Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon alerted the PRC staff and volunteers to prepare the organization's assets for any possible rescue operations after tropical cyclone Florita intensified into a tropical storm on Monday, Aug. 22. This was according to...
The local stock market fell amid concerns over further US rate hikes. The main index lost 159.45 points or 2.32 percent to close at 6,704.41 as Conglomerates led the retreat across the board. A total of 817 million shares worth P5.44 billion changed hands as losers trounced gainer 132 to 62 while...
Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) is looking into expanding its aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) services outside of Metro Manila, most likely in Clark, as business is back at robust pace amid high demand for travel globally. LTP President and CEO Elmar Lutter revealed the company’s...
The opening page of what could be another epic chapter of the storied rivalry between San Miguel Beer and TNT begins on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Photo from PBA The Beermen and the Tropang Giga both aim to draw first blood in Game 1 and set the tone in their best-of-seven PBA...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reminded the public to take precautionary measures against flooding and landslides that may be brought by the southwest monsoon or “habagat." Philippine Red Cross (FACEBOOK) In a statement, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rochard Gordon reiterated the...
The Philippine Navy (PN) has activated the command of a special unit composed of naval troops who are adept at operating in unconventional warfare in all waters. Vice Admiral Adeluis Bordado, Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command (Photo by Philippine Navy) Vice Admiral Adeluis Bordado, PN Flag...
The local stock market is riding on bullish sentiment and will be looking for cues to gauge if this is sustainable such as the US gross domestic product figures for the second quarter which will be announced this week. “US GDP for the second quarter will be announced this week, which will be...
The local stock market firmed up again after the respite in the previous session to end the week on a positive note. The main index rose 39.23 points or 0.57 percent to close at 6,863.86 as the Mining and Oil sector rallied and led gains across the board. However, volume dropped to 1.57 billion...
TNT head coach Chot Reyes will be missing at least two games, most likely Games 2 and 3 in the PBA Finals, due to his duties with Gilas Pilipinas which will be playing in the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. TNT head coach Chot Reyes (PBA Images) The Tropang Giga's schedule...
Speaker of the House and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez is optimistic about the bilateral ties between the Philippines and the United States of America (US) under the current Marcos administration. Members of US and Philippine delegations share a historic milestone and pose for posterity...
Bowling legend Olivia “Bong” Coo revealed how keen President “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was to focus on developing Philippine sports during her oathtaking at the Malacañang Palace last week. The appointed commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission said she had a "casual and relaxed"...
A United States lawmaker previously banned by former President Duterte is now in the Philippines. Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts arrived in the Philippines on Thursday to lead a congressional delegation to meet with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. The visit was confirmed on Friday...
