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ALDI SÜD Just Bought Into DALI’s 1,300-Store Philippine Network — But the Biggest Part of the Deal Is Still Secret

ALDI SÜD Just Bought Into DALI’s 1,300-Store Philippine Network — But the Biggest Part of the Deal Is Still Secret

MANILA, Philippines — One of the biggest names in global discount retail has placed a bet on one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing grocery chains. German retail powerhouse ALDI SÜD Group has acquired an undisclosed minority stake in DALI Everyday Grocery, giving the rapidly expanding Philippine hard-discount retailer fresh financial

Dennis Uy Is Moving PH Resorts’ Core Assets Back to Udenna — But One Big Question Remains for Shareholders

Dennis Uy Is Moving PH Resorts’ Core Assets Back to Udenna — But One Big Question Remains for Shareholders

MANILA, Philippines — Dennis Uy is preparing one of the biggest restructurings yet of his embattled PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc., a plan that could strip the listed company of substantially all of its operating businesses while transferring many of its legacy liabilities back to parent Udenna Corp. The proposal offers

Emirates Just Gave Premium Economy a Business-Class Upgrade — But One Big Detail Is Still Missing

Emirates Just Gave Premium Economy a Business-Class Upgrade — But One Big Detail Is Still Missing

Emirates is blurring the line between premium economy and business class, unveiling an electrically adjustable seat with a full-height privacy divider, wireless charging and 4K entertainment for its newest Airbus A350 aircraft. DUBAI — The battle for passengers willing to pay more for comfort without splurging on business class is

ASUS Is Giving Laptop Buyers 3 Months of Google AI and Up to 5TB Storage — But There’s One Detail Users Shouldn’t Miss

ASUS Is Giving Laptop Buyers 3 Months of Google AI and Up to 5TB Storage — But There’s One Detail Users Shouldn’t Miss

ASUS Philippines is sweetening the deal for buyers of selected laptops by bundling three months of Google AI Pro or Google AI Plus — giving users access to Gemini-powered tools, advanced research and creative features, and as much as 5TB of cloud storage at no additional upfront cost. But before

SM Group Just Won 15 Philippine Quill Awards — But the Bigger Story Is What Its Campaigns Were Built to Change

SM Group Just Won 15 Philippine Quill Awards — But the Bigger Story Is What Its Campaigns Were Built to Change

MANILA, Philippines — For one of the Philippines’ biggest conglomerates, communication is increasingly being treated as more than advertising, publicity or corporate image-building. The SM Group collected 15 Philippine Quill Awards, including six Awards of Excellence, for programs spanning financial education, investor relations, community development, customer engagement, social media and

Gilas Pilipinas Crushed Again by South Korea, Faces Major Test Ahead of Asian Games Title Defense

Gilas Pilipinas Crushed Again by South Korea, Faces Major Test Ahead of Asian Games Title Defense

SUWON, SOUTH KOREA — Gilas Pilipinas heads into its Asian Games title defense searching for answers after suffering a second straight lopsided defeat to South Korea, falling 69-42 in its final tune-up game at the Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena on Sunday, Sept. 6. The loss completed a difficult two-

Davao del Norte Posts Highest LPG Prices in Region Despite September Rollback

Davao del Norte Posts Highest LPG Prices in Region Despite September Rollback

DAVAO REGION, Philippines — A small September price rollback has offered some relief to households, but consumers in Davao del Norte are still paying the highest average prices for household liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the region. Latest monitoring by the Department of Energy (DOE) Mindanao Field Office showed that Davao

‘Lost’ for Over 110 Years: Critically Endangered Rattan Rediscovered in Davao de Oro

‘Lost’ for Over 110 Years: Critically Endangered Rattan Rediscovered in Davao de Oro

DAVAO DE ORO, Philippines — A critically endangered Philippine plant believed to have vanished from scientific records for more than a century has been found alive in the forests of Mindanao. Researchers have rediscovered Calamus vinosus, a rare native rattan species that had not been documented in the wild for more

Carcar’s Shoe Industry Is Fading — But Cebu’s Shoemakers Refuse to Let the Tradition Die

