In a recent discussion hosted by the Philippine Heart Association (PHA), experts emphasized the critical importance of understanding menopause as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) among women. Photo from the Philippine Heart Association Titled "Biyaheng Menopause ng Pusong...
Flag of China (Usplash) National agencies with auxiliary forces must be more discerning of the people they accept into their ranks. This was House Deputy Majority Leader Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre's reaction to the Philippine...
The local stock market jumped after the US Federal Reserve assured that its rate cut plans are unchanged. The main index rose 106.45 points or 1.55 percent to close at 6,963.22 as the Services sector led the advance across the board. Volume declined to 977 million shares worth P6.34 billion as...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects an increase in revenue from government-run casinos this year despite ongoing privatization initiatives. In a statement on Thursday, March 21, the gaming regulator and operator stated that Pagcor-operated casinos are expected to yield P81.27...
China assured the Philippines that it is not a threat after President Marcos expressed concern about the risk of Beijing’s continued dispute in the West Philippine Sea. At the same time, China also claimed that it is the Philippines that is making provocations in the waters, stirring up...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country's creative industries registered sustained growth last year, although their contribution to the domestic economy decreased. In 2023, the creative economy posted a seven percent increase from January to December, hitting P1.72...
PBCom plans P2-B bond issuance By James A. Loyola Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom), a lender controlled by businessman Lucio Co, is raising at least P2 billion from the first tranche of its peso-denominated bond program. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank said...
China has warned it would be "dangerous" to implicate its internal issue with Taiwan in its maritime dispute with the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said that "the Taiwan question is not and should never become an issue between China and...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Malacañan Palace. (PPA/ Marianne Bermudez) Several top-ranking members of the House of Representatives have welcomed the revitalized partnership...
Tech giant Google Philippines lauded the robust and “amazing growth” of the Philippine economy under the present Marcos administration, saying the government's data reflect Google's digital economy reports. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Google Philippines Country...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has given the greenlight for the listing of the P1.45 billion worth of shares subscription that state-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) had exercised for the 100 million preferred shares of renewable energy firm Alternergy Holdings Corporation. The...
The date was already set for the turnover of command but will there be a new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on March 27? For Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr., the discussion between him and President Marcos as to who would replace Police...
