Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK, becoming the most senior ex-Conservative figure to join Nigel Farage’s party. Zahawi, 58, was unveiled alongside Farage at a press conference in London, where he warned that Britain was “drinking in the last chance saloon” and said
EDSA Busway — Taft Avenue in Pasay City — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE Department of Transportation (DoTr) expects the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) Busway to carry more than 70 million passengers this year, reflecting greater efficiencies due to modernization.“We anticipate to increase the ridership
REUTERSTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it approved the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s (SRA) plan to export 100,000 metric tons (MT) of raw sugar to the US, citing the need to reduce excess domestic supply and support farmgate prices.Domestic sugar production rose by about 130,000 MT
THE Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. expects electric vehicle sales to increase by 7% to 20,000 units this year. — REUTERSTHE Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) urged the government to restore the vetoed funding for automotive industry incentive programs, citing
PETRON.COMTHE Department of Energy (DoE) is seeking comment on the proposal to update the Philippine National Standard (PNS) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refilling plants, citing the need to stay compliant with national regulations, international codes, and industry practices.“This standard has therefore been prepared to
A sign protesting the presence of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) is seen at a posh residential village in Muntinlupa City, July 13, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. (FPI) said the government needs to review property zonal values which had
Provinces with active cases of ASF rise at end of 2025 - BusinessWorld Online FREEPIKTHE number of provinces with active African Swine Fever (ASF) cases increased
BW FILE PHOTOTHE Board of Investments (BoI) said it will collaborate with Bataan province to attract semiconductor and electronics investments.“The semiconductor and electronics sector accounts for more than half of the country’s merchandise exports and remains a cornerstone of our industrial strategy,” Trade Undersecretary and
Have you ever heard of a rule so often in school that it simply stayed with you? During my college days, one phrase came up repeatedly in accounting classes: “Do not assume, unless otherwise stated.” It was a foundational principle our professors emphasized from day
New Study Reveals Contrasting Trends and Causes of Large Hail in a Changing ClimateA groundbreaking global study, led by the European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL), has for the first time modelled the occurrence of hail larger than 5 cm around the world. Published in Nature
Russell & Bromley, the 150-year-old luxury footwear and accessories brand, could vanish from the UK high street after a proposed takeover by Next that is expected to lead to the closure of all 37 of its stores. Around 450 jobs are understood to be at risk
AN EXPLOSIVE New Year it is for Alexandra “Alex” Eala. Relentless in her drive to the top, Ms. Eala zoomed to a new career-high ranking of No. 49 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to start her 2026 campaign with a bang ahead of an even