More than 40 Albay-based entrepreneurs are set to showcase their craftsmanship at the Sa’Od Albay Trade Fair 2025, happening from November 19 to 23 at Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City. Organized by DTI–Albay, the event serves as the province’s flagship marketing platform, highlighting the creativity, resilience, and innovation of local MSMEs while boosting market expansion…
The death toll from Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) has risen to 33, with over seven million people affected, many still in evacuation centers, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Wednesday. So far, only one fatality—a resident of Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula)—has been confirmed. The remaining deaths are under validation: 20 in…
Amazon is set to raise $15 billion from its first U.S. dollar bond offering in three years, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday. The e-commerce giant plans a six-part bond sale, with proceeds earmarked for acquisitions, capital expenditures, and share buybacks. Bloomberg reported that demand for the bonds peaked at around…
The Philippine Men’s National Football Team secured a 2-0 victory over Maldives on Tuesday in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. The team dominated possession in the first half at Maldives National Football Stadium against a home side still seeking a win in the qualifiers. Jefferson Tabinas opened the scoring in the 24th minute, heading…
PhilHealth continues to urge members to utilize its enhanced primary care benefit program, noting that top illnesses and procedures in Western Visayas are largely preventable. In a media forum on Tuesday, Janimhe Jalbuna, head of PhilHealth Western Visayas public affairs, reported that as of October 31, 2025, the state insurer paid over PHP790.64 million for…
Benguet State University (BSU) is seeing an uptrend in agriculture enrollment, according to Dr. Constantino Sudaypan, dean of the College of Agriculture. “As compared to other universities who has one section per year level, we continue to have two sections each, and the trend of enrollment is showing a minimal increase,” he said on Tuesday….
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and OPPO Philippines, through Millennial Zeal Technology Corporation (MZTC), formalized a partnership on Monday to enhance tourism initiatives using OPPO’s innovative smartphones and IoT technology. The signing was held at the DOT Central Office in Makati City. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the collaboration’s alignment with sustainability, inclusiveness, and…
President Donald Trump on Monday announced a fast-track visa program for fans attending the 2026 World Cup, though he warned it does not guarantee entry into the United States. Speaking in the Oval Office alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Trump urged ticket holders to apply immediately. Infantino called the “FIFA Pass” a “very important announcement,”…
Razon-led Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Lopez-led First Gen Corp.’s gas assets in Batangas City. On Monday, Prime Infra finalized the P50-billion deal, securing a 60% controlling interest in the 1,000-MW Santa Rita, 500-MW San Lorenzo, 450-MW San Gabriel, 97-MW Avion, and the proposed 1,200-MW Santa Maria…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will remain on full alert despite the conclusion of Iglesia ni Cristo’s (INC) “Rally for Transparency and a Better Democracy” on Monday night. “The PNP remains on full alert. We urge everyone to continue observing safety protocols, stay vigilant, and promptly report any suspicious activities,” the PNP said in a…