(Courtesy of Philippine Air Force) Lt. General Arthur Cordura, commanding general of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), flew to Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga on Friday, March 7, to personally condole with the members of the 5th Fighter Wing after two of its pilots died in a tragic...
The local stock market rally marked its fifth day, capping a week of recovery with a strong gain as positive corporate earnings and recent economic data supported investor confidence. The main index rose by 78.33 points or 1.26 percent to close at 6,298.29, led by the jump of the services sector,...
Doubling the subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) in the next fiscal year would be the most appropriate course of action if the Supreme Court (SC) orders the return of the ₱60 billion fund, according to the Budget chief. This comes after public demand to return the funds...
Factory output surges in January, signaling strong start to the year for Philippine manufacturing. Philippine manufacturing output continued growing at a faster rate in January 2025, posting the quickest expansion in six months, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This...
Noting the alarming number of young children that are now exposed to online gambling, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III urged the government to also ban Philippine inland gaming operator (PIGO) licenses or that are commonly known to be local e-gambling businesses. ...
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) has strongly opposed a local ordinance imposing a 50-year moratorium on new mining operations in Palawan, citing its economic impact and conflict with national law. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Palawan on Wednesday, March 5, approved the...
Emphasizing the need for immediate medical response during emergencies—especially amid the country's extreme heat—the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is urging every household to have at least one trained first aider. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive...
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) users may enjoy a lower transaction fee as the Ayala-led bank has reduced its interbank fund transfer (IBFT) fee to ₱10. Effective Friday, March 7, the promotion runs until May 31, 2025, or a duration of nearly three months. It covers all the bank’s...
Philippine Air Force 1Lt. April John B. Dadulla (Photo: Civil Relations Service, AFP) A message popped up on the cellular phone of Jovenel Dadulla on Saturday night, March 1. It was a chat from his younger brother, First Lieutenant April John "AJ" B. Dadulla, a Philippine Air Force (PAF)...
PCG Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan presides over the Donning and Promotion Ceremony, where Speaker Martin Romualdez (center) was elevated from the rank of auxiliary commodore to auxiliary vice admiral of the PCG, held at the Manila Golf and Country Club in Makati City Thursday afternoon. Assisting...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, March 6, announced that it will renew and hire over 7,000 administrative support personnel to alleviate the workload of public school teachers, allowing them to focus on delivering quality education. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “Our...
The local stock market strengthened as investor sentiment got a boost from easing inflation and a delay in the tariff war started by the United States (US) against Canada and Mexico. The main index surged by 98.19 points or 1.6 percent to close at 6,219.96 as miners led the rally across the board....