Carcar’s Shoe Industry Is Fading — But Cebu’s Shoemakers Refuse to Let the Tradition Die

CARCAR CITY, CEBU — For generations, the sound of leather being cut, stitched and shaped into shoes was part of everyday life in Carcar City. The Cebuano city built a reputation as one of the country's traditional shoemaking centers, with skilled craftsmen producing handmade footwear that found buyers far

‘Flash’ Strikes Again: Renan Noblefranca Stops Jhan Villegas in Explosive CFC Main Event

‘Flash’ Strikes Again: Renan Noblefranca Stops Jhan Villegas in Explosive CFC Main Event

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renan “Flash” Noblefranca reminded Cebu's fight community why he remains one of the Philippines' most dangerous strikers after stopping 2024 Muay Thai national gold medalist Jhan Villegas in the third round of the Cebu Fighting Championship's “Return of the Warriors” event on

8 Golden Rules for Kidney Health: Simple Habits That Can Help Protect Your Kidneys

8 Golden Rules for Kidney Health: Simple Habits That Can Help Protect Your Kidneys

CEBU CITY — Your kidneys work quietly every day, filtering waste from the blood, helping regulate fluids and supporting several essential functions in the body. Yet kidney problems can develop gradually, sometimes without obvious warning signs. That is why protecting kidney health is not only about treating kidney disease when it

LTO 7 Warns Vehicle Dealers: Delayed Plate Releases Could Mean Fines Up to P1 Million

LTO 7 Warns Vehicle Dealers: Delayed Plate Releases Could Mean Fines Up to P1 Million

CEBU CITY — Motor vehicle dealers in Central Visayas are being put on notice: delaying the release of license plates to vehicle owners could result in fines, suspension or even cancellation of their accreditation. The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO 7) issued the warning after receiving numerous reports involving

Philippines Storm Damage Nears ₱12 Billion as Agriculture and Infrastructure Losses Surge

Philippines Storm Damage Nears ₱12 Billion as Agriculture and Infrastructure Losses Surge

MANILA — The economic damage from a string of tropical cyclones and the enhanced southwest monsoon has climbed to nearly ₱12 billion, underscoring the growing cost of extreme weather on Philippine farms, roads and other infrastructure. The latest combined estimate puts damage at approximately ₱11.92 billion, with ₱7.79 billion

2 Brothers Gunned Down in Maguindanao del Sur Despite Election Gun Ban—Police Hunt for Killers

2 Brothers Gunned Down in Maguindanao del Sur Despite Election Gun Ban—Police Hunt for Killers

COTABATO CITY, BARMM — Two brothers were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Paglat, Maguindanao del Sur, on Monday, September 7, even as a strict election gun ban remains in force across the Bangsamoro region ahead of the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections. Police identified the victims as Ebrahim Mamalinta, 35, a

₱10.8-Billion Learning Recovery Program Could Benefit 21 Million Filipino Learners as Philippines Battles Education Crisis

₱10.8-Billion Learning Recovery Program Could Benefit 21 Million Filipino Learners as Philippines Battles Education Crisis

MANILA — More than 21 million Filipino learners could be reached by a proposed ₱10.8-billion learning recovery program, as the Philippine government intensifies efforts to address persistent gaps in reading, mathematics and other foundational skills. The proposed funding is part of the government's continuing effort to reverse

PH Races to Seal Tax Deals With Oman, Singapore Before 2026 Ends—Here’s What Could Change for Investors

PH Races to Seal Tax Deals With Oman, Singapore Before 2026 Ends—Here’s What Could Change for Investors

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is moving to close two major tax treaty efforts with Oman and Singapore before the end of 2026, as the Marcos administration intensifies its push to make the country more attractive to foreign investors and strengthen its network of international tax agreements. Finance Assistant Secretary Euvimil

From a Cebu Fruit Stand to AI for Autism: Meet the 5 Filipino MSME Heroes Who Just Made Business History

From a Cebu Fruit Stand to AI for Autism: Meet the 5 Filipino MSME Heroes Who Just Made Business History

MANILA, Philippines — Five Filipino entrepreneurs whose businesses are making an impact in retail, education, employment, agriculture and technology have been named the inaugural winners of the DITO BizBayani Awards, putting the spotlight on the people behind some of the country’s most inspiring micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The

₱300-MILLION BOOST EYED FOR BUKIDNON AIRPORT — BUT WILL THIS FINALLY GET THE LONG-DELAYED PROJECT OFF THE GROUND?

