Troops stand on the edge of M/V Lapu-Lapu as it approaches BRP Sierra Madre during a successful resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Sept. 27, 2024. (Courtesy of Armed Forces of the Philippines) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) successfully held a rotation and...
PNP Chief, General Rommel Francisco Marbil (top) and CIDG Acting Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III (bottom) (Photos: PNP) Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil gave a marching order to Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III to “clean up” the Criminal...
The Philippine Independent Power Producers Association Inc. (PIPPA) has thumbed down a legislative proposal that will prioritize the use of Malampaya gas on the electricity generation grind of various gas-fed power plants in the country. While there is a high level temptation to prioritize...
The Philippine Stock Exchange is planning to launch Global Philippine Depositary Receipts (GPDRs) as a means to allow Philippine investors to trade in stocks listed in overseas bourses. Prior to the launch, the PSE has issued a memorandum seeking public comments on its Proposed Rules for Global...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Thursday, Sept. 26, that it has heightened its readiness in anticipation of the La Niña phenomenon, which is expected to intensify the arrival of four to seven tropical cyclones in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) during the final quarter of...
The local stock market made a strong bounce after a bout of profit-taking as the country’s economic outlook turns rosier. The main index jumped 96.12 points or 1.31 percent to close at 7,458.74 as Banks led the recovery while Miners lagged behind. Volume rose to 1.18 billion shares worth...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has partnered with GoTyme Bank to offer free bank account openings for unbanked Filipinos who registered for the National ID system through mobile registration activities. “Filipinos who have just successfully registered to the National ID system in...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is planning to construct offshore wind (OSW) energy projects in some of strategic ports in the country—the three priority areas are Batangas, Camarines Norte and Ilocos Norte. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said they are now coordinating with...
The local stock market finally succumbed to profit-taking after rallying in the past week. The PSEi dropped 69.59 points or 0.94 percent to end at 7,362.62 as Banks led the retreat while Miners bucked the trend as gold prices rise. Volume remains robust at 1.07 billion shares worth P8.05 billion as...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Sept. 24, expressed gratitude to the House of Representatives (HRep) for approving its proposed budget of P793.1 billion for 2025. (Photo from DepEd) Committed to the vision of "Bagong Pilipinas" under the administration of President Marcos,...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – Two fishermen from Pangasinan were rescued in the sea of Barangay Ambucao, Santiago, Ilocos Sur on Monday, September 23. NATIONAL highway in Santiago, Ilocos Sur. (Wikipedia) Police said a fisherman noticed them – Rocky Bravo, 38, and his brother,...
The local stock market rose further but ofc the day’s high as already positive investor sentiment was boosted by gains in US bourses. The main index added 14.96 points or 0.20 percent to close at 7,432.21 as the Property sector led the advance while Conglomerates and Services lagged behind....
