
Skims takes over vacant Ted Baker flagship on Regent Street
Kim Kardashian's Skims opens its first UK store on Regent Street, taking the old Ted Baker flagship on a 10-year lease.

MediCard anticipates robust growth as healthcare demand rises
MEDICARD Philippines, Inc.

Ocean economy's contribution to GDP falls to four-year low
OCEAN-BASED INDUSTRIES’ contribution to the Philippine economy dropped to a four-year low in 2025,...

Philippine car sales decline as weak demand persists
PHILIPPINE VEHICLE SALES dropped by 8% in June, dragging first semester sales 11.

NCR small businesses prepare for upcoming wage increase
FILIPINO entrepreneur Wilson Lee Flores has kept Kamuning Bakery Café’s pandesal affordable throu...

National Grid Budget Deficit Swells to New High in June
National government's budget deficit expanded by 9% due to increased spending and revenue shortfalls in recent fiscal pe...

Andy Burnham's Unlikely Love Island Premiership as Manchester Mayor
A mundane Monday is actually a welcome respite from the chaos of weekend life.

Digital Nomad Economy Surges Amid Remote Work Boom
Remote work is transforming lifestyles globally, from coastal towns in Costa Rica to urban skylines in the UAE and Portu...

VP Duterte Leads 2028 Presidential Race, Momentum Survey Finds
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte‑Carpio leads nonpartisan polls as the front‑runner for the 2028 presidential race...

Markets Recover Slightly on Bargain Buying
Philippine shares rebounded on Thursday, halting a two-day slump as investors snapped up discounted stocks after recent...

World Bank Approves $1 Billion Disaster Readiness Loan for
The World Bank is preparing a $1-billion contingent financing facility to enhance disaster preparedness and protection i...

Budget Utilization Reaches 96.9% in June, Near Historical High
Government agencies have reported a high budget utilization rate of 96, indicating effective allocation of funds.

Investigation Reveals 48 Power Distributions Exceeding Average Rate
In June, households served by 48 distribution utilities paid higher electricity prices than the national average.

DoTr Unveils $5.3M Air Traffic Control Simulator
The Philippine Department of Transportation unveiled a P253-million air traffic control simulator system to enhance trai...

Business Groups Warn of Increased Refund Scrutiny, Cross-Border Tax
Business groups anticipate a partnership with the Bureau of Internal Revenue to yield more practical tax rules and strea...

Government Forms Panel to Investigate Forced Labor in Supply Chains
The government has established an inter-agency committee to investigate and prevent imports linked to forced labor.