₱300-MILLION BOOST EYED FOR BUKIDNON AIRPORT — BUT WILL THIS FINALLY GET THE LONG-DELAYED PROJECT OFF THE GROUND?

MANILA — The Marcos administration is proposing an additional ₱300 million under the 2027 national budget to push the completion of the long-awaited Bukidnon Airport in Don Carlos, with the government now targeting the facility for completion and eventual operations in 2027. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto inspected the ongoing airport

CALABARZON Police Seize P13.3M in Illegal Drugs in Just One Week—But One Province Stands Out

CALABARZON Police Seize P13.3M in Illegal Drugs in Just One Week—But One Province Stands Out

LUCENA CITY, Philippines — Police operations across CALABARZON resulted in the seizure of more than P13.3 million worth of suspected illegal drugs in just one week, with 228 suspects arrested in 181 anti-drug operations, according to the Police Regional Office IV-A. The operations were conducted from August 31

Savi Davison Refuses to Back Down as PLDT and Creamline Clash Again—But This Time, a PVL Bronze Medal Is on the Line

Savi Davison Refuses to Back Down as PLDT and Creamline Clash Again—But This Time, a PVL Bronze Medal Is on the Line

MANILA, Philippines — Savi Davison and the PLDT High Speed Hitters are not finished yet. After eliminating Creamline’s hopes of reaching the 2026 PVL Invitational Conference Finals in a dramatic five-set showdown, PLDT will face the Cool Smashers once again—this time with the bronze medal at stake. The

13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Neck Becomes Entangled in Rope at Pig Pen in Danao City

13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Neck Becomes Entangled in Rope at Pig Pen in Danao City

DANAO CITY, Cebu, Philippines — A 13-year-old boy died in a tragic accident after his neck reportedly became entangled in a rope used to restrain a sow at a pig pen in Barangay Cogon, Danao City. The victim was identified by police as Carl James Laurente Gica, 13, a

Alleged Gunman, Two Accomplices Arrested in Brutal Killing of Consolacion Man

Alleged Gunman, Two Accomplices Arrested in Brutal Killing of Consolacion Man

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police have arrested the alleged gunman and two other suspects in the kidnapping and killing of a 57-year-old man whose body was found in a mountainous area of Barangay Sudlon 1, Cebu City. Authorities identified the victim as Leo Leaño, a resident of Barangay Nangka

Central Visayas Index Crimes Drop 25% in August, But Police Warn Against Complacency

Central Visayas Index Crimes Drop 25% in August, But Police Warn Against Complacency

CEBU, Philippines — Central Visayas recorded a significant drop in major crimes in August, with index crimes falling by 25 percent compared with the same month last year, according to the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO 7). Police recorded 129 index crimes in August 2026, down from 172 cases

Liloan Mayor Explains New P12 Garbage Bag System After Residents Raise Concerns

Liloan Mayor Explains New P12 Garbage Bag System After Residents Raise Concerns

LILOAN, Cebu, Philippines — Liloan Mayor Aljew Jordan Frasco has defended and clarified the municipality's proposed new garbage collection system after residents raised concerns over a plan requiring households to buy official trash bags costing P12 each. The new policy, called the “Pay As You Throw, Garbage Bag System,

Illegal Power Connections Uncovered in Zamboanga Village, Up to 70 Households Allegedly Benefited

Illegal Power Connections Uncovered in Zamboanga Village, Up to 70 Households Allegedly Benefited

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Authorities have uncovered several alleged illegal electricity connections in Barangay Campo Islam, with the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) estimating that 60 to 70 households may have benefited from unauthorized power lines. The discovery was made during an anti-pilferage operation on September 2, 2026, as Zamcelco&