A Swiss diver is assisted by Philippine Coast Guard personnel on a stretcher after experiencing breathing difficulties during a series of diving activities in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro on March 22, 2025. (Photo: PCG) A female Swiss diver who experienced breathing difficulties after engaging in a...
Married women who will renew their passports now have the option to voluntarily revert to their maiden names, the Department of Foreign Affairs - Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) said. Philippine passport (MB file photo) In an advisory posted on the DFA’s website, it said...
The stock market is seen to remain volatile amid uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, as their impact may affect policy moves by the Federal Reserve. The Fed unanimously voted to keep rates unchanged at 4.5 percent for the second straight meeting of 2025,...
Philippine Coast Guard personnel rescue 19 individuals from a motorbanca that capsized off Davao City on March 22, 2025. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 19 individuals from a motorized banca that submerged off Davao City on Saturday, March 22. The boat was traversing the...
Filipinos must avoid traveling or staying in South Lebanon and Bekaa because of the fresh wave of strikes launched by Israel in the areas, the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon said on Sunday, March 23. Israel struck Lebanon on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in retaliation for rockets targeting Israel,...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Eagle Foundation is eyeing the release of 16 Philippine Eagles in five years. ONE of the Philippine Eagles released in Burauen, Leyte. Jayson Ibanez, Director of Operations of the Philippine Eagle Foundation, said that based on their estimate, ...
Olivarez College and Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas secured twice-to-beat advantages in the semis after finishing 1-2 at the end of the two-phase elims of the UCAL-PGFlex Linoleum 7th Season on Saturday, March 22, at the Paco Arena in Manila. Monsour Proel leads the Olivarez College to...
Philippine Army chief, Lt. Gen. roy Galido delivers his speech during the 128th anniversary of the PA in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on March 22, 2025. (Courtesy of RTVM) Philippine Army (PA) chief Lt. General Roy Galido on Saturday, March 22, underscored the change in focus of the Army from...
Amid recent criticisms surrounding his administration, President Marcos has underscored the importance of government integrity in securing national progress and that peace and order serve as the foundation for prosperity. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said this as he led the 128th anniversary of the...
Flag of China (Unsplash) Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela has confirmed to congressmen that China’s absurd claim on Palawan in the Philippines is "a new kind of propaganda". Tarriela, PCG's spokesman for the West...
When it comes to symbols that truly capture the essence of the Philippines and its people, few are as iconic as the Philippine eagle. This majestic bird appears everywhere—from brand logos and jeepney graffiti to the ₱1,000 bill in our wallets. Sadly, the same cannot be said for the wild. The...
Construction projects in the Philippines saw their steepest decline in eight months, falling by nearly 15 percent to over 12,500 in January 2025, due to the massive decrease in residential-building constructions. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that the January figure...
