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MacroAsia’s food business expands to Visayas
MANILA, Philippines — Lucio Tan-led MacroAsia Corp., an aviation support and food services provider, is expanding its food business in the Visayas region through a tie-up with a Cebu-based firm. The firm said Tuesday Princess Jolliant Corp., a commissary serving the quick service restaurant sector, sought to partner with MarcoAsia as it hopes to increase its
Oleksandr Usyk warns Jake Paul: I’ll be waiting for you in the cage
The 28-year-old influencer recently took to social media to outline his wide-ranging future plans – which included beating the Ukranian
Ex-finance chief: Phase out P500, P1,000 bills to deter graft
MANILA, Philippines — How to deter graft and the theft of people’s money? A former finance chief is proposing a novel safeguard: Demonetize P500 and P1,000 bills, since smaller denominations would make it harder for corrupt officials to stash or move illicit cash. In a social media post, Cesar Purisima, who served as finance secretary
Trump Administration Eyes More Mass Layoffs if Government Shuts Down
The president’s top aides told agencies to prepare for potential firings if Congress cannot extend funding before the end of Sept. 30.
SEC seeks bank secrecy reforms to weed out corruption
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is supporting proposals to ease bank secrecy laws amid mounting calls for accountability from government officials allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects. “As a corporate and capital market regulator, the SEC welcomes the proposed easing of our bank secrecy laws as a necessary measure to
Sri Lanka ousted from T20 Asia Cup 2025: Here’s how
The Sri Lankan cricket team has been ousted from the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025.
BIZ BUZZ: Enough is enough: Biz leaders join street protests
MANILA, Philippines — You know it’s bad when even business leaders couldn’t help but join the parliament of the streets. Tens of thousands of Filipinos flooded Edsa and Luneta Park on Sept. 21, the 53rd anniversary of Martial Law, to express their rage against the corrupt politicians and contractors behind anomalous flood control projects. LOOK:
Unscathed India demolish Bangladesh in Asia Cup Super 4: Stats
The Indian cricket team picked up its 5th successive win in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025.
GSIS chief stands by Alternergy, Digiplus investments; windfall cited
MANILA, Philippines — Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President Jose Arnulfo Veloso defended the pension fund’s investment in Alternergy Holdings Corp. and DigiPlus Interactive Corp., citing windfall from both listed companies. Veloso said the GSIS had already made P139 million from its exposure to online gaming firm DigiPlus, while its P1.45-billion investment in Alternergy, a
UAAP: AJ Fransman vows to keep emotions in check after tech
MANILA, Philippines—AJ Fransman was one of the main reasons why Adamson was able to pull away from University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament. He was, however, also one of the reasons why the Soaring Falcons almost let the win slip through their fingers. READ: UAAP: Ray Allen Torres’ dagger