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Philippine NCAA Opens New Season at Mall of Asia Arena
The National Collegiate Athletic Association opened its latest season in Pasay City with a major ceremony at the Mall of Asia Arena, renewing longstanding university sporting rivalries.
‘Filipiniana’ Selected as Philippine Entry for Academy Awards
The Film Academy of the Philippines selected the independent film “Filipiniana” as the country’s submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the next Academy Awards.
Gilas Pilipinas Faces Unbeaten China in Asian Games Quarterfinal
The Philippine men’s basketball team will face undefeated China in an elimination game at the Asian Games in Nagoya as it seeks to keep its championship defense alive.
Philippines Steps Up Protection of Sea Turtle Nesting Sites in Aurora
Environmental authorities introduced additional enforcement measures along Aurora’s coastline to protect sea turtle nesting areas from poaching and illegal coastal development.
Philippine Subsidies to State-Owned Companies Fall 31%
Government subsidies to state-owned and controlled corporations declined 31% from a year earlier in July as the Marcos administration continued efforts to tighten public finances and reduce institutional reliance on state support.
Pueblo de Oro Forms Real Estate Venture With Japan’s Takamatsu
Philippine developer Pueblo de Oro signed a joint venture with Takamatsu Corporation of Japan, combining local land holdings with Japanese construction expertise for premium residential and commercial projects.
US Energy Companies Explore Natural Hydrogen Deposits Across Philippines
American energy companies are expanding geological surveys for naturally occurring hydrogen deposits in the Philippines as they assess the potential for a new domestic clean-energy resource.
Jollibee Considers Hong Kong IPO for International Business
Jollibee Foods Corporation is evaluating a Hong Kong listing for its international operations as the Philippine fast-food group seeks capital to support acquisitions and expansion in overseas markets.
Forensic Identification Begins After Philippine Ferry Disaster Kills 41
The bodies of 41 victims were brought to Coron, Palawan, for forensic identification after the country’s worst maritime disaster in more than a decade renewed scrutiny of vessel safety and regulatory enforcement.
Philippines Seeks Indian Expertise for Rail and Space Projects
President Ferdinand Marcos sought Indian technology investment and engineering cooperation for railway and space initiatives during talks on the sidelines of the New Delhi summit.
Philippines Joins Global Coalition for Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure
The Philippines formally joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, gaining access to international technical expertise and potential climate-adaptation funding for vulnerable energy, transport and communications systems.
Philippine Grid Operator Sets Restoration Schedule After Visayas Power Alerts
The National Grid Corporation announced a staggered timetable to restore generating units in Cebu and Panay after severe red alerts disrupted electricity supply across the Visayas.
EU and Spain Back Investment in Luzon Economic Corridor
European Union and Spanish delegations pledged support for the Luzon Economic Corridor, adding prospective Western infrastructure and manufacturing investment aimed at strengthening supply chains outside Metro Manila.
Marcos Calls for Maritime Security and Supply-Chain Cooperation at BRICS Summit
President Ferdinand Marcos, representing ASEAN as its chair, urged BRICS leaders in New Delhi to support rules-based maritime security, digital economic integration and sustainable agricultural cooperation.
Philippine Supreme Court Acquits Imelda Marcos in 2018 Graft Case
The Supreme Court overturned Imelda Marcos’s conviction on seven graft counts linked to Swiss financial foundations, ruling that prosecutors had not proved her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez Transferred to Jail Authority Custody
Authorities transferred custody of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology while he remains hospitalized amid proceedings over alleged involvement in a 7 billion peso flood-control corruption c...
Philippine Current Account Deficit Widens to More Than $15 Billion
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said the current account deficit expanded by more than 50% in the first half of the year as rising import costs continued to outpace export revenues.
Philippine Foreign Direct Investment Falls Nearly 24% in First Half
Net foreign direct investment declined to $3.4 billion in the first six months of the year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, as equity capital placements fell 74%.
Philippine Unemployment Rises to 6% as Growth Slows
More than three million Filipinos were unemployed in July as the national jobless rate rose to 6%, while economic growth slowed to 2.3% in the second quarter.
Philippine SEC Clears Record 92 Billion Peso GCash IPO
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved the planned listing of digital wallet operator Mynt, including a public-float exemption that clears the way for what would be the largest initial public offering in Philippine stock market ...
Philippines Unveils $34 Billion AI Infrastructure Plan
The Department of Information and Communications Technology finalized a national roadmap to increase domestic artificial intelligence data-center capacity thirtyfold by the end of the decade, with major investment targeted at the Clark-B...
Twin Explosions Hit Cotabato City Ahead of Bangsamoro Parliamentary Vote
Security forces raised alert levels across Mindanao after two explosions were reported in Cotabato City hours before voting began in the Bangsamoro region’s first parliamentary elections.
Bangsamoro Holds First Parliamentary Elections After Decades-Long Peace Process
More than two million registered voters participated in the first parliamentary elections across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, marking a major step toward formal regional self-government after decades of conflict.
Philippine Senate Impeachment Court Moves to Sara Duterte’s Unexplained Wealth Allegations
The Senate impeachment tribunal shifted its examination of Vice President Sara Duterte to financial records concerning alleged unexplained wealth after concluding evidence hearings on the alleged misuse of education and executive funds.
Philippines Reasserts Sovereignty Over Mischief and Subi Reefs in Dispute With China
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said artificial island-building on low-tide elevations violates the country’s new Maritime Zones Act and called on China to halt activities at Mischief and Subi reefs in the West Philippine Sea.
