Megaworld spending P54B more on township near Manila Bay

Megaworld Corp. is investing an additional PHP54 billion in the 31-hectare Westside City township at the Entertainment City in Paranaque City over the next 10 years, as it supports the country’s growing tourism industry. It initially allocated PHP10 billion for the township in 2015, mostly for residential and hotel projects.

Market says no jitters over BSP chief’s health

Concerns about the health of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr. have not roiled market sentiment, with players still expecting a firm hand on monetary policy and financial market reforms to continue.

MMDA ROAD ADVISORY | Bank Drive in Ortigas Center now open to private vehicles

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that Bank Drive in Ortigas Center in Pasig City is now open to private vehicles aimed to ease traffic congestion in the commercial district.

MWC 2018 | How 5G could unlock the world of AI

Artificial intelligence powered by super fast 5G wireless networks is the talk of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Duterte to probe corruption reports vs PH envoy to Nigeria

President Rodrigo Duterte is determined to investigate corruption allegations against Philippine Ambassador to Nigeria Shirley Ho Vicario, Malacanang said Tuesday.

Hyundai kicks off 2018 with modest sales growth

The Hyundai Accent and Eon still uphold the largest share of HARI’s PC segment, Elantra substantially grew by 113% with unit sales of 219 this January from 103 units sold last January 2017.

WATCH | ‘DEFINITELY NOT AGNES’: Palace rejects Iceland exec’s call for Callamard to probe...

Malacanang on Tuesday rejected a call to allow Agnes Callamard, a United Nations (UN) special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions, to conduct unconditional probe on alleged extra-judicial killings in the Philippines.

Art Fair Philippines gives documentary photography a shot this year

The works of some of the country’s respected photographers find its rightful place in this big art event’s firmament

WATCH | Sereno going on ‘wellness leave’ to prepare for possible Senate trial –...

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno is taking a two-week "wellness leave" from Thursday, March 1, to prepare for her possible impeachment trial by the Senate but will “definitely not resign,” her spokesman said Tuesday.

WATCH | Palace spurns call at UN rights council to allow Callamard visit

Malacañang spurned calls by Iceland at the 37th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to allow special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions to conduct an investigation into the thousands of deaths associated with the government’s war on drugs, saying it could not be compelled to do so.

MWC 2018 | Mobile World Congress opens its doors in Barcelona

The 2018 MWC has as its motto "Creating a Better Future" to demonstrate its commitment to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the benefits offered by mobile technology.

DOTr pushes flight rationalization in NAIA

The Department of Transportation is pushing for the rationalization of flights to decongest the terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Thailand arrests 10 Russians who ran sex training course in Pattaya

Thai police on Monday arrested a group of 10 Russians who were running a sex training class for their compatriots in the seaside town of Pattaya, and have charged them with working in Thailand without permission.

Like OFWs, rebel moms leave kids to build better future – Southern Tagalog NPA

(UPDATE - 11:55 a.m.) Communist rebels in the Southern Tagalog said mothers in the New People’s Army leave their children behind for the same reasons overseas Filipino workers do -- to build a better future for their offspring.

Apple plans biggest iPhone yet for 2018 — Bloomberg

Apple Inc is preparing to release three new smartphones later this year, including the largest iPhone ever.