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Six Filipino workers from Iran arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Saturday (June 28, 2025) aboard Emirates flight EK 334. The six are among the eight Filipino repatriates who requested to return to the Philippines following the Israel-Iran conflict. (Photo courtesy of DMW) Six Filipino workers from Iran arrived…
Once unlikely allies in the Middle East, Iran and Israel now find themselves locked in a hostile standoff that spans decades and borders. What began as a strategic friendship in the 20th century has transformed into one of the region’s most bitter and dangerous rivalries — culminating in recent years with cyberattacks, proxy wars, and…
The Department of Health (DOH) has denied circulating online claims suggesting that a lockdown is being implemented in the Philippines due to monkeypox (Mpox) cases. In an advisory released Saturday, the department emphasized that there is no need for a lockdown, clarifying that Mpox is not an airborne disease. According to the DOH, while the…
The aerial view of the 78-hectare South Lake Village in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Eton Properties Philippines, Inc. (EPPI), the real estate arm of the Lucio Tan Group, reported P3.1 billion in revenues for 2024—a 12% rise from P2.8 billion in 2023—defying industry turbulence brought on by the exit of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and…
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) posted net sales of P39.62 billion in 2024, marking a 3.5% increase from P38.27 billion in 2023. This growth was driven by the company’s ongoing expansion initiatives and a strong 4.9% rise in its food retail segment. Same-store sales saw a modest uptick of 0.5%, slightly tempered by the…
The Aptos Foundation has officially launched the Hiraya Network in the Philippines, a strategic initiative designed to empower local talent and fast-track the development of high-impact projects within the Aptos ecosystem. More than just providing grants and resources, Hiraya Network aims to create an active hub for innovation, collaboration, and meaningful economic contributions through blockchain…
The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) market in the Philippines has experienced rapid growth, with more than one in four Filipinos trying the service at least once between 2018 and the end of 2024. According to new data from UnaCash, BNPL usage in the country soared to 28.4 million unique users by the close of…
The Philippines is poised to strengthen its defense cooperation with Canada following the successful conclusion of negotiations for the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), the Canadian Embassy in Manila announced on Saturday. Once in force, the agreement will enable the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Canadian Armed Forces to conduct joint…
For years, discussions about the long-overdue rate reset for regulated energy entities like the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Manila Electric Company (Meralco) have dragged on without resolution. The lack of a completed rate reset has long been attributed to regulatory inaction. Yet, specific figures continue to shift the blame toward the…
Dear mindful readers, For starters, I honestly feel pretty giddy and elated to be back after having gone through a depressing grieving phase from my mom’s passing a month ago. Anyway, I trust everyone is in high spirits and in the best health. A cup of steaming hot coffee and fresh buttered toast helped awaken…