Maya Switches Physical Bank Cards to Recycled Plastic
Philippine digital banking platform Maya said it has completed the transition of its physical payment cards to recycled plastic as part of its environmental initiatives.
Lacson Raises Prospect of Gilbert Teodoro Presidential Bid
Former senator Panfilo Lacson praised Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro’s handling of maritime security issues and publicly floated the possibility of a future presidential candidacy for the defense chief.
Siquijor Seeks National Help as Plastic Waste Threatens Tourism and Marine Ecosystems
Local governments in Siquijor are seeking technical assistance to deal with mounting plastic waste, warning that inadequate disposal infrastructure could damage marine environments and the island’s tourism economy.
Western Visayas Police Arrest 35 in Crackdown on Illegal Fishing
Police operations across Western Visayas resulted in 35 arrests and the seizure of more than 5 million pesos in equipment as authorities stepped up enforcement against illegal maritime harvesting.
Government Distributes 154 Million Pesos to 770 Barangays in Cavite
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto led the distribution of 154 million pesos in direct financial assistance to 770 barangays in Cavite, providing local governments with operational funding under a new national initiative.
Philippine Regulators Summon Bus Operator After Fatal Manila Crash
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board called the management of a passenger bus company to a franchise suspension hearing after a fatal collision in Metro Manila renewed scrutiny of mass-transit safety enforcement.
Philippine Unified 911 System Handles More Than 86,000 Emergency Calls in First Year
The Philippine National Police said the national Unified 911 service processed more than 86,000 incidents during its first year and recorded a 96% response rate within five minutes.
Cebu City Reviews Water Security as El Niño Threatens Local Supplies
Cebu City authorities are assessing water resources and detention ponds as persistent El Niño conditions increase pressure on reservoirs and raise concerns over household and industrial water availability.
Philippine Anti-Insurgency Task Force Shifts Focus Toward Development in Cleared Areas
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict plans to prioritize roads, schools and health facilities in communities cleared of insurgent activity as part of efforts to prevent armed groups from re-establishing a presence.
Japanese Energy Executives Inspect Wawa Pumped-Storage Hydropower Project
Executives from Japanese power companies visited the Wawa pumped-storage facility in Rizal as foreign investors assess opportunities in Philippine renewable energy infrastructure and grid modernization.
Philippine Ombudsman Sends Investigators to France for Financial Information
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said investigators were sent to France to obtain financial and operational information concerning Elizaldy Co and Loren Legarda as authorities pursue inquiries involving prominent political and business fi...
COMELEC Deploys Starlink for First Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election
The Commission on Elections has installed Starlink satellite terminals at voting centers in Lanao del Sur to support real-time transmission of results from remote precincts during the inaugural Bangsamoro parliamentary polls.
Philippines Expands Financial Aid and Scholarships for Tertiary Students
President Ferdinand Marcos signed legislation increasing state-backed assistance for higher education students as the government seeks to reduce dropout rates and strengthen workforce skills needed by major industries.
Marcos Appoints Manny Pacquiao to Lead National Anti-Poverty Commission
President Ferdinand Marcos appointed former senator and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao to head the National Anti-Poverty Commission, placing him in charge of grassroots development programs aimed at reducing economic inequality.
Philippines Warns of Severe Monsoon Rain and Flash-Flood Risk Across Luzon
The national weather agency warned that an intensifying southwest monsoon will bring heavy rain and possible flash flooding across large parts of Luzon, prompting calls for local authorities to prepare evacuation measures in vulnerable a...
Philippines Joins Global Coalition for Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure
The Marcos administration formally joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure as its 71st member, giving the Philippines access to international technical support for strengthening transport and energy assets against clim...
Marcos Promotes More Than $70 Billion in Priority-Sector Investment Opportunities
President Ferdinand Marcos urged multinational companies to invest in artificial intelligence, renewable energy, defense manufacturing and advanced electronics under incentives provided by the CREATE MORE Act and revised Strategic Invest...
Philippine Supreme Court Acquits Imelda Marcos on Seven Graft Counts
The Supreme Court overturned former First Lady Imelda Marcos’ 2018 Sandiganbayan conviction on seven graft charges related to transfers of funds to Swiss foundations, reversing a case that had carried decades of potential prison sentences.
Philippines Prepares ASEAN Meetings as South China Sea Code Talks Intensify
As ASEAN chair for 2026, the Philippines is preparing regional meetings on economic integration and disaster resilience while facing pressure to advance negotiations on a binding South China Sea code of conduct.
Philippines Launches $34.4 Billion AI Infrastructure Plan to Expand Data Center Capacity
President Ferdinand Marcos’ administration has released the final draft of an artificial intelligence infrastructure masterplan targeting $34.4 billion in investment, a 30-fold increase in data center capacity by 2033 and more than 600,0...
Philippine Peso Falls to Record Low as Inflation Remains at 6.1%
The peso has fallen to a historic low against the US dollar while August inflation stood at 6.1%, increasing pressure on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and further straining household purchasing power.
More Than 2.3 Million Voters Prepare for First Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election
Security forces are preparing to protect polling centers as 2.39 million registered voters choose 80 lawmakers in the first parliamentary election for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao amid concerns over vote-buying and...
Philippine Senate Prepares to Examine Financial Records in Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
House prosecutors allege that misuse of confidential funds followed Vice President Sara Duterte from Davao City to the vice presidency and Education Department, with financial records expected to be presented when the Senate impeachment ...
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