China is contesting the West Philippine Sea label that has recently become searchable in Google Maps. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responds to Google Maps labelling the disputed waters as West Philippine Sea. (Google Maps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China) During...
Philippine Business Bank reported that its net income dipped to ₱1.8 billion last year from the ₱1.82 billion earned in 2024 as lower trading offset higher core earnings. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said its interest income grew 14.4 percent to ₱10.6 billion in...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Tuesday, April 15, that it is on heightened alert for its annual Holy Week operations, mobilizing volunteers and resources across strategic locations as travelers and pilgrims head to popular destinations during the extended religious break. (Philippine...
West Philippine Sea (Google Maps) Trabaho Party-list welcomed on Tuesday, April 15 Google Maps' move of increasing the label size for West Philippine Sea (WPS), which made it visible on the app sans high zoom levels. “The size...
The PSEi continued to advance as investors are encouraged by hopes of a rate cut and the possibility of a deal for better tariff rates with the US. The main index added 40.58 points or 0.66 percent to close at 6,186.10 as Industrials led the charge with only Miners slightly down. Volume...
The West Philippine Sea’s inclusion in Google Maps is a “victory for all Filipinos,” Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said. West Philippine Sea , Talampas ng Pilipinas (Google Maps) More than that, Tolentino said this latest development will be considered a legacy for the Gen Zs, the...
The United States Air Force Band of the Pacific performs at the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth in Pampanga. (Photo: US Embassy) The United States Air Force (USAF) Band of the Pacific held a series of musical performances including a live...
Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, Philippine Navy spokesperson for West Philippine Sea, presents updates on submersible drones found in various areas in the Philippines since 2022, during a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on April 15, 2025. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (PPAB) House Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed on Tuesday, April 15 what called the "simple yet powerful update" to Google Maps in order to reflect its recognition of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The proper...
Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino (Sen. Tolentino's office) Reelectionist Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino is elated that the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has been included in Google Maps. In a statement Monday...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel assist passengers at Dapa Port in Siargao Island on April 14, 2025. (Photo: PCG) The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has inspected passenger and cargo ships in various ports nationwide to ensure the safety of hundreds of thousands of sea travelers this...
The country’s foremost humanitarian organization, the Philippine Red Cross, celebrates its 78th anniversary today, April 15. For over seven decades, the PRC has impressively responded to various disasters and emergencies, delivered effective and efficient lifesaving services, and...
