Philippine Seven Corp., the local master franchise holder for 7-Eleven convenience stores, reported a 7.8 percent decline in net income for the first nine months of 2025 to ₱2.38 billion from ₱2.58 billion in the same period a year earlier. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is poised to accelerate major education reforms in 2026 after the Senate approved a significantly higher budget for the agency, signaling strong support for DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and the Marcos administration’s push to improve learning outcomes...
Lawyer Harry Roque, whose passport has been canceled amid human trafficking charges filed against him, said that he will file a motion for reconsideration as he sought prayers following what he claimed to be politically charged allegations. “The decision to cancel my passport is not yet final and...
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin said it centuries ago, but it still hits hard today. In a fast-evolving world, understanding money is an important life skill. More than freedom, this gives you the confidence and control to chase your dreams at your own...
Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with leading digital payment services provider SingX Singapore Pte. Ltd. to give overseas Filipinos in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia a real-time remittance service. BPI said that, through this partnership, its clients can transfer...
The Philippine Embassy in Abuja is currently checking on the 20 Filipino seaman arrested in Nigeria after authorities claimed to have found cocaine in their vessel, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, Nov. 24. DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona confirmed that the agency has...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended maritime voyages across Bicol (Region 5), the Visayas, and parts of Mimaropa (Region 4B) on Monday, Nov. 24, as Tropical Depression “Verbena” and a prevailing shear line stirred unsafe maritime conditions, prompting authorities to broaden travel...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned ₱5-billion sustainability-linked bond offering of Cebu Landmasters Inc., representing the third and last tranche of securities registered under its shelf registration of ₱15-billion debt securities program. In a disclosure to...
While some optimism injected life into the local stock market last week, stocks remain undervalued, with no major economic news expected this week to serve as a catalyst to sustain the recovery. “The local market has shown signs of life last week, bouncing strongly on the back of positive...
The Philippine Biodiesel Association (TPBA) is urging the government to establish predictable blending adjustments, arguing that stable mandate benefits motorists through fuel efficiency savings and provide support for Filipinos in the coconut industry. In a statement, Ramon Taniola, TPBA executive...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) gave China a dose of its own tactics on Sunday, Nov. 23, after BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) shadowed two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for WPS, said the BRP Cabra closely...
The Philippine Army (PA) said Sunday, Nov. 23, that its Aviation Regiment has completed yet another air patrol over key waters in Western Mindanao, enhancing its role in maritime security to protect the country’s borders. The operation conducted by the Special Mission Aviation Company covered the...
