Jay Bosi, an engineer from Globe, inspects classrooms at the Pedro “Oloy” N. Roa Sr. Elementary School in Cagayan de Oro City. Armed with tools, skills, and a deep sense of purpose, Ayala Group employees are bringing more than just paint and brooms to public schools—they’re delivering expertise that transforms campuses into safer, smarter spaces…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced a major revenue win on Friday, surpassing its July 2025 collection target by over PHP1 billion — even in the face of severe weather that temporarily halted operations across the country. Preliminary figures show the agency raked in PHP85.459 billion in July, beating its PHP84.365 billion target by 1.3…
High-rise buildings are photographed as seen from Torre de Manila on Jan. 14, 2025. Philippine economic growth is expected to accelerate to 5.8 percent in the second quarter of the year from 5.4 percent in the first quarter, Bank of the Philippine Islands lead economist Jun Neri said on Friday (Aug. 1). (PNA photo by…
After nearly a week of relentless losses, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) finally found its footing on Friday as local investors swooped in to grab undervalued stocks, halting a six-session slide fueled by global trade tensions. The benchmark index climbed 53.40 points, or 0.85 percent, to close at 6,306.13, breaking through a wave of…
In a bold move to address Metro Manila’s worsening traffic woes, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla has proposed a sweeping ban on street parking across the metropolis from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The proposal, aimed at easing chronic road congestion, was presented during a high-level meeting with Metro…
More than a week after a devastating fire swept through Barangay 420, Zone 43 in Manila, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) stepped in to bring much-needed relief to affected residents. On July 11, 2025, PCSO Directors Jennifer Liongson-Guevara and Imelda Papin personally led the distribution of 117 ChariTimba food packs to families currently taking…
The Philippine gaming industry is on a hot streak, raking in a record-breaking P214.75 billion in gross gaming revenues (GGR) during the first half of 2025. This marks a 26% jump from last year’s P171 billion haul, according to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Leading the surge is the booming Electronic Games sector—which…
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is on a winning streak, reporting a record-breaking gross gaming revenue (GGR) of P214.8 billion in the first half of 2025—fueling an impressive surge in government earnings and public service funding. This milestone in GGR translated into P59 billion in total revenues for PAGCOR, marking a 14 percent…
In a bold move to place climate resilience in the hands of local communities, the World Bank has extended a USD700 million loan to the Philippine government, marking one of its largest grassroots-focused climate investments in the region. The funding is part of the new Philippines Community Resilience Project, a USD874.35 million initiative that aims…
Gilas Pilipinas is gearing up for a high-stakes campaign at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, determined to rewrite its story after a disappointing ninth-place finish in 2022. The tournament, which runs from August 5 to 17 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, promises intense matchups and a chance for the national squad to reclaim its place among…