PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur—For the first time in the storied history of the Palarong Pambansa, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has earmarked P10 million in cash incentives for medal winners, following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to revitalize the national grassroots...
History is best viewed through museums, and this one museum certainly paints an interesting picture, given recent political events. Bahay Ugnayan acts as our first stop for our tour of the Malacañang Heritage Museums. Within it lies the Presidential Museum. Here you’ll find a collection of...
The Philippines rolled out one of the most extensive policy responses in Asia-Pacific to cushion the impact of global oil price and supply shocks, even as the country recorded among the steepest increases in fuel prices in the region, according to the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB). An...
Groundbreaking for the planned United States (US) economic security zone in the Philippines could take place within the current Marcos Jr. administration, with the project expected to generate hundreds of thousands of jobs once fully developed, Philippine investment officials said. Officials from...
Special Envoy to the United Arab Emirates Ma. Anna Kathryna Yu-Pimentel on Wednesday, April 15 welcomed the opening of the Manila office of Dubai International Chamber, describing it as a clear result of strengthened diplomatic and economic engagement between the Philippines and the United Arab...
The Philippines is facing an inflationary shock that could spill over to slower economic growth, potential job losses, and more capital market outflows amid a prolonged Middle East conflict, according to the World Bank. The global oil price and supply shock wrought by the war in Iran would “raise...
Most Filipino adults expressed distrust and disapproval toward President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., while Vice-President Sara Duterte continued to enjoy modest majority support, the Pulse Asia 1st Quarter 2026 “Ulat ng Bayan” survey results released on Monday, March 16 showed. The nationwide survey,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has warned the public anew against social media posts and online content that claim divisions within the military, allege political realignments, or suggest that senior officers are backing certain political personalities. “These narratives are fake news...
Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) Inc., a joint venture between Japan’s Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. and the Aboitiz Group, has delivered the world’s first methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier, a shift toward higher-value manufacturing in the Philippine maritime sector. The vessel, named...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, Jan. 13, rejected claims of cracks within its ranks amid the investigation involving a Philippine Army (PA) officer who allegedly withdrew his support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said there...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday, Dec. 19, thanked the Bicameral Conference Committee for supporting the sector’s budget, saying sustained investment in tourism drives economic growth and job creation. DOT highlighted that even with a reduced P100 million promotions budget in 2024, the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, Nov. 18, distanced the military from allegations raised by Sen. Imee Marcos that her brother, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is using drugs. Acting AFP spokesperson Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad said the claim of the lady lawmaker is a...
