From wheelchairs and oxygen tanks to emergency kits and relief supplies, three remote municipalities in Mountain Province are getting a much-needed boost in healthcare delivery and disaster preparedness through new assistance from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The towns of Barlig, Besao and Sadanga received mobility aids, medical equipment and emergency-response supplies under PCSO’s…
Cebuana Lhuillier made a strong showing at the 2026 Marketing Excellence Awards, walking away with three major honors that put the spotlight on the people, strategy, and campaigns driving the financial services brand. The biggest individual victory went to Emirosco Michael Sena, First Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, who was named Marketing…
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority’s (SBMA) port operations delivered stronger earnings in the first half of 2026, with consolidated gross revenue rising 8 percent despite global economic uncertainty and disruptions in international trade. Revenue generated by SBMA’s Port Operations Group reached P874 million from January to June, up from P806 million…
Gilas Pilipinas is heading into its Asian Games title defense without several of its biggest overseas-based stars — but coach Tim Cone believes the PBA can once again deliver. With Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, AJ Edu, Carl Tamayo, Kevin Quiambao, Quentin Millora-Brown and Jamie Malonzo all unavailable, Cone has revealed that the Philippines will bring…
Motorists may have little time to enjoy this week’s hefty fuel price cuts, with pump prices projected to surge again next week as tighter diesel supplies and renewed tensions in the Middle East push international petroleum prices higher. Industry estimates based on the latest Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) and foreign exchange averages point to…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday (Aug. 12, 2026) inspects ongoing clearing and waste collection operations at a pumping station along Jose W. Diokno Boulevard in Pasay City, where a huge volume of solid waste had accumulated. He said adequate waste disposal facilities and the government’s planned waste-to-energy program are needed to address the…
Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. is backing calls to open the bicameral conference on the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget to the public, saying live-streaming the deliberations would allow taxpayers to see how government funds are allocated and spent. Speaking at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, Abante said transparency should extend…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump is escalating pressure on Iran on two fronts, warning of tougher economic measures against Tehran while making the extraordinary suggestion that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz could soon become “territory of the United States.” Trump’s comments on Friday came as commercial traffic through the narrow Gulf waterway slowed…
Alex Eala just keeps climbing—and the Filipina tennis sensation has reached another stunning career milestone before even striking her first ball at the Cincinnati Open. The 21-year-old Eala surged two spots to a new career-high World No. 18 in the WTA live rankings, moving even deeper into the sport’s elite circle with 2,166 points. The…
(PBA image) NLEX has already secured its place among the PBA Governors’ Cup frontrunners. Now comes a very different challenge: proving it can still win without the man who helped power its impressive run. The Road Warriors will march into Friday’s showdown against Converge at the Smart Araneta Coliseum without an import after DeQuan Jones…