The Manila Interior Design Summit (MIDS) 2025, held from July 31 to August 3 in key Metro Manila venues, focused on people-centered design. In its third and most forward-looking edition, it brought together design leaders and emerging talents from across Asia-Pacific under the theme "Design/Shift:...
Senators on Monday, August 11 commended the response of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel who offered assistance and medical aid to the injured Chinese crew members that figured in a collision in Bajo de Masinloc after trying to ward off Philippine vessels in the area. Senate President...
Dutch financial giant ING said the Philippine peso is likely to continue losing ground against the United States (US) dollar as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) remains unfazed by its weakening and is expected to deliver substantial cuts in key borrowing rates. “Given our expectations of...
Local stock market investors will continue to digest second-quarter earnings reports this week while keeping a close eye on developments in US trade policies. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said investors are looking for new catalysts. “Investors are expected to watch for...
A group on Saturday, August 9, urged the government to prioritize urgent psychosocial support in schools following a recent classroom shooting in Nueva Ecija, which left two students critically injured and deeply shaken the local community. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, in a...
As Filipinos evolve alongside technology, the marketplace tradition once reserved for the hustle and bustle of wet markets is finding new life in the digital realm. The art of “tawad” or haggling is seen growing in the world of online shopping, yet its brushstroke still paints the same...
President Marcos said the Philippines will push for the conclusion of a binding Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea when it hosts the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in 2026. In the final part of Episode 3 of his podcast released on Friday evening, Aug. 8, the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) continued its decline, closing lower on Friday, Aug. 8, amid lingering concerns over US tariffs and mixed reactions to recent economic data. The benchmark index fell by 25.31 points, or 0.40 percent, to finish at 6,339.38. The market 's performance...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has finally announced its much-awaited index recomposition where DigiPlus Interactive Corp. will replace Bloomberry Resorts Corp. in the benchmark PSEi’s basket of 30 stocks starting Aug. 18, 2025. The announcement puts an end to speculation on whether DigiPlus...
While Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth showed relative strength in the second quarter, private-sector economists believe it is not strong enough to prevent the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) from further reducing interest rates, as inflation is expected to remain soft and growth...
Senate President Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada condemned on Friday, August 8 another alleged attempt by Chinese maritime militia ships to block a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel saying the incident is another serious breach of the country’s sovereign rights. Estrada made the...
Three soldiers were injured when armed men attacked a Philippine Army (PA) base in Lamitan City, Basilan, the military reported Friday, Aug. 8. According to a military report, the unidentified assailants fired upon the headquarters of the 18th Infantry Battalion (18IB) in Brgy. Campo Uno, Lamitan...
