The World Bank Group (WBG) said it is stepping up support for emerging market (EM) economies like the Philippines, as the ongoing Middle East conflict drives up commodity prices and disrupts global logistics, posing new risks to growth and food security. In a statement on Thursday, March 26, the...
Jan Cadee Dagoon returns to the junior tennis spotlight brimming with confidence, ready to assert her dominance on home soil as she headlines the Olongapo Tennis Club Junior Age-Group Tennis Championships at the Olongapo City Tennis Courts. The Group 2, Philta-sanctioned tournament kicked off...
A trial for the damage suit filed by Ador, a subsidiary of K-pop giant HYBE Labels, against former NewJeans member Danielle and former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin opened on Thursday, showing no end in sight for the dispute that began in 2024. In December last year, Ador filed the damage suit against the...
The Jollibee Group has earned the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Awards (GEWA) with Distinction—the highest honor given by Gallup to organizations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to employee engagement and workplace culture. In the same recognition cycle, the Jollibee Group also received...
The Coalition of Filipino Commuters (PasaHero), a commuter group, said on Wednesday, March 25, that the suspension of the planned fare hike helped ease the burden on the riding public. They said it prevents further strain on daily transportation expenses amid the continuing rise in fuel costs...
Less than a year after its debut, rookie K-pop girl group Baby DONT Cry is stepping into its next chapter, Tuesday, with the reflective single "Bittersweet," fronting its new first mini album, "AFTER CRY." The group, made up of Yihyun, Kumi, Mia and Beni, introduced the new release during a media...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) revealed Tuesday, March 24, that it has called out China after the latter’s warship allegedly pointed its fire control radar on BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-6), a guided-missile frigate of the Philippine Navy (PN), during a maritime patrol near Escoda (Sabina)...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday, March 21, condemned the dangerous provocation by Chinese forces after flares were fired near one of its aircraft over Panganiban (Mischief) Reef, a militarized atoll in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela said the incident happened...
Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard J. Gordon recently reunited with Acer Group founder Dr. Stan Shih and wife Carolyn after 30 years. During their meeting, Gordon and Shih, who helped revolutionize Taiwan’s tech industry and put it on the world map, reminisced their journey in Subic. Gordon...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday, March 16, urged parents to closely monitor their children’s activities in online gaming platforms following reports that some virtual communities are being used to expose minors to violent extremist ideas. Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez...
Citing serious safety risks and possible violations of Philippine pharmaceutical laws, the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) has warned the public against the growing promotion and use of compounded or non-FDA registered versions of semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro). In a...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Saturday, March 14, that the Commission on Appointments (CA) could be held liable for violating the law if it amends the minutes of its Feb. 4 hearing. This specific hearing included Sen. Rodante Marcoleta 's "give up the Kalayaan...
