FORMER PRESIDENT RODRIGO R. DUTERTE — REUTERSTHE ARREST of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte could shake the sentiment of foreign investors, analysts said, though this is unlikely to make a significant dent on the Philippine economy.“From an economic point of view, I guess this will

pikisuperstar | FreepikWomen are actively transforming the world in various ways. For one, any of them are taking the lead in pushing their businesses further towards greater success. Beyond such pursuits, however, they are also spearheading and accelerating the attainment of more inclusive workspaces and

FOOD DELIVERY: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea, a documentary about the struggle of Filipino fishermen and the navy in getting food to and from the distant isles in the highly contested West Philippine Sea (WPS), has been dropped at the last minute by the

ROBERT PATTINSON and Robert Pattinson in a scene from Mickey 17.Movie ReviewMickey 17Directed by Bong Joon-hoBONG JOON-HO’s latest film Mickey 17 is out and disappointing some folks — in part because it isn’t making the box office they’re hoping from the director of Parasite ($262

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOMETRO PACIFIC Investments Corp. (MPIC) is in advanced talks to sell about 20% of its stake in Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) to help reduce the latter’s debt, its chairman said.MPIC Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer Manuel V. Pangilinan said the company

By Brontë H. Lacsamana, ReporterMovie ReviewNe Zha 2Directed by Yang YuNE ZHA 2 is a Chinese animated blockbuster and the second installment of the trials and tribulations of the titular character, the demon child Ne Zha. It picks up where the first film left off

Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa — FILINVESTLAND.COMGOTIANUN-LED property developer Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) posted an 11% increase in its attributable net income for 2024 to P4.17 billion from P3.77 billion the prior year on higher residential revenue.Consolidated revenue and other income grew by 8% to P24.45

MACROVECTOR/FREEPIKTHE PHILIPPINE INSURERS and Reinsurers Association, Inc. (PIRA) is pushing for lower documentary stamp taxes (DST) on nonlife insurance products to help lower costs.The gradual reduction in the DST on nonlife insurance policies to 7.5% from 12.5% over five years was previously part of the

1 of 9Go to Johnoy Danao’s concertSINGER-SONGWRITER Clara Benin, post-rock artist GABBA, and solo musician Kakoy Legaspi will be joining Johnoy Danao onstage for his first solo concert, Liwayway at Dapithapon, happening on March 14 and 15 at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila. Ms. Benin

Citicore Solar Batangas 1 in Luntal, Tuy, Batangas — CREC.COM.PHSAAVEDRA-LED Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC), through its solar subsidiary, is seeking the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to develop a connection facility linking its 50-megawatt (MW) solar power project in Tuy, Batangas.Citicore Solar

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINASTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is proposing amendments to regulations on non-deliverable exchange forward and swap contracts involving the peso, which will allow the pre-termination or cancellation of contracts before maturity date, among others.In a draft circular, the central bank released

Bugo cannery workers in Cagayan de Oro — DELMONTEPACIFIC.COMLISTED food and beverage producer Del Monte Pacific Ltd. (DMPL) said it anticipates financial improvement for fiscal years (FY) 2026 and 2027 as it continues cost optimization and operational efficiency measures.“The group expects to incur a net