THE SENATE could dismiss the impeachment complaint against Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio if a motion is raised, its chief said on Wednesday, adding that no rules prevent senators from ...

SENATE PRESIDENT Francis G. Escudero on Wednesday said he is looking at filing a measure that would provide the Executive the authority to cut down value-added tax and excise duties on petroleum ...

MORE FAMILIES gained adequate access to basic drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) Annual Poverty Indicators ...

The contained move in oil prices during the Israel-Iran war highlights the increasing efficiency of energy markets and fundamental changes to global crude supply, suggesting that Middle East politics ...

THE PHILIPPINES is seeking a $250-million package from the World Bank (WB) to upgrade Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The project, to be implemented by the Technical Education ...

ATLANTIC, Gulf and Pacific Co. of Manila, Inc. (AG&P Industrial) said it is partnering with Dutch firm Royal Eijkelkamp to develop geothermal projects in Indonesia. The tieup, which covers geothermal ...

THIRTY-FIVE organizations on Wednesday called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to approve the Open Access in Data Transmission measure, also known as Konektadong Pinoy bill in the face of ...

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Taiwan financial services group CTBC Holding Co., Ltd. has expressed interest in expanding in the Philippines. In a social media post, the DTI said the ...

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday that it is pursuing the expansion of the cold chain network by deploying modular and mega cold storage warehouses in major agricultural regions.

FINANCE Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the Philippines is preparing a Customs cooperation agreement with Hong Kong (HK), focused on information-sharing to deter smuggling and the transport of illicit ...

PHILIPPINE SHARES closed higher for a second straight day on Wednesday, with the index returning above the 6,300 mark, on optimism over a long-term cease-fire between Iran and Israel. The benchmark ...