The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology (DOST-PCIEERD) on Oct. 18, addressed the issues related to research sustainability in collaboration with science and engineering funding agencies worldwide. Photo credit to DOST-PCIEERD The...
The local stock market sank further as investors brace for higher US treasury yields. The main index dipped by 49.11 points or 0.78 percent closing at 6,219.16 with all sectoral indices in red except for the Property sector. Total volume of shares traded amounted to 575 million valued at P4.2...
The Filipino youth’s quality of life saw a little improvement last year as the country inched up to the 77th spot on the Youth Progress Index. The Youth Progress Index is an initiative by the European Youth Forum and Social Progress Initiative that measures the quality of life of young people...
Ayala-owned Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported a 26.4 percent increase in net income to P38.6 billion in the first nine months of 2023 from P30.5 billion in the same period last year due to sustained loan and margin growth. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the...
Gen. Benjamin Acorda, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered the boosting of cybersecurity of all data down to the police stations amid the series of data breaches on government agencies. Acorda issued the order to the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) during a command...
In a nation characterized by thousands of islands and extensive coastlines, the role of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is crucial for our national security. Mainly, it is tasked to safeguard our territorial waters and ensure the safety of our people as they navigate our seas. The...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now pursuing good leads in locating Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate Catherine Camilon who was reported to have been missing since Oct. 12. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said police units in Batangas have been assisting the family to backtrack the...
The Philippines received one of the lowest international aid for nutrition compared to neighboring countries with high stunting prevalence, according to a study from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). In a research titled “A Review of Public Expenditures for Nutrition in...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be deploying around 187,000 policemen to secure the days leading to the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, the deployment has started on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in time for the start of the campaign period. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said they...
The local stock market declined as oil prices rendered unstable by the Israel-Hamas conflict continues to worry investors. The PSEi slid by 12.63 points or 0.20 percent closing at 6,268.27 with only the Industrial and Financial sector indices seeing gains. Total volume of shares traded amounted to...
Majority Leader Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe (Facebook) What's wrong with realigning confidential funds for the purpose of securing the country’s interests in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)? House Majority Leader Zamboanga City 2nd district...
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (Courtesy of Teodoro / Instagram) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. finally broke his silence over a billboard featuring his no holds barred criticism against China's activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The...
