Photo from Pasay BFP A 20-year-old man was hurt when a fire hit several houses in Pasay City on Holy Wednesday, April 16. Supt. Mariano Taguiam, Pasay City Bureau of Fire Marshall, said the victim, identified as alias “Vinz,” suffered multiple lacerations on his hand and was...
Timor-Leste’s application to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is in jeopardy, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said on Tuesday, March 25. Remulla's statement was issued after Timor-Leste's Court of Appeals denied the Philippine government's plea to...
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque should defend himself first over the cases against him in the country before defending others, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said. Vice President Sara Duterte and former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque are...
Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, March 4, warned the Bureau of Immigration (BI) that she will press for a total revamp of the agency, starting from its commissioner, if the agency continues to fail to provide answers on the mystery of how former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice...
Campaigning for those running for senator and party-list group representatives officially begins Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. In preparation for the posting of election materials, Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia stressed the need to adhere to the usage of common poster areas. He also emphasized the...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) is closing two Casino Filipino branches in Talisay, Cebu, and Tagum, Davao del Norte, due to financial losses, as part of its ongoing rationalization plan. Pagcor Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro Tengco said in a statement that both...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the importation of breeder goats and sheep to improve the genetics of local livestock and bolster the country’s goat and sheep industries, particularly in Mindanao. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a statement on Wednesday,...
Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corp. (SLIMTC) encourages Filipinos to invest globally to diversify their portfolios and potentially enhance their returns. In a statement, Mikko Vergara, SLIMTC's head of equities and global funds, highlighted the growing importance of global investing in...
ACEN Corporation's retail electricity unit has partnered with low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific to integrate renewable energy (RE) into its key facilities. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday, December 6, the firm said that ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES) has begun 100...
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) – Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 22 people, mostly women and children, Palestinian officials said Sunday, as its offensive in the hard-hit and isolated north entered a third week and aid groups described a humanitarian catastrophe. The...
In a remarkable achievement, Mang Inasal has emerged as the only restaurant brand from the Philippines to receive honors at the prestigious 21st International Business Awards (IBA), held recently at the InterContinental Istanbul, Turkey. Recognized for its groundbreaking marketing...
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) inaugurated its new training center and parts warehouse, located at its Sta. Rosa office. Plans for the facility's transformation began last September 2023. This was part of HCPI’s vision to continuously provide the best quality service for customers through...
