Malacañang on Tuesday called on the public to immediately report any information regarding the whereabouts of Cassandra Li Ong, who remains a key figure in a pending human trafficking case linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in Central Luzon. The appeal comes after a warrant of arrest was issued for Ong, officially designating her…
Chery Tiggo’s surprise withdrawal from the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) has sent shockwaves across Philippine volleyball, abruptly ending a five-year run that helped shape the league’s early professional era and triggering one of the biggest talent shake-ups in recent seasons. Multiple league insiders confirmed that the Crossovers informed their players of a planned leave of…
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. (second from left) and Her Majesty, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, discuss financial health in Basel on 11 November 2025 with International Organization of Securities Commissions and Financial Services and Markets Authority of Belgium Chairman Jean-Paul Servais (leftmost) and Bank for International Settlements General Manager Pablo…
Globe and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) are pushing Philippine digital security into a new era with the rollout of a Proof of Concept (POC) for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) under Globe’s G Verify platform. The technology promises a future where banking is safer, faster, and free from the hassles and vulnerabilities of…
Filipinos save with purpose, and those purposes shift as they move through life. This is the heart of Metrobank’s latest nationwide survey, which paints a dynamic picture of the evolving Filipino saver—from hopeful young adults to practical parents and forward-looking planners. The October survey shows that motivations for saving change with age, lifestyle, and location….
The MAMA Awards has always been synonymous with spectacle—stadium-shaking stages, elaborate visuals, and performances that dominate timelines across Asia. But this year, the world’s biggest K-pop awards show is taking a radically different turn. When MAMA 2025 opens in Hong Kong on November 28 and 29, the spotlight won’t just be on the idols. It…
For the first time in a long while, it felt like Gilas Pilipinas had its old fire back. Before a packed and pulsating Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym, the national team rode a wave of confidence, chemistry, and unapologetic Filipino grit to outclass Guam, 95-71, and complete a strong 2-0 start in the opening window of…
Screen grabbed from Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) YouTube livestream The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Tuesday began livestreaming its hearings for the first time as it pressed forward with its investigation into alleged corruption in flood control projects and infrastructure programs over the past decade. Tuesday’s resource persons were Laguna 4th District Rep….
Quezon City, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte reaffirmed the local government’s commitment to combatting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and protecting vulnerable sectors, including the youth, during the city’s recent commemoration of World AIDS Day. Mayor Belmonte emphasized a strategy grounded in science, data, and compassion, highlighting the city’s aim for zero transmission, zero…
Balaji Vijayan, Security Bank SVP and Retail and Business Banking Risk Management Head; Luz Pilar De Guzman, Security Bank EVP and Chief Risk Officer; Jiangfeng Lu, WIZ.AI Chairman; and Alex Song, WIZ.AI Chief Revenue Officer. Security Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with WIZ.AI, a regional leader in AI-powered voice automation, marking a major…