Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, July 22, to disclose the details of the "understanding" reached by the Philippines and China for the resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. (Photo from the Office of Senate...
The local stock market dropped on profit-taking, prompted partly by the withdrawal of US President Joe Biden as candidate for reelection later this year. The PSEi lost 79.64 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,712.05 with the Services sector leading the retreat while the Property and Mining...
As he takes on the role of the new Education Chief , former senator Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) community and various stakeholders to unite in tackling the significant challenges facing the Philippine education system. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
Newly appointed Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, expressed a strong commitment to addressing the pressing issues surrounding the quality of education in the country. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a speech delivered at the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, July 22, said the Senate will remain steadfast and unyielding in defending the country’s sovereignty. (Contributed Photo) Escudero made the promise in his speech during the opening of the 19 th Congress’ Third Regular Session...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported an improvement in the country's poverty incidence last year, in line with the government's goal of reducing it to single digits by 2028. Based on the preliminary findings of the 2023 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES), the poverty...
Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has successfully raised P20.5 billion through its pioneering Sustainability-Linked Financing (SLF) Program after securing a loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Management Committee Members and Executives of Ayala Land, Inc., Securities and...
Sentiment at the local stock market is still seen to be buoyed by expectations of a rate cut although some stocks may be vulnerable to profit-taking following recent gains. “We continue to see a build up in positive momentum for the local bourse as it extends its rally to a fourth straight week....
Calling it a “gross misplacement” of priorities amidst the country's worsening education crisis, a group of education workers on Sunday, July 21, strongly criticized the government's plan to build a Taylor Swift-ready stadium at Clark Airport. A classroom is divided into two to accommodate...
A China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel is caught on camera while brandishing a pickaxe in front of an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldier during a resupply mission at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on June 17, 2024. (Courtesy of AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recognized...
To improve educational outcomes across the Philippines, leaders of private schools have pledged to collaborate with Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) The Coordinating Council of Private Educational...
Registered individuals are allowed to save a copy or screenshot of their national identification cards on their phones to present in establishments, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In a Facebook post, the PSA said that national ID-registered citizens may obtain and generate...
