Philippine Savings Bank, the thrift banking arm of the Metrobank Group, reported an 18 percent hike in net income to P3.37 billion for the first nine months of 2023, resulting in an 11.7 percent growth in return on equity. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank said its...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has raised an alarm over the series of deaths of government-owned buffalos that are loaned out to farmer organizations for their dairy production. It then asked the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) and the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) to conduct a probe. While...
Government-run casino centers are in for a major upgrade as the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects to deliver 3,000 brand new slot machines by January next year. Ajejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said the delivery of brand new slot machines is a...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects that the local gaming industry will see further growth in the coming years, fueled by increased demand for leisure, travel, and entertainment. In a statement, Ajejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said the gaming...
There is no place for any "barbarian attacks" against journalists in a democratic country like the Philippines, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) This as he condemned the killing of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon who was shot dead inside a radio booth...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now conducting a thorough investigation into the killing of a radio broadcaster who was shot dead inside his house in Calamba, Misamis Occidental. In a statement, Northern Mindanao Police regional director Brig. Gen. Ricardo Layug, Jr. said a special...
BRP Cabra's (right) port side is bumped by Chinese maritime militia vessel (CMMV) 00003 during a resupply mission at Ayungin Shoal on Oct. 22, 2023. (Courtesy of National Task Force for West Philippine Sea For House Speaker Martin Romualdez,...
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (2nd from left), House Speaker Martin Romualdez (rightmost) (Speaker’s office) Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's historic address before Philippine Congress has galvanized the House of Representatives as far as...
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to activate a special investigation task group and bring about the arrest of those responsible for the killing of a radio news anchor who was shot dead inside a radio booth in Misamis...
FLY WITH ELEGANCE Select flights to Japan this month will offer exclusive priveleges to premium economy flyers Flag carrier Philippine Airlines elevates its Premium Economy (PECY) class of service. On select flights to Tokyo (Narita, Japan) starting this month, PAL is offer new and exclusive...
Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has committed the full support of the police organization to the government amid rumors of a destabilization plot allegedly being initiated by groups that include retired military officials. Acorda said they have been...
Citing its numerous assistance to the country, Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri stated that this really shows that Japan is indeed a best friend to the Philippines. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (from left), Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, House Speaker Martin...
