The United States (US) is taking the lead in the development of the long-delayed Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) through the funding of a new feasibility study, as part of its commitment to boost economic activity within the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). The US Trade and Development...
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Philippine government have launched a technical cooperation project aimed at strengthening sustainable finance and climate-related transparency frameworks in the country. In a statement on Saturday, May 9, JICA Philippines said that it signed...
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the World Bank Group’s (WBG) arm that extends political risk insurance to both private-sector investors and lenders, has renewed its cooperation agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support investments and job creation across...
Rumors don’t wait. And in showbiz, they spread even faster when something unexpected happens. That’s exactly what unfolded when Sarah Geronimo suddenly pulled out of the Aurora Music Festival 2026 just hours before her scheduled performance. The timing raised eyebrows: she had reportedly...
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has done daily monitoring of satellite data since the Navotas landfill fire reportedly broke out on 10 April 2026. Coinciding with reports on Tuesday (28 April) that significant progress has been made in suppressing the fire, satellite data shows that nitrogen...
In the aftermath of Yolanda in 2013, the Philippines faced one of its most devastating disasters. Entire communities were flattened, and the country urgently needed satellite imagery to assess damage and guide response efforts. At the time, however, access to space data was constrained,...
The term “nepo baby” has become one of the most debated labels in entertainment today and increasingly, one of its most polarizing. Mainly, it refers to children of celebrities or influential figures who appear to have easier access to opportunities in show business. But in recent years, the...
Two security personnel were arrested after authorities uncovered unlicensed firearms and multiple regulatory violations during a condominium inspection in Barangay Lingunan, Valenzuela City, on Wednesday, April 22. The operation was conducted by the Regional Civil Security Unit–National Capital...
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to apply space technology in improving irrigation systems and water resource management across the Philippines. The agreement, signed by PhilSA Ad Interim Director...
The interagency Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) has allowed registered business enterprises (RBEs) in economic zones and freeports to temporarily adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements of up to 90 percent of their workforce, following the declaration of a national energy emergency. In a...
The Department of Health (DOH) said there is no Covid-19 lockdown, debunking viral posts linking it to an alleged “Cicada” variant and warning against fake pages using the agency’s name and logo. “Wala ho talagang lockdown, peke po ang nakikita niyo sa social media. Isa lang ang Facebook...
Filipino-Moroccan actress Sarah Lahbati made an appearance in Season 6 of the Netflix reality series "The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties," touring a stunning luxury apartment she is considering as her next home. On the show, Sarah revealed plans to purchase a P300 million luxury apartment...
