A double-digit decline in the previously record-high gold reserves, coupled with falling foreign investments, drove the Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR)—the country’s stock of foreign currencies and other assets—to its lowest level in more than half a year last month. GIR...
The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is shaping up to focus heavily on electrified vehicles. This year’s event also gives a good sense of where the Philippine market is moving. Several brands are using the show to introduce models that reflect the industry’s growing shift toward EVs,...
The ongoing oil crisis is making its mark even on the country’s most prestigious national beauty pageant. During the sash ceremony for the 2026 Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant held at Novotel Manila in Araneta City on April 6, Gines Enriquez, marketing head of Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc.,...
The rumors are over — it’s official! Imelda Schweighart will fly the Philippine flag at the inaugural Miss Grand International All Stars (1st Edition), in a stunning departure from her previously announced Miss Universe Philippines 2026 journey. For days, the pageant world has been buzzing...
The Subic Bay International Triathlon (SUBIT) returns for its 33rd edition on May 2 to 3 at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Recognized as Southeast Asia’s oldest and longest-running standard-distance race -- and consistently ranked among Asia’s top 10 -- the event is expected to draw over 100...
New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) reported that seven people were injured Friday morning, April 3, after a ceiling panel collapsed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 (NAIA 1). In a statement, NNIC said the incident occurred at approximately 10:43 a.m. in the West Arrival Curb C area,...
The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to announce its judgment on the camp of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte 's case challenging the prosecutor over jurisdiction. The chamber will deliver its judgment on April 22 at 7 p.m., Manila time, in a...
Multilateral lenders including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank Group (WBG) are moving to provide immediate financing and coordinated support to countries reeling from the economic fallout of the Middle East war. In a statement on...
In light of current global and local developments, including rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 affirms that the event will proceed as scheduled from April 9 to 12, 2026. As the country navigates a challenging period marked by supply concerns...
Demand for travel during the Holy Week period is on another level this year, as Filipinos are making more trips to local and international destinations at a time of price uncertainty. Based on data from travel service provider Trip.com, travel demand among Filipinos has risen by 50 percent for this...
The Philippines narrowed its net external liability position at the end of 2025, as growth in overseas financial assets outpaced the accumulation of debt, signaling strengthening of the country’s balance sheet with the rest of the world. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed that...
BUTUAN CITY – The local government unit of Pilar in Siargao Islands has canceled this year 's 16th International Game Fishing Tournament, citing the ongoing energy crisis in the country. The annual event, drawing anglers from across the Philippines and abroad, was originally scheduled from...
