Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian hailed the approval of Senate Bill No. 2868 or the Anti-POGO Act of 2025, saying the measure not only bans offshore gaming operations but also builds safeguards for the Filipino people. “The welfare of the people should not be compromised in favor of illegal and dirty...
In the ever evolving world of architecture, few phenomena illustrate the intersection of design and economic revitalization better than "Destination Architecture"—buildings specifically designed to attract tourists. There is no better example of Destination Architecture than the iconic Guggenheim...
Banks across the Philippines are set to ramp up technology-related investments, particularly in cybersecurity infrastructure and systems, in a bid to improve operational efficiency and protect consumers. Investments in technology would enhance domestic banks’ operational efficiencies and the...
The Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP) convened its 2nd General Membership Meeting (GMM) on June 4, 2025, at the World Trade Center, drawing beauty industry leaders and advertising luminaries for a dynamic "Advertising Minds: An Advertising Forum." The event, moderated by...
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is urging the government to focus on reducing high costs across commodities and services to alleviate the burden on minimum-wage-earning Filipino workers and their families. MAP, comprising the country’s leading business executives, stated that...
Being debt-free is truly liberating. You 're no longer burdened by repaying principal and interest. Credit card debt is a common trap people fall into. You spend money you don 't have on hand, and using your credit card seems like an easy out. In reality, though, this can send you into a...
As the rainy season begins, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced that it has mobilized its volunteers and prepositioned essential resources nationwide to ensure a swift response to potential emergencies—including floods, landslides, and other weather-related disasters. “The Philippine Red...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Monday, June 9 questioned the House of Representative’s perceived lack of sincerity to pass the measure increasing the daily minimum wage of workers in the private sector, complaining that the Senate has yet to receive the formal copy of the House version of the bill....
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), the country’s largest network of Catholic schools, has issued a strongly worded statement urging the Philippine Senate to move forward with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. In a statement released on Monday, June...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reported that the de-risking strategy for geothermal technologies in the Philippines is attracting investor interest. In a briefing, Pavit Ramachandran, ADB Country Director for the Philippines, noted that despite potential challenges, stakeholders are already...
The Senate’s credibility and integrity as an institution shouldn’t be marred by the different interpretation of the Constitution offered by some lawmakers regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian made the remark on Sunday, June 8, warning...
To address long-standing issues in the implementation of the Senior High School (SHS) program since its nationwide rollout nearly a decade ago, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to pilot its strengthened SHS curriculum in 800 schools nationwide for School Year (SY) 2025–2026. According...
