President Marcos said that the government is allocating funds for agricultural infrastructure to strengthen the country's food security and agricultural productivity. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he led the inauguration of the Sorosoro Ibaba...
The Philippines has the support of Slovenia in its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and its 2016 arbitral tribunal win that invalidated China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and Slovenian Foreign Minister...
A Philippine Army (PA) personnel from the Cyber Battalion guides ROTC students during the Cyber Defense Exercise at Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on March 08, 2025. The Philippine Army (PA) kicked off a two-day cyber defense exercise on Saturday, March 8, in Fort...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom signed on Saturday, March 8, the Philippines-UK Joint Framework agreement to chart the direction of the two countries’ relationship and cooperation in trade, defense, human rights, and regional security. (From left) President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
Terminating Maj. Gen. Jesus Nelson Morales from his command at the Presidential Security Command (PSC) and designating a new commander did not violate any rule amid the ban on personnel movements within the government during the election period. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro/ Presidential...
Security Bank Corporation reported a 23 percent year-on-year growth in net income to a record-high ₱11.2 billion in 2024, as revenues rose 28 percent to also hit an all-time high of ₱54.9 billion. “Growth and investment were the defining outcomes for 2024. We thank our clients, teammates, and...
Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The government, through the Department of Transportation (DOTr), will purchase passive body scanners and body-worn cameras to the tune of P1.25 billion this year in...
Mayor Abby Binay Makati City Mayor and senatorial aspirant Abby Binay on Friday, Feb. 23, urged the national government to provide greater support for irrigation to ensure food security and to assist local farmers. Binay underscored the need for more government support as a significant portion of...
Big banks’ reserve requirements ratio (RRR) could eventually drop to zero percent by 2028 or the end of the central bank governor’s term, according to Security Bank Corp. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Feb. 26, Security Bank chief economist Angelo Taningco said he expects the Bangko...
Although the Philippine economy is considered relatively insulated from the potential trade war, Security Bank Corp. chief economist Angelo Taningco cautioned that the country is not entirely immune, identifying the trade war's prospects as the gravest threat. Despite expecting less impact compared...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, together with Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., leads the sale of NFA rice at P1,650 per sack, equivalent to P33 per kilogram, under the Food Security Emergency Program of the National Government. (Santi San Juan) The San Juan City...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), has formalized a partnership with the National Security Council (NSC) to initiate an assessment of national security threats within the country’s construction projects. DTI Secretary...
