CANDON CITY — Alas Pilipinas showed grit but just couldn’t contain Iran’s assault as it dropped a 21-25, 12-25, 21-25 loss to settle for an eighth-place finish in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup at the Candon City Arena Sunday morning, June 14. Eager to make a statement in their final...
The Gilas Pilipinas Boys team whipped Malaysia with a 76-point beatdown, 130-54, to advance to the final of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA qualifiers at the Chankapoh Gym on Saturday, June 13. The Nationals came out guns blazing with a 17-0 start and never looked back from there to pick up their...
CANDON CITY – Alas Pilipinas guns for a respectable finish when it faces Iran in the classification round of the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup here at the Candon City Arena Sunday, June 14. Following back-to-back losses that ended their medal bid, the Nationals eye a seventh place finish in...
The Gilas Pilipinas Boys team capped a dominant sweep of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers group stage with a 98-63 victory over host Thailand at the Chankapoh Gym on Friday, June 12. The Nationals allowed the Thais to keep in step with them through the first frame before opening the...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has prohibited virtual asset service providers (VASPs) from trading privacy coins—cryptocurrencies designed to conceal transaction details—to ensure traceability and transparency in the financial system. Under BSP Memorandum No. 23-2026, the central bank...
The Philippines’ outstanding external debt fell to a one-year low at the end of March as international lenders pulled back amid tighter global financing conditions and shifting investor sentiment. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed that total foreign obligations decreased by...
CANDON CITY – For every setback comes the lesson it brings. Alas Pilipinas knew this very well. The Filipina hitters fell short of advancing to the medal rounds after suffering a 16-25, 14-25, 10-25 loss to Chinese Taipei in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup showdown here at the Candon City...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to draw inspiration from the nation’s heroes, uphold the responsibilities that come with freedom, and work together for the common good as the country commemorated the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence on Friday,...
The Gilas Pilipinas Boys team blasted Singapore, 110-50, to go 2-0 in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers at the Chankapoh Gym in Krabi, Thailand on Thursday, June 11. The Filipinos banked on their much superior talent and athleticism, seizing control of the contest right from the get go and...
CANDON CITY – Alas Pilipinas put up a gallant stand but eventually bowed to Chinese Taipei, 25-16, 25-14, 25-10, to end its bid for a medal finish in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup here at the Candon City Arena Thursday, June 11. A one-day break was not enough for the Nationals to prepare...
Philippine banks’ exposure to real estate lending remained near multi-year lows in the first quarter of 2026, as domestic lenders maintained a cautious approach to the property market while focusing on other growth areas. According to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP),...
Net inflows of brick-and-mortar foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Philippines declined by 17 percent to $1.72 billion in the first quarter of 2026 from $2.07 billion in the same period in 2025, as global uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment and prompted caution. The first-quarter FDI...
