China has imposed a four-month fishing ban in the South China Sea, including parts of the West Philippine Sea where Filipino fishers source their livelihood. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, May 27, disclosed China's latest fishing moratorium that covers areas of...
Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao sees a bright future for his young but talent-laden team despite suffering a semifinal loss to San Miguel in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup last Friday night, May 24, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao (PBA Images) Guiao...
Typhoon Aghon’s track and intensity outlook (PAGASA) Typhoon “Aghon” (international name: Ewiniar) is expected to leave the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) between Wednesday afternoon and evening, May 29. In the tropical cyclone bulletin released at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, PAGASA...
Tycoon Alfredo Yao's Philippine Business Bank (PBB) reported a five percent improvement in net income to P511.5 million for the first three months of the year from the P488.8 million earned in the comparative period of 2023. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank said its...
The local stock market is seen to remain volatile as sentiment continues to be weighed down by the weak peso, delayed interest rate cuts, and persistently-high inflation. “Broader market movements last week reflected a more hawkish US Fed, as officials indicated their lack of confidence to...
Non-bailable qualified human trafficking charge and child exploitation case have been filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) before the Manila regional trial court (RTC) against two persons who were arrested for selling a newborn baby for P90,000 through social media. Named in the criminal...
The Philippines is seriously concerned over the new China coast guard regulations, saying it is a "direct violation of international law" as it cannot be enforced in the high seas. Through a statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday, May 26, the Philippines reiterated its...
The Solaire Resort North has now opened its doors in Quezon City, a development that the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects to be a catalyst for a new chapter in the gaming and tourism sectors. In a statement, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer,...
President Marcos has signed into law a measure that will provide the government an accounting of the country's natural resources. (Noel B. Pabalate; document courtesy of Malacañang) The Republic Act No. 11995 or the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) law,...
Veteran guard LA Tenorio knows a thing or two about basketball and he definitely showed it in Ginebra’s 90-71 win over Meralco in Game Four of the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Friday night, May 24, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Barangay Ginebra's LA Tenorio (PBA Images) After a...
Zambales 1st district Rep. Jefferson "Jay" Khonghun (Facebook) MASINLOC. Zambales--The national government together with the House of Representatives will do everything it can to protect fishermen from China’s threat of detention in the West...
Santa Rosa lone district Rep. Dan Fernandez (Screenshot from Facebook live) MASINLOC, Zambales--If it works for jeepney drivers then it should work for fishermen, too. This was probably the thought process of Santa Rosa City lone district Rep. Dan...
