Senator Erwin Tulfo is seeking the Senate’s concurrence on the treaty between the Philippines and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the transfer of sentenced persons. Tulfo said this as he sponsored Senate Resolution No. 315 to the plenary exactly five days after it was...
The Philippine Army (PA) announced Wednesday, Feb. 25, that it has launched the third iteration of its large-scale Combined Arms Training Exercise (CATEX) “Katihan” 2026 at Paredes Air Station in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte. The exercise is designed to test the Army’s ability to quickly move...
The Philippines, through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), showcased to United Nations development leaders how it is translating international commitments into tangible jobs and social protection programs nationwide. The presentation took place during the 3rd Directors Group Retreat...
The Department of National Defense (DND) stepped up its maritime cyber defense efforts through a specialized training course with the United Kingdom and a high-level cyber meeting with Canada. The DND, together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), joined a maritime cybersecurity training...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, Feb. 18, expressed support for increased deployments of United States missile systems to the country following the 12th Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue (BSD) held in Manila. AFP spokesperson Col. Frances Margareth...
Two People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) warships were sighted near the southeastern portion of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) during the 14th Philippine-United States- Australia Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) on Monday, Feb....
Asia United Bank (AUB) reported a 12-percent growth in unaudited consolidated net income to a record ₱12.7 billion last year, up from ₱11.4 billion in 2024, on the back of a more robust commercial lending portfolio combined with improved operational efficiency. The bank said in a disclosure to...
Senators Risa Hontiveros and Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV on Monday, February 9 confirmed the meeting of key liberal opposition figures with former vice president and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo. Aquino told reporters in an interview that it was a “reunion” of sorts, as it is their first...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will conduct a series of large-scale military activities with the United States in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for two months, it was confirmed on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for WPS, said the exercises will take...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues — a message likely directed at the United States and the billions it owes. Secretary-General...
Net inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) last year were down two percent in developing economies, including the Philippines, as a growing shift toward capital-intensive projects is making it harder for these countries to compete with developed economies. Based on data from the United Nations...
President Marcos returned to Manila with two signed deals from his working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Malacañang said Marcos arrived in the country at 11:28 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, from Abu Dhabi. In his arrival statement, Marcos announced that the Comprehensive Economic...
