The Philippine real estate community came together on July 21, 2026, at the Legaspi Ballroom, Makati Diamond Residences, as Connect Manila 2026, organized by Lamudi Philippines and Dot Property Philippines, successfully brought together developers, brokers, industry leaders, and property...
President Marcos announced that the government has completed its distribution of patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to all 82 provinces across the country. "Sa wakas, nakumpleto din natin ang pagbigay nitong patient transport vehicles at lahat na ng ating mga LGU, meron tayong masasabi na magagamit...
The peso sank to a fresh record low against the United States (US) dollar on Friday, weighed down by escalating import burdens, global energy cost pressures, and persistent demand for foreign currency. The local currency closed at ₱61.847 per US dollar on July 24, according to official data from...
Award-winning filmmaker Erik Matti has publicly responded after cinematographer Neil Daza shared a cryptic Facebook post that many in the local film industry interpreted as directed at the director, bringing an apparent behind-the-scenes dispute into the public eye. The controversy began when Daza...
MANILA (Jiji Press)--Japan and the Philippines celebrated the 70th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations on Thursday, as the two countries strengthen their national security and economic cooperation. The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo wrote on X, "Philippines-Japan Friendship...
A Filipino domestic helper was sentenced to three years and two months in prison for stealing more than S$217,000 (around P9.5 million) in cash and jewelry from her Singapore employer over several years. Raguindin Alma Bassig, 47, admitted to two counts of theft by a servant, while three similar...
AHOF’s growing popularity in the Philippines is becoming harder to miss as the K-pop boy group prepares to return to Manila for a two-day concert this weekend. The group is set to perform at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on July 25 and 26 as part of its “The First Spark” Asia tour, with fans...
Car owners are invited to take advantage of free vehicle services from July 25-26, 2026. Now on its fourth installment, the Hyundai Mobile Workshop Weekend is the company’s continued commitment to delivering convenient aftersales support, helping customers keep their vehicles in good condition. ...
Senior government officials, business leaders, and key stakeholders from Oman and the Philippines will meet in a high-level forum in Manila this weekend. The Oman-Philippines 3rd Strategic Majlis will be held in Makati City on Sunday, July 26. According to the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in...
MariBank Philippines Inc. has officially secured a digital banking license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), replacing the rural banking license under which it previously operated. The license upgrade was formalized through Circular Letter No. 2026-035, under which the Monetary Board (MB)...
Conveyed and understood. Malacañang disclosed that the Philippines was able to convey to the United States that the issue concerning the International Criminal Court (ICC) is "sensitive" for the country and that the US understood it. Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez...
President Marcos does not want a repeat of the recent Ayungin Shoal incident , where a Philippine Navy personnel was injured, expressing a desire for the Philippines and China to reset their bilateral relationship. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed on...
