Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has raised ₱16 billion from its upsized, dual tranche offering of peso-denominated fixed-rate bonds under its ₱100-billion PHP bond program, marking its return to the domestic capital markets since 2023. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
Fifteen persons were injured in a collision between a Sports Utility Vehicle driven by a 13-year-old girl and a passenger van in Barangay Ili Sur, San Juan, La Union on Sunday morning, June 22. Police said the SUV, a Toyota Fortuner, encroached on the opposite lane and collided head-on with the van...
Senator Loren Legarda on Monday, June 23 urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to immediately execute labor reforms to reverse the Philippines’ inclusion in the International Trade Union Confederation’s (ITUC) list of the “10 worst countries for workers.” Legarda noted the...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Department of Education here has implemented a no back pack and school bag policy in line with measures to promote safety and support effective learning conditions in public schools. Schools Division Superintendent Shiela Marie Primicias recently issued Division...
Following the Philippines’ inclusion in a global list of the 10 worst countries for workers, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) defended the country’s labor record, citing ongoing reforms and recent milestones as proof of progress in upholding workers’ rights. Labor Secretary...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila warned the European Union (EU) not to interfere into the territorial and maritime issues involving the Philippines in the South China Sea, reiterating that the regional bloc “has no standing” since it is not a party to the dispute. Department of Foreign Affairs...
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has kicked off its ₱10 billion public offering of 1.5-year Senior Fixed Rate Series H Bonds due 2026 and 3Y Senior Fixed Rate Series I Bonds due 2028. The Bonds will be issued under UnionBank’s Philippine Peso Bond Program with an increased...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Civil Service Commission (CSC)-Regional Office 1 (Ilocos) has formally awarded the Certificate of Registration of the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) to the La Union Provincial Government Employees Organization (LUPGEO). The awarding of the CNA...
President Marcos welcomed the establishment of the Philippines-European Union Security and Defense Dialogue, which was initiated during the two-day visit of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission (HRVP) Kaja Kallas. President...
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) announced on Monday, June 2, the creation of the new EU-Philippine Security and Defense Dialogue, which will deepen cooperation on security matters both in the regional and global spheres. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and H igh Representative for Foreign...
The Department of National Defense (DND) reinforced its defense cooperation with major European allies on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, May 31. DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held separate bilateral meetings with European Union (EU) chief diplomat Kaja...
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission (HRVP) Kaja Kallas will be in the Philippines from June 1 to 2 to discuss ways “to further strengthen” the relationship between the Philippines and the regional bloc. ...
