President Marcos' economic managers are set to convene with business journalists in an upcoming briefing, offering a comprehensive overview of the administration's economic policies and initiatives in response to the current economic challenges. The Economic Journalists Association of...
Zobel-led Bank of the Philippine Islands is planning to raise at least P5 billion from an offering and issuance of Peso-denominated fixed-rate ASEAN Sustainable Bonds due 2026, with an option to upsize. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said the planned issuance will be the...
MUNICH (AP) — The Netherlands could be peaking at just the right time. The Dutch team reached its first European Championship quarterfinal in 16 years with a 3-0 win over Romania on Tuesday, July 2, after its best performance by far at Euro 2024. Netherlands' Donyell Malen celebrates after...
REFLECTIONS TODAY In John’s Gospel, Nathanael initially refuses to believe when Philip tells him that they have found the Messiah in Jesus from Nazareth. After all, “nothing good” comes out from that obscure village (1:45-46). Like Nathanael, Thomas exhibits an initial skepticism which...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner, recently called attention to what he termed as the “proliferation” of fake news. According to the country’s top soldier, there is apparently an orchestrated campaign of misinformation and disinformation,...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH The live interview last May 7, 2024 with fishermen while we were in Scarborough Shoal hinted a sentiment that deserves a lookback. When Anthony Taberna asked Kapitan Efren whether the latter is satisfied with the government’s efforts on the territorial issue, the response was:...
Ambassador Marat Pavlov of the Russian Embassy, Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Antonio Morales, and Apostolic Charles John Brown The Russian Embassy in Manila recently hosted a state reception celebrating the National Day of Russia on June 14, 2024. The event gathered officials,...
The Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines, SPARK! Philippines, and the local government of Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur successfully launched the #PeriodTowardsEmpowerment project. The inaugural session took place at the Bukasyon Center, followed by a second session at Barangay Calinggayan. The...
Utmost support poured out from senators on Tuesday, July 2, for the appointment of their colleague Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara as the new secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), wishing him success in his new role. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero congratulated Angara on...
Senators on Tuesday, July 2 criticized the decision of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) to approve a mere ₱35 daily minimum wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR). Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero called the move “grossly...
REFLECTIONS TODAY This phrase translates the Greek word oligopistoi. Implicit in this word’s use is the statement: You are terrified because your faith is so little. Surely, faith here is considered not in terms of size but in terms of intensity or quality. Oligopistoi is Matthew’s...
From left to right) AFP Chief of Staff Romeo Brawner Jr., DND Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. witness the capability demonstration of the air force during the 77th anniversary of the Philippine Air Force at the...
