The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has priced its 1.5-year peso-denominated fixed-rate bonds due 2026, called BPI Sustainable, Environmental, and Equitable Development Bonds (BPI SEED Bonds), at at least P5 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank said the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY In their zeal to safeguard the Sabbath rest, the Jewish rabbis have forbidden the performance of 39 tasks, among which is reaping, here equated with picking of the heads of grain. Jesus defends the disciples by reminding the rabbis that David and his men, out of hunger, had...
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. expects President Marcos to discuss ways to address inflation as well as his plans on food security and national security in his third State of the Nation Address on July 22. In a statement, Revilla said that he is positive that the President's third SONA will...
(Gabriela Party-list) The office of Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas revealed on Thursday afternoon, July 18 the congresswoman's planned outfit for President Marcos' upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA). "Gabriela Women's Party Rep. Arlene...
The Philippines and the United States are considering having more frequent communication amid continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea. ​This developed as officials from both sides sat down to discuss developments in the waters and agreed to strengthen the alliance as their response....
Young Won Asian Grill, a dining concept that blends traditional Asian cuisines with a modern twist, officially opened its doors to the public on July 16, 2024. Located at SM by the Bay, Seaside Blvd, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Young Won offers a unique and interactive dining experience...
The Zobel family’s Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported a 21.5 percent growth in net income to a record P30.6 billion in the first semester of 2024, driven by robust revenues and sustained positive operating leverage. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank...
The ‘energy insecure’ state of Luzon grid lingers, as system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) declared second wave of ‘yellow alert’ condition in the country’s biggest power grid this week. The state of ‘yellow alert’, which entails insufficiency of power...
The bicameral conference committee approved on Wednesday, July 17, the final version of the Maritime Zones Bill. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino (Senate PRIB photo) "Yung salient points ay sinama natin yung sa Palawan, sinama natin yung sa Philippine Rise. Tapos ni-reconcile natin yung...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/MANILA BULLETIN) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22 at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. Here are...
In celebration of the 41 st National Children’s Book Day (NCBD), the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), in collaboration with the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) feted exemplary works in writing and illustration by giving away the prestigious PBBY-Salanga and...
With array of factors which caused unavailability of 1,652 megawatts in the system, the tripping of the 417.4MW San Gabriel gas-fed power facility has prompted the declaration of ‘yellow alert’ condition in the Luzon grid. In the context of the power industry, to be plunged into ‘yellow...
