The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) reported a 49.9 percent surge in first-quarter net income, driven by the burst of trading activity at the start of the year and disciplined cost management. The local bourse said net income rose to ₱381.71 million in January to March 2026 from ₱254.67...
With the conclusion of the first-quarter earnings season, the local stock market is seen turning more bearish as investors take profits from recent gains, with sentiment dampened by the weaker peso, local politicking, and the unresolved Middle East conflict. “The local market has shown positive...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Some P526-million worth of smuggled cigarettes were intercepted by the Philippine Navy in Western Mindanao in two separate operations last week. The first operation took place last Wednesday afternoon, May 13, when Navy personnel observed a suspicious vessel loaded with cargo....
The Philippine Army (PA) said it was stepping deeper into drone warfare training, warning that future conflicts will be shaped by technology and forces that fail to adjust risk being left behind. This was stressed by Major General Ramon Zagala, commander of the 2nd Infantry Division (2ID), during...
DAGUPAN CITY— The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has officially unveiled Dagupan City as Pangasinan’s Regional Training Center for Gymnastics and Swimming, sparking excitement and strengthening hopes of shaping the next generation of Filipino world-class athletes. PSC Chairman Patrick C....
Aerocadet First Class Cedric Cyril G. Polizon marched across the Borromeo Field on Saturday, May 16, carrying the profound grief of losing both parents during his cadetship. Despite the tragedy and a medical condition that threatened to end his military career, Polizon graduated as the Top 9 and...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday, May 16, called on the graduates of the Philippine Military Academy 's (PMA) “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 to remain steadfast in defending the country’s sovereignty and protecting the welfare of Filipinos as they begin their military service....
A total of 20 golfers will earn slots to the Superkit National Finals with the winners moving to the Grand Finals in China as the Superkit Series Philippine Tour kicks off this week with more than 170 participants set to see action in the tournament organized by the Junior Golf Foundafion of the...
President Marcos reminded graduating cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) that their loyalty must always remain with the Constitution and not with political interests, personalities, or ideologies. Speaking during the commencement exercises of the PMA “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 in...
The Philippines’ largest umbrella group of exporters warned that the country risks losing foreign investment and stalling its economic momentum following the violent political standoff at the Senate that made international headlines. In a statement on Friday, May 15, the Philippine Exporters...
Local stocks retreated on Friday, May 15, pulling the benchmark index back below the 6,000 psychological threshold as sliding peso and cooling remittance data prompted investors to reduce exposure ahead of the weekend. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 38.26 points, or 0.64 percent,...
The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines held an online dialogue with more than 70 business owners in Siargao to strengthen communication and address concerns involving tourist behavior on the island. The virtual meeting via Zoom on May 14 followed the recent visit of Israeli Ambassador Dana Kursh...
