Ayala Corp., the Philippines’ oldest conglomerate, posted record core earnings for a third consecutive year as gains in its real estate and banking units shielded the group from the slump in its energy and telecommunications businesses. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening literacy among Filipino learners as Education Secretary Sonny Angara formally opened the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2026 on Thursday, March 12, highlighting the crucial role of books in developing students’...
Local stocks retreated as the resurgence in global crude oil prices and the weakening peso soured investor sentiment, overshadowing gains in the conglomerate sector. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped 44.75 points, or 0.73 percent, to finish at 6,113.58 in Manila. While the services...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said this on Thursday, March 12 as he again criticized the recent actions of a fellow lawmaker whom he said appears to serve foreign interests. In an interview on DZRH Radio, Lacson reiterated his point as he criticized the pattern of actions of...
At Goldenberg Mansion in Manila, a meaningful moment for Philippine design unfolded on February 20, 2026. The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) introduced its newly elected Board of Trustees, an assembly of respected creatives who now carry the responsibility of steering the...
Local stocks climbed for a second consecutive session as investors scooped up beaten-down shares, tracking the broader shift in sentiment fueled by expectations of a massive release of global oil reserves. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 31.67 points, or 0.52 percent, to finish...
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched its new Debit Mastercard made from 100% recycled, PVC free plastic, reinforcing the bank’s push for more sustainable banking solutions. The new Debit Mastercard is free for clients who open an account through a BPI branch, as well as for...
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) reported on Tuesday, March 10, the successful hatching of Philippine Eagle chick No. 32 named “Bayani” (hero). The announcement of the new chick coincided with the adoption of the three-month old Philippine Eagle by Nico Herth, owner and...
Philippine Army (PA) personnel recovered 43 sacks of suspected crystal meth or shabu worth P6.8 billion from an abandoned speedboat that ran aground along the coast of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, it was revealed on Wednesday, March 11. Personnel of the 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) and Citizen Armed...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri, on Tuesday, March 10, lamented the failure to procure a P2.5-billion patrol vessel for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), calling it a lost opportunity to strengthen the country’s maritime capability. In a privilege speech, Zubiri disclosed that...
Saying he had enough, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson broke his silence and took the Senate floor to question Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on his perceived affinity with the Chinese government and his closeness to Sara and Curlee Discaya, the contractor couple involved in the...
Education is no longer confined to classrooms, as a new national policy aims to recognize the skills millions of Filipinos have acquired through work, family responsibilities, and community experiences—and convert them into formal learning opportunities. The Department of Education (DepEd) said...
