Amid rising fuel prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Asian Federation of Electric Vehicle Associations (AFEVA) has assured the public that more charging stations will be installed despite most EV users preferring to charge at home, especially for short trips. In a statement, AFEVA president Edmund Araga disclosed that the groundwork…
The Philippines improved its financial position with the rest of the world in the third quarter of 2025, as the country’s net external liabilities fell by 9.3 percent, according to preliminary data from the Balance Sheet Approach (BSA). Net external liabilities declined from P3.6 trillion in the second quarter to P3.3 trillion in the third…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is aiming for a full end to the ongoing conflict in the region rather than a temporary ceasefire. He said any resolution should include assurances to prevent future attacks and provisions addressing damages sustained during the fighting. Araghchi clarified that Iran’s…
Foreign currency loans released by banks climbed to $15.56 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, rising 2.9 percent from $15.13 billion in the previous quarter, as more businesses continued to tap dollar-denominated funding. These loans, known as FCDU loans, are offered by banks to clients that need foreign currency for international transactions, including trade,…
The newly renovated Casino Filipino (CF) Angeles reaches a full house as bingo enthusiasts gather for PAGCOR’s “₱1K for ₱2M” nationwide linked bingo event held on March 29, 2026. A 76-year-old pensioner from Olongapo struck it big after winning the lone P2 million must-go jackpot in the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s “P1K for P2M”…
Kathryn Bernardo has once again found herself at the center of online buzz after she was reportedly seen with Lucena City Mayor Mark Alcala at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand, fueling new speculation about the real score between the two. The sighting quickly made the rounds online, with social media users claiming that Kathryn and Mark…
Rebecca Norada For many overseas Filipino workers, sacrifice begins with leaving home and putting family first. But for three Filipinas in Hong Kong, the journey abroad is no longer defined solely by remittances, long hours, and resilience. It is also becoming a path back to themselves—one marked by school modules, sleepless nights, and a long-deferred…
Fair weather with warm and humid conditions prevails across the country on Holy Wednesday, April 1, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The state weather bureau reported that a ridge of a high-pressure area continues to affect Northern Luzon, contributing to stable atmospheric conditions. The weather agency explained that this system…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) acquired new vehicles, motorcycles, and operational equipment worth around Php 506,996,656 to support its field units. PNP data showed that 117 units of 4×4 personnel carriers worth Php 251,713,800 were procured from CT Citimotors Inc. Also included in the purchases were 71 units of 150cc dirt bikes costing Php 10,571,900…