Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation Maxime Prévot is visiting the Philippines to further strengthen the longstanding partnership between the two countries. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 30, the Department of Foreign...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday, June 30, that it closely monitored a lightning rally staged by members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) along EDSA in Quezon City even as it reiterated that the military remains a “professional and non-partisan institution” amid calls...
After a voluntary pause in observance of the country’s declared energy crisis, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced that it will resume the 2026 Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup season in July. The 2026 season of the racing series will restart on July 11, 2026, at the Clark International...
The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has expressed grave concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz, and urged all parties involved to uphold the initial peace agreement and pursue a negotiated...
The Philippines has captured “virtually none” of the manufacturing diversification away from China despite the ongoing “ China+1 ” strategy adopted by global companies, according to think tank Oxford Economics. In a report on Tuesday, June 30, Oxford Economics lead economist Alexandra...
Ford Philippines has officially opened its newly-constructed Ford Learning Center in Calamba, Laguna. The new facility will serve as the central hub for technical and non-technical training among Ford dealer personnel nationwide. The Ford Learning Center is a 1,500-square-meter training facility...
Virtual assistant (VA) has overtaken doctor as the dream job of most Filipinos, reflecting the country’s growing preference for flexible digital work while traditional professions continue to rank among the most sought-after occupations, a new international study by digital financial services...
Artificial intelligence is poised to become the defining technology of our generation. Like electricity and the internet before it, AI will transform how we work, learn, govern, and compete. But unlike previous technological shifts, AI has the potential to widen inequality at unprecedented speed....
Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary and Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) Chairman Frederick D. Go has praised the move by Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to waive electronic fund transfer fees across its digital channels, describing it as a step toward eliminating banking...
The Philippines scored below the regional average in the World Bank’s latest Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+), underscoring persistent gaps in health, education, and employment outcomes despite outperforming the average for lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). In an April 2026 human capital...
The complaint involving Senator Joel Villanueva over alleged irregularities in flood-control projects is now under preliminary investigation, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said on Monday, June 29. “’Yung nga, for PI [preliminary investigation] na (That one is already for...
Award-winning Filipino actress Dolly de Leon has joined the cast of Netflix 's live-action series "Avatar: The Last Airbender," making her debut in the second season as twin sisters Lo and Li. De Leon first appeared in the season premiere, portraying the trusted advisers and firebending...
