The doubling of non-interest income plus much stronger retail and MSME loans pushed up the first quarter 2025 net earnings of Security Bank Corporation by seven percent to ₱2.8 billion as total revenues grew 23 percent year-on-year to ₱15.4 billion. The bank disclosed to the Philippine Stock...
The Philippines asked the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), or North Korea, to “promptly cease” its reported ballistic missile launch and abide by its international obligations. A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea 's missile launch during a news program at Seoul...
Tensions and conflict in the South China Sea (SCS) will not diminish in the foreseeable future as China increases its activities to tighten its grip on the key waterway, National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año said on Tuesday, May 6. In his speech at an online forum titled “Scarborough...
The Manila-based multilateral lender Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Sunday, May 4, announced plans to expand its support for long-term food and nutrition security in Asia and the Pacific by $26 billion, raising its total commitment for food security initiatives to $40 billion for the period 2022...
In celebration of Labor Day on Thursday, May 1, the Social Security System (SSS) said it is rolling out enhancements to its loan offerings. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced these improvements during his Labor Day address at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, underscoring the...
A miniature model of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is on display at the Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) exhibit in Pasay City, Sept. 25, 2024. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The National Security Council (NSC) condemned Tuesday, April 29, Bayan Muna’s alleged “reckless...
The Japanese government will remain committed to providing the Philippines with much-needed equipment and support for maritime security to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru said. Japan Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru speaks during a news...
FOR MONDAY An organization of independent telecommunications companies echoed an earlier warning of telco giants about the supposed national security risks posed by the Konektadong Pinoy bill, signaling the industry’s rising concern over the measure. The Philippine Association of...
Senatorial candidate Kiko Panglinan brought his anti-hunger and food security platform to Lanao del Norte as he barnstormed the province to introduce his Sagip Saka Act and his proposed “Libreng Almusal (Free Breakfast)” program. Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan poses for a photo...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has strongly condemned the April 20 attack against a radio broadcaster whose house in Talisay City, Negros Occidental was riddled with bullets that also damaged the parked vehicles. Based on reports, the CHR said that Re y Siason, who has programs on dyRL...
China said it has no interest in interfering with the Philippines' upcoming midterm elections, stressing it follows its principle of non-interference in other countries' affairs. China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun (Photo courtesy of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs) "China follows the...
A National Security Council (NSC) official disclosed on Thursday, April 24, that there are indications of alleged Chinese state-sponsored information operations in the Philippines, aimed at interfering with the country’s upcoming May 2025 midterm elections. National Security Council (NSC)...
