French Navy’s NH90 helicopter sits on the deck of the Aquitaine-class frigate Alsace (D656) as the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) sails in the West Philippine Sea during the Philippines and France's maritime cooperative activity (MCA) on Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo: AFP) For the third consecutive week, the...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines’ (DBP) net income surged to ₱7.1-billion in 2024—its highest in the past 10 years—representing a 20 percent increase from 2023 as the bank ramped up its lending activities to key sectors in support of the Marcos, Jr. administration’s...
(File photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it is prepared to ensure the peaceful, credible, and orderly conduct of the midterm elections on May 12 after the directive given to the troops by President Marcos Jr. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said the military will...
Copyright registrations and deposits in the Philippines reached a record high in 2024, signaling a growing appreciation for intellectual property (IP) protection, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Data from IPOPHL show that 6,552 certificates were issued...
President Marcos has called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming 2025 polls, citing its crucial role in ensuring peaceful and credible elections. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said this as he led the oath-taking...
The long-awaited direct flights between India and the Philippines could soon become a reality as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) holds a dialogue with Air India to discuss the alluring potential. In a statement, CAAP shared that its officials met with executives of India’s...
Bayan Muna chairperson Neri Colmenares has filed a position paper before the Senate, asking the Upper Chamber to immediately convene as an impeachment court and expedite the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Bayan Muna chairperson Neri Colmenares submits a position paper to the Office of...
Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros has expressed her support on views calling for the Senate to immediately convene as an impeachment court and start the impeachment process of Vice President Sara Duterte. Hontiveros made the remark after Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko”...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has welcomed the newest member of its Board of Directors—Eddie Abel C. Dorotan, a seasoned banker with over 20 years of vast experience in the areas of investment banking, capital markets, as well as commercial and corporate banking. Before...
(L-R) Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. and General Carsten Breuer, chief of the Defense forces of Germany (Photo: AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines and German Armed Forces have reinforced their commitment to closer military cooperation during the Munich...
To help address power strains and bring in new power transmission, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved four capital expenditure (capex) projects of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). According to the ERC on Feb. 12, NGCP received a green light for three...
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. troops the line during the 73rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Army's First Scout Ranger Regiment (PA-FSRR) at Camp Tecson in San Miguel, Bulacan on Nov. 25, 2023. (Photo by Philippine Army) A total of 403 cities and municipalities considered as “areas of...
