Economies across the Asia-Pacific region can withstand headwinds from the policies of the Trump 2.0 administration that are deemed detrimental to global free trade and climate financing, according to a top Asian Development Bank (ADB) official. Once the United States imposes tariffs, "China, of...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez was up in arms after his House colleague tried to cite draft documents during a recent motu proprio inquiry on the performance of...
An environmental watchdog has sounded the alarm on RA 12120 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act, which seeks to boost the share of natural gas, a polluting fuel, in the country’s energy mix. While the law aims to promote it as “a safe, efficient, and cost-effective source of...
M/V Lapu-Lapu (white ship) docks alongside BRP Sierra Madre during a rotation and resupply mission by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Ayungin Shoal, West Philippine Sea on Jan. 24, 2025. (Photo: AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) successfully brought food supplies and...
Cloudy weather with scattered rains is expected in parts of Luzon and the rest of the country on Saturday, Jan. 25, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its weather forecast, PAGASA said the...
The Philippines’ status as the strongest region in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esport scene is one of the driving factors cited by the two Saudi Arabian organizations, Twisted Minds and Team Falcons, in making the decision to formally enter the MPL PH beginning on its Season 15. The league...
The Typhon Mid-Range Capability (MRC) arrives in Northern Luzon on April 7, 2024 as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater. The deployment aims to enhance Philippine maritime defense capabilities while bolstering interoperability and readiness within the US-Philippine alliance....
Armed Forces chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. pins a medal to a soldier who got injured following an ambush in Sumisip, Basilan on Jan. 23, 2025. (Photo: AFP) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. honored soldiers of the 32 nd Infantry Battalion, 101 st Infantry...
China has once again called on the Philippines to pull out the Typhon missile launcher deployed by the United States in the country, saying it must stop "going further the wrong path." China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning made the call following reports that the US military has moved its...
Nestlé Philippines, the local unit of the world's largest food and beverage company, has partnered with green logistics services Mober to integrate electric vehicles (EVs) into its mid- and last-mile delivery operations. In a statement, Mober said this will support Nestle’s goal of achieving...
Honda Philippines is expanding its lineup of hybrid vehicle offerings with the addition of another new model, the HR-V RS e:HEV. Previewed earlier this week, the new model serves as an update to HR-V lineup, marking the first appearance of the much-anticipated hybrid variant. The hybrid is the new...
Amid escalating trade tensions between the giant strategic rivals, the U.S. and China, President Marcos’ chief economic manager remains optimistic about the Philippines’ economic prospects under the Trump 2.0 administration. “We’re optimistic under a Trump presidency. You have a...
