"Why would we notify?" That was Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo's short and simple answer when asked about his comment on China's pronouncement that the Philippines must inform China first of its planned activities in the West Philippine Sea. Manalo questioned China’s demand...
The local stock market started the weak soft, falling on profit-taking and concern over the US jobs report. The main index lost 60.12 percent or 0.92 percent to close at 6,458.64 with the Mining and Oil sector leading the decline across the board. Volume fell to 282 million shares worth P3 billion...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) failed anew to take into custody Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy during the simultaneous raids at the religious group’s compound in Davao City and four other areas on Monday, June 10. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the operations...
President Marcos’ economic czar has urged those still awaiting the delivery of their physical National ID cards to try the digital ID option and prepare to be impressed. During a launch event on Monday, June 10, Special Adviser to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) partnered with the US Embassy to streamline document verification procedures and enhance efficiency. The US Embassy heavily relies on these PSA records for various purposes, including visa issuance, federal benefit eligibility, and consular...
Defending champion San Miguel is leaning on a two-day rest heading into Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals against Meralco. Down 2-1 in the best-of-seven series, the Beermen just can’t seem to get ahead following their 93-89 Game 3 loss against the Bolts on Sunday night, June 9,...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Rep. Rodriguez’s Facebook) Following recent raids on several Philippine offshore gambling operations (POGOs) that revealed links to organized crime, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep....
ILOILO CITY — The inflation rate in Western Visayas jumped to 4.3 percent last May. A STALL sells fresh fish at the Iloilo Fish Port in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-6 said the inflation rate jumped 0.2 percent from 4.1 percent in April. Nida...
The Philippine men’s national football team is eyeing to take its first win when it wraps up its campaign in the preliminary joint qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup on Tuesday, June 11, at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. Kevin Ingresso (PFF)...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) commended 65 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for being ranked among the top 300 most innovative universities in the world based on the 2024 WURI rankings, highlighting Philippine HEIs' strengthened innovative education and positive impact on society....
President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr., (left), Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez says there's one measure that Malacañang can enact to strengthen the country’s stand...
Investors in the local stock market will be looking towards the US for cues as key economic data releases and the US Federal Reserve policy meeting will be front and center this week. “The highly anticipated Fed meeting on June 11 to 12, plus inflation reports for May should drive...
