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...
The World Bank has given its go-ahead to the $24.5-million Technical Assistance for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation (TASAT) program, which will complement the Philippines’ largest-ever single loan from the Washington-based multilateral lender aimed at diversifying the sector and moving...
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) reported a 167-percent surge in net income to ₱3.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026 despite some trading losses arising from market volatility associated with the Iran conflict. The bank noted that it continued the momentum that started in...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has installed a new commander of the Western Command, a Palawan-based unit responsible for operations in the country’s western maritime territories, including the West Philippine Sea (WPS). AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. presided over the change of...
University of the Philippines Los Baños’s (UPLB) Nexus team has secured the national title at the HSBC Philippines Business Case Competition, earning a spot to represent the country at the upcoming global finals in Hong Kong. The Nexus squad outperformed dozens of rivals to clinch the top...
Ateneo Grade 7 golfer Race Manhit bagged his third straight US Kids Philippines Tour title Sunday, April 26, after an impeccable performance capped by a podium finish at the Aoki course of Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club. Manhit swept the first four legs of the Boys 13-14 division of the US Kids...
The race for the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 crown just got more exciting as the first 10 semifinalists of the national pageant were unveiled during the Fashion Show and 3rd Elimination Night staged in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental over the weekend. The "Top 10 Reveal" showcased Misamis...
Easterlies, or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, will continue to affect a large part of the country, bringing hot and humid conditions along with isolated to scattered rain showers in some areas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on...
Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases Reyes Carpio, will file a criminal complaint on Monday, April 27, accusing financial regulators and House members of illegally disclosing confidential bank records. In an advisory issued on April 26, Carpio said he is scheduled to file the...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) commemorates its 79th anniversary steadfast in fulfilling its developmental mandate ─ remaining a strong and financially stable government financial institution fully capable of supporting the socio-economic agenda of President Ferdinand R....
A used plastic bottle does not disappear when it leaves a person’s hands. Where it goes next depends on the strength of the local collection network and recycling programs in place to recover it. The Coca-Cola system in the Philippines supports activities across different parts of the recycling...
Hundreds of job seekers and aspiring entrepreneurs gathered at SM City Fairview on Saturday, April 25, for the latest run of Go Negosyo’s “Trabaho at Negosyo” program, signaling strong demand for both employment and business opportunities. Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said the...
