MANILA: The House of Representatives on Wednesday gave congressional medals to the Filipino athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics, celebrating them as the nation’s heroes with a fitting heroes’ welcome.
‘We recognize that the journey t…
MANILA: EastWest Banking Corporation (EastWest) said on Wednesday its credit cardholder base is expected to reach 1.4 million this year.
In a statement, the bank said as of the first half of the year, its cardholder base was at 1.3 million, up by 17 …
MANILA: Oil siphoning from one of eight tankers of the sunken MTKR Terranova began Wednesday following an oil removal test by the contracted salvor.
In a situation report, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Lt. Commander Michael John Encina said the salvor…
MANILA: Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Remulla on Wednesday said the government is going after a criminal syndicate based in Batangas province which has cornered the black market for pilfered petroleum products causing billions of pesos i…
MANILA: The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) has called for the introduction of a Just Transition Bill ensuring fair and equitable process for jeepney drivers and operators affected by the government’s transport modernization program.
In a new…
ANKARA: Starbucks announced Tuesday it is replacing chief executive officer (CEO) Laxman Narasimhan with Brian Niccol, the chairman and CEO of the fast-food restaurant chain Chipotle, amid a plunge in sales.
Niccol will take the helm on Sept. 9 while…
MANILA: Japan’s Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R and I) on Wednesday upgraded its credit rating for the Philippines to A- with stable outlook, citing the country’s macroeconomic stability, high economic growth path, and improvement in fiscal…