Seipi sees ‘modest’ earnings growth from semiconductor exports this 2025

MANILA, Philippines — A group of semiconductor and electronics companies is optimistic about delivering a “modest” growth in earnings this year, banking on the strong momentum in recent months and the emergence of new technologies. Danilo Lachica, president of the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc. (Seipi), said the industry was

PBA: Jerrick Ahanmisi inks one-year contract with Terrafirma

MANILA, Philippines–Jerrick Ahanmisi finally came to terms with Terrafirma by signing a one-year contract after being acquired in a trade with Magnolia. The four-point specialist  sealed the deal alongside agent Danny Espiritu in a meeting with Dyip team manager Waiyip Chong Both parties had been in negotiations since Terrafirma got the incoming fifth-year guard last

NBA: Miami Heat, Nikola Jovic agree on 4-year extension

MIAMI— The Miami Heat and forward Nikola Jovic have agreed on the framework of a four-year, $62.4 million extension, a person with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the contract has not been signed. READ: NBA: Heat edge Timberwolves on Nikola Jovic

Buyer-friendly prices lift Philippine shares

MANILA, Philippines — Affordable stock prices – not necessarily any positive catalyst – enticed investors to buy shares on Thursday, setting the stage for the local bourse’s uphill climb. By the end of the session, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) added 0.23 percent or 13.73 points to close at 6,039.76. Likewise, the broader

Gilas Pilipinas adds RJ Abarrientos, Ange Kouame to expanded pool

MANILA, Philippines–RJ Abarrientos and Ange Kouame joined Quentin Millora-Brown as new additions to the Gilas Pilipinas pool of coach Tim Cone. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas made the announcement on Tuesday as the pool was expanded to a total of 16 for the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers, which start late next month. READ: