The Senate has long been regarded as one of the nation 's most important democratic institutions. It is a chamber entrusted with sober judgment, independent thinking, and a steadfast commitment to the public good. Its members carry the responsibility of crafting laws, conducting oversight,...
Toyota Motor Philippines will preview three new models at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show, with the Land Cruiser FJ, Hilux BEV, and Land Cruiser 300 HEV set for public display from June 4 to 7, 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. The three-vehicle reveal gives Toyota a mix of...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a June 6 deadline for the local unit of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Bhd. to settle its outstanding financial obligations or face a potential suspension of its domestic flight operations. The regulator described the payment...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is no longer the Senate President. This was according to the newly formed 12-member majority bloc, after the Senate, with 12 senators present, voted to declare all leadership positions vacant during Wednesday 's, June 3, plenary session. The move came after the...
After two straight days of cancelled plenary sessions that plunged the Senate into uncertainty, the chamber finally resumed proceedings on Wednesday, June 3, following the unexpected arrival of Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero. For much of the afternoon, it appeared that the Senate would once again...
The Philippines could soon face additional duties of up to 12.5 percent on some of its exports to the United States (US) as a result of its alleged failure to enforce measures banning the entry of goods produced with forced labor. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced in a...
He arrived in Manila with little more than a dream. No connections. No guarantees. No clear prospects. Like many young actors trying to break into the industry, Jade Makawili moved from one audition to another, taking every casting call he could find. More often than not, the answer was no. Years...
The country’s largest business group and investment promotion agencies (IPAs) expect the government’s new investment promotion framework to encourage the entry of capital aligned with global growth trends, such as artificial intelligence (AI). Management Association of the Philippines (MAP)...
Despite the majority bloc 's absence from plenary sessions for two straight days, Senator Imee Marcos insisted on Wednesday, May 3, that they are "continuously working". This is her response to her brother, President Marcos ' call for the Upper Chamber to return to work. The President...
Demonstrating the power of strategic economic partnership, Toyota reaffirmed its commitment to promoting bilateral relations between Japan and the Philippines during the recent high-level Tokyo Business Roundtable. Attended by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and top Japanese business executives,...
Founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (JBL) in Los Angeles, California, JBL has grown into a trusted household name in sound and audio all over the globe. In the Philippines, the company marked its 80th anniversary at an event held last May 15 at the Clark Marriott Hotel in Pampanga, where it...
After weeks of avoiding direct public remarks on the impeachment case against her, Vice President Sara Duterte has finally broken her silence, issuing a strongly worded statement on the “current state” of the nation amid escalating political tensions and reiterating her claim that efforts to...
