Members of the Philippine Army's 702nd Infantry Brigade rehearse their movements for the upcoming CATEX Katihan at Camp Tito Abat in Manaoag, Pangasinan on Feb. 14, 2025. The combined arms training exercise will officially commence on March 3 to 22. (Photo: PA) The Philippine Army (PA) is testing...
Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, commanding general of the Philippine Army, says the army is planning to buy a short-range air defense system to bolster its capability to defend the territory, during a press briefing at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City on Feb. 17, 2025. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA...
SM Foundation and German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry partner on workforce development. (L-R) German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) Dual Training & Education and Special Services Director Kristina Silan, GPCCI board member Tristan Loveres, GPCCI...
While the recent rout in the stock market has brought stock prices down to attractive levels, uncertainties over trade and monetary policies are dampening investor sentiment. According to 2TradeAsia.com, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ signalling that it may push back the next rate cut well into...
The Philippines' motorcycle sales surged last year as Filipinos sought affordable transportation amid traffic woes and the rise of e-commerce and ride-hailing services. Data from the Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries (FAMI) showed that motorcycle sales in the Philippines jumped past 1.6...
China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel "5303" is spotted at approximately 95 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales on Feb. 15, 2025. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) applauded BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) and her crew for challenging the “illegal presence” of a new...
Pagcor Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco delivers a speech during the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Alumni Homecoming at Fort del Pilar in Baguio City on Feb. 15, 2025. (Courtesy of PMA livestream) The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) got a much-needed boost from the Philippine Amusement...
Global investors appeared to have lost their appetite for the Philippines, as total foreign investments significantly declined by 38.87 percent last year, sharply contrasting with the substantial investments in 2023. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed that foreign...
PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan (right) and Abucay, Bataan Mayor Ruben Tagle (middle) sign the deed of usufruct for the donation of 20 hectares of land by the local government of Abucay to the PCG on Feb. 11, 2025 in Port Area, Manila. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said...
As the midterm elections approach, an advocacy group on Saturday, Feb. 15, urged candidates to prioritize education reform, emphasizing its significance for students, teachers, and the future workforce. (DepEd file photo) In a statement, the industry-led advocacy group Philippine Business for...
The Department of Education (DepEd) plans to provide mobile computer laboratories to every public school across the country as part of its efforts to strengthen its computerization program. (Deped / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement issued on Feb. 14, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said the...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday, Feb. 14, denied reports of a data breach, dismissing the claims as “fake news.” (PCSO / MB Visual Content Group) “I have just checked. At the moment, none of our websites are compromised, breached, or hacked,” PCSO General Manager...
