Some 400 accredited tour guides from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao converged in Cebu City on Wednesday, Sept. 17, for the first-ever Philippine Tour Guides Summit organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT). DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the summit will provide a national platform for...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) made a strong bounce on Tuesday, Sept. 16, as investors started bargain hunting, sparked by the possible inclusion of the Philippines in a JPMorgan bond index as well as the expected United States (US) rate cut. The main index surged by 91.31 points, or...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, September 16, said it is monitoring two Low Pressure Areas (LPAs) affecting the country, which may bring rains and possible flooding to several regions. In its latest weather forecast, PAGASA said...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell on Monday, Sept. 15, weighed down by weakening peso and growing concerns over protests against corrupt politicians, public officials, and contractors. The main index lost 51.78 points, or 0.85 percent, to close at 6,057.43. Banks led the retreat,...
The Philippine Navy’s (PN) newest guided missile frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), finally arrived at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales on Monday, Sept. 15, coinciding with the launch of the Sail Plan 2040, a long-term strategic roadmap designed to transform the PN into a “modern,...
Marking a pivotal step in aligning higher education and technical-vocational training with workforce demands, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday, September 15, signed a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) gathered national government agencies, academic leaders, and private partners at the historic Manila Hotel on Monday, September 15, for the “Converge to ACHIEVE: The Higher Education Summit.” The event, which marked the first 100 days in office of CHED...
Five hundred thirty-three newly minted soldiers have finally become part of the Philippine Army (PA) after completing a four-month-long Basic Military Training (BMT), it was announced Monday, Sept. 15. The youngbloods were part of the Candidate Soldiers Course (CSC) “Masin-Talas” Class 797-2025...
The Manila City government formally launched the Liliw Products On-the-Go initiative, featuring high-quality slippers from the town of Liliw in Laguna, recognized as the "Slippers Capital of the Philippines," on Monday, Sept. 15. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and Vice Mayor Chi...
The Philippine Army (PA) announced Monday, Sept. 15, that it has joined forces with the Royal Thai Army (RTA) for a two-day humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) training at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City. The joint activity held at the Forerunner Training Area, Libingan ng mga Bayani...
Philippine manufacturers are already feeling the heat from global trade uncertainties, with factory output taking a hit at the start of the second half of the year, according to Moody’s Analytics. “With stiffer United States (US) tariffs on the horizon, Philippine industrial production fell for...
After interest rates have been cut, Sy-led SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) is now planning to refinance debt with a ₱17-billion bond offering just after raising $350 million from United States (US) dollar-denominated notes. SM Prime, one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property...
