After a six-month low in factory output expansion, S&P Global projected that the upcoming local elections will boost manufacturing activity, leading to stronger growth this year than in 2024. Data from the latest S&P Global’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released on Feb 2.,...
While the local stock market is ripe for bargain-hunting after crossing the bear market line led to a steep drop last week, analysts warned that sentiment continues to be on the negative side due to macroeconomic factors here and in the US. “With four straight weeks of decline, we expect bargain...
Senator Loren Legarda on Sunday, February 2, called on Filipinos to embrace, nurture and honor the country’s artistic and cultural heritage as the nation celebrates National Arts Month this February. Legarda stressed that culture and the arts are an integral part of nation-building, the...
Two international cruise vessels made port calls at key destinations in the country in January this year, which the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) sees as a good sign for a a stronger cruise tourism sector this year. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said it was the international cruise...
Concerns and allegations that the home visit on delinquent firearms owners could be weaponized for political intimidation for the midterm elections are baseless and mere speculations, the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil stressed that their...
China Coast Guard (CCG) ships "3104" and "3301" are detected approximately 34 nautical miles off the coast of Pangasinan on Feb. 2, 2025. (Photos: Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) detected two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships off the coast of Pangasinan yesterday as Chinese...
China's "monster" ship, also known as China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "5901", returns to the coast of Zambales on Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it drove away a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship lingering off the coast of Zambales on Saturday, Feb. 1,...
For Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, the government should already anticipate the presence of Chinese spies in the country considering the tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "Dapat maging ano na rin tayo, dapat iexpect na rin natin yan dahil alam naman natin meron tayong alitan sa [WPS] at alam...
Philippine Navy (PN) vice commander, Brig Gen. Edwin E. Amadar (Photo: PN) The Philippine Navy (PN) designated Brigadier General Edwin E. Amadar as its 58 th vice commander on Friday, Jan. 31. Amadar was sworn into office during an assumption ceremony presided over by PN Flag Officer in Command,...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel hold a flag-raising activity onboard BRP Teresa Magbanua in the vicinity of Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on June 12, 2024 to commemorate the 126th Philippine Independence Day. (Photo by PCG) The National Security Council (NSC) and Armed Forces of...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa has slammed what he considers the resurgence of illegal drugs in the country. "Ang daming tao na nagsasabi na nagpapasalamat sila sa war on drugs dahil safe na ‘yung kanilang environment (Many people say they are grateful for the war on drugs because their...
Senator Loren Legarda has filed a bill seeking to recognize and reward the loyalty of long-term PhilHealth contributors. In filing Senate Bill (SB) No.2964, Legarda aims to address long-standing grievances about inequities in the national health insurance system. Legarda's proposed measure...
