The Philippines and the United States are considering having more frequent communication amid continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea. ​This developed as officials from both sides sat down to discuss developments in the waters and agreed to strengthen the alliance as their response....
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Thursday, July 18, formally assumed his post as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). Vice President and former DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte and new Education Secretary Sonny Angara during the turnover ceremony at the DepEd Central Office in...
The Zobel family’s Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported a 21.5 percent growth in net income to a record P30.6 billion in the first semester of 2024, driven by robust revenues and sustained positive operating leverage. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank...
At least two port facilities that will support the development of offshore wind projects in the country are being proposed for inclusion in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) or the country’s national budget for next year. According to Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, priority...
China has agreed to improve its existing bilateral communication mechanism with the Philippines on the West Philippine Sea issue. Lin Jian, spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry, on Wednesday, July 17, confirmed that such an effort was made during the ninth Bilateral Consultation Meeting...
The bicameral conference committee approved on Wednesday, July 17, the final version of the Maritime Zones Bill. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino (Senate PRIB photo) "Yung salient points ay sinama natin yung sa Palawan, sinama natin yung sa Philippine Rise. Tapos ni-reconcile natin yung...
Eight organizations, including local business groups, have called on the government to safeguard the well-being of Filipino workers at risk of job loss in case of a ban on Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) in the country. In a joint statement on Wednesday, July 17, the groups also...
The PSEi gained on higher US stocks and stable economic forecasts for the Philippines. The main index added 20.62 points or 0.31 percent to close at 6,687.71 with Miners rallying although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. Volume dipped to 694 million shares worth P4.22 billion as...
China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "5901", nicknamed "The Monster" as it is regarded as the biggest coast guard ship in the world, is seen anchored near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal on July 17, 2024. (Photo by Philippine Coast Guard) By MARTIN A. SADONGDONG Despite the conduct of a bilateral consultation...
More than 6,200 policemen were charged and convicted for various offenses in the continuing internal cleansing in the Philippine National Police (PNP) under the Marcos administration, the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) said on Wednesday, July 17. Of the total of 6,256 policemen slapped with...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has warned Metro Global Holdings Corporation (MGH), a firm controlled by Robert John L. Sobrepeña, that its shares will be delisted in the first week of the ghost month if it fails to increase its public ownership. In a memorandum to stock market...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) marked National Blood Donor Month on Tuesday, July 16, by signing a Memorandum of Agreement to collaborate on medical and welfare services with 19 organizations, institutions, and government agencies. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) “We are...
