(File photo from Pixabay) The Philippine Army (PA) confirmed Tuesday, Feb. 25, that it has identified the group that tried to infiltrate its cyber systems and illegally obtain military data. Col. Louie Dema-ala, Army spokesperson, refused to name the group but noted that a full-blown investigation...
French Navy’s Aquitaine-class frigate Alsace (D656) and Philippine Navy's BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) sail together in the West Philippine Sea during a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) between the two forces on Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines) Chinese ships are not as...
The local stock market weakened as investor sentiment remains dampened by geopolitical concerns such as US tariffs and discouraging economic and inflation numbers. The main index dropped on Tuesday, Feb. 25, by 31.81 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,064.16, as conglomerates led the retreat...
Despite sealing deals to acquire the stakes of its fellow shareholders in the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation (PDSHC), the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) will still be more than 20 percent shy of its target of full ownership of the fixed-income bourse owner. In a disclosure, the PSE...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, February 25 expressed belief that the country’s problems with China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) could only be resolved through diplomacy. Escudero pointed this out as he rejected suggestions the Philippines should fight back...
Hundreds of local and foreign participants are expected when the Philippine Trail Running Association (PhilTRA) stages the 2025 National Championships on March 21 to 23 in Danao City, Cebu. Philtra vice president and secretary general Tin Ferrera, left, and athletes manager Gerald...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has crafted measures to tighten the noose around the neck of the remaining operators of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGOs) amid confirmed intelligence reports of internal squabbles among them that resulted in kidnapping and other violent crimes. PNP...
(File photo) The Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine Navy (PN) were investigating the alleged cyberattack on their respective networks, officials disclosed on Monday night, Feb. 24, although denying claims that more than 300 gigabytes worth of military data have been exposed. In a now-deleted...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended almost flat on Monday, Feb. 24, as gains of banks and conglomerates managed to balance losses of other sectors. The main index shed 2.07 points or 0.03 percent to close at 6,095.97 with the industrial and services counters leading decliners. Volume...
Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), is seeking a more active role of the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs) in the street-level anti-illegal drugs campaign across the country. Marbil said barangay officials play a key role in the...
The local stock market is seen to remain volatile due to geopolitical and interest rate concerns, although share prices may get a boost from the Philippines’ exit from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Unicapital Securities Equity Research Analyst Jeri R. Alfonso said that...
Three duathletes recently booked themselves berths to the 2025 World Games slated in Chengdu, China in August. Top PH duathlete Merry Joy Trupa, Southeast Asian Games triathlon champion Kim Mangrobang and international meet newcomer Franklin Yee were the latest qualifiers to the said events...
