INCITING INSIGHTS It’s round two! After the aborted impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte last year, another Articles of Impeachment approved by 257 of 318 members of the House of Representatives were transmitted to the Senate on May 13. She is being charged with: (a) alleged misuse of...
American financial giant Goldman Sachs Group Inc. expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to raise key borrowing costs through three more 25-basis-point (bp) hikes to 5.5 percent, citing the looming inflation threat from El Niño coupled with the oil shock—a “quicker” transmission of...
The fight against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children does not end at national borders. Neither, increasingly, does law enforcement. Recognizing the global nature of these crimes, the Norwegian Police Service and the Philippine National Police (PNP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
Vice President Sara Duterte has been summoned by the Senate Impeachment Court to appear at the formal opening of her impeachment trial on Monday, July 6, 2026. In a notice dated July 2, the Impeachment Court directed Duterte to appear before the court on July 6, pursuant to Rule 7 of the Rules of...
President Marcos and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the need for "middle powers" to strengthen their partnerships amid global volatility. During a joint press conference following their bilateral meeting in Vancouver, Canada, on Friday, July 3, Marcos and Carney agreed that middle...
Nearly ₱1 billion worth of illegal cigarettes concealed in 25 container vans have been intercepted by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Mandaue City, Cebu on Thursday, July 2, marking the country’s second-largest tax collection agency’s major seizures under its intensified campaign against...
President Marcos is not worried about the downsides of the Philippines ' achievement of upper-middle-income status, as he is banking on increased investment. As the country moves up the classification ladder, it may gradually lose access to foreign grants intended for poorer economies. Marcos,...
President Marcos and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney capped their bilateral engagements in Canada with a visit to the Granville branch of Jollibee in Vancouver, highlighting the Filipino fast-food giant’s growing footprint in the Canadian market. The visit coincided with the brand’s 10th...
Newly appointed United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton pledged to elevate the Philippines-United States alliance and bring more American investments, jobs, and assistance to Filipinos as the two countries prepare to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations. Speaking at the “Freedom...
President Marcos reappointed veteran bankers Walter C. Wassmer and Jose L. Querubin to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ policymaking Monetary Board, securing their roles through July 2032. The reappointments extend the tenure of both officials to full six-year terms. Wassmer and Querubin were...
The Philippines is seeking greater recognition of Filipino professional credentials in Canada as the two countries signed a labor and migration agreement aimed at improving opportunities and protections for Filipino workers. President Marcos raised the issue during his bilateral meeting with...
Canada has reaffirmed its support for the 2016 arbitral ruling on the South China Sea as Manila and Ottawa moved to further deepen their defense and security cooperation following talks between President Marcos and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Speaking during a joint press conference following their...
