MAYA GROUP remained profitable in the first quarter as its digital banking arm booked strong loan growth, it said on Tuesday.The financial technology (fintech) ecosystem said it continued to achieve net income profitability last quarter, which the group first reached at end-2024.It added that it
SM Prime eyes completion of Pico Terraces in Batangas by 2027 - BusinessWorld Online PICO TERRACES — HAMILOCOAST.COMLISTED real estate developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. said
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANRemember that unfortunate outage on Panay Island last year, which led to a staggering P3.8 billion in economic losses?That incident serves as a reminder that while we may take power for granted because of its constant availability in our daily lives, any disruption
International Animal Rescue (IAR) is celebrating Earth Day 2025 by sharing inspiring stories of hope and harmony. These stories showcase the successful efforts of IAR in working with local communities around the world to promote coexistence between humans and wildlife.Through images and real-life experiences, IAR
Nichia Corporation Files Lawsuit Against Taiwanese LED Manufacturer for Patent InfringementDüsseldorf, Germany – Nichia Corporation (“Nichia”), a leading LED manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. and its German subsidiary, Everlight Electronics Europe GmbH (both “Everlight”), on March 12, 2025. The lawsuit
REUTERSPHILIPPINE STOCKS managed to close higher on Tuesday even as the market mostly moved sideways due to lingering jitters caused by the Trump administration’s trade policies.The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose by 0.12% or 7.59 points to end at 6,145.59, while the broader
BW FILE PHOTOTHE PESO weakened anew on Tuesday, joining the Chinese yuan and other Asian currencies that weakened against the dollar.The local unit closed at P56.68 per dollar on Tuesday, dropping by seven centavos from its P56.61 finish on Monday, Bankers Association of the Philippines
PHILIPPINESTAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterTHE Chinese government on Monday said ongoing joint military drills between Philippine and US forces threaten regional stability, opposing the use the “Taiwan question” to justify military preparations.“With the world being hit by unilateralism, protectionism and bullying, countries in
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. attended a party convention in Pasay City where the administration’s senatorial bets for the 2025 elections were announced. The alliance comprises the country’s five major political parties — Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, Nationalist People’s Coalition, Nacionalista Party
NAMRIA.GOV.PHA PHILIPPINE senator has filed a bill that seeks to create a multi-agency body that would secure and oversee the sustainable development of the Philippine Rise for energy and tourism projects.“This maritime territory promises transformative opportunities, from renewable energy sources and marine biodiversity conservation to
Las Piñas Rep. Camille A. Villar — BW FILE PHOTOTHE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said it will issue a show cause order against Las Piñas Rep. Camille A. Villar, who is gunning for a Senate seat in the May 12 polls, for alleged
STOCK IMAGE | Image by Gerd Altmann from PixabayTHE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has sounded the alarm over a surge in online sexual exploitation of Filipino children, with cases climbing by six-fold to 2.7 million in 2023 from 426,000 in 2019.The US-based National Center