MANILA, Philippines–The PBA expects the sale of the NorthPort franchise to Pureblends Corporation to be approved in due time, commissioner Willie Marcial said on Thursday. Marcial disclosed that only a few minor details are being sorted out before the league gives its go-signal for the food manufacturing company to take over the Batang Pier’s lock,
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday announced that it will stop accepting new applications for digital bank licenses on Dec. 1, 2025. The BSP said in a statement the move follows the Monetary Board’s approval of a moratorium on digital bank licensing on Sept. 18. The moratorium will remain in
LONDON, United Kingdom — Economic growth in southeast Europe is expected to be strained next year by US tariffs, increased competition from China and government budget pressures, Europe’s development bank forecast Thursday. The London-based European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) slightly downgraded its growth forecast for its regions in 2026, while revising upwards its expectations
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Trade Organization hailed Wednesday Beijing’s decision to no longer seek new special treatment in future WTO talks, calling it a step towards a more equitable global trading system. “This is a pivotal moment for the WTO,” organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said in a statement. “China’s decision reflects a commitment to a
PHOENIX — Defiant Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia says he’s not worried about the multiple lawsuits his NBA franchise is facing, with claims ranging from discrimination to wrongful termination. Ishbia called the lawsuits a “money grab” on Wednesday at Suns media day. READ: NBA: Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia calls season a ‘failure’ The franchise
Action continues in the knockout quarterfinals of the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship in Manila, Philippines. The last two spots in the semifinals will be disputed by Czechia, Iran, USA and Bulgaria. SCHEDULE: 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship (quarterfinals) September 25, Thursday 3:30pm – Czechia vs Iran 8pm – USA vs Bulgaria Away from family,
A large number of pilgrims usually alight at Byculla or Mahalaxmi railway stations and then rely on BEST buses to reach the temple
According to the NCS, the earthquake was recorded at 03:51:55 IST on Thursday, with its epicentre located at a latitude of 9.87deg North and a longitude of 70.82deg West
CABUYAO, Laguna—Miguel Tabuena will lead a motley crew of Filipinos seeking the biggest ever cash prize to be won on a golf course when the International Series (IS) makes its first-ever Philippine stop at gorgeous Sta. Elena next month. A total of seven home bets will be part of the big field that will be
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:
