The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, June 24, said that cloudy skies with isolated rains are expected across parts of the Philippines due to a low pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon, also known as “habagat.” In its...
In today’s digital age, reliable internet access is as essential as electricity and clean water. From remote work and online education to digital banking and telehealth, a stable WiFi connection is no longer a convenience—it’s a lifeline. So what happens when that lifeline is cut? I’ve been...
A 28-year-old factory employee from Mandaluyong City has made history by winning a staggering P935 million through BingoPlus’ online gaming platform — the biggest jackpot ever recorded in the Philippines. In a statement, BingoPlus said the life-changing prize was won via the app’s “Lucky...
A teachers’ group on Monday, June 23, denounced President Marcos’ proposed performance-based evaluation system for teachers, calling it “grossly unfair” and potentially demoralizing to educators already struggling with low pay, heavy workloads, and lack of support. The Teachers '...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has authorized five power developers to build, own, and operate their own point-to-point (P2P) limited transmission facilities. In a notice, ERC said these facilities will enable five power firms’ renewable energy (RE) projects to connect to the grid via the...
The country’s leading group of employers said all future salary adjustments should be overseen solely by the regional wage boards, rather than through legislation that was recently left unapproved by Congress. “The regional wage board is not perfect, but that is the most objective and...
The Philippine unit of global tobacco giant JT International (JTI) is eyeing further expansion to potentially manufacture reduced-risk products (RRPs) at its Batangas factory for export to more markets in the region and beyond. At present, the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Malvar,...
The Philippines is set to host the inaugural Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) retreat in July. ASEAN-BAC Philippines chair Joey Concepcion said the business retreat is a first-of-its-kind gathering that marks a significant step in redefining the...
Senator-elect Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, June 22 chided the Senate impeachment court spokesperson for uttering questionable remarks on the issues surrounding the pending trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. For one, Lacson said it is only the senator-judges—and not the presiding judge...
Two destroyers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) anchored in Port Area, Manila on Saturday, June 21, for a three-day port visit, signaling the deepening ties between the naval forces of the two countries following the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA). As this...
Intriguing drama and engaging battles are rolling out this June as ABS-CBN Studios launches four new shows—Gerald Anderson’s comeback series “Sins of the Father” and Chinese drama “Unchained Love” on weeknights and new reality singing contest “Idol Kids Philippines” and the most...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Caritas Philippines have formalized a partnership aimed at strengthening the fight against poverty and expanding support for marginalized communities nationwide. Through a memorandum of understanding signed on June 18, DSWD and Caritas...
