A Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight bound for Osaka, Japan, returned to Manila on Wednesday, Sept. 3, after experiencing a pressurization issue mid-flight. The incident occurred on PAL Flight PR 412, an Airbus A321-231 with registry RP-C9928, en route from Manila (MNL) to Kansai (KIX) on Sept. 3,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros filed anew the bill creating a specialty hospital for senior citizens saying they deserve to receive quality and age-appropriate healthcare. In filing Senate Bill No. 1302 or the proposed Philippine Geriatric Center (PGC) Act, Hontiveros sought to upgrade the current...
In June 2025, a draft simulation from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) was leaked, revealing how new guidelines could impact the composition of the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi). The leaked document suggested that San Miguel Corp. and China Banking Corp. could be removed from the PSEi,...
The local stock market dipped due to the weaker peso and lower manufacturing data amid concern over massive corruption in flood control projects. The main index shed 11.46 points, or 0.19 percent, to close at 6,128.89. Half of the sectoral indices were in the green. Volume was higher but still...
The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) has temporarily suspended all mail and parcel services from the Philippines to the United States (US), effective Aug. 28, 2025. The state-run postal company announced the suspension in an advisory, citing the US decision to halt its de minimis exemption for...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, September 2, welcomed President Marcos’ historic allocation of P1.224 trillion to the education sector under the proposed 2026 national budget—marking the first time the Philippines has met the UNESCO-recommended benchmark of spending four percent...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to care for the country 's seas and shores, stressing that by doing so, they are also protecting the nation 's sovereignty. In his message for the celebration of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (ΜΑΝΑ Μo) 2025, Marcos...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has called on lawmakers to amend its 30-year-old charter to grant the agency more powers, thereby strengthening the country’s appeal among foreign investors amid growing competition in Southeast Asia. Jenny June Romero, group manager of PEZA’s legal...
The Philippine Navy (PN) confirmed Tuesday, Sept. 2, that the guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) incurred minor damage while participating in the Maritime Training Activity (MTA) MALPHI LAUT 2025, a bilateral training exercise with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). BRP Antonio Luna was...
The Philippine Army (PA) has been steadily expanding the unmanned aerial system (UAS) capability of its reserve force, underscoring the service’s shift toward modernization and a stronger role in external defense. PA Commanding General Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete witnessed a drone capability...
The military expressed openness to an “out-of-the-box” proposal by Senator Robin Padilla to revive the National Development Support Command (NADESCOM) which could temporarily handle flood control projects amid an investigation into the reported anomalous infrastructure projects and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell for the third consecutive day amid expectations of a slight uptick in August inflation and the peso 's recent weakness. The main index shed 15.22 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 6,140.35 on Monday, Sept. 1. Conglomerates led the retreat,...
