As the Philippines grapples with a functional literacy crisis, a group of teachers on Monday, May 5, emphasized that systemic issues — not teacher performance — are at the core of the problem. “The persistently low levels of functional literacy in the country reflect the chronic neglect of...
The local stock market declined as investors pocketed gains from its recent runup prior to the release of makor economic reports. The main index dropped 52.23 points or 0.81 percent to close at 6,359.63 with the retreat led by Conglomerates and Miners. A total of 700 million shares worth P5.67...
The Philippine peso is seen likely maintaining its relative strength against the United States (US) dollar for the rest of this year until early next year, as the greenback struggles amid US economic policy uncertainty, according to Japanese financial giant MUFG Bank Ltd. "We maintain our view for...
Singapore-based DBS Bank Ltd. expects a "resilient" first-quarter economic growth for the Philippines amid easing domestic inflation, despite global uncertainties wrought by the United States ' (US) tariff spree. In a May 5 report, DBS Group Research chief economist Taimur Baig and senior...
The former BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19), which was supposed to be sunk as part of a Balikatan missile exercise, submerged while being positioned off the coast of San Antonio, Zambales on Monday morning, May 5. No gunfire was heard nor missile was fired but the BRP Miguel Malvar descended to the bottom...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces carried out a counter-landing and live-fire exercise in Cagayan on Saturday, May 3, showcasing its coordinated firepower and rapid response capabilities aimed at deterring a seaborne invasion. The simulation, which was part of...
A female Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel was among the 10 individuals who died in a multi-vehicle road crash at the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) in Tarlac City, a ranking official confirmed on Friday, May 2. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan said that Seawoman 1 Dain Janica...
Former senator Richard Gordon was unanimously re-elected as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) during its 34th Biennial Convention. Reaffirming his leadership at the helm of the organization, former Senator Richard Gordon was unanimously re-elected as Chairman...
Employment, food security, and a stronger healthcare system have emerged as key factors shaping Filipino choices in the upcoming May 2025 elections, according to the latest Stratbase-Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Thursday, May 1. Increasing job opportunities tops the list of...
Pangasinan (Instagram) Pangasinan 6th district Rep. Marlyn Primicias-Agabas has sought the help of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Philippine National Police (PNP) regarding what she described as "massive, coordinated...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) reported that its revenues surged in the first three months of the year on the back of improved operational efficiency and strategic reforms. In a statement, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said the state-run firm...
The family of businessman Anson Que meet with police' task force head Lt. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo amid the ongoing investigation to identify all those involved in the kidnap-slay case. The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove the name...
