Should he win a reelection in the 2025 midterm elections, Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said he will reiterate his push for a law removing political influence in the Philippine National Police (PNP). Dela Rosa said he would pursue again an amendment to the Local Government Code that allows...
Christmas came early for military personnel guarding the nine features occupied by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as they were given Noche Buena packages last week. The AFP, through the Western Command (Wescom), conducted rotation of troops and...
Instead of boosting the Philippine economy, the recently banned offshore gaming industry exposed the country's systemic vulnerabilities, including money laundering, human trafficking, and espionage, according to the Stratbase Institute. "The POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) phenomenon,...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) will facilitate the construction of housing projects for faculty and employees of the University of the Philippines (UP). DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said the housing project is through four buildings that will be...
President Marcos has vowed to be more open to the media, saying that it is his way of shutting down misinformation. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) He made the pronouncement as he recognized the role of the fourth estate in bringing the message to the...
The local stock market ended flat as investors continue to wait for the policy meetings of both US Philippine central banks. The main index shed 1.35 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,615.16 with the Mining sector suffering the biggest loss while Banks and Conglomerates advanced. Volume declined...
Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Pacific Air Forces (US PACAF) aircraft fly in formation over the Philippine Sea for "Iron Swat" exercise. The bilateral training was held from Dec. 9 to 13, 2024. (Courtesy of PAF) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Pacific Air Forces...
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY Top management of PTC joining a dance number Christina S. Manzano with her father Amb. Carlos Salinas PTC CEO Gerardo ‘Dito’ Borromeo with Rommel Ramos In 1979, 45 years ago, Ambassador Carlos Salinas had a dream of setting up a company that would shine...
Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreño (second from left) leads the blessing and formal transfer of a decommissioned S-211 Marchetti jet trainer to the local government of Barangay 183, Zone 21 in Villamor, Pasay City on Dec. 15, 2024 to honor the historical...
Movie personalities expressed hopes that the "concerted effort" of the Marcos administration in helping the film industry would continue. Konsyerto sa Palasyo (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Jose...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) and San Miguel Infrastructure have signed a 25-year lease agreement for the 15-hectare Nayong Pilipino property in Pasay City. In a statement, the government’s gaming regulator said the agreement, formally signed on Dec. 12, 2024, will...
London-based think tank Capital Economics warned that the strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth seen in the third quarter is unlikely to be sustained amid weak economic momentum, slowing remittances and exports, and tighter fiscal policies. "GDP growth in the Philippines accelerated in the...
