The United States confirmed on Thursday, July 10, that its Navy–Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) missile system was used for the first time in a live-fire test in the Philippines during the recent Balikatan Exercise. US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler said...
CEBU CITY – Inflation in Central Visayas dropped to its lowest so far this year, from 0.9 percent in May to 0.2 percent in June. The Philippine Statistics Authority-Central Visayas (PSA-7) said the 0.2 percent decrease was a dramatic slowdown compared to 4.8 percent in June 2024. The significant...
The country’s leading Catholic education institutions on Tuesday, July 9, strongly opposed the proposed removal of Senior High School (SHS) from the Philippine education system, calling the move “untimely” and “dangerously shortsighted.” In a joint statement, the Catholic Educational...
A group of 14 licensed Philippine online gaming operators is calling for stronger regulation rather than an outright ban, asserting that such a prohibition would push Filipino players into the black market and jeopardize the country 's economic gains. As Congress debates proposals to outlaw...
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has approved the use of an organic pesticide developed by Chemrez Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of D&L Industries, a manufacturer of specialty food ingredients and oleochemicals, against the coconut scale insect, also known as Cocolisap. In a statement, the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose for the third straight session on indications that the United States (US) may be willing to compromise and set tariffs at lower levels. The main index jumped by 70.74 points, or 1.1 percent on Wednesday, July 9, to close at 6,504.34. Services led the...
Ginebra head coach Tim Cone reassured RJ Abarrientos of his trust despite the young guard’s recent struggles in the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs. The league 's winningest coach emphasized that he and the coaching staff are committed to trusting their players and giving them a boost through...
Several police officers allegedly involved in the disappearance of 34 cockfighters (sabungero) four years ago have now reached out to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Police Commission (Napolcom), indicating a possible intention to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. PNP...
The Department of Education’s (DepEd) decision to adopt Filipino and English as the primary languages of instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 3 starting School Year (SY) 2025–2026 has gained strong support from the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), the country’s oldest...
Polish companies have expressed interest in investing in the country’s key sectors following the government’s investment mission to Poland, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). In a social media post, PEZA Director General Tereso Panga said the roadshow in Poland was part...
The Philippine Stock Exchange benchmark index (PSEi) inched up following generally positive economic news, including employment and manufacturing data. The main index added 8.36 points, or 0.13 percent, to close at 6,433.60. Only conglomerates and services advanced, while most sectors were down....
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is reviving its seasonal nonstop flights between Manila and Sapporo following a five-year hiatus, as the airline looks to capture the strong demand for winter travel to northern Japan. The Lucio Tan-led airline announced that it will operate nonstop flights...
