The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has installed a new commander of the Western Command, a Palawan-based unit responsible for operations in the country’s western maritime territories, including the West Philippine Sea (WPS). AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. presided over the change of...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) commemorates its 79th anniversary steadfast in fulfilling its developmental mandate ─ remaining a strong and financially stable government financial institution fully capable of supporting the socio-economic agenda of President Ferdinand R....
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. lauded troops for its “successful” April 19 operation against communist rebels in Toboso, Negros Occidental that left 19 people dead even as a human rights group renewed calls for an independent probe into what it claimed...
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is unfazed by the ongoing crisis spawned by the Iran war and is confident it will continue to deliver sustainable growth this year. “We entered 2026 on solid foundations with a clear focus on sustainable growth and improved shareholder...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has been recognized by its regulator for its adherence to good corporate governance and by an international organization for its sustainability programs, a top official said. DBP President and CEO, Michael O. de Jesus, said the Bank was hailed...
On April 17, my mother turned 88. To me, her life represents an 88-year masterclass in work ethic, human capital development, and the eventual transition from the classroom to the boardroom. My mother’s career began in 1955 at the age of 17. Teaching English and Literature at Rizal Memorial...
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) warned that proposed legislation aimed at ending short-term labor contracts could inadvertently stifle foreign investment and weaken the country’s competitive standing in Southeast Asia. In a statement following a Senate Committee on...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formally installed Philippine Air Force (PAF) Lt. Gen. Rommel P. Roldan as its new vice chief of staff, the second highest position in the military, it was revealed on Wednesday, April 22. AFP Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. presided over the...
Artillery troops trained to fire weapons are now being taught how to save lives on the battlefield as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces conducted a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training at Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City, Leyte. The...
The University of the Philippines (UP) has released the results of the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) for Academic Year (AY) 2026–2027, with applicants now able to check their application status online. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, April 22, UP said the results for incoming first-year...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. fired back at Beijing on Tuesday, April 21, as China criticized the ongoing Exercise Balikatan between the Armed Forces of the Philippines, United States, and other allied forces, saying the drills are part of a “collective...
The 41st iteration of Exercise Balikatan officially kicked off this week, touted as the largest and most complex version of the Philippines-United States annual war games to date. Running from April 20 to May 8, the exercise features more than 17,000 soldiers from the Armed Forces of the...
