MANILA – Video streaming platform Netflix announced on Tuesday that boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will face off again on Sept. 20 (PH time) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The match will be broadcast live. The match between the former world champions will take place inside The Sphere, marking the first time the indoor venue…
Unicorn startup Xendit took the stage at a fintech summit to lead the dialogue on how the Philippine finance industry can accelerate the digital economy—and fast, through building payments infrastructure. In line with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap and its subsequent National Strategy for Financial Inclusion, Xendit has been advocating…
PASIG CITY — Vulnerable sectors facing financial challenges in Pasig City will now have an opportunity to learn practical financial management skills, improve their economic well-being, and build long-term financial resilience. In line with the city government’s efforts to promote participatory good governance and responsive public service, BDO Foundation and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) partnered with the City Government…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged businesses in Singapore to consider the Philippines as their investment hub for renewable energy as he laid out the government’s efforts to lower electricity rates in the country. At the sidelines of the 10th Asia Summit Fireside Chat in Singapore, President Marcos said that foreign investors can now enjoy…
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Businessman Eduardo Aliño officially has assumed post as Chairman and Administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). In his first press conference as SBMA chief, Aliño noted the vast potential of Subic should be given priority for development. “We have so many potentials here in Subic and we may put up more hotels, more infra projects to attract more investors,” he said, adding his management…
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) in addressing gaps in the Philippine education system. Angara, in an earlier statement, knowledged the Commission’s role in driving education reforms and expressed gratitude to Congress for enacting laws based on its recommendations. “We thank…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said his administration will address flooding by building multi-use infrastructures and improved weather forecasting to lessen its impact on communities and the agriculture sector. “‘Yun lamang at talagang kailangan tingnan nang mabuti kung ano ‘yun magiging weather, kaya’t kasama rin diyan hindi lamang sa flood control… nagbago na…
SKILLS TRAINING. Residents of Adams, Ilocos Norte train on mushroom production in this undated photo. Various skills training is being offered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to equip people additional skills and allow them to have alternative source of income. (Photo by Leilanie Adriano) LAOAG CITY – Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)…
Following successful Tuberculosis in the Workplace Orientations at Ayala Malls By the Bay and Ayala Malls Trinoma, TBpeople Philippines continues its advocacy with another session on June 10, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM at Ayala Malls – Legazpi at Legazpi City, Bicol Region. Aligned with DOLE Department Order No. 73-05, which mandates TB prevention and control programs in workplaces, this initiative educates…
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) and the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement today, 24 October 2025, marking a significant step toward creating a safer and more supportive environment for media workers across the country. Among the key initiatives is the establishment of an effective case referral and…
