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Maya Bank issues 50,000 credit cards in 3 months

Digital lender Maya Bank, in partnership with Landers Superstore, has issued over 50,000 credit cards in just three months, making it one of the fastest growing credit cards in the country.




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Philippines eyeing natural gas tie-up with Norway

The Philippines is pursuing a partnership with Norway to unlock the potential of natural gas in sectors beyond power generation, including logistics and aviation.




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URC nets P8.02 billion in 9 months

Lower profits in its sugar and renewables business weighed down the performance of Gokongwei-led food and beverage firm Universal Robina Corp. in the nine months ending September.




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DTI’s probe on cement imports to bolster local industry

The Department of Trade and Industry probe into the rising influx of imported cement is seen as essential for strengthening the struggling local cement industry that has faced increasing competition from imports.




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Banks’ earnings up 6.4% to P290 billion in 9 months

Earnings of Philippine banks rose by 6.4 percent to P290 billion from January to September compared to last year’s P273 billion, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.




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BSP finalizing framework for clearing switch operations

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is finalizing a regulatory framework to ensure the efficiency of clearing switch operations within the national payment system, particularly the automated clearing houses under the National Retail Payment System.




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BOC collects P90 billion in October

The Bureau of Customs saw its collections rise to P90 billion in October as it ramped up proper tax verification on various imported goods.




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Philippine Airlines Q3 profit: P789M (down 82% y/y)

Philippine Airlines posted a Q3 net income of P789 million, down 82% y/y from its Q3/23 net income of P4,278 million, and down 70% q/q from its Q2/24 net income of P2,590 million.




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Jollibee Q3 profit: P3.0B (up 18% y/y)

Jollibee posted a Q3 net income of P2.98 billion, up 18% y/y from its Q3/23 net income of P2.53 billion, and down 6% q/q from its Q2/24 net income of P3.19 billion.




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The Keepers to acquire Booze On-Line

The Keepers is planning to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Booze On-Line Inc (BOLI).




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Airbus forecasts Asia-Pacific will require 19,500 new aircraft by 2043

Asia-Pacific will require 19,500 new aircraft by 2043, Airbus announced on Wednesday, November 13 at a regional aviation summit.




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Mental health issues a concern for Marcos

Mental health problems in the country are on the rise.




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Two races

I looked up the definitions of “spectator, participant and admirer.” In the upshot of two races I had witnessed here in New York, I’m trying to make sense of how I stand and feel about these recent events.




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No such thing as illegitimate workers

The concept of a legitimate livelihood deserves reexamination, especially when it comes to the 17 million informal workers who make up nearly a quarter of our national workforce




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EDITORIAL - Life-threatening

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy spent six months in hiding with no report that he ever required hospital confinement for any affliction. But perhaps arrest and detention without bail, in accommodations that a man wealthy enough to tool around in a private jet may not be used to, can trigger a “life-threatening” affliction.




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Following orders

This is the cost of following orders, whether blindly or knowingly, in the Philippine National Police: 214 cops faced 352 criminal charges, with 20 still in detention, for carrying out the war on drugs during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte. Another 195 cops were sacked while 398 face possible dismissal from the PNP over administrative cases.




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No system, no control

What were some DOTr advisers thinking when they recommended to Secretary Jimmy Bautista that the EDSA Bus Lane be redesigned to counterflow so that non-buses will stop entering the lane? If the President of the Philippines can finally outlaw POGO in the Philippines by simply signing a piece of legislation, why can’t the DOTr, the MMDA, the LTO or the DPWH declare that the BUS LANE IS FOR BUSES ONLY!




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A call out to China for distorting the truth

It is often said that China is the world’s foremost peddler of fake news and distorted truths. The recent incident in the Taiwan Strait exemplifies this assertion.




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Drug war: They shoot children, don’t they? (1)

One hundred twenty-two children – aged 1 to 17 – were killed in the first half alone of Rodrigo Duterte’s six-year bloody drug war.




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IMSI ‘spoofing’ gadgets

“Spoofing” is when someone disguises an email address, sender name, phone number or website URL, or uniform resource locator.




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Philippines, Australia to join key military drills for the first time in 2025

Philippine troops will join Australia's largest military exercise for the first time next year, while the Australian Defense Force will make their debut in Philippine-led war games, both countries' defense chiefs announced Wednesday, November 13.




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Zendaya, Tom Holland in cast for Christopher Nolan's next movie

Celebrity couple Tom Holland and Zendaya are the highlight names in the cast for Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan's next movie.




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Lovi Poe launches 1st makeup collection

Actress Lovi Poe launched her debut makeup collection under local cosmetics line Ready Set Glow.




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Signal No. 2 raised in more areas as ‘Ofel’ barrels toward Northern Luzon

The state weather bureau has placed several areas under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon Ofel makes its way to Northern Luzon.




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No contempt citations for ex-president Duterte as he refrains from swearing at House drug war probe

The House of Representatives saw quite a toned-down but more gutsy version of former President Rodrigo Duterte as he refrained from swearing at the House probe into his bloody anti-narcotics campaign.




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Former Manila auxiliary Bishop Teodoro Buhain, 87

Buhain was one of the two auxiliary bishops of Manila during the tenure of the late Jaime Cardinal Sin. He served alongside former Bishop Socrates Villegas, who was Sin’s spokesperson and is now the Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan.




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Rock 'n' Roll Series Manila back for 3rd year

The ASICS Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Manila, presented by AIA Vitality, returns on November 23-24 for its third year, bigger and bolder than ever.




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Antetokounmpo to Nets for Simmons, plethora of picks? Expert brings up possibility

Australian NBA star Ben Simmons’ expiring salary was floated by veteran sports journalist Bill Simmons of The Ringer as one of the trade chips for the Brooklyn Nets in the potential Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes.




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Quezon, Batangas collide in do-or-die Game 3 for MPBL South title

Given a life extension, the Quezon Huskers hope to complete their recovery when they tackle the Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters in a Game 3 decider for the South Division crown at 7 p.m. Thursday




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Fortuna rallies for joint 8th in Party Golfers Ladies Open

Unable to get untracked in a backside start, Mikha Fortuna unleashed a strong finishing kick, birdying the last two holes to post a three-under 69 and trail Thai PK Kongkraphan by four at the start of the Party Golfers Ladies Open.




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Bulldogs exit with a bang, beat Archers in no-bearing game

The National University Bulldogs ended their UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on a high note after thwarting the top-seeded La Salle Green Archers, 63-54, Wednesday afternoon at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila.




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Blazers tame Lions, eye top NCAA semis seed

College of St. Benilde continued to make a case for the top seeding in the Final Four as it downed San Beda, 70-62, Wednesday in NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball action at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.




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Ex-UP coach Ricky Dandan, 61

Former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons head coach Ricky Dandan has passed away. He was 61.




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Quiambao confirmed to play for Gilas in FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

La Salle star Kevin Quiambao will play for Gilas Pilipinas in the second window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers despite his ongoing UAAP Season 87 stint.




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Sotto, Edu doubtful for Gilas in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas may be without two key big men for the November window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.




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Bahay stars as Blue Eagles nip Red Warriors

Jared Bahay hit timely shots down the stretch to help the Ateneo Blue Eagles deal the free-falling University of the East Red Warriors their fourth straight loss in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament, 71-67, Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila.




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