AI adoption urgency rises as Philippines risks missing growth gains — DICT chief
PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES should accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption by upgrading infrastructure and boosting regulation,...
Globe plans P56B for AI-driven infrastructure expansion
STOCK PHOTO | Image by DC Studio from Magnific By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. said it is allocating P56...
PHL loses P141B to illicit tobacco trade
BW FILE PHOTO By Isa Jane D. Acabal, Researcher THE PHILIPPINES lost about P141 billion in government revenue to illicit tobacco trade in...
Long Iran war may force BSP to hike rates aggressively
BW FILE PHOTO THE RISK of inflation rising faster than expected and hitting double-digit pace as the Middle East war drags on may...
Infrastructure spending down 48% as corruption mess slows disbursements
CONSTRUCTION of a two-tube tunnel is ongoing in Davao City. It is part of the 45.5-kilometer Davao City Bypass Road Project. — COURTESY...
ERC raises NGCP revenue cap to P380B through 2027
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) raised the revenue ceiling for the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to...
Philippines ranks four spots lower in global good governance index
Philippine flags are seen in Rizal Park, Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL PABALATE By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter THE PHILIPPINES dropped by...
Boss Toyo's Pinoy Pawnstars Gallery launches in QC with over 500 displayed items
Published July 7, 2025 11:30am Boss Toyo has officially launched his Pinoy Pawnstars Gallery in Quezon City, which features prized possessions sold to...
Expanded PhilHealth benefits, food stamps boost Pinoys' access to services
In his 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Marcos emphasized that part of his administration’s crucial mandate was to bring affordable...
Trump anoints a new power elite on K Street
The first six months of President Donald Trump’s term have produced a cash cow of historic magnitude for the lobbying industry, with record-breaking...