The Senate is financially capable to hold the possible impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte should it be transmitted finally to the Upper Chamber, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said. According to Lacson, only P500,000 had been spent out of a P27-million...
The peso tumbled to a fresh record low on Tuesday, April 28, breaching the 61-level as a resurgent United States (US) dollar and the broad exodus from emerging-market assets overwhelmed the central bank’s recent efforts to shore up the currency through tighter monetary policy. The peso plunged to...
State-lender Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) is expanding its response to the energy crisis through a coordinated package of fuel subsidies, commuter rebates, and low-interest loans, aiming to shield the transport and agriculture sectors from volatile global prices. Landbank said in a statement...
Fresh off a historic Best Actor win at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 for "Call Me Mother," Vice Ganda is already stirring excitement hinting that his planned entry for this year’s iteration of the f estival will be unlike anything he has done before. During a recent encounter, the...
Senator Imee Marcos is no stranger to posting short-form video content on political topics, but this time she channeled her inner Miranda Priestly to recreate a well-known scene from The Devil Wears Prada, while also portraying her assistant, Andrea Sachs. In the video, Marcos alternates between...
The peso pierced the ₱61:$1 level on Tuesday, April 28, as the oil-vulnerable local currency continued to weaken amid uncertainties wrought by the prolonged war in the Middle East. As of 1:52 p.m., the peso hit an intraday low of ₱61.08 against the United States (US) dollar after opening...
Philippine and allied forces staged a large-scale coastal defense drill on Monday, April 27, simulating an enemy amphibious landing in a town facing the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), together with the United States Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, and...
Brother Philippines celebrates its 25th anniversary in the country, marking a significant milestone defined by innovation, creativity, and unwavering support for Filipino entrepreneurs and consumers. Since entering the Philippine market in 2000, the company has grown from a modest operation into a...
Xbox is lowering its Game Pass prices. Locally, it is P59 for the first 14 days, followed by P225 per month. It used to be P320 per month. The rollback came with a message from new Xbox head, Asha Sharma, that prices have become too expensive for many players. This also comes after an announcement...
As Starbucks Philippines marks its annual Global Month of Good, it highlights a familiar idea: that businesses can play a role in helping communities. This year’s campaign encourages people to take part through small, everyday actions. The message is simple—anyone can contribute. But it also...
With the heat index reaching up to 46° , it’s no surprise that Filipinos are fond of ice. In fact, whenever we host a gathering at home, buying ice can be a challenging errand, as nearby stores are always out. Imagine going out to buy ice on holidays, when families gather to celebrate. I never...
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) disputed the military’s account of the April 19 operation in Toboso, Negros Occidental, saying only a small number of those killed were its fighters while the rest were civilians. In a statement, CPP chief information officer Marco Valbuena said only...
