President Marcos said that former senator Leila de Lima's acquittal from all her drug-related charges only showed that the Philippines' justice system works and does not need the intervention of the International Criminal Court (ICC). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and former senator...
The progress of many economies on their energy transition agendas will weaken demand growth for oil commodities in the years ahead, according to Paris-based global think tank International Energy Agency. But while oil consumption will be on decline, there are projections that oil production on...
Guided by its purpose, snacks company Mondelēz International in the Philippines strives to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for its colleagues, culture, and communities. In celebration of Pride Month this June 2024, the company reaffirms its commitment to its value of doing what’s...
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has expressed alarm over reports of unauthorized drone activities within the 10-kilometer aerodrome radius of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In a statement, the MIAA said it is now coordinating with the Civil Aviation Authority of...
Senators on Tuesday, June 25 welcomed the dismissal of the remaining drug cases that have been hurled against former senator Leila De Lima. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he is hoping that De Lima would still join in the upcoming 2025 senatorial elections and win a...
The International Finance Corp. (IFC) has invested $100 million (over P5.8 billion) in City Savings Bank Inc.'s (CitySavings) maiden social bond issuance aimed at bankrolling more consumer loans to women and marginalized sectors in the Philippines. The World Bank Group's private sector arm...
A new transfer service system in the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) called “Cebu Connect” aims to cut layover time from an hour to 30 minutes or less. This project was part of MCIA’s operator Aboitiz InfraCapital GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (AGMCAC) plan to boost tourism...
(Photo courtesy of MIAA) An airport staff found two pairs of socks containing US dollar bills amounting to P1.1 million at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Thursday, June 20. Rosalinda Cellero, a building attendant at NAIA, was cleaning around NAIA Terminal 3 as part of her chores...
The next round of maintenance activities for the upgrade of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 electrical systems will not occur during peak hours to ensure continuous operations. In a statement, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said that upgrade works will...
Tycoon Andrew Tan’s Travellers International Hotel Group (TIHGI), owner and operator of Newport World Resorts (NWR), has named Laurence Hawke as its new Chief Financial Officer effective July 2024. In a statement, TIHGI said Hawke joins the Philippines’ pioneer and largest integrated resort’s...
Philippine Ambassador to The Netherlands Eduardo Malaya urged member-states to use the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s (PCA) dispute settlement facilities to preserve and maintain peace, stability, and rule of law amid the challenges facing the world’s regions. (From left) Solicitor...
Singaporean low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia plans to increase its flight offerings between Clark International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport by October. After restarting operations at Clark, Jetstar announced its intention to ramp up to five return services per week, up from the initial...
