The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is prepared to assist the three Filipinos who were detained in China allegedly due to spying activities. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, however, noted that the military has yet to receive any official report on the status of the detained...
Honda Cars is making it easier for customers to upgrade to the latest model while still getting the best value out of their current one. Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recently launched the Honda Certified Plus Program, a car certification program that will give customers the opportunity to...
ILOILO CITY — An environmental coalition on Thursday lamented the lack of transparency in the waste-to-energy project of this city. The coalition called out the Iloilo City government for its joint venture agreement (JVA) with a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) for the Iloilo...
The hot summer season is indeed approaching as the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) reported a spike in wholesale electricity spot market (WESM) prices in March. IEMOP data on Thursday, April 3, revealed that the average WESM price last month stood at ₱5.34 per...
Emphasizing the importance of hope and action in overcoming systemic gaps, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the collective responsibility of the Marcos administration, private institutions, and the Church in addressing the country’s education challenges....
The country’s leading business executives are in support of the fare increase in Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), which took effect on Wednesday, April 2, given that it’s within the operator’s contract with the government. The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP),...
Despite the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Filipinos don’t resort to Sinophobia and in fact, they treat Chinese tourists “well,” according to an official of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for WPS,...
Airmen assigned to the United States Air Force's air demonstration squadron, the Thunderbirds, pilot F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and perform aerial maneuvers during the Speed of Sound Airshow at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States on Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo...
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) will elevate yet again the style and functionality of its flagship SUV. The highly-anticipated 2025 Isuzu mu-X is set to be unveiled on April 4, 2025. With a refreshed bold and luxurious design, the 2025 mu-X has already made waves in markets like Thailand and...
AFP chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. delivers his message during the anniversary of the Northern Luzon Command on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. In his speech, Brawner urges Nolcom to prepare the evacuation plan for 250,000 OFWs in Taiwan. (photo: AFP Facebook page) Armed Forces of the...
Low-cost carrier AirAsia is kicking off the summer season with its 4.4 seat sale, offering one-way base fares for as low as ₱44. In an advisory, the airline said travelers can start booking their flights from Monday, March 31, to Sunday, April 6. With over 400,000 seats up for grabs, the...
With the United States (US) being the Philippines’ top export destination at the start of 2025, Moody’s Analytics said the tariffs that US President Donald Trump plans to impose on cross-border goods may hurt exporters. “A potential reciprocal US tariff due to be announced on April 2 is a...
