(Courtesy of Philippine Navy) The Philippine Navy (PN) sailed with counterparts from 30 countries in the waters off Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Feb. 22, marking the end of its participation to the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025. The Philippine delegation was represented by the...
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) senatorial candidate Raul Lambino expressed his belief that the Philippines and China can further strengthen their “highly productive economic relations” benefiting Filipinos despite ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)....
Senator Joel Villanueva hailed the Philippines' removal from the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) so-called "grey list” that is poised to rake in financial and economic benefits for the country. On Friday, Feb. 21 (Paris time), the FATF, a global anti-money laundering watchdog,...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called the Philippines' removal from the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) so-called "grey list” a reversal of the "reputational damage" brought to the country by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). "The removal of the Philippines from the...
PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela (File photo) The issue on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is proving to be a defining factor in the upcoming May 12 midterm elections as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) urged voters to elect candidates who would fight for them and the country’s rights in the disputed...
PNP Chief Police General Rommel Marbil (left) and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel (right) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the launch of the Kadiwa store at Camp Crame (PNP photo) The Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and...
French Navy’s NH90 helicopter sits on the deck of the Aquitaine-class frigate Alsace (D656) as the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) sails in the West Philippine Sea during the Philippines and France's maritime cooperative activity (MCA) on Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo: AFP) For the third consecutive week, the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has underscored the importance of Japan as a "like-minded partner" of the Philippines in realm of maritime security. “The Philippines and Japan continue to...
(File photo) A fire struck the office of the Philippine National Police's (PNP) Forensic Group at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 20. PNP spokesperson Col. Randulf Tuano said the blaze started at the firearms or ballistic testing area of the said office around 5:30 p.m. ...
Col. Pergentino Malabed Jr. (File photo: PNP) The remains of Police Colonel Pergentino Malabed Jr., the cop who was among the 64 fatalities in a mid-air collision of a military chopper and a passenger plane in the United States last month, have finally arrived in the country on Friday, Feb. 21....
The local stock market recovered some lost ground to close the week on a higher level than in the previous Friday. The main index added 31.41 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,098.04 as the Property sector bounced back to lead the advance while Banks dipped. Volume declined to 1.65 billion...
The Philippines will buck the downward trend and lead economic growth acceleration among emerging markets in 2025, according to the London-based think tank Capital Economics. A Feb. 20 report of Capital Economics assistant economist Lily Millard showed that among emerging markets that are...
