Pag-IBIG Fund, Avida Land Corp. and Amaia Land Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding to expand quality housing choices for Filipino workers under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program. The partnership will explore special rates on...
Pag-IBIG Fund posted record first-half net income of ₱41.35 billion in 2026, up 24 percent from the same period last year. The increase was supported by sustained earnings from its housing and short-term loan portfolios, higher investment income and disciplined cost management. The performance...
More than 20,000 housing loan borrowers of the National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC) will benefit from a one-month moratorium on the payment of their monthly amortizations effective August 5, 2026 to September 4, 2026, following the continuous heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Maymay...
Pag-IBIG Fund has partnered with Landers Superstore to offer grocery discounts and membership perks to its cardholders, aiming to provide practical relief on everyday household expenses. Under a new agreement between the government housing agency and the retail chain, holders of the Pag-IBIG...
ILOILO CITY—Tributes poured for Mary Egida Rivera, the actress who played Ned’s lola (grandmother) in “Spider-Man: No Way Home”, in her native Iloilo. “You’re an inspiration to all Filipinos. May you rest in eternal peace, Lola!” said Iloilo City Rep. Julienne “Jam-Jam” Baronda....
As the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) marked its 50th anniversary, SM Retail continued to play a key role in shaping the future of the industry as the exclusive Diamond Sponsor of PRA 's 32nd National Retail Conference and Expo (NRCE) last August 6 to 7, 2026 at the SMX Convention...
The House of Representatives has cancelled its scheduled plenary session on Monday, Aug. 10 due to heavy rainfall and flooding. This, as House personnel were placed on a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement “In view of the heavy rainfall and flooding brought about by the Southwest Monsoon, a...
Malacañang has ordered work-from-home arrangements in government offices in Metro Manila and 15 provinces on Monday, Aug. 10, amid continued heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat. The directive covers Ilocos Sur, La Union, Zambales, Bataan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental...
Pag-IBIG Fund has entered into an investment partnership with P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (PAAPDC) to accelerate the construction of more than 7,300 affordable homes across 10 housing developments in Batangas, Laguna and Pampanga under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr....
A 29-year-old man was arrested just hours after a Quezon City homeowner returned to find her house ransacked and several valuables missing on Thursday, Aug. 6. The victim had gone home at around 3:53 p.m. to get belongings for her child who was confined in a hospital when she discovered that the...
PLDT Home supports Filipino game developers and the local gaming community at the Philippine Game Developers Expo (PGDX) 2026. The Philippine gaming scene took center stage at the fourth Philippine Game Developers Expo (PGDX), drawing thousands of gamers, creators, developers, and tech enthusiasts...
Several Philippine projects and architecture firms have secured spots on the shortlist of the 2026 World Architecture Festival (WAF), placing Filipino design alongside some of the world 's most notable architectural works. Their inclusion reflects the growing recognition of local architects on...
