Lieutenant General Antonio G. Nafarrete, called “Toto” by his peers, never dreamed of becoming a soldier. Unlike many of his classmates at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) who had long envisioned themselves in uniform, his journey into the armed forces was more of an unexpected turn than...
The Philippine Army (PA) has formally activated the reserve component of its elite Scout Rangers, expanding the reach of one of the military’s most battle-tested units. Army Chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, himself a full-blooded Scout Ranger, led the activation ceremony of the Scout Ranger...
EEI Corp. is shifting its business model from a pure-play construction company to an integrated property and infrastructure developer, a move that will see it leverage its 139-hectare land bank for a series of real estate projects. The firm disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange that this...
Construction firm EEI Corp. (EEI) is expecting stronger revenues moving forward as total backlog or unworked portion of existing contracts jumped 40 percent to ₱36.85 billion at end-July 2025 from ₱26.39 billion in the second quarter of 2024. The firm noted that it is regaining momentum after...
The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday, Aug. 18, expressed optimism for deeper cooperation with the United States Army, particularly in training, exercises, and capability development, as Manila continues to bolster its defense posture. Forging closer cooperation between the two armies was the focus...
Antonio-led Century Properties Group Inc. (CPG) reported a 14 percent growth in net income to ₱1.22 billion in the first half of 2025 from ₱1.07 billion in the same period last year on the strength of its affordable housing business. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm...
SAN ANTONIO, Quezon – A businessman from Lipa City, Batangas was allegedly shot dead by his former employee in Rosario, Batangas on Monday. Police identified victim as Nelson Calalo, 36. Calalo’s body was found in his vehicle in Barangay Loob, this town, on Tuesday. The suspect Larry...
Philippine Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete ordered an immediate and complete halt to all so-called “ reception ceremonies ” for new Army soldiers in what appears to be a direct response to mounting public clamor against hazing and similar practices in the military. This...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — De 'Aaron Fox says he has vivid memories of many of the San Antonio Spurs ' championship runs, just from being a basketball fan. He now wants to find out how it would feel as a player. Fox signed a four-year, $228 million maximum contract extension Monday, Aug. 4,...
The Philippine Army (PA) said Monday, Aug. 4, that it has relieved two ranking military officers and 19 enlisted personnel after a newly-minted soldier died during reception rites in Maguindanao del Sur last week, an incident that poses a significant test for newly appointed Army commanding...
For former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros is the strongest and most qualified opposition candidate who could possibly go up against Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 presidential elections. The former senator expressed his support for Hontiveros...
Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, newly-installed commanding general of the Philippine Army (PA), bared his command guidance and strategic priorities during his first command conference at the Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City on Friday, Aug. 1. Nafarrete issued his marching order...
