The 41st iteration of Exercise Balikatan officially kicked off this week, touted as the largest and most complex version of the Philippines-United States annual war games to date. Running from April 20 to May 8, the exercise features more than 17,000 soldiers from the Armed Forces of the...
SANYA, China – For the next 10 days, the white sand beach and the scenic coastlines here will become a proving ground where athletes from 45 participating nations are expected to showcase the work they have put in the last few months. The 2026 Asian Beach Games fire off on Wednesday, April 22,...
What was supposed to be a routine training day under Exercise Balikatan quickly turned into a real-world rescue as Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States military personnel worked together to rescue six civilians after a truck lost control and plunged into a ravine near Lal-lo...
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has officially launched the Honda Prelude. The sophisticated hybrid coupe is a grand tourer that bridges nostalgic, well-loved heritage with new technology tailored for today’s market. Designed with the concept of ‘Unlimited Glide’, the Honda Prelude is...
MILAN, Italy – As the undisputed Italian financial capital, Milan is a powerhouse of economic activity, pulsating with the energy of the Borsa Italiana stock exchange and a sophisticated network of global investors. While Rome serves as the seat of government, Milan is where the country 's...
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte said on Monday, April 20, that it has yet to receive an official copy of the decision from the Commission on Audit (COA) presented during a recent congressional hearing, preventing it from issuing any formal comment on the matter. In a brief statement, the...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has welcomed Teodoro C. Pascua as its new director general, following his appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the agency announced on Monday, April 20. Pascua returns to the agency in a “homecoming” appointment, having...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has set June 8 as the opening of classes for School Year (SY) 2026–2027, under its new school calendar schedule issued through DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026. The school year will run until April 8 next year and will consist of 201 class days, covering Term 1 to...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. opened the 41st iteration of Exercise Balikatan at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Monday, April 20, saying it would be more than a military routine but a test of alliance and a signal of shared responsibility amid a tense...
Vice President Sara Duterte has issued a fresh warning to the public after reports surfaced of an individual impersonating her on a messaging application, raising concerns over potential scams and identity fraud. In a brief advisory dated April 18, Duterte said an impostor has once again emerged...
Cavite is emerging as a key hub for business, logistics, and investment, driven by the steady rise of large-scale developments. Improvements are accelerating, with new logistics facilities reinforcing its role in supporting expanding operations through advanced systems, worker-focused spaces, and...
The Philippine automotive industry sustained its upward trajectory in March, as total vehicle sales climbed past 39,000 units, buoyed by the surge in demand for electrified vehicles (EV) amid the national energy emergency. Combined data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the...
