The US Embassy in the Philippines has requested visa applicants to set their social media accounts to 'public ' for vetting purposes. “All individuals applying for an F, M, or J nonimmigrant visa are requested to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media accounts to...
A low pressure area (LPA) currently inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, June 24. In its 2...
After hitting a nearly three-month low in the previous day, the peso rebounded against the United States (US) dollar, influenced by a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which pushed global crude oil prices to near two-week lows. Data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP)...
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental on Tuesday morning, June 24, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its Earthquake Information No. 2 bulletin, font-family: Gilroy; display: inline !important;>Phivolcs reported that...
Ride-hailing service company Grab Philippines is paving the way for the future of urban logistics with a pilot study on drone-powered commercial delivery capable of seamlessly navigating densely populated areas. In a statement on Tuesday, June 24, Grab said it has signed a memorandum of...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, June 24, said that cloudy skies with isolated rains are expected across parts of the Philippines due to a low pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon, also known as “habagat.” In its...
In today’s digital age, reliable internet access is as essential as electricity and clean water. From remote work and online education to digital banking and telehealth, a stable WiFi connection is no longer a convenience—it’s a lifeline. So what happens when that lifeline is cut? I’ve been...
A 28-year-old factory employee from Mandaluyong City has made history by winning a staggering P935 million through BingoPlus’ online gaming platform — the biggest jackpot ever recorded in the Philippines. In a statement, BingoPlus said the life-changing prize was won via the app’s “Lucky...
A teachers’ group on Monday, June 23, denounced President Marcos’ proposed performance-based evaluation system for teachers, calling it “grossly unfair” and potentially demoralizing to educators already struggling with low pay, heavy workloads, and lack of support. The Teachers '...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has authorized five power developers to build, own, and operate their own point-to-point (P2P) limited transmission facilities. In a notice, ERC said these facilities will enable five power firms’ renewable energy (RE) projects to connect to the grid via the...
The country’s leading group of employers said all future salary adjustments should be overseen solely by the regional wage boards, rather than through legislation that was recently left unapproved by Congress. “The regional wage board is not perfect, but that is the most objective and...
The Philippine unit of global tobacco giant JT International (JTI) is eyeing further expansion to potentially manufacture reduced-risk products (RRPs) at its Batangas factory for export to more markets in the region and beyond. At present, the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Malvar,...
