Two suspected communist rebels were killed during an armed encounter between the Philippine Army (PA) and the New People’s Army (NPA) in Tapaz, Capiz on Saturday, Sept. 20. The Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) said combined troops from the 82nd Infantry Battalion, 61st Infantry Battalion, and...
Unutilized Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) funds will now be rechanneled to greater universal healthcare (UHC) access, a move welcomed by the Department of Finance (DOF). In a statement on Saturday, Sept. 20, the DOF commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for ordering the return...
DAVAO CITY – A longtime diplomat-turned-peace advocate on Friday slammed the government 's approach to the West Philippine Sea issue. Asian Century Philippines President Adolfo Quizon Paglinawan, speaking at the Media Forum on Peace in Asia here, described the approach as disguised lawfare...
The local stock market ended the week at a high note as investor sentiment improved amid expectations of more rate cuts coupled with a steady credit rating for the Philippines. The main index added 30.87 points, or 0.5 percent, to close at 6,264.49 on Friday, Sept. 19. Sectoral indices were evenly...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country’s ocean-based industries have reached a new milestone, with their economic value surpassing ₱1 trillion last year. According to the PSA, ocean economy grew 4.7 percent in January to December 2025 to ₱1.01 trillion from...
The Philippine College of Surgeons (PCS) has expressed solidarity with Filipinos calling for transparency and accountability, saying the medical profession stands firmly against any form of graft and corruption in the country. In a statement, the surgeons’ group underscored its commitment to...
Tropical Depression Nando intensified into a tropical storm (international name: Ragasa) on Thursday night, September 18, as it continued moving slowly over the Philippine Sea, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 11 p.m....
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose for the third straight day on Thursday, Sept. 18, after the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) cut interest rates, as expected. The main index added 22.96 points, or 0.37 percent, to close at 6,233.62. Sector indices were evenly mixed, while...
Leading online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has tapped sister company Philippine First Insurance Co. Inc. (PhilFirst) to introduce the Philippines’ first-ever surety bond program for online gaming players. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), DigiPlus said the...
To strengthen disaster resilience, environmental stewardship, and community service training in higher education programs, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday, September 17, signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). CHED Chairperson...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has strongly condemned the reported misconduct of Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, who is facing a formal complaint before the House of Representatives Ethics Committee over alleged lewd photos and inappropriate remarks...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose further on Wednesday, Sept. 17, on hopes that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will slash rates further in tandem with the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed). The main index jumped by 61.92 points, or 1.01 percent, to close at 6,210.66. The...
