Sept. inflation may have topped 2% on costlier rice, fish – BSP

MANILA, Philippines — Inflation in the Philippines may have accelerated beyond 2 percent in September, driven by rising rice, fish and fuel costs, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said, though the central bank’s estimate showed that price growth was still likely to remain within its target range. In a statement on Wednesday, the BSP

PBA: Magnolia weighs if LA Tenorio will play, coach in opener

With Barangay Ginebra and Magnolia set to open the PBA’s 50th season this Sunday, fans are left to wonder if LA Tenorio will pull double duty as player and coach in his Hotshots debut. But Magnolia team governor Jason Webb said he and Tenorio plan to discuss things in the coming days, though he admitted

PVL: Brooke Van Sickle’s parents take charge of Petro Gazz

MANILA, Philippines — Petro Gazz has appointed Gary and Lisa Van Sickle–parents of reigning All-Filipino MVP Brooke Van Sickle, to lead the team in the upcoming 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference. Gary takes over as head coach, replacing interim mentor Brian Esquibel, while Lisa will serve as assistant coach. Esquibel had guided the Angels following the

PBA: Pido Jarencio is new team governor for Terrafirma Dyip

University of Santo Tomas coach Pido Jarencio was officially listed as team governor of Terrafirma for the PBA’s 50th season, which starts this weekend. Jarencio’s name was listed on the team’s official roster carrying the said capacity after serving as team manager of NorthPort for the last few seasons. READ: PBA: Pido Jarencio mum on

PSEi claws back to 6,000 on bargain hunting

MANILA, Philippines — Positive results from the government’s investigation into corrupted flood control projects may be the only savior of the stock market after dipping to a six-month low, according to the operator of the local bourse. Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) president and CEO Ramon Monzon told reporters on Wednesday that the market’s “very bad” performance