The Palayan City Township Housing Project under the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program in Barangay Atate, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija in this photo taken on May 5, 2025. Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling said Saturday (May 31, 2025) the signing into law of the National Housing…
The Department of Health (DOH) has denied circulating online claims suggesting that a lockdown is being implemented in the Philippines due to monkeypox (Mpox) cases. In an advisory released Saturday, the department emphasized that there is no need for a lockdown, clarifying that Mpox is not an airborne disease. According to the DOH, while the…
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas. Kallas is set to make her first official visit to the Philippines on June 1-2, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Saturday (May 31, 2025). (Photo courtesy of HRVP Kallas on X) The Philippines is set to host…
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque underscored the importance of embracing digital transformation to propel the growth of the Philippines’ creative industry. Speaking at the inaugural Go Negosyo Creative Entrepreneurship Summit held at Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque on Saturday, Roque reaffirmed the government’s strong support for Filipino creatives, pledging assistance…
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has ramped up the rollout of its Advance Passenger Information System (APIS), a digital tool aimed at enhancing national security by identifying potential threats before they reach Philippine shores. In a statement on Saturday, Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado described APIS as a “critical defense line at the nation’s borders,”…
Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. (PNA file photo by Avito Dalan) The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) expects the new rules streamlining the value-added tax (VAT) refund process — a key reform under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act –…
A truckload of rice is being delivered to a local distributor in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental in this undated photo. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Friday (May 30, 2025) said easing prices of rice and fish helped further lower inflation in May. (PNA photo by Mary Judaline F. Partlow)The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)…
Taylor Swift offered fans a rare glimpse into her emotional journey as she reclaims ownership of her music in a heartfelt letter posted to her website. Fresh off the announcement that she has successfully acquired the masters of her first six studio albums, Swift opened up about where that victory leaves two of her most…
As part of its Beyond18 celebration, Eton Properties turned up the volume on community and culture with an unforgettable evening of music and memories. On May 24, 2025, Eton Centris in Quezon City played host to a special open-air concert featuring the legendary Filipino band Moonstar88, marking the 25th anniversary of their iconic hit, Torete….
Globe Business has teamed up with Google and Searce to launch Google Agentspace in the Philippines—a cutting-edge AI platform built to streamline workflows, supercharge productivity, and meet the ever-evolving demands of modern business in a bold move to empower Filipino enterprises for the future. Today’s enterprises are drowning in data scattered across multiple platforms. A…