The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel deployed at the Senate have been cleared of any direct involvement during the May 13 shooting incident inside the building and will remain in their posts, a military spokesperson confirmed Tuesday, May 26. Capt. Marissa Martinez, spokesperson for the...
The national government’s (NG) usual April budget surplus shrank by more than half this year after the annual income tax returns (AITRs) filing and payment deadline was extended by one month due to the national energy emergency, although revenues were partly supported by millions of pesos in...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, May 26, signaled a broader push to strengthen the country’s coastal defense capability as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. left for a four-day state visit to Japan that is expected to deepen Manila and Tokyo’s security ties. AFP spokesperson...
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is urging traders to make market decisions independently to ensure fair competition in the imported rice sector following the imposition of a nationwide ₱50-per-kilo price ceiling. In a statement on Tuesday, May 26, the country’s antitrust watchdog...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. has urged banks to continue strengthening governance, transparency, and internal controls, saying these safeguards become most critical during periods of economic and financial uncertainty. Speaking during the inaugural Corporate...
The Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers Inc. (PCFMI) has urged regulators to adopt more science-based, practical, and consultative approaches in crafting food and nutrition policies as the government studies new rules that could reshape the local food manufacturing industry. During PCFMI Food...
Newly elected Philippine Handball Federation president Dr. Ernesto Jay Adalem said his immediate priority is preparing the national women’s team for the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championships in Croatia as the country continues its rise in the international scene following another successful...
The ongoing commotion at the Senate became so theatrical that it even revived the name of Inday Badiday , one of the biggest figures in Philippine showbiz history. During a heated Senate exchange, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri referenced the late talk show queen while describing the “circus”...
The value and volume of domestic trade in the Philippines declined sharply in the first quarter of 2026 as escalating Middle East tensions toward the end of the quarter heightened prices and contributed to supply shortages, especially of fuel used to transport goods across the country. The latest...
Despite the weakening of Philippine peso, Malacañang remains confident that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is on top of the situation. BSP Governor Eli Remolona recently stated that the Philippine peso dipping to P63.50 per US dollar would be acceptable as long as the decline is measured....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said strong public backing for the country’s position in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has strengthened its resolve to resist “coercive and illegal actions” by China in the country’s waters. AFP spokesperson for the WPS, retired admiral Roy Vincent...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose for the third day in a row on Monday, May 25, as oil prices continued to decline on hopes for successful peace negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran. The main index added 47.98 points, or 0.8 percent, to close at 6,009.38. Banks led the...
