Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel join a research team from the University of the Philippines (UP) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for a research expedition in Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in West Philippine Sea. The exploration held from Feb. 22 - 28, 2025 aims to...
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) is set to host on Feb. 27, 2025 its highly anticipated Trade & Connect event, “Navigating the Future: Unlocking Sustainable and Green Investment Opportunities,” at Flat Planet Workspace from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. The event is organized with the...
By Letizia Balanag 2025 MB Newsmaker of the Year Award honoree Dr. Victor Erwin Jocson delivered his acceptance speech One’s story can serve as an inspiration and a catalyst for change. This connection fosters a sense of shared humanity, breaking down barriers and inspiring...
By: Jasmine Tuaño For many Filipinos, world-class healthcare often feels out of reach, with some seeking treatment abroad for specialized medical procedures. However, The Medical City (TMC) is proving that world-class care is available right at home. As one of the country’s leading healthcare...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL As I write this column, there is a steady stream of media reports that the head of the Catholic Church is in critical condition and that the Catholic faithful all over the world are praying for the healing and recovery of the much-loved and sometimes controversial Pope...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH (Off the Beaten Path takes a short break this week to give way to Marivic Larrazabal, as she talks about influencers and what could be an influencer-driven elections.) The 2025 elections will be fought on your feed. Can you tell who’s telling the truth? The 2025...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The Catholic Church is a bureaucracy populated by leaders who may be goodhearted but are less-than perfect souls. Pope Francis, in his intention to reform the Roman Curia, has warned its leaders of the diseases of leadership that might make them insular, imperious, and...
(File photo from Pixabay) The Philippine Army (PA) confirmed Tuesday, Feb. 25, that it has identified the group that tried to infiltrate its cyber systems and illegally obtain military data. Col. Louie Dema-ala, Army spokesperson, refused to name the group but noted that a full-blown investigation...
French Navy’s Aquitaine-class frigate Alsace (D656) and Philippine Navy's BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) sail together in the West Philippine Sea during a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) between the two forces on Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines) Chinese ships are not as...
Interest rates on long-term government bonds climbed as investor appetite weakened due to concerns over US inflation risks and fewer US Federal Reserve rate cuts despite recent domestic policy boosts. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) successfully raised ₱25 billion through...
Bacoor City and NHCP officials discuss the restoration and preservation of historical landmarks in Bacoor on Feb. 24 (Photo from the City Government of Bacoor/MANILA BULLETIN) The local government unit (LGU) of Bacoor has requested assistance from the National Historical Commission of...
Despite sealing deals to acquire the stakes of its fellow shareholders in the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation (PDSHC), the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) will still be more than 20 percent shy of its target of full ownership of the fixed-income bourse owner. In a disclosure, the PSE...
