A Philippine Navy (PN) personnel aboard BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) observes Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces (JMSDF) destroyer JS Sazanami (DD 113) during the first Philippines-Japan maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo: AFP) This 2024, the world has...
The Philippine Army’s (PA) decision to acquire the Typhon missile system is part of the country’s efforts to improve its deterrence capabilities against external threats and not to join a global competition for superiority through the accumulation of weapons. National Security Adviser (NSA)...
The Philippine men’s football team shoots for the stars as it aims for a repeat performance against powerhouse Thailand in the second leg of their ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup semifinals on Monday, Dec. 30, at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. Photo: ASEAN United FC Match is at 8 p.m. (9 p.m....
As 2024 comes to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) reflects on a year filled with challenges and achievements in shaping the future of education in the country. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) From ongoing adjustments in the K to 12 program to significant strides in digital...
Authorities and volunteers recover the lifeless body of a woman who was swept away near a riverside in Sta. Cruz, Marinduque on Dec. 26, 2024. The victim was swept away by strong floodwaters and believed to have drowned on Christmas Day. (Photo: PCG) A woman believed to have drowned on Christmas...
(File photo) Are you going to travel by sea to go to the province for the New Year’s revelry? You might want to check the list of firecrackers that are not allowed to be transported in ports as released by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to ensure that the traveling public will have a safe...
The local stock market dipped on the last trading day of the year as index heavyweights continued to drag down the PSEi even though more stocks were up. The main index shed 10.23 points or 0.16 percent to close 2024 at 6,528.79 as Banks suffered the biggest loss while Mining stocks surged. Volume...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILABULLETIN) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has shot down the prospect of the Philippines purchasing armaments from China. Barbers had this to say...
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) is set to reshape the country's capital markets with its acquisition of a controlling stake in the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation (PDS). In a statement on Thursday, Dec. 26, the PSE announced that it had signed agreements to acquire a 61.92...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) managed to eke out a gain despite some index heavyweights weakening and offsetting the broader market's gains. The main index added 4.11 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 6,539.02, with the Property sector leading the advance while the Conglomerates and...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers blasted China for going back to its meddling ways, particularly with the Philippines' plan...
The Sy family’s SM Group is optimistic about the country’s economic growth prospects in 2025, despite challenges such as peso volatility and high inflation. In a statement, SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) President and Chief Executive Officer Frederic C. DyBuncio, said the group plans...
