Traffic jams and the toll on public health
By Teodoro B. Padilla
The Philippines ranks among the five most traffic-congested countries in Asia, with Metro Manila and Davao City consistently listed among the world鈥檚 most congested...
Ivory Coast cocoa farmers cut spending on inputs as sales slump, retailers say
ABIDJAN 鈥 Small retailers of fertilizers and crop protection products across Ivory Coast鈥檚 cocoa belt say up to 90% of their stocks remain unsold,...
Right car, right time
By Pablo Salapantan
EVER SINCE the outbreak of the Middle East war, gas prices have soared exponentially. This has sparked debate as to whether this is the time to finally switch to electrified vehicles as opposed to sticking with the gasoline- or diesel-powered powertrains.
PSEi may stay weak on profit-taking, global risks
PHILIPPINE STOCKS may remain under pressure this week as investors lock in gains from the market鈥檚 recent rally amid lingering geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and domestic political noise.
Political noise seen adding to FDI uncertainty alongside energy crisis
FOREIGN INVESTMENT pledges in the coming months could dampened by the fighting in Iran, compounded by a flareup of domestic political uncertainty, analysts said.
GOCC subsidies rise 70.8% in March led by irrigation agency
SUBSIDIES extended to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) grew 70.8% year on year in March, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported.
The BTr said...
DA warns it can penalize violators of rice price cap without turning to courts
RICE IMPORTERS and retailers violating the government鈥檚 temporary price cap on imported rice will be subject to administrative penalties on the Department of Agriculture鈥檚...
SolGen says ICC warrant vs 鈥榝ugitive鈥 Bato enforceable without local court
THE enforcement of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant does not require prior intervention by domestic courts, state lawyers told the Supreme Court,...
Senate tension could erode confidence in PHL institutions, cloud reforms
POLITICAL TENSION in the Philippine Senate risks undermining confidence in public institutions and clouding prospects for economic reforms aimed at shielding vulnerable populations, analysts said over the weekend.
Philippines urged to keep stance as int鈥檒 law defender amid UNSC bid
THE Philippines must maintain consistent messaging as a defender of international law if it wants to strengthen its bid for a seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and assert its rights in the South China Sea, analysts said after the Senate protected a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity.
Eala joins the Strasbourg main draw as replacement to Baptiste
ALEXANDRA 鈥淎LEX鈥 EALA will come in as a late replacement against a qualifier in the main draw of the WTA 500 Strasbourg Open as...
Alyssa Valdez committed to Nationals for AVC Women鈥檚 Cup in Candon City slated next...
IN ITS time of need, Alyssa Valdez is able and willing to lend a helping hand to Alas Pilipinas even for one last time.
The...