The Senate is open to proposals seeking to enhance transparency of the budget process by opening the bicameral deliberations to the public. Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. said the bicameral conference is a joint undertaking of the Senate and the House of Representatives, so both chambers have...
Senator-elect Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, June 29 appealed to senators to behave and act like judges as they deliberate into the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte. Lacson pointed out it is inappropriate for senator-judges to act as defense lawyers for the respondent in an...
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani Island in Davao Occidental on Saturday, June 28, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its Earthquake Information No. 2 bulletin, Phivolcs reported that the tectonic quake occurred at 7:07 a.m....
Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected in most parts of the Philippines on Saturday, June 28, due to the effects of the southwest monsoon or habagat. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), in its weather forecast, said...
The effects of the 7.7 magnitude earthquakes in Myanmar and the aftershocks in Thailand continue to be seen months after the events. The ultimate question is asked: Are we prepared for “The Big One”? As one of the most vulnerable countries to disaster and climate risk, SM Prime Holdings, Inc....
Some years ago, it was nearly impossible not see a Hyundai Kona on the roads. The Hyundai Kona first made its debut in the Philippines in 2018. Named after the Kona district on the Big Island of Hawaii, it was chosen to reflect the lifestyle of modern customers and its progressive design. Not...
As Suzuki’s upscale multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), the XL7 shines because of its eye-catching design, tech features, and family-friendly amenities. After four years, though, its looks were getting a little stale, so introducing the Black Upgrade early last year came at the perfect time. While the...
When emergencies strike without warning, every second can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is making sure no call for help goes unanswered—with 178 ambulance units and highly trained Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams ready to respond...
Earl Christian Lantin and Sherlyn Tarraoquin were hailed as the newest faces at the recent Catwalk Philippines 2025 held at the Sky Dome in Quezon City. “This journey has transformed me. It opened my eyes to the diversity and depth of the industry,” Lantin said. “As someone who started as an...
Ever wonder why there are so many generations in the workplace today? Decades ago, there were only three defined generations: Top Executive, Manager, and Staff. Most promotions were based on seniority. But nowadays, a staff member doesn 't have to be a junior or young employee; they can be in...
As discussions on the potential removal of Senior High School (SHS) from the K to 12 curriculum resurface, an industry-led education advocacy group has called on the Marcos administration to focus on strengthening the country’s entire education system. While reiterating its support for the K to...
After showing signs of recovery the previous day, the Philippine peso returned to the ₱56 level as investor confidence grew over the tentative Iran-Israel ceasefire, while the United States (US) dollar slipped to test its recent lows. Data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP)...
