Vanessa Blanca, the singer behind the original version of the popular track “DOTA O Ako,” has died at 30. Her cousin Ivy shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook on Wednesday, August 19, revealing that Vanessa died following an accident at the condominium where she was staying in Manila....
Market concerns flared up following the expiry of the two-month truce between the United States (US) and Iran, pushing the peso closer to another record low of ₱62 per US dollar. The local currency dropped as much as 0.3 percent to touch an intraday record low of ₱61.995 per dollar in morning...
The massive flooding that paralyzed Metro Manila on Monday, Aug. 17, should force the government to confront the issue head-on. After decades of flood-control spending, why are our cities still so easily overwhelmed by rain? The answer cannot simply be another multibillion-peso flood control...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, Aug. 18, is monitoring two low-pressure areas (LPAs), one of which has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours. PAGASA weather specialist Veronica Torres...
The extreme rainfall events being experienced in parts of the country are consistent with the rainfall pattern typically observed during El Niño, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, Aug. 17. PAGASA had warned as early as April...
Growth in money sent home by overseas Filipinos slowed to its weakest pace in more than four years in June, as softer economic conditions in host markets and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened worker inflows. According to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng...
Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday, Aug. 12, called for an expedited investigation into the government’s Pax Silica initiative, raising concerns over an alleged draft framework that she said could give foreign investors extensive control over Philippine land and operations within a proposed special...
For months, fans have been wondering about the real score between Sofia Pablo and Iñigo Jose. Many insist that something romantic may have developed between the two. Sofia and Iñigo have yet to confirm the rumors, but they have continued to be seen together since leaving “Pinoy Big Brother:...
The Philippines faces difficulty bringing inflation back within target as a strengthening El Niño threatens to damage crops and push food prices higher, with the country already posting the highest inflation rate in the region, according to Moody’s Analytics. In an Aug. 7 report, Moody’s...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is counting on the return of El Niño to salvage its full-year sales targets, relying on seasonal heat to counter deeper shift marked by slumping industrial demand and the rapid adoption of rooftop solar. Ronnie Aperocho, Meralco chief operating officer, said...
The Philippine economy faces an uphill battle in the second half of 2026 after posting its weakest post-pandemic growth, with private sector economists warning that faster infrastructure spending, easing inflation, and stronger investor confidence will determine whether the country can meet the...
ILOILO CITY — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has officially designated Police Brig. Gen. Randulf T. Tuaño as full-fledged Police Regional Office-6 (Western Visayas) chief. PNP chief Police Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. signed the general order designating Tuano last Aug. 4....
