A People's Liberation Army-Navy warship cruises Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea on March 24, 2025 as spotted during a maritime domain awareness flight by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard...
It’s been years since my husband and I traveled as a couple. We made an unspoken decision to prioritize our free time with our three children. A MARVELOUS SIGHT Wat Arun Temple at twilight in Bangkok, Thailand (Photo Freepik) Lately, we've been enjoying lunch dates while the...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, March 24 expressed his belief that members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) should remain apolitical and committed to their duties and responsibilities to the nation. Escudero...
The PSEi fell at the close of a trading day shortened by almost two hours due to technical issues, as investor confidence continues to be buffeted by politico-economic issues overseas. The main index dropped 74.73 points, or 1.19 percent, to close at 6,192.02, with the retreat across the board led...
Philippine Army Vice Commander, Maj. Gen. Leodevic Guinid (left) and US Army Pacific 25th Infantry Division Deputy Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Jonathan Velishka are in a huddle with other PA and USARPAC officials to discuss activities for Exercise Sabak 2025 which kicked off in Fort Magsaysay,...
Joint government authorities inspect the Manila Anchorage Area on March 20, 2025 and found three foreign-manned vessels committing multiple violations of Philippine regulatory measures. (Photo: PCG) At least three foreign-manned vessels have committed multiple violations of Philippine regulatory...
Trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) finally began after a delay of almost two hours due to connectivity issues. PSE President Ramon S. Monzon said that the adjusted schedule for the market phases this morning included the pre-open at 11:05 a.m. and the market open at 11:10 a.m. Trading...
As of 10:50 this morning, trading at the Philippine Stock Exchange has yet to open “due to a system connectivity issue that is currently being resolved.” “Kindly standby for further announcements,” said PSE President and CEO Ramon S. Monzon.
A Swiss diver is assisted by Philippine Coast Guard personnel on a stretcher after experiencing breathing difficulties during a series of diving activities in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro on March 22, 2025. (Photo: PCG) A female Swiss diver who experienced breathing difficulties after engaging in a...
Married women who will renew their passports now have the option to voluntarily revert to their maiden names, the Department of Foreign Affairs - Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) said. Philippine passport (MB file photo) In an advisory posted on the DFA’s website, it said...
The stock market is seen to remain volatile amid uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, as their impact may affect policy moves by the Federal Reserve. The Fed unanimously voted to keep rates unchanged at 4.5 percent for the second straight meeting of 2025,...
Philippine Coast Guard personnel rescue 19 individuals from a motorbanca that capsized off Davao City on March 22, 2025. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 19 individuals from a motorized banca that submerged off Davao City on Saturday, March 22. The boat was traversing the...
