Manulife Philippines is bullish on its growth prospects as it expects a double-digit increase in its performance this year, fueled by a growing population of young Filipinos and an expected faster local economic expansion. “We do expect that 2025 and even our forecast for the future years...
Smart Money, an early leader in the country's e-wallet market, is being piloted among MVP Group employees, signaling a potential return to the market and a bid to recapture lost market share. In a press briefing on Thursday, Feb. 27, Smart Communications Chief Operating Officer Anastacio Martirez...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that the Tuy-Dasmariñas transmission line, aimed at increasing generation capacity in the south, is nearing completion. In briefing, Redi Allan Remoroza, NGCP assistant vice president and head of transmission planning, stated that...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero on Thursday, February 27 released the proposed calendar for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. In a press briefing, Escudero disclosed the following timeline: June 2 – Resumption of session and presentation of...
Panfilo "Ping" Lacson (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) Why not have Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel secure opposing candidates in Mindanao, including Maguindanao? Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate...
Honda, a dominant player in motorcycle manufacturing, is stepping up its marine unit in the Philippines to capture the market share of water-based transportation, especially those utilizing outboard motors. During a launch event on Wednesday, Feb. 26, Honda Philippines President Sayaka Arai said...
Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros said she hopes more senators will be part of the Senate Minority Bloc in the 20th Congress. Currently the two-manned minority bloc in the Upper Chamber is headed by Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III. However,...
University of Perpetual kept its composure and survived La Salle Green Hills, 92-88, for its second straight win in the NCAA Season 100 junior's basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan City Wednesday, Feb. 26. Lebron Jhames Daep shines for the Perpetual Junior Altas....
Alfamart Philippines, the minimart business of the SM Group, is expanding its network by at least 200 more new stores in Luzon this year to strengthen further its commitment to making fresh goods and daily essentials more accessible to Filipino neighborhoods. As of end-2024, Alfamart had 2,100...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has welcomed the decision of the Singaporean tribunal and assured that the concession agreement will remain unchanged. In a briefing on Wednesday, Feb. 26, NGCP spokesperson Cynthia Alabanza explained that the recent arbitration case versus...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) cautioned job hunters on Wednesday, Feb. 26, to be wary of fake employment opportunities being offered by foreign individuals who may be engaged in spying activities. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla urged those who are seeking jobs to be...
Filipino nurses and caregivers can seek employment opportunities in Japan following Tokyo’s announcement that it had opened applications for 50 nurses and 300 careworkers. (Photos from Filipino Nurses Association in Japan, AFP, Getty Images) The Japanese Embassy in Manila, in a...
