The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) announced its full commitment to intensifying efforts against illegal online gaming activities, acknowledging that it is the prerogative of lawmakers to propose legislation deemed beneficial to the public. In a statement on Friday, July 4,...
Philippine stock investors cashed out for the weekend after the government reported higher national debt, while there is also concern over the deadline for US trade negotiations next week. The main index dropped 73.41 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,395.57 on Friday, July 4, with the Property...
Malacañang was elated over Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė 's recognition of the Philippines ' transparency initiative in dealing with China 's actions in the West Philippine Sea. Šakalienė said that the country 's transparency initiative in documenting and...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed doubts on China’s intent to lead the signing of a treaty that establishes a nuclear weapon-free Southeast Asia. Teodoro said that China should show its sincerity first by denuclearizing its country and be subjected to...
While consumer price increases rose slightly in June to 1.4 percent from May 's five-and-a-half-year low of 1.3 percent, a substantial drop in rice prices to their lowest in three decades since 1995 helped temper the overall inflation, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)....
There is no stopping the Philippine Army (PA) from conquering the skies as it unveiled its newest capability, a helicopter flight simulator, intended to boost the flight training of its aviators. In a statement Friday, July 4, the Army Aviation Regiment said the newly-acquired rotary wing flight...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) climbed on Thursday, July 3, as investors anticipated a benign June inflation rate, despite recent oil price hikes. The main index rose 49.93 points, or 0.78 percent, to close at 6,468.98. Conglomerates led the advance, while Industrial and Services...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will increase the flight frequency between Manila and Seattle, Washington to five weekly flights starting November, fueled by the growing demand in the West Coast of the United States (US). Starting Nov. 25, the Lucio Tan-led airline will move away from the...
The Philippine set a good impression on Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė as she hailed the country’s “transparency initiative” in dealing with Chinese actions in the contested West Philippine Sea. During a three-day visit to the Philippines, the official met with the...
Authorities arrested 94 persons illegally facilitating online and offline raffle draws without the required permits and legal documentation in Tarlac province, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said on Wednesday. In a press conference in Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP-ACG...
Stressing the importance for smaller states to work together in facing the “global challenges” posed by China’s and Russia’s power, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė on Wednesday, July 2, opened up about the possibility of exchanging notes and sharing information with the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched lower on Wednesday, July 2, as investors awaited the country 's June inflation report, while developments in the United States dampened sentiment. The benchmark index shed 4.8 points, or 0.07 percent, to close at 6,419.05, with sectoral indices...
