The Philippine Parts Makers Association (PPMA) is sounding the alarm about the country’s automotive manufacturing industry, which is struggling to keep pace with its regional neighbors' high production figures. PPMA President Ferdinand Raquelsantos said the government must take swift action to...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Feb. 17, expressed its readiness to supply blood to patients across the country as dengue cases continue to surge. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) “I always remind everyone that the Red Cross is ready to provide blood anytime,...
Police have arrested almost 1,000 people, including soldiers and policemen, amid the continuous gun ban implementation across the country for the May 12 midterm elections, an official disclosed on Monday, Feb. 17. Police Col. Randulf Tuaño, chief information officer of the Philippine National...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell following the decline in US bourses last Friday as investors are jittery about factors that may further delay interest rate cuts. The main index lost 67.85 points or 1.12 percent to close at 5,993.48 on Monday, Feb. 17, as the property sector plunged,...
Members of the Philippine Army's 702nd Infantry Brigade rehearse their movements for the upcoming CATEX Katihan at Camp Tito Abat in Manaoag, Pangasinan on Feb. 14, 2025. The combined arms training exercise will officially commence on March 3 to 22. (Photo: PA) The Philippine Army (PA) is testing...
Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, commanding general of the Philippine Army, says the army is planning to buy a short-range air defense system to bolster its capability to defend the territory, during a press briefing at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City on Feb. 17, 2025. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA...
SM Foundation and German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry partner on workforce development. (L-R) German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) Dual Training & Education and Special Services Director Kristina Silan, GPCCI board member Tristan Loveres, GPCCI...
While the recent rout in the stock market has brought stock prices down to attractive levels, uncertainties over trade and monetary policies are dampening investor sentiment. According to 2TradeAsia.com, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ signalling that it may push back the next rate cut well into...
The Philippines' motorcycle sales surged last year as Filipinos sought affordable transportation amid traffic woes and the rise of e-commerce and ride-hailing services. Data from the Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries (FAMI) showed that motorcycle sales in the Philippines jumped past 1.6...
China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel "5303" is spotted at approximately 95 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales on Feb. 15, 2025. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) applauded BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) and her crew for challenging the “illegal presence” of a new...
Pagcor Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco delivers a speech during the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Alumni Homecoming at Fort del Pilar in Baguio City on Feb. 15, 2025. (Courtesy of PMA livestream) The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) got a much-needed boost from the Philippine Amusement...
Global investors appeared to have lost their appetite for the Philippines, as total foreign investments significantly declined by 38.87 percent last year, sharply contrasting with the substantial investments in 2023. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed that foreign...
