The National Book Development Board (NBDB) said the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2025, the country’s largest all-Filipino book festival, concluded on a high note amid a highly festive atmosphere after four exciting days. The free four-day event attracted more than 40,000 visitors,...
The PSEi regained the previous day’s loss despite weaker US and regional bourses, as investors continued to pick up cheaper Philippine stocks. The main index added 28.44 points or 0.45 percent to close at 6,313.12, as banks led the advance, while services and miners retreated. Volume rose further...
Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go The Philippine equities market hopes to see a surge in trading activity after the anticipated enactment of the Capital Market Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), which includes slashing the stock transaction...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) will not be revised this year, despite ongoing efforts to advance energy development and enhance security and reliability. On the sidelines of PhilEnergy Expo 2025, Michael Sinocruz, director of the DOE’s energy...
Mayor Francis Zamora, PCG Commodore Christopher Meñado, and other local and PCG officials inaugurate the PCG Sub-station in San Juan City. The San Juan City local government inaugurated a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Sub-Station in the city and broke ground for a linear park on...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a proposal by the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to exempt giant initial public offerings (IPOs), such as the upcoming IPO of GCash owner Mynt, from the 20-percent minimum public float requirement. “We have been able to get approval from...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan (third from left), receives a representation of humanitarian ship M/V Amazing Grace from Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon (middle) during a turnover ceremony facilitated by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (leftmost) and...
Members of Akbayan trooped to the Chinese Consular Office in Makati and called on the Chinese government to pay for the environmental damages it has caused in the WPS. Protesters from a cause-oriented group trooped to the Chinese Consular Office in Makati City on Wednesday, March 19,...
Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered the implementation of additional security measures to put an end to the series of election-related violence in Maguindanao provinces amid the preparations for the May 12 midterm elections. Several gun-related...
BPI volunteers in Dumaguete boost marine biodiversity and support fisherfolk by deploying reef domes through the “Panag-ambit” project. At the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), empowering communities is not just a mission — it’s a way of life. Through its social development arm,...
Pallbearers carry the remains of Major Jude S. Salang-Oy and First Lieutenant April John B. Dadulla during full military honors at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, March 8, 2025. (Mark Balmores / MANILA BULLETIN The two military pilots who died in a jet crash in Bukidnon earlier this month have...
A shared moment from the recently held Interior + Design Manila 2025 at SMX Convention Center, where creatives and leaders came together to celebrate Filipino design—honoring heritage, shaping the future. At the SMX Convention Center, Interior + Design Manila 2025 opened its doors to a crowd...
