The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said it mobilized a 38-man response team to sustain round-the-clock operations following the collapse of a nine-story building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga, which caused casualties and prompted extensive search and rescue operations. In a statement,...
Electricity subsidies remain necessary to help vulnerable households and remote communities access power, but the Philippine government needs to improve targeting mechanisms to reduce leakages and ensure long-term sustainability, according to experts at a recent webinar organized by state-run...
The inflation-targeting Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to continue raising interest rates to contain surging inflation despite the risk of slower economic growth. In a May 22 report, Japanese financial giant MUFG Bank Ltd. said the Philippines is facing one of the most severe...
The local stock market may trade sideways this week as concerns over rising inflation and interest rates offset hopes for a peace pact between the United States (US) and Iran. “The local market is still expected to deal with lingering uncertainties, which could keep its movement tempered this...
Athletes, who will bag medals at the Palarong Pambansa, will receive incentives from the Philippine Sports Commission, President Marcos announced. Marcos made the announcement in his video message during the opening ceremony of the Palarong Pambansa in Agusandel del Sur on Sunday, May 24. "Masaya...
Cup of Joe proved that not even heavy rain could stop a crowd determined to celebrate music, memories, and milestones together. On May 23, the five-piece band, composed of Gab Fernandez, Gian Bernardino, Rapha Ridao, CJ Fernandez, and Xen Gareza, staged the historic “Sandali: The Cup of Joe...
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said the current predicament of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is very ironic, as he used to be the top cop who enforced the law, and now he appears to be running away from it as he seems to be evading arrest over the warrant issued against him by...
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. paid respects to two Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots who died in a military trainer aircraft crash in Tuba, Benguet as the military honored them with posthumous Silver Wing Medals for their service and sacrifice. Brawner visited the...
The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Saturday, May 23, welcomed the Class of 2030, the first batch of cadets who may formally enter the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) upon graduation under a new government-backed officer allocation program meant to tighten coordination between the country’s...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos emphasized the importance of providing accessible healthcare to Filipino soldiers and their families, highlighting the deployment of 11 mobile laboratory vans for the Philippine Army. In a Facebook post on Saturday, May 23, the First Lady recognized the sacrifices...
The Double Gyroscope experiment, designed by Filipino students from the Rizal Technological University (RTU), was successfully conducted onboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the 2025 Asian Try Zero-G (ATZG 2025) competition. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...
The country’s largest business group has expressed support for the streamlining of guidelines for closing businesses and canceling tax registrations with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), as part of efforts to strengthen the ease of doing business in the country. In a statement on Friday, May...
