Red notice issued by Interpol vs MFT Group founder Maria Francesca Tan

Emmanuel John B. Abris - @inquirerdotnet 06/19/2026

CEO Maria Francesca Tan, MFT Group founder, has been issued a red notice by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol).  This was after the request of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over Tan’s alleged role in…

To further tame inflation, BSP hikes policy rate for 2nd time

Nyah Genelle C. De Leon 06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos bracing for costlier loans and tighter household budgets got fresh cause for concern Thursday after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) moved to raise borrowing costs for the second time this year, as…

Russian airline eyes direct Cebu flights

Inquirer.net 06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Cebu could soon welcome direct flights from Russia as one of the country’s largest carriers awaits regulatory approval to resume routes to the country, a Filipino diplomat said. Philippine Ambassador to Russia Igor Garlit…

‘The future is not waiting’: Cebu Business Month launches First AI forum

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/18/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a tool reserved for large corporations, and Cebu’s business community must embrace it now or risk being left behind. That was the core message at the Cebu…

Shares surge in Asia after initial signing of US-Iran peace deal

06/18/2026

BANGKOK (AP) — After the U.S. and Iran signed their initial deal on ending the war, shares surged Thursday in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea hitting fresh records. The rally in Asia followed a retreat Wednesday…

‘Good potential’: Marcos, Putin discuss energy, food security deal

Luisa Cabato 06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — During a bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ways to improve cooperation and explore the “good potential” on food and energy resources…

Visayas logistics sector growing, players urged to innovate – economists

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/18/2026

SINGAPORE — Despite inflation, peso depreciation, and the global slowdown, logistics continues as a standout growth sector in the Visayas, and economists urged industry stakeholders to embrace innovation to boost its growth.  Experts from the University of…

GCash is going public

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – One of the country’s largest cashless ecosystem is going public. Mynt, Inc., the fintech company behind GCash, announced Wednesday, June 17, that its board of directors and shareholders have authorized the filing of…

Chester Lim sees fatherhood beyond family, shaping Anjo World for Cebuanos of all ages

Francis I. Vistal 06/14/2026

Behind every ride, attraction, and family photo taken at Anjo World is a larger goal: creating meaningful moments that bring people together. That goal is closely tied to Chester Lim, President of Anjo World Theme Park, and…

For Augusto Go, 60,000 students are family

Irene J. Comision 06/14/2026

For University of Cebu founder Augusto Go, leadership begins with compassion. In this special feature, he reflects on fatherhood, education, and why more than 60,000 students have become part of his extended family.…

Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire on paper after SpaceX IPO

Anadolu via Philippine News Agency 06/13/2026

ISTANBUL – Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire on paper after SpaceX priced its record initial public offering at $135 per share, according to calculations based on company and Tesla filings. Space Exploration Technologies Corp., better…

Globe deploys satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Mindanao for disaster response 

CDN Digital BrandRoom 06/11/2026

Globe in partnership with Starlink deployed its satellite-to-mobile service in South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the said provinces. Globe deployed the service to support emergency communications and disaster response…

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