Philippine National Bank (PNB) reported a five percent increase in first-quarter net income, buoyed by higher lending volumes and a focus on cost containment that helped the lender navigate a volatile interest-rate environment. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, PNB said the lender...
DAVAO CITY – Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib clarified on Tuesday that he has had no direct communication with Petronas Malaysia regarding the supposed purchase of 44 million liters of crude oil and gasoline he earlier announced. On March 25, Jubahib disclosed plans to source fuel from...
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte – The provincial government of Davao del Norte plans to buy 44 million liters of crude oil and gasoline from Malaysia to help mitigate rising oil prices in the province caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Gov. Edwin Jubahib said in an interview on...
Malacañang has denied an online report claiming that former presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda is being considered to replace Henry Aguda as head of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro dismissed the report, saying...
TACLOBAN CITY – A lawmaker in Northern Samar welcomed on Thursday the House Committee on Energy 's approval of a substitute bill to temporarily suspend the mandatory use of biofuels for up to one year amid the global rise in fuel prices. The bill, according to Northern Samar second district...
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) posted record consolidated net income of ₱25.3 billion last year, a 20 percent increase from the ₱21.2 billion reported a year earlier amid aggressive loan expansion and improved cost efficiencies. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the lender...
Police are searching for a Catholic priest from Leyte reported missing since Tuesday, Dec. 23. The Babatngon, Leyte Municipal Police Station (MPS) identified the missing person as Fr. Edwin "Kutz" Caintoy, 55. Police said the parish priest of San Jose de Malibago Parish in Babatngon was last seen...
The last day for members to transfer to a different PhilHealth YAKAP Clinic is Dec. 26, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 23. Under its YAKAP program, PhilHealth members may avail themselves of free medical services such as regular check-ups,...
Philippine National Bank (PNB), the banking arm of the Lucio Tan Group, has successfully raised ₱15.7 billion from its return to the domestic debt capital market, its first since 2019. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the lender said the amount was raised via a dual-tranche,...
Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez inspected the city’s four major cemeteries as the nation observed All Saints ' Day and All Souls ' Day or Undas. Olivarez was joined by Rep. Eric Olivares, the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office team and the police during his visit to the...
The City of Parañaque has conducted a structural audit and inspection of all public schools in the city. Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the structural audit aims to ensure the safety, stability, and structural soundness of school buildings to identify any potential hazards that may compromise the...
The city government of Parañaque has once again demonstrated its commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and innovative governance, by securing two major awards for both fiscal stewardship and creative development projects. Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the City Accounting...
