A lawyer who allegedly got recruited by the New People's Army (NPA) was among those killed in an armed encounter between the state forces and the communist group in Bilar, Bohol last Friday, February 23, the Philippine Army said. Col. Louie Dema-ala, Philippine Army spokesperson, said Hannah...
(Front to back) BRP Gregorio del Pilar, BRP Jose Rizal, and USS Gabriel Gaffords (LCS-10) conduct tactical maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea on Nov. 23, 2023 as part of the Philippines-United Staes Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA). (Photo by Armed Forces of the Philippines) In the coming...
The PSEi surged to 6,990 in the morning session on upbeat sentiment but the rally lost steam as investors cashed out for the weekend. The main index still managed to add 10.06 points or 0.15 percent to close at 6,913.21 led by the Industrial sector although Conglomerates and Mining firms retreated....
Despite the ongoing tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Sen. Imee Marcos expressed her belief that the Chinese Filipinos, or "Chinoys" will have a unique and special role to play in creating an understanding between both sides. Sen. Imee Marcos attends the 13th Biennial National...
Prices of some foods, particularly imported, are starting to increase again in February after posting declines last month as local products become the cheapest option, government data showed. The common staple well-milled rice was pegged at P56.21 per kilogram, coming from the prices of P55.42 and...
The newly introduced “Celebrity Studies: Taylor Swift in Focus” is in high demand, with a professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) saying on Friday, Feb. 23, that 300 students have already expressed an interest in enrolling in the elective class. University of the...
After more than two decades of deregulation in the power sector and countless collusion allegations at the spot market, it is finally coming to the senses of industry regulators to step up ‘police powers’ against anti-competitive behavior that could distort market dynamics in the private...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects full separation from its casino operations within the next five years, and aims to open at least one integrated resort (IR) each year to drive growth. In a statement, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said...
Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel encounter alleged New People's Army (NPA) fighters in Bilar, Bohol on February 23, 2024. (Courtesy of 47th Infantry Battalion) (Updated) Five alleged communist rebels and a Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel were killed...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto expressed his gratitude to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) for its support and trust in his appointment. At a recent event hosted by the PSE to celebrate the new finance chief's appointment, Recto shared that this support “means a lot” for him as he...
The French Senate expressed its continued commitment to defense cooperation as well as to trade partnerships with the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of Senate of the Philippines) This was after the Philippine Senate met with the delegation from the French Senate, who were in the country for a...
The local stock market inched up to the 6,900 level although some investors have started profit-taking. The main index added 5.79 points or 0.08 percent to close at 6,903.15 with sectoral indices equally divided. Volume was stable at 529 million shares worth P4.92 billion as gainers outnumbered...
