MANILA, Philippines — The government’s budget deficit swelled by 56 percent from a year earlier in August to P84.8 billion, driven by a drop in revenues. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed that revenues had contracted by nearly 9 percent to P352 billion. READ: S&P trims Philippines’ growth outlook on trade risks Meanwhile, expenditures
BEIJING, China — Alibaba announced on Wednesday a “milestone collaboration” in artificial intelligence (AI) tech with US chip giant Nvidia that the Chinese company said will accelerate its development of humanoid robots. The news came as Alibaba’s shares soared more than 9 percent in Hong Kong after chief executive Eddie Wu unveiled plans to further ramp
NEW YORK— Michael Porter Jr. has a familiar face helping ease his transition from Denver to Brooklyn. The 6-foot-10 forward felt overwhelmed by the demands that come with playing in New York during the Nuggets’ yearly visits to face the city’s two NBA clubs. But his reunion with Nets coach Jordi Fernandez — a former
MANILA, Philippines — Grocery chain Makro is making a Philippine comeback with the help of the Ayala conglomerate, which has recently regained appetite for the retailing business. ACX Holdings Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corp., signed on Sept. 24 a partnership deal with Thai company, Makro ROH Company Limited (MROH) for the operation of Makro
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees are headed to the Major League Baseball playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons. But first, there’s plenty to play for over the final days of the regular season. New York secured its spot in the postseason with a 3-2, come-from-behind win over the Chicago White Sox
Often overshadowed by its sibling nutmeg, mace is an underrated spice with a host of health benefits.
MINNEAPOLIS — Satou Sabally scored 11 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter and Alyssa Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Phoenix Mercury erase a 20-point deficit and beat the Minnesota Lynx 89-83 in overtime on Tuesday night, tying the WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece. “We’re confident in
Only a few weeks remain before the opening of the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament, where the league moves on from the traditional format and implements a new one. Letran, however, isn’t taking the format lightly. Especially since it can bite the Knights in the back if they aren’t careful. Just ask Rain or
MANILA, Philippines – International flyers of Philippine Airlines (PAL) will soon experience a “standardized” in-flight experience, with upgraded interior complete with in-seat screens, as the flag carrier pursues the retrofitting of its Airbus A321ceo fleet. PAL’s first refurbished Airbus A321ceo aircraft will return to commercial operations on Wednesday, debuting the flag carrier’s “comprehensive” cabin upgrades
The Czechs went straight to their countrymen in the stands of Mall of Asia Arena to celebrate their historic entry into the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship quarterfinals on Tuesday after bundling out Tunisia, 25-19, 25-18, 25-23. The jubilation was worth it, as their country carrying a new name technically made its first top eight
