Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa told the quad-committee (quad-comm) in the House of Representatives to focus its energy on investigating the prevalence of crime in the country, instead of using their resources in detaining former and current officers "who are serving the land in good faith". The...
China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel "3304" is seen sailing about 70 to 80 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales on Jan. 10, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday, Jan. 11, that it continues to closely monitor the activities of a China Coast Guard (CCG)...
Jobstreet by SEEK's latest report highlights key trends shaping the Filipino workforce: a strong focus on upskilling, work-life balance, and a fulfilling work environment. Despite a decrease in both unemployment and underemployment, signaling a robust job market, Filipino workers are pushing for...
Time, to Philippine Airlines president and pilot Stanley Ng, is precious. Yet he gives it freely, or as generously as he could, given that, like his idols Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, like Jesus Christ himself, he only has 24 hours a day. That’s why, if he could, Stanley, the youngest...
Organizers, as well as government officials and the private sector, are confident with the country’s hosting of the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championships happening on Sept. 12 to 28 in two major Metro Manila venues. From left, sports patron Manuel V. Pangilinan, Philippine Olympic Committee...
The PSEi eased on thin trades on the last trading day of the week amid lack of cues from the US. The main index shed 15.25 points or 0.23 percent to close at 6,496.32 with Conglomerates leading the decline while Banks bucked the trend to post a decent gain. Volume was anemic at 1.04 billion shares...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) says China Coast Guard vessel "3304" was deployed to the coast of Zambales on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 to “normalize and legitimize” Beijing's illegal presence in the area. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that the People’s Republic of China...
While the East Asia and Pacific region has driven the reduction of the Global Prosperity Gap (GPG), the Philippines remains classified as a country with high inequality, World Bank data revealed. According to a World Bank blog published on Jan. 8, the region has greatly contributed in closing...
ILOILO CITY – This city logged the second highest inflation rate in the country last month with 5.4 percent. The Philippine Statistics Authority said Iloilo City is next to Cagayan, with 5.7 percent, among 100 provinces and highly urbanized cities with high inflation rate in December. A VIEW...
What’s in store for Philippine taekwondo for the year 2025 and beyond – its directions, goals and expectations – will be tackled assiduously as the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) holds its annual National Instructor’s General Assembly Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Ninoy Aquino...
Operatives of the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group confiscate P46 million worth of allegedly smuggled ukay-ukay during a raid in two warehouses in Meycauayan City, Bulacan on Jan. 8, 2025. Five persons were arrested during the operation. (Photo: CIDG) The Philippine National Police...
Think tank Oxford Economics sees the Philippines and other emerging markets (EMs) continuing to dominate the global growth rate rankings in the next two years. According to Oxford Economics, the Philippine economy will expand by 13 percent by 2026, which would allow the country to secure the 11th...
