Marcos confident on economic cooperation with China, despite rows
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed optimism on Friday that despite heated disputes with Beijing in the South China Sea, the two countries could...
Marcos says he has yet to decide who to back as successor
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr confirmed on Friday that he would endorse a candidate for the 2028 presidential election, but said he had yet...
BSP governor says Q2 growth number is disappointing
MANILA — Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona said on Friday that the most recent economic growth number was disappointing, though “not that bad”.The...
Trash-covered river in Baclaran sparks concern
A river near Baclaran Church turned into a sea of trash, raising concerns among Filipinos who saw garbage covering its waters.Pictures of the...
Motorists warned against drunk driving after 84-year-old dies in crash on his birthday
Motorists were reminded of the dangers of drunk driving after an 84-year-old man was killed on his birthday by a vehicle reportedly driven...
Marcos proposes P7.2 trillion budget for 2027
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asked Congress on Tuesday to approve a 7.2 trillion-peso ($118.1 billion) budget for 2027, 6% higher than this year, as...
Trash-covered river in Baclaran sparks concern
A river near Baclaran Church turned into a sea of trash, raising concerns among Filipinos who saw garbage covering its waters.Pictures of the...
Philippine peso loses most among Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT.CurrencyLatest bidPrevious dayPct MoveJapan yen159.180159.3+0.08Sing dlr1.2801.2803+0.02Taiwan dlr32.20232.231+0.09Korean won1415.7001418.3+0.18Baht32.97532.99+0.04Peso60.95560.721-0.38Rupiah17790.00017750-0.22Rupee95.30095.30.00Ringgit4.0924.088-0.10Yuan6.7456.7463+0.02Change so far...
CBCP head urges Catholic schools to become ‘laboratories of synodality’
Catholic schools should become “laboratories of synodality” where young people are heard, trusted and given opportunities to lead, the head of the Catholic...
US not disengaging from Asia, seeks ‘partners, not protectorates,’ says Pentagon official
MANILA — The United States is not disengaging from Asia and is instead “digging in” to maintain a favorable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific,...
Retail Dollar Bonds 2026 — How To Invest in RDB 3 From $200
RDB 3: Government To Sell 3-Year Retail Dollar Bonds From November 19 to 24, Minimum Investment Is $200
RETAIL DOLLAR BONDS 2026 – If...
Trump, other Quad leaders to meet in Manila on Tuesday, sources say
MANILA — Leaders of the US, Japan, Australia and India are expected to meet on Tuesday on the sidelines of a key Asian meeting in...
Canada expects trade with Philippines to triple over next decade
MANILA —Trade between Canada and the Philippines is expected to triple over the next decade, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Manila on...
ASEAN unity faces test as energy crisis, regional conflicts loom over summit
ASEAN leaders meet major-power counterparts to discuss energy crisis, regional conflictsSouth China Sea code negotiations with China progressing, says Manila’s foreign ministry spokespersonLeaders...
Carmelle Carries PH Flag Tonight at First Eurovision Asia With ‘Sobra-Sobra’
Carmelle Takes the Philippine Flag to the First-Ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia Tonight
Filipino singer Carmelle Collado will perform tonight, Saturday, November 14, in...