The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic that farmgate prices of palay (unhusked rice) will continue to rise following the government’s decision to extend the rice import ban until the end of 2025. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed that the extension took effect on Nov. 1, while the DA awaits the release of…
The Government of Japan has conferred prestigious honors on two Filipinos for their exceptional contributions to Japan-Philippines relations in diplomacy, infrastructure, and economic cooperation. In a statement Monday, the Japanese Embassy in Manila announced that former Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, while former Transportation…
Mayor ‘Isko Moreno’ looks at plans for the creation of a Halal Town in Manila’s Quiapo district. With him is budget secretary ‘Mina’ Pangandaman. (Photo by Itoh Son) Determined to boost trade and development in Manila, Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso visited the city’s Quiapo district to personally see the feasibility of establishing what he…
PNP chief Lt. Gen. Melencio Nartatez Jr. salutes slain CIDG Capt. Joel Deiparine at the latter’s wake in Talisay City. (Photo from Bong Son) TALISAY CITY, Cebu — Sympathizers remembered Police Captain Joel Deiparine as a dedicated officer who exemplified courage, integrity, and a deep sense of duty — qualities that continue to define the men…
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to reduce the prices of construction materials used in government projects, following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to eliminate overpricing and align costs with market rates. In a press conference Monday, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the initiative is part of a…
EastWest Banking Corporation (EastWest) sustained its growth momentum in 2025, posting a net income of P6.6 billion in the first nine months—up 14% from the same period last year—driven by solid core revenue performance and disciplined cost management. The Bank’s return on equity (ROE) stood at 11.6%, reflecting efficient capital deployment and consistent profitability. Total…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has prepositioned more than 2.1 million family food packs (FFPs) across key areas in the country as part of its preparedness for Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi). According to Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group, the agency began preparations as early as…
The Philippines has officially launched its new electronic visa (eVisa) system for Chinese nationals, aiming to attract more visitors and strengthen the country’s tourism recovery. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that the eVisa platform, jointly developed with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), is part of the government’s digitalization efforts under…
Cisco has unveiled a suite of groundbreaking innovations designed to accelerate secure and scalable artificial intelligence (AI) across industries—spanning neocloud, enterprise, and telecom. At the center of the announcement is the Cisco N9100, the first NVIDIA partner-developed data center switch built on NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon, marking a milestone in high-performance networking for AI….
Security Bank has opened its newest branch in Kawit, Cavite, marking its 12th location in the province and 363rd nationwide. The expansion underscores the Bank’s continuing mission to make banking more accessible to Filipinos beyond Metro Manila’s financial centers. Known as the birthplace of Philippine independence, Kawit is fast transforming into a vibrant hub of…