(File photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it is prepared to ensure the peaceful, credible, and orderly conduct of the midterm elections on May 12 after the directive given to the troops by President Marcos Jr. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said the military will...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Thomas Cardinal Wolsey, Lord Chancellor of King Henry VIII, once held the highest ecclesiastical and political position in England. However, his failure to persuade Pope Clement VII to grant Henry an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon caused his fall from...
Copyright registrations and deposits in the Philippines reached a record high in 2024, signaling a growing appreciation for intellectual property (IP) protection, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Data from IPOPHL show that 6,552 certificates were issued...
President Marcos has called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming 2025 polls, citing its crucial role in ensuring peaceful and credible elections. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said this as he led the oath-taking...
The Official Philippines Chart under the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) was officially launched on Feb. 18 at the Clubhouse BGC at The Palace in Taguig. Operated by the IFPI, The Official Philippines Chart launch was supported by the Philippine Recorded Music...
Ayala Land Estates Inc. (ALEI) and The Blue Leaf broke ground on The Blue Leaf at Arca South, a premier events venue set to open in 2026 within the 74-hectare Arca South Estate. In a statement, Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) said the venue reflects both companies’ commitment to sustainability, innovation,...
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) solidifies its position as a sustainability leader in the Asia Pacific, with a record 18 awards in 2024. This surpasses last year’s total of 14 and represents the bank’s highest recognition in three years. The accolades underscore BPI’s continued...
MB NEWSMAKERS Top row, from left: Mylo Speech Buddy Founder Vincent Rocha, President of Bingo Plus Rafael Jasper Vicencio, President & CEO of HSBC Philippines Sandeep Uppal, Dr. Victor Erwin Jocson, Head of Star Magic PR (representing Bini) Thess Gubi, Co-Chairperson of Kawayan Collective...
The long-awaited direct flights between India and the Philippines could soon become a reality as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) holds a dialogue with Air India to discuss the alluring potential. In a statement, CAAP shared that its officials met with executives of India’s...
Receiving the award is BPI’s Retail Loan and Bancassurance Head, Dexter Cuajotor (right), representing BPI’s commitment to innovation and creating meaningful impact for employees and customers alike. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), one of the Philippines’ largest banks, earned two...
Bayan Muna chairperson Neri Colmenares has filed a position paper before the Senate, asking the Upper Chamber to immediately convene as an impeachment court and expedite the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Bayan Muna chairperson Neri Colmenares submits a position paper to the Office of...
2025 MB Newsmakers of the Year honorees Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio at the awarding ceremony with MB Executive Editor Pinky Colmenares (left), ICTSI Executive Director Filip Laurena, and ICTSI Foundation Program Operations Manager Francis J. Algernon Bartolome. International Container Terminal...
