University of the Philippines Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea director Jay Batongbacal, a Filipino political expert, said China would be in trouble and stands to lose more if it imposes economic sanctions and engages in a trade war with the Philippines. Batongbacal pointed out that it is actually Beijing that benefits more from its trade ties with…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government is “sensitive” to the needs of Albay residents displaced by Mayon Volcano’s ongoing eruption and will tap all its available resources to help them. “Whatever is needed, we will have to provide,” he told media reporters on the sidelines of the International Trade Forum at the Shangri-La The Fort in Taguig City, when asked…
The national government posted a P66.8 billion budget surplus in April, this year, the highest recorded in four years. Bureau of Treasury (BTr) data showed that the budget surplus was significantly higher than the P4.9 billion in April last year, and was the highest recorded since the P88.87 billion in April 2019. Last month’s surplus…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Isabela State University (ISU), and the City Government of Cauayan officially launched the 3rd International Smart City Exposition and Networking Engagement (iSCENE 2025) today, May 22, at the Isabela Convention Center (ICON), Cauayan City, Isabela setting in motion a dynamic three-day convergence of leaders, thinkers, and innovators dedicated…
By Anna Leah Gonzales The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees Philippine economic growth to moderately pick up in 2024 to 2025, backed by lower inflation and the gradual easing of the country’s monetary policy. “Growth is expected to accelerate in 2024-25, supported by disinflation, and gradually declining borrowing costs as monetary policy normalizes,” stated a…
ZAMBOANGA CITY (PIA) – Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of cash assistance worth P10,000 each to 844 farmers in Zamboanga City in a powerful demonstration of support for the backbone of the nation’s economy. The farmer beneficiaries express their thanksgiving to the president along with the government agencies for their assistance….
ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal – The Department of Science and Technology – CALABARZON (DOST-CALABARZON) formally opened the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) 2025 on August 14 at the Ynares Events Center, Antipolo City, with the theme “Building Smart and Sustainable Communities.” The three-day celebration, which runs until August 16, showcases how science, technology, and…
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has announced its commitment to helpthe Philippines and other Indo-Pacific partners build up their capacity to counter “illegal activities” within their waters. In a telephone briefing on Wednesday, USCG Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan said the USCG’s sees its partnerships with states contributing to the promotion of a rules-based order in the wider Indo-Pacific region. Fagan…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored the importance of “overcoming the handicaps” of the healthcare system in the Philippines by allowing nursing underboard graduates to work as clinical care associates. The President made the pitch during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday for the launch of the Clinical Care Associates (CCA) Upskilling Program, designed…
MAKATI CITY — Makati City Mayor Abby Binay led the inauguration of the Makati Columbarium located along Kalayaan Avenue corner Nicanor Garcia St. in Barangay Valenzuela. “At last, Makatizens now have a facility that