China has accused the Philippines of bringing in outside forces in the region "to form blocs and flex muscles" in the South China Sea amid the current maritime situation between the two countries. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the Philippines "repeatedly acted in bad faith" by...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) started the week stronger as investors continued bargain hunting after last week’s plunge. The main index added 37.64 points or 0.59 percent to close at 6,470.74 on the strength of Banks although sectoral indices were evenly split. Volume increased to...
Senators on Monday, June 3 slammed the “wanton disregard” that the China Coast Guard (CCG) exhibited against Filipino soldiers calling them “despicable and callous.” “China's continued wanton disregard for valuable food resources is now on full display. Hindi lang pala likas yaman...
The Drug Enforcement Group of the Philippine National Police (PDEG) seized more than P795 million worth of illegal drugs in 81 intelligence-driven operations last month. And despite the huge quantity of illegal drugs confiscated and more than 74 people involved in the operations, PDEG spokesperson...
(File photo) Makabayan solon ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro has condemned the China Coast Guard's (CCG) latest alleged harassment of Philippine assets in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), which include intercepting food and supplies...
K-pop star IU attracted a huge crowd as she held her HEREH World Tour Concert on June 1 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. The singer and actress became the first Korean solo artist to hold a concert at the Philippine Arena, which Guinness World Records declared as the largest mixed-use indoor...
This week, stock market investors will be waiting for the release of the May inflation numbers as well as the labor market data while also keeping an eye on the peso-US dollar exchange rate. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said that there may also be some bargain-hunting as...
First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPHC), a member of the Lopez Group, is kicking off the operation of seven power plants worth P29.3 billion this year through Energy Development Corporation (EDC). During the firm’s annual stockholders’ meeting, FPHC President Francis Giles B. Puno said...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard J. Gordon received recognition from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) for his outstanding response leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) ...
Geopolitical analysts believed President Marcos was able to raise awareness on the issues confronting the South China Sea, and the maritime challenges faced by the Philippines during his historic address at the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue in...
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee (Rep. Lee's Facebook page) AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee says the government should provide assistance to Filipino fisherfolk affected by China's unilateral four-month fishing ban in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a...
Joida Gagnao added another mint in Team Philippines’ war chest after capturing the bronze medal in the women’s 3000-meter steeplechase at the 2024 Taiwan Athletics Open on Saturday, June 1. Joida Gagdao shows off her medal in the women's 3000m steeplechase at the Taiwan Athletics Open. (PATAFA)...
