THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it is reviewing the reliability index that typically sets the allowable outages for energy facilities, to improve monitoring and set appropriate penalties.“We are reviewing the reliability indices based on the petition filed by PIPPA (Philippine Independent Power Producers Association,
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASTHE catch landed at regional fishports rose 55.5% by volume in May, according to the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA).In a report, the PFDA said the landed catch was 66,587.86 metric tons (MT) during the period, up from 42,814.9 MT a year
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE Philippine Consulate in Chongqing, China and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) said they have invited Chongqing E-Cars Technology Co., Ltd. to set up an assembly plant and expand its operations in the Philippines.Citing the market for electric tricycles, Chongqing Consul
IN BRIEF: • Nearly half (49%) of global respondents believe that compliance with their organization’s standards of integrity has improved over the past two years, marking a 7% increase from 2022.• Unethical mindset is more dominant in the upper echelons of organizations, with 67% of board
JEFFERSON CHENG — PWNTBUSINESSMAN JEFFERSON CHENG, a key piece of the recent success of the Philippine women’s football team program, has stepped down as team manager of the Filipinas.Mr. Cheng, the Filipinas’ chief backer and manager in their rise from minnows to a FIFA Women’s
KIYOMI WATANABE — PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOGOOD as in.Philippine Judo Federation Secretary-General Dave Carter recently said Kiyomi Watanabe is virtually assured of a berth in the Paris Olympics set next month as a recipient of one of the two continental quotas allotted for Asia.“Kiyomi (Watanabe) is
JUNE MAR FAJARDOIN a moment to celebrate a summer of sport, Nike reveals the 2024 Gilas Pilipinas national team kits for the men’s, women’s, 3X3, and youth basketball teams. Players will be wearing the most athlete-informed, data-driven, and visually unified team kit that the brand
Game Monday(Futian Sports Park, Shenzhen, China)4:30 p.m. — Philippines vs MaldivesGILAS PILIPINAS women begin its quest for Division A promotion against Maldives in the opener of the 2024 FIBA Under 18 (U18) Women’s Asia Cup Division B at the Futian Sports Park in Shenzhen, China.Game
BIANCA PAGDANGANAN’S title bid in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship hit a major snag as she struggled with a two-over 74 in the third round Saturday in Sammamish, Washington.After back-to-back rounds of 72, Ms. Pagdanganan managed only three birdies against five bogeys at the challenging
If the grapevine is to be believed, the Lakers have finally hired JJ Redick to be their head coach. Considering that they were first linked to the broadcaster shortly after their elimination from the playoffs in early April, it’s fair to note that they did
AN AERIAL VIEW of the BRP Sierra Madre at the contested Second Thomas Shoal on March 9, 2023. — REUTERSBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES should not give in to Chinese aggression and should actively secure South China Sea (SCS) areas within its exclusive
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Kenneth Christiane L. BasilioTHE GOVERNMENT should look at revising the country’s Criminal Code by integrating harm-reduction strategies, ensuring a human-rights-based approach to curbing the illegal drug trade, according to human rights groups.Harm reduction strategies should focus on addressing the health