Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Fed up and fired up, Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman has asked China in the simplest way she can to "respect the Philippines". "Pananawagan lang naman sa China (An...
The local stock market was slightly higher as investors wait for the US inflation numbers and results of the Bangko Sentral policy meeting. The main index eked out a 4.11 point or 0.06 percent gain with sectoral indices evenly split. Volume amounted to 498 million shares worth P4.92 billion as...
Lopez Holdings Corporation reported a five percent improvement in attributable net income to P1.75 billion in the first quarter of 2024 from the P1.67 billion posted in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said this was primarily caused by the...
Ayala Corporation, one of the country's leading conglomerates, reported that it sustained its growth momentum with a 26 percent growth in core net income, which excludes one-off items, to P11.8 billion in the first quarter of 2024 from P9.4 billion in the same period last year. In a disclosure to...
Close to 11 million Filipino children and youth are currently not attending school, with the majority opting out of pursuing higher education. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), out of the 42.8 million Filipinos aged five to 24 years, 10.7 million individuals are categorized as...
Philippine Army personnel render a salute while members of the Australian Army stand in attention during the opening ceremony of the 'Kasangga' Exercise 24-1 at Camp Melchor F. Dela Cruz in Gamu, Isabela on May 13, 2024. (Photo by PA) The Philippine Army (PA) and Australian Army opened a month-long...
President Marcos has declared July of every year as Philippine Agriculturists' Month. Marcos made the declaration through Proclamation No. 544 to honor the dedication of agriculturists and raise awareness on the significance of the agricultural sector. "The celebration of the Philippine...
Senator Francis Tolentino (Senate Social Media Unit) Senator Francis Tolentino has sought the opinion of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to clarify the jurisdiction of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) over private foreign vessels. During a recent Senate...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa (Senate Social Media Unit) For the record, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said he doesn’t have any hidden agenda in leading the Senate investigation into the alleged leaked documents from the Philippine Drug...
The local stock market bounced on strong investments data and hope for lower US inflation numbers. The main index jumped 92.32 points or 1.42 percent to close at 6,604.25 as the Services banking sectors surged. Volume was hefty at 947 million shares worth P11.01 billion as gainers beat losers 118...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is seeking a transfer of venue of the preliminary investigation on the case of Police Capt. Roland Morale after the local prosecutor’s office ordered the release of the two policemen tagged in his death in Maguindanao two weeks ago. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean...
(Photo courtesy of Atin Ito/Akbayan Party) The second attempt of a civilian group to conduct a supply mission in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) beginning on Tuesday, May 14, will be challenged anew by Chinese maritime forces. "Atin Ito" Coalition will bring food and other supplies for Filipino...
