Philippine equities are expected to trade in a narrow range during a holiday-shortened week, with investors weighing the impact of delayed national budget against the prospect of long-term recovery in 2026. Trading volume will likely remain subdued with only two active sessions on the...
China 's embassy in Manila on Saturday, Dec. 27, shrugged off criticisms after it offered assistance to distressed Filipino fishers in the West Philippine Sea, as it said there is nothing to worry over what it did. "When you come across fishermen in trouble at sea, helping them is simply the...
A civil society coalition on Saturday, Dec. 27, rejected China’s claim that it rescued a Filipino fisherman in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), calling it a “deceptive, self-serving, and propaganda-driven public relations campaign” meant to sanitize the numerous abuses committed by Chinese...
As 2025 draws to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) reflects on a year defined not by sweeping rhetoric, but by steady reforms, quiet heroism, and a renewed national commitment to strengthening basic education—anchored on teachers, learners, and long-overdue system improvements. Marking...
The Philippine Navy (PN) said on Saturday, Dec. 27, that it kept patrols active across key waters in Eastern Mindanao to prevent maritime threats during the holiday season as most Filipinos marked Christmas with family gatherings. From December 22 to 25, Joint Task Force Sinaya personnel under Task...
Local stocks extended their climb on Thursday, Dec. 26, as investors gingerly repositioned portfolios for the coming year, though a lack of fresh catalysts and the holiday lull kept trading activity subdued. The Philippine Stock Exchange index gained 23.73 points, or 0.39 percent, to finish at...
PNB Holdings Corp., the real estate arm of billionaire Lucio Tan’s Philippine National Ban (PNB), has formally applied to list its shares on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), moving to monetize a massive property portfolio after years of preparation. In a regulatory filing on Friday, Dec. 26,...
China said one of its military vessels assisted a distressed Filipino fisherman in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, but the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) remained skeptical of the account and questioned the presence of the Chinese warship in the area. A People’s Liberation...
SMC Tollways Corp., the infrastructure arm of San Miguel Corp., reduced its interest-bearing debt through the end of 2024 as rising vehicle traffic across its network of expressways boosted cash flow and fortified its balance sheet. The company’s interest-bearing debt fell 6.1 percent to ₱52.3...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) have launched round-the-clock operations to fast-track upgrades at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila in preparation for a major international women’s tennis tournament in 2026. Upgrades...
Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom), the lender controlled by retail tycoon Lucio Co, is pivoting toward aggressive expansion of its low-cost deposit base to sustain momentum following its upgrade to a universal banking license. PBCom, which recently celebrated its 85th anniversary, is...
Figaro Culinary Group is scaling up its manufacturing subsidiary to bolster its long-term growth strategy, positioning the company to move beyond traditional retail and enter the international export market. The publicly listed food and beverage operator announced that its wholly-owned unit,...
