Some fans of Filipino star Alexandra ‘Alex’ Eala had to get tickets resold at nearly US$400 to watch the opening round of the 2026 United States Open and they weren’t disappointed as the country’s pride simply out matched her American rival Mary Stoiana to advance to the tournament’s second round. Backed by a loud and passionate…
Photo from DTI Halal, coconut and agriculture-based products were the center of attraction at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)’s 2026 Bagong Pilipinas National Exporters’ Fair with exhibitor sales reaching P129.25 million. DTI secretary Cristina Roque expressed optimism over the success of the trade fair as she cited that it would significantly boost opportunities…
While the government is keen on promoting the use of renewable energy as a means of lessening dependence on fossil fuels, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is working with the Department of Energy (DoE) to set boundaries on which lands could be used for solar energy projects in order to preserve those used for food…
Photo by Markus Winkler on Pexels.com The number of economic zones (ecozones) in the country has increased to 46 with the signing of four proclamations by President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. that expanded two economic zones in Southern Tagalog and established two more in Negros Oriental and Batangas. According to executive secretary Ralph Recto, the…
Photo courtesy of Philippine News Agency (PNA). Public works secretary Vivencio ‘Vince’ Dizon has ordered all projects being conducted near the Laguna de Bay to be stopped as the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) issued a directive for their immediate suspension. This came after the PRA cited that the said projects may involve unauthorized reclamation thus…
Bayawan City. Photo courtesy of PNA. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) secretary Juan Miguel ‘Mitch’ Cuna commended Bayawan City in Negros Oriental as a model for solid waste management as it successfully implemented policies on waste segregation, recycling and disposal. In a statement, Secretary Cuna highlighted the city’s efforts during a recent visit…
Residents wade through a flooded street as heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon continue to affect parts of Luzon. Pagasa warned of possible flooding and landslides as significant rainfall persists in several areas. Contributed photo of Theo Garbanzo. As tropical depression Pilandok bears down on Northern Luzon with 45-kilometer-per-hour winds and gusts of up…
DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon conducts a press conference on Feb. 28, 2026. Photo courtesy of Liza Agoot/ Philippine News Agency (PNA). Amid continues heavy rains brought by the intensified southwest monsoon (habagat) in the past days, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is pushing for a Bulk Water project in Central Luzon to…
Attacks on journalists will not be tolerated in our democracy. — President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. It appears the Philippines still remain as ‘the most dangerous place for the media’ as more and more journalists are slain every year. More…
Photo courtesy of PNA Retired Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad has issued a warning against a growing trend in which foreign malign influence operations are riding on local issues, including the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and concerns over problematic flood control projects. Speaking at a news forum, the Armed Forces of…