Receiving the award is BPI’s Retail Loan and Bancassurance Head, Dexter Cuajotor (right), representing BPI’s commitment to innovation and creating meaningful impact for employees and customers alike. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), one of the Philippines’ largest banks, earned two...
Philippine Navy (PN) delegates led by Rear Admiral Joe Anthony Orbe (fourth from left), commander of Philippine Fleet, meet with delegates from the Royal Brunei Navy led by Captain Sahibul Bahari Bin Zainal Abidin (third from right), Chief of the Royal Brunei Navy, on the sidelines of the...
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Eagle Foundation recently welcomed its newest hatchling, Chick No. 31, just in time for its 38th anniversary on Feb. 18. RILEY (FB) Hatched on Jan. 16 at the National Bird Breeding Sanctuary in the hinterlands of Toril District here, the Philippine Eagle...
The US dollar's strength is expected to linger for the rest of the year, potentially hiking borrowing costs for emerging markets like the Philippines, according to the Washington-based Institute of International Finance (IIF). "A strong US dollar will be a key feature of 2025 and beyond. While...
Crime incidents that go viral on social media do not reflect the peace and order picture of the country, the Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified on Wednesday, Feb. 19, as it presented data of a 26.76 percent drop in crime rate since January this year. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil...
Malacañang has directed all government agencies to support the celebration of the 127th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence from May 28 to June 12, 2025. File photo Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 77, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Feb. 13, mandates all...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12122, officially setting a three-year term for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant unless removed earlier by the commander-in-chief. File photos Under the new measure, signed on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the three-year term will start...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela answering questions from the media (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela has blamed the "misconceptions" the...
A People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) helicopter flies over Bajo de Masinloc in Zambales on Feb. 18, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) A Chinese military helicopter flew dangerously close to an aircraft of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) while the latter was conducting a...
The local stock market strengthened as investors picked up bargains amid stronger remittances and corporate tax cuts. The main index surged by 101.48 points or 1.69 percent to close at 6,094.96 as the property counter made a strong bounce while miners saw some profit-taking. Volume grew to...
The intensifying conflict between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio may deter foreign capital and funds from flowing to the Philippines, according to Dutch financial giant ING. In a Feb. 14 report, ING cited the Marcos-Duterte rift as a key investor concern as...
PCG spokesperson, Commodore Jay Tarriela (left) SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta (Facebook) "Why would I even defend you if you're calling me gago (a fool)?" Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson, Commodore Jay Tarriela gave...
