Forty-seven Filipino World War II veterans were conferred the US Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony held in Muntinlupa City. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon hosted the awarding ceremony at the Museo ng Muntinlupa. “Ito ang pinakamataas na civilian honor mula sa U.S. Congress. So aside from...
The long-running dispute in the West Philippine Sea is set to reach the big screen through a new film that its creators hope will spark greater public awareness of one of the country 's most pressing national issues. Tentatively titled "Ang Mamatay Nang Dahil Sa 'yo," the film is being...
Mining magnate Felipe Yap’s Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co. and its affiliate, Far Southeast Gold Resources Inc., have executed a 25-year pact with indigenous leaders in Benguet province, clearing a major hurdle toward extending mineral production rights at their flagship deposit. The memorandum...
For years, predictions about the decline of print newspapers have accompanied every major technological shift. As digital platforms reshaped how people consume information, many questioned whether journalism, particularly student journalism, could continue to thrive and whether a new generation...
Green developments are no longer an added feature but a priority for both residential and commercial projects. As sustainability becomes a key consideration for businesses and property buyers alike, developers are setting higher standards for environmentally responsible buildings. One example is...
Three mining wannabes ended up with steel bars in a detention facility following their arrest for illegal activities while searching for gold in a mountainous area in Santa Cruz town in Occidental Mindoro. Police Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Dela Cruz said police forces were immediate sent in Barangay...
A man who posed as a condominium caretaker was arrested after allegedly duping a courier into surrendering a ₱292,800 gold necklace in Quezon City. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the suspect, alias “Kenneth,” 36, of Plaridel, Bulacan, was arrested by operatives of Pasong Putik...
By ANGELO CAPARAS PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Visayas bets conquered the opening day of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa on Monday, May 25, delivering gold medals with one in record-breaking fashion at the Datu Lipus Makapandong–Governor Democrito O. Plaza Sports Complex. Chrisia Mae Tajarros of...
A 32-year-old Iranian national was arrested after allegedly selling fake gold bars worth P18,660,000 in Barangay Poblacion, Makati City. The Southern Police District (SPD) said the suspect, identified only as “Saeid,” is a gold and watch seller. He was arrested inside a hotel during a...
COTABATO CITY – Police have launched a manhunt against two men who shot and killed two alleged gold buyers and wounded another in a daylight gun attack in Barangay Poblacion 8, Midsayap, North Cotabato on Monday afternoon. Police Lt. Col. Rey Salgado, chief of the Midsayap police station,...
Mining firm OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. (OGP) increased its contribution to the country’s gold reserves last year by surpassing the 25-percent minimum requirement under its gold-buying agreement with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) by six percentage points (ppts). OGP said in a statement...
Sharp declines in foreign exchange (forex) holdings and foreign investments drove the Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR)—the country’s stock of foreign currencies and other reserve assets—to their lowest level in 15 months in April. GIR stood at $104.1 billion at end-April, the...
