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...
The government-led trade mission to the Middle East in February, aimed at expanding market opportunities and strengthening business partnerships for Philippine agricultural and fisheries exports, has generated $27.28 million (over ₱1.5 billion) in sales. Led by the Department of Trade and...
De La Salle recovered from a second set stumble to overcome a resilient University of the East, 25-12, 23-25, 25-14, 25-17, for its second straight win in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena Saturday, March 8. ANGEL CANINO scores for La...
East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) of the Gotianun Group reported its highest-ever net income of ₱7.6 billion last year, a 25 percent increase from 2023 earnings, driven by strong consumer loan expansion and robust deposit generation. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) is teaming up for a trade mission to the Middle East to help promote the Philippines’ agricultural and fisheries exports. Launched this month, the country’s delegation aims to boost market access of Philippine...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the close relationship of President Marcos with Middle Eastern leaders and the presence of Filipinos in the region contributed to the release of the 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthi rebels in Yemen. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
Christmas came early for University of the East and it was bright and shining. At last, UE has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel after taking down University of Santo Tomas, 78-47, to clinch the Season 87 juniors basketball title in front of its alumni and fans at the FilOil EcoOil...
