A China Coast Guard ship fires a water cannon at a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel in Bajo de Masinloc, West Philippine Sea on Dec. 4, 2024. (Courtesy of National Task Force for West Philippine Sea) The Philippine Navy (PN) welcomed Friday, Feb. 14, a senator’s proposal to...
Following the Philippines' disappointing economic performance in 2024, hitting even the lower end of the government’s six-to eight-percent growth target this year could be challenging, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). “Nevertheless, PIDS remains optimistic,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Feb. 13, reiterated its commitment to sustaining programs supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) despite the announced funding freeze. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement, DepEd said it has outlined...
The local stock market managed to rise despite higher US inflation as investors were expecting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to cut its policy rate. The main index jumped 69.06 points or 1.14 percent to close at 6,113.19 with the mining and services sectors leading all sub-indices up....
Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook) Taking a cue from President Marcos' fiery speech, Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun is calling on Filipinos voters to reject the return...
More female police officers are holding key positions in the Philippine National Police (PNP), a significant improvement in the country’s law enforcement that defied traditional expectations according to Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil. Currently, Marbil said the entire police force is...
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) changed on Feb. 13 how its customers load their GCash and Maya accounts through its app. Instead of directly topping them up, they now have to use the "Transfer to Another Bank" option. This might seem like an extra step, and it also comes with an additional...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has expressed concern over the lack of anti-drone technology at airports and other critical government establishments in the country. Sen. Raffy Tulfo airs his concern over the vulnerability of the country’s airports and military installations to drone attacks....
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino called on President Marcos and the Department of National Defense (DND) to immediately craft guidelines for creating a West Philippine Sea Command. Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino urges President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) recovered some lost ground, returning above the 6,000 level following the announcement of changes to the MSCI Philippine Index, effective at the end of February. The main index rose by 56.38 points, or 0.94 percent, to close at 6,044.13, led by...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has earned praise for its prompt response to key recommendations from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), with stakeholders acknowledging its efforts to address long-standing issues in the country’s education system. JOJO RINOZA /...
A P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft flies over the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), USS Benfold (DDG65), HMAS Hobart (DDG39), and JS Akizuki (DD115) during the sixth multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) held in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on February 5, 2025. (Photo: Royal Australian...
