While the government maintains that a robust middle class will propel the country to a predominantly middle-class society within the next 15 years, economists warned that a lack of quality, stable jobs poses a threat to this goal. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that a...
State-run Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) has signed a deal with Indonesian oil and natural gas firm PT Pertamina to collaborate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) partnerships and other initiatives in the energy sector. During the Norway-Philippines LNG Summit 2024, Oliver Butalid, PNOC...
CEBU CITY – A Cebuano realtor was named as the 2024 International Realtor of the Year by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States. CEBUANO realtor Anthony Leuterio, the founder of Filipino Homes, was named 2024 International Realtor of the Year by the National Association...
SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, Adidas Philippines general manager Anthony Frangos, National University (NU) president and CEO Dr. Renato Carlos Ermita Jr., and NU vice president for administrative services Nilo Ocampo National University (NU) and Adidas’ three-year partnership, which...
The more than P300 million cash seized during two separate operations against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hubs in Las Piñas City and Pampanga are intact, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said amid reports that the money confiscated are already unaccounted. PNP spokesperson Brig....
Detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy has been granted a medical furlough by the Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) after complaining of chest discomfort last week, the Philippine National Police (PNP) disclosed on Monday, Nov. 11. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Former president Rodrigo Duterte failed to "walk the talk" when it comes to his oft-repeated promise to protect and assist policemen who get in trouble for their hand in his administration’s...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Sunday, November 10 urged state economic managers to exercise fiscal discipline in light of the government's ballooning debt which now stands at P15 trillion. Pimentel expressed his concern in a radio interview as he reiterated his call...
The commitment made by the past administration to take care of policemen who were charged in relation to the drug war did not materialize as hundreds of policemen were left on their own in facing legal battles, the Philippine National Police (PNP) disclosed on Sunday, Nov. 10. Citing their data,...
Filipinos will have stable access to rice in the coming Christmas season despite the subsequent typhoons that struck the country’s agricultural lands these past weeks, National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Engr. Eduardo Guillen said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos...
The two maritime laws recently enacted by President Marcos Jr. will help the country in securing its rights over its territory, particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) where China continues to claim parts of it, the National Security Council (NSC) said. National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo...
Ever wondered what happened to your favorite local shop? Did it close due to staffing shortages or limited growth potential? The small business landscape continues to expand, but the biggest challenge remains: longevity. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported over a million...
