The Philippine peso plummeted again to a new historic low, brushing the whiskers of the ₱62:$1 level on the back of strong demand for the safe-haven United States (US) dollar and a local market that has turned more sensitive to uncertainties. The peso started the week at a new record low against...
The Metro Manila residential sector showed early signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2026 as condominium preselling activity sharply rebounded and unsold inventory was absorbed at a faster pace, according to property consultancy Colliers Philippines. In its latest Metro Manila residential...
The University of the Philippines (UP) became the first Philippine university authorized to operate as a Registration Authority under the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI), enabling identity verification and...
On May 9, Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines brought Europe Day out of diplomatic halls and into one of Manila’s most symbolic public spaces: Rizal Park. Held in partnership with the National Parks Development Committee, the celebration transformed the park’s European...
Shell Pilipinas Corporation is rolling out fuel discounts nationwide from May 15 to May 21, 2026. The promo provides discounts for both four-wheel and two-wheel vehicle customers purchasing fuels at participating Shell stations nationwide. For cars (4-wheel vehicles) For cars, customers purchasing...
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has joined hands with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) in support of the Caravan for Peace and Solidarity – Padayon sa Prelatura sa Marawi , a nationwide initiative dedicated to rebuilding the church and restoring hope in Marawi. As part of this partnership, IPC...
BYD Cars Philippines, under ACMobility, officially turned over a donation of ₱770,000 to the Healthway Foundation’s Cancer Care Hope Fund during a ceremony held last April 14, 2026, at the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital. By offering a limited-edition BYD Seagull in Seashell Pink last July 2025,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said Monday, May 18, that it has received a new water tanker from the private sector, further expanding its emergency water delivery fleet to 31 units and strengthening its disaster response operations nationwide. The new tanker was turned over at the PRC National...
There’s a certain rhythm to life in the Philippines that Filipinos know all too well. Early mornings spent in traffic, long workdays or classes, errands squeezed in between, and routines that repeat before the week even ends. Somewhere in that cycle, it becomes easy to move on autopilot and miss...
From its first-quarter property marketing briefing, Colliers Philippines reported that the real estate industry had a strong start in 2026. However, the positive performance posted flat growth, facing challenges from the Middle East crisis, with its impact expected in the next quarters. According...
To understand the Philippines today is to understand the systems that keep the country running. For many young Filipinos navigating rising prices, heated political debates, and an increasingly uncertain future, the government can often feel distant and intimidating. Words like “judiciary,”...
At a time when wars, territorial disputes, and geopolitical rivalries are redefining the global order, the peacemaking initiative undertaken by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the recent 48th ASEAN Summit deserves far greater attention than it has thus far received. On the sidelines of the...
