplishments ahead of Duterte’s 3rd SONA

DOF probes another tax credit controversy in textile industry

MANILA — Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has ordered the creation of a task force that will investigate individuals involved in the alleged issuance and use of...

PRRD Year 2: Improving consular services

MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has implemented several measures to improve its consular services following the directive of President Rodrigo Duterte for government offices...

Halifax shop’s ‘kinky Trump’ Pride Week doughnut is a mouthful

HALIFAX — U.S. President Donald Trump — or at least a culinary version of him — may be rendered speechless after a Halifax-based doughnut shop released...

Espenilla hints possible hike in BSP rates

MANILA — Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. on Friday hinted the possibility of another increase in the central bank’s key rates in...