Ube industry growth stalled by supply gaps
MANILA, Philippines — Supply constraints could limit further growth in the Philippines’ ube industry amid the growing demand for purple yam in overseas markets.
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Additional asset infusion boosts MREIT portfolio to P122 billion
Additional asset infusion boosts MREIT portfolio to P122 billion Philstar.com
Pax Silica: Debunking the myths
Pax Silica: Debunking the myths Philstar.com
The STAR Cover (September 16, 2026)
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Pinoys all in for Eala
MANILA, Philippines — They’re all in. PSC. POC. PHILTA. The Senate. All behind Alex Eala.
Lapid: No official has filed a truly honest SALN?
MANILA, Philippines — In an interjection rarely seen, Sen. Lito Lapid yesterday took the podium to bare what he called a reality in the filing of statements of assets, liabilities and net worth: no politician has ever submitted an honest declaration of his or her wealth in the SA...
Chiz OKs presentation of VP’s SALNs from 2007
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court will scrutinize Vice President Sara Duterte’s financial records starting from her time as a local official in Davao City to establish a “baseline” for her wealth, presiding officer Sen. Francis Escudero said yesterday.
DOJ summons Padilla over Bato’s escape from Senate
MANILA, Philippines — For helping fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa escape from the Senate in May, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has summoned Sen. Robinhood Padilla over allegations of obstruction of justice.
More doxycycline capsules distributed to curb leptospirosis cases
MANILA, Philippines — An additional 1.28 million capsules of doxycycline have been released through regional health centers nationwide to help prevent and manage cases of leptospirosis, according to the Department of Health.
E-commerce sales seen outpacing traditional retail
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s retailers expect traditional store sales to rise by up to 10 percent this year, but e-commerce sales are likely to grow faster due to lower prices.
What a beauty-ful day!
Beauty had its moment in the spotlight as Rustan’s Beauty Source staged its much-awaited Beauty Addict Event 2026, transforming Rustan’s Makati into a glamorous playground for beauty devotees.
Economy ‘more than steady’ – Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — Despite inflation concerns and the weakening of the peso, President Marcos described the Philippines as “more than steady.”
Marcos on Sara tirades: You can’t force anyone to love you
MANILA, Philippines — Not even the most powerful man in the land can demand affection.
Remulla says Roque asylum bid denied; Roque disputes claim
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday claimed that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque's asylum bid in Austria had been denied, a claim Roque later disputed.
Marcos to ASEAN: Strengthen cooperation on disasters
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has called on members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to strengthen cooperation on disaster resilience as risks confronting the region are “changing faster than ever.”
Ferry June Aster captain surfaces, faces PCG
MANILA, Philippines — Five days after a fire struck the passenger and cargo ship MV June Aster, its captain, Roel Sarmiento, showed up at the Philippine Coast Guard’s Palawan field office yesterday to shed light on the incident that claimed 76 lives.
Sumulong Highway drainage contractor gets ultimatum
MANILA, Philippines — The contractor of the P158.3-million drainage improvement project along Sumulong Highway in Marikina has been given until Oct. 15 to finish the job.
Romualdez mugshots at Quezon City jail released
MANILA, Philippines — Mugshots of Leyte congressman Martin Romualdez were released yesterday to the public, showing the former speaker in yellow detainee shirt and black pants.