The Philippines has maintained its position at 52nd place out of 67 economies in the 2024 World Competitiveness report, mirroring its ranking from the previous year. Positioned 13th among Asia-Pacific nations and 5th among ASEAN countries, the Philippines has shown resilience in the midst of...
(File photo) A member of the Philippine Navy was severely injured when China Coast Guard (CCG) intentionally rammed the supply boats of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that were engaged in a resupply mission at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal on Monday, June 17. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, chief...
A year after assuming the presidency of the University of the Philippines (UP), Angelo Jimenez launched the 10 flagship programs on Tuesday, June 18, as part of the university’s Strategic Plan for 2023-2029, during the weeklong celebration of UP’s 116th founding anniversary University of the...
Expect the grandest marketing event of the year from D' Au2nomous, a class production from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and recipient of the prestigious Agora Award for Marketing School of the Year. They proudly present their upcoming seminar, "Backstage: Unveiling the Emotional...
The cost of construction materials in Metro Manila increased at a slower pace in May, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. The annual growth rate of the construction materials retail price index (CMRPI) dropped to 1.0 percent in May 2024 from 1.2 percent in April and 2.6 percent in...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) described as deceptive and misleading the claim of the Chinese Coast Guard about the collision of its ship with a Philippine vessel near the Ayungin Shoal. But AFP spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad would not provide details of the reported collision between...
Motorists will have a punishing drive to the gas pumps this week as the price of all fuel commodities will be on significant uptick, based on the pricing advisories of the oil companies. As announced by the industry players, there will be hefty price hike of P1.75 per liter for diesel products;...
University of the Philippines (UP) DIliman (UP Facebook) In an effort to make the University of the Philippines (UP) “more democratic”, Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo has filed a bill in the House of Representatives that would grant the...
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) reported that it was recognized as Best Investor Relations Company during the annual Corporate Governance Asia’s 14th Asian Excellence Awards. The awards ceremony, held last May 31st at the JW Mariott Hotel in Hong Kong, was attended by 245 senior...
Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. (CHP), recently-acquired by the Consunji Group, reported that its principal operating subsidiaries APO Cement Corporation and Solid Cement Corporation have bought the right to their cement brands. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), CHP said APO...
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. officially unveiled the new City Hatchback at Bonifacio High Street. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the updated model now features both interior and exterior enhancements. The 2024 Honda City Hatchback RS receives a mid-cycle refresh that introduces...
Transitioning toward renewable energy (RE) and away from fossil fuels, the largest contributor to climate change, may be the greatest gift we can offer the planet during and beyond Philippine Environment Month. A study published in the journal Earth System Science Data revealed that emissions from...
