A People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) helicopter flies over Bajo de Masinloc in Zambales on Feb. 18, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) A Chinese military helicopter flew dangerously close to an aircraft of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) while the latter was conducting a...
The local stock market strengthened as investors picked up bargains amid stronger remittances and corporate tax cuts. The main index surged by 101.48 points or 1.69 percent to close at 6,094.96 as the property counter made a strong bounce while miners saw some profit-taking. Volume grew to...
The intensifying conflict between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio may deter foreign capital and funds from flowing to the Philippines, according to Dutch financial giant ING. In a Feb. 14 report, ING cited the Marcos-Duterte rift as a key investor concern as...
PCG spokesperson, Commodore Jay Tarriela (left) SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta (Facebook) "Why would I even defend you if you're calling me gago (a fool)?" Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson, Commodore Jay Tarriela gave...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned offering by Filinvest Land Inc. of peso denominated fixed rate bonds worth up to ₱12 billion. The offering, a ₱9 billion base and a ₱3 billion over-subscription option of up to ₱3 billion, consists of five-year bonds due...
The province of Palawan has sustained damage worth more than P100 million from the recent heavy rains and flooding caused by the shear line. PEOPLE line up to received assistance from the Red Cross. (FB) The latest Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis report of the provincial government said...
The San Juan City Police, led by Col. Deodennis Joy Marmol, was lauded by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora for being the top-ranking police unit in the PNP's Unit Performance Evaluation Rating (UPER) for January 2025. According to the PNP, the San Juan...
The Philippine Navy (PN) disproved allegations of the sighting of several Chinese warships in Camarines Norte on Monday night, Feb. 17. Lt. John Emmanuel Sison, director of Naval Forces Southern Luzon (Navforsol) public affairs office, said what the locals spotted were not Chinese warships but...
The Philippine Parts Makers Association (PPMA) is sounding the alarm about the country’s automotive manufacturing industry, which is struggling to keep pace with its regional neighbors' high production figures. PPMA President Ferdinand Raquelsantos said the government must take swift action to...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Feb. 17, expressed its readiness to supply blood to patients across the country as dengue cases continue to surge. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) “I always remind everyone that the Red Cross is ready to provide blood anytime,...
Police have arrested almost 1,000 people, including soldiers and policemen, amid the continuous gun ban implementation across the country for the May 12 midterm elections, an official disclosed on Monday, Feb. 17. Police Col. Randulf Tuaño, chief information officer of the Philippine National...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell following the decline in US bourses last Friday as investors are jittery about factors that may further delay interest rate cuts. The main index lost 67.85 points or 1.12 percent to close at 5,993.48 on Monday, Feb. 17, as the property sector plunged,...
