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)...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said he believes developing the untapped energy resources in the West Philippine Sea and the Talampas ng Pilipinas will help resolve the country’s long-standing struggles with expensive gasoline and power. Sen. Francis Tolentino With this,...
While Security Bank Corp. shows overall financial stability, credit rater Moody’s Ratings revised its outlook on the bank’s ratings to negative, citing lingering risks, including the decline in its capital buffer, rapid loan growth, and reduced ability to absorb losses. “We revised the...
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and National Security Adviser Eduardo Año (Waltz' X account / National Security Council's Facebook page) The top security advisers of the Philippines and United States held their first official phone conversation over the weekend to discuss ways to further...
The Philippines and France have strengthened their bilateral and diplomatic relations with the signing of several agreements ranging from transportation, maritime security, search and rescue operations to climate resiliency. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets French Minister for...
