Vice President Sara Duterte labeled President Marcos’ remarks about the Middle East conflict on Philippine economy as “intellectually challenged,” the same term she used to describe some other officials of the Marcos administration. “Well, we’re not surprised. We have leaders who are...
Despite the fragile truce between Israel and Iran, the Philippines hopes that the United States-brokered ceasefire will hold and the region can move toward the path of peace. “I think we 're hopeful that this ceasefire will hold. Because everybody is thinking about peace. We 've...
The Philippine government acted “too little, too late” in evacuating and securing Filipinos from conflict-torn Israel, Iran, and neighboring nations, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday, June 25. Duterte called out the government for its ill-preparedness to address the impact of the...
After hitting a nearly three-month low in the previous day, the peso rebounded against the United States (US) dollar, influenced by a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which pushed global crude oil prices to near two-week lows. Data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP)...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) committed on Tuesday, June 24, its air assets for the possible repatriation of distressed overseas Filipinos amid the escalating tension between Israel and Iran. PAF Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura ordered the fleet’s C-295 and C-130 transport aircraft...
The Philippine Embassy in Iraq has advised Filipinos to avoid “unnecessary” travel to Iraq, while those already in the country must avoid public places and exercise extreme caution amid the escalating security situation in the region. The advisory was released on Sunday, June 22, a few hours...
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III clarified on Friday, July 20, that the proposed fare increase for public utility vehicles (PUVs) has not yet been approved. Guadiz said that any adjustment to current fare rates “remains on hold” as the...
Razon-led East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. is wrapping up a vital water infrastructure project to provide an additional sustainable water supply to parts of Pasig, Pateros, and Taguig. In a statement on Tuesday, June 17, Manila Water reported that its raw water intake structure for the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it is not concerned about the United States shifting its military assets away from the South China Sea in response to the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson for the West...
Empire East Land Holdings Inc., the middle-income housing unit of Megaworld Corporation, is cautiously optimistic this year despite the oversupply of condominium units for its target market. “Macro indicators show stability and the 2025 midterm elections for higher spending and infrastructure...
Gotianun-led East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) posted a six percent improvement in net income to ₱1.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025 from ₱1.7 billion in the same period last year on the back of strong consumer lending and continued optimization of its cost structure. “Our first...
National University flexed its might over slumping University of the East with a 25-21, 25-17, 25-16 victory to secure the second Final Four berth in UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday, April 9. OBED MUKABA scores for National...
