Education Secretary Leonor Briones underscored the need to teach Filipino learners the “lesser-known” stories to give them a better appreciation of the country’s history. DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones (Photo from DepEd) “I believe it is also appropriate for our children to be taught that...
The tandem of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and vice presidential candidate Sara Duterte-Carpio will hold its proclamation rally at the Philippine Arena, the world's largest indoor venue in Bocaue, Bulacan. The date of the event, which will be held at Iglesia ni Cristo-owned...
Two alleged Islamic State (IS)-linked terrorists were killed by Philippine Army (PA) forces in a military operation in Polomolok, South Cotabato on Monday, Jan. 31. Philippine Army troops kill Zypol Nilong, alleged member of the terrorist group Daulah Islamiyah (DI), in an encounter in Polomolok,...
The local stock market started the week strong on news of easing quarantine restrictions although gains were reduced by late profit-taking. The main index added 44.04 points or 0.61 percent to close at 7,296.01 with the Property sector leading the advance across the board. Volume dipped to 1.28...
The Philippine Stock Exchange has halted the trading of DITO CME Holdings Corporation, the Udenna Group’s media, communications, entertainment and information technology (“IT”) subsidiary, pending the submission of a full and comprehensive disclosure on its unilateral move to defer its...
Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., Commanding General of the Philippine Army (PA), has revealed his strategy to “finish” the insurgency problem in the country before President Duterte steps down from office in June. Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., Commanding General of the Philippine Army, talks to...
The Bank of the Philippine Islands posted an 11.5 percent growth in net income to P23.88 billion last year, driven by lower provisions and record-high fee income. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said profits jumped to P6.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021, 51.2...
Photo from AFC The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) lauded the historic performance of the national women’s football team which booked a first-ever berth in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. POC president Bambol Tolentino congratulated the team for making world football history, saying that...
62752 Philippine Airlines (PAL) today, Jan. 31, announced the appointment of Capt. Stanley K. Ng as the flag carrier's president and chief operating officer in an acting or Officer-in-Charge (OIC) capacity. Ng was the first pilot to take the helm of PAL in almost six decades and was Senior Vice...
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has raised P27 billion, exceeding its initial target size of P5 billion for its latest bond offer by more than 5 times, due to strong demand from investors. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said the bonds have been issued as part of...
The recently concluded 2022 Sibol National Team Selection gave the fans a glimpse of how the MPL Philippines Season 9 could look like when the new season opens on Feb. 18. Some of the teams’ off-season acquisitions performed well in the tournament and are now shifting their focus to the MPL S9...
The P49.5-M jackpot prize for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 was bagged by a solo bettor from Makati City, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday, Jan. 31, announced. MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO PCSO, on its Facebook page, posted an advisory congratulating the lone bettor from the National...
