BIZ BUZZ: United Airlines goes ‘premium’

MANILA, Philippines — United Airlines promises “premium experience” for Filipinos flying on its intra-Asia routes, as it moves to replace its entire Guam-based Boeing 737-800 fleet with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The first aircraft is expected to land in Guam by early next year, boasting United’s signature interior with seatback entertainment in every seat, Continue reading BIZ BUZZ: United Airlines goes ‘premium’

Digital bank license application to stop again on Dec. 1, says BSP

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday announced that it will stop accepting new applications for digital bank licenses on Dec. 1, 2025. The BSP said in a statement the move follows the Monetary Board’s approval of a moratorium on digital bank licensing on Sept. 18. The moratorium will remain in Continue reading Digital bank license application to stop again on Dec. 1, says BSP

Carlos Alcaraz survives injury scare, rain delay to win Tokyo opener

World number one Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off an ankle injury to beat Argentina’s Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday in a gritty start to his Japan Open campaign. US Open champion Alcaraz crumpled to the ground chasing a shot in the fifth game of the opening set in Tokyo and sat on the court grimacing Continue reading Carlos Alcaraz survives injury scare, rain delay to win Tokyo opener

NBA: Devin Booker’s presence gives Suns much-needed stability

PHOENIX — There’s a lot of new people surrounding the Phoenix Suns these days, from first-year coach Jordan Ott to first-year general manager Brian Gregory to new players like Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams and Khaman Maluach. One thing hasn’t changed — Devin Booker plans on being a force for this NBA franchise. READ: Continue reading NBA: Devin Booker’s presence gives Suns much-needed stability

US lowers tariff on EU autos, implementing terms of deal

WASHINGTON, United States — The United States moved Wednesday to lower tariffs on auto imports from the European Union – retroactive to August 1 – implementing the terms of a trade pact that both sides earlier unveiled. The shift, detailed in a document filed to the Federal Register by the Commerce Department and US Trade Representative’s Continue reading US lowers tariff on EU autos, implementing terms of deal