While the possibility of the Philippines rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC) is not yet discussed by President Marcos, he is listening to the people 's opinion about it. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when asked in a Palace briefing...
The Philippines is seeing a steady increase in international destinations out of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), as its private operator ramps up improvement efforts to unlock new global opportunities. In a statement, New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) said more carriers are including Manila in...
As former president Rodrigo Duterte continues to languish in the detention facility of the International Criminal Court (ICC), at least two “Free Duterte Now” rallies are scheduled to be held in July and August, with Vice President Sara Duterte possibly gracing the events. In a media interview...
Asteroids are not just objects in space. They also carry the names of remarkable people, places, and stories from around the world, including the Philippines. Several asteroids have been named after Filipinos, Filipino cities, historical figures, and mythological characters, which highlight the...
Malacañang maintained that the Philippine government is not cooperating with the International Criminal Court (ICC), even as the Department of Justice (DOJ) provides assistance to witnesses in the tribunal 's ongoing probe into former president Rodrigo Duterte’s alleged crimes against...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador Stockbridge American International School in Davao City recently announced its official recognition as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, becoming the first and only authorized IB World School in Mindanao. This milestone marks a significant leap forward for...
Philippine economic growth would likely further slow in the next two years to remain below the government’s more ambitious annual targets amid a global deceleration fueled by trade and geopolitical tensions, according to the Washington-based Institute of International Finance (IIF). A June 25...
SMX Convention Center, the Philippines’ largest convention center operator, has been recognized by Kalibrr as one of the Top 50 Employers in the Philippines for 2025. This prestigious accolade highlights SMX’s dedication to setting new workforce standards in the events and hospitality sector. ...
BDO Unibank Inc. President and CEO Nestor V. Tan’s recent election as the president of the International Monetary Conference (IMC) reflects the bank’s growing influence in the global financial sectors, it said. Tan has been elected as the president of the IMC for the 2025–2026 term. The...
Senator Loren Legarda on Monday, June 23 urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to immediately execute labor reforms to reverse the Philippines’ inclusion in the International Trade Union Confederation’s (ITUC) list of the “10 worst countries for workers.” Legarda noted the...
Admitting that former president Rodrigo Duterte has lost a lot of weight while in detention at the Scheveningen Prison in The Hague, Netherlands, Vice President Sara Duterte called on Filipinos in Australia for them to appeal to the Australian government for intervention in her father’s case. ...
The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) swung to a $298-million deficit in May, a reversal from the billion-dollar surplus a year ago, as the government drew down its dollar reserves to pay foreign debts. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed that the country’s BOP, which...
