(File photo) The Philippine Army's (PA) leadership underscored its dedication to promote women's access to justice after the wife of a military personnel reportedly attempted to block his promotion due to alleged abuses. Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido reiterated that the...
The local stock market inched up mainly due to the jump in the share price of index heavyweight PLDT plus some bargain hunting. The main index added 7.35 points or 0.11 percent to close at 6,879.59 as the Services sector led with a 2.04 percent gain which offset the decline of Banks and...
Philippine Navy (PN) Flag Officer in Command, Vice Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr. (middle) attends the steel-cutting and keel-laying ceremony for the PN Corvette Number 1 in Ulsan, South Korea on Nov. 22, 2023 along with representatives of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) The Philippine Navy (PN)...
The country’s trade deficit plunged to $4.22 billion in the first month of 2024 after having a contraction in the value of imports, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Tuesday, March 12. The trade deficit narrowed by 24 percent from the $5.55 billion booked in the same month last year....
At least 40 legislators from the House of Representatives are set to tee off for the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Golf Cup II that aims to boost the National Athletes’ Trust Fund on Wednesday, March 13, at the Valley Golf and Country Club in Cainta, Rizal. “We’re very happy that this...
Sen. Raffy Tulfo revealed on Tuesday, March 12 that a single bettor won 20 times in one month based on the records he received from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). "'Yung PCSO nagbigay ho sa akin ng listahan...ito nga po yung sinasabi ko medyo nakakataas ng kilay, mayroon doon na...
The Sy family-controlled SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, is planning to raise up to P25 billion from the first tranche of its P100 billion bonds to be shelf-registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In a disclosure to the...
General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed appreciation to Filipinos who pledged their willingness to fight for the country in case of a conflict with a foreign enemy, noting that the people shall be prepared when that time comes. General Romeo...
ILOILO CITY – Western Visayas, just a month after registering the lowest inflation rate in five years, recorded a 2.7 percent inflation rate, up 0.7 percent from two percent in January. FRESH fish are sold in a stall at Iloilo Fish Port in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) Nelida Amolar, Philippine...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, March 12, denied recent reports that the Philippine government has ignored China’s proposals on resolving the disputes in the West Philippine Sea and said instead that such proposals were denied because they were “contrary to our national...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Tuesday, March 12 issued a directive to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to bolster the primary care benefits offered through its “Konsulta” benefit package across the country. (Photo from DOH) In line with...
(Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) It's a "love of country index", not a call to arms. That's how San Jose del Monte City lone district Rep. Florida "Rida" Robes described the results of the OCTA Research survey, which indicated...
