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...
The Philippines will repay until 2044 its biggest-ever loan from the World Bank, which will bankroll a sweeping agricultural transformation program aimed at boosting food production, modernizing farming systems, and strengthening climate resilience. Documents showed that Finance Secretary Frederick...
The Philippine Golf Tour resumes with a vengeance next week as a hungry, battle-tested field returns from a two-month break eager to seize momentum in what shapes up to be a fierce and wide-open chase for the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship crown beginning May 19 in Cavinti, Laguna. With the...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will soon provide travelers with more options when flying to major destinations in the United States (US) after receiving regulatory approval for its proposed expanded partnership with Alaska Airlines. In a notice of action dated May 13, seen by Manila...
Local equities market climbed back above the key psychological threshold on Thursday, May 14, as late-session bargain hunting offset persistent anxiety over macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical volatility. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 68.25 points, or 1.15 percent, to...
Vice President Sara Duterte blamed the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the “growing political unrest” in the Philippines, saying recent tensions were triggered by actions of the current government. In a video interview released by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) on...
Foreign investment approvals by the country’s investment promotion agencies (IPAs) surged by more than half in the first quarter of 2026, although overall approved investments—including Filipino-led projects—declined sharply during the period, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority...
Vice President Sara Duterte warned that ongoing political developments involving the International Criminal Court (ICC), impeachment proceedings, and tensions within the government and the Senate could signal a broader push toward Charter Change, raising concerns over the country’s political...
The digital landscape is shifting from a playground of convenience to a serious frontier where our data, finances, and identities reside. As we move further into this era, the traditional ways we secure these assets are no longer enough. We have entered a period where trust itself has become the...
Vice President Sara Duterte said attempts to compel Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to face proceedings linked to the International Criminal Court (ICC) would allegedly violate constitutional rights and Philippine sovereignty. In a video interview released by the Office of the Vice President...
Globe Telecom 's Globe At Home GFiber Prepaid has reached 1 million subscribers, establishing itself as the leading prepaid fiber internet service in the Philippines. The milestone reflects a 15% quarter-on-quarter subscriber growth and signals a decisive shift in how Filipino families...
The proposal to extend the retirement age of personnel of the Philippine National Police from 56 to 57 years old is clearly a recognition of experience, institutional memory, and the continuing value of seasoned public servants whose knowledge cannot be replaced overnight. As the measure gains...
