Young Filipinos are investing in cryptocurrencies at a level comparable to the government's national budget, and this trend is likely to grow further with potentially supportive Trump policies. “In the Philippines, many Filipinos have already invested in cryptocurrency, with investments amounting...
ILOILO CITY – Two institutions at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province bagged tourism awards handed out by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Malay Sailing Boat Owners Association and the Mandala Spa and Resort Villas Boracay were two of the three...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has renewed its agreement with Thailand for the strengthening of tourism partnership aimed at increasing visitor arrivals and enhancing economic ties. The agreement, signed on Jan. 19 by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Thailand’s Minister of Tourism...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued a statement firmly denying allegations that the president signed blank pages in the 2025 national budget. Following the accusations directed towards President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the DBM asserted in a Jan. 20 statement that these are...
Senator Joel Villanueva strongly urged concerned government agencies to leave no stone unturned in the enforcement of laws to protect Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) against maltreatment and abuse. Villanueva, principal author, and sponsor of the Department of Migrant Workers Act made the call on...
Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific of the European External Action Service Niclas Kvarnström meets the media on his first visit to the Philippines. Filipino seafarers stand to benefit from a joint initiative between the European Union (EU) and the Philippines to enhance maritime...
While the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) expressed optimism about repeating its historic beyond-target collection in 2025, achieving the double-digit growth target this year will be challenging for the Bureau of Customs (BOC), President Marcos’ chief economic manager said. Department of Finance...
Following a sharp decline in palay production last year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic that the Philippines will achieve a record-high harvest in 2025. In a statement on Monday, Jan. 20, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said this forecast is credited to the directive of...
Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez and four Philippine lawmakers have been invited to attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, Jan. 20 (Washington time). Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez congratulates...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara tours the OceanXplorer at the Manila South Port in 2024. (DepEd photo) The Department of Education (DepEd) has formalized a strategic partnership with OceanX Education, Inc., a US-based ocean exploration initiative, to develop immersive ocean...
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Agriculture and San Miguel Foods Inc. (SMFI's website) The Department of Agriculture (DA) and San Miguel Foods, Inc. (SMFI) are teaming up on their first nationwide public-private partnership (PPP) aimed at providing...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is supporting eight developers to pursue offshore wind (OSW) projects totaling nearly 17,000 megawatts (MW) set to begin construction in 2027. According to DOE data, these frontrunner projects have a potential capacity of 16,652 MW and are located in several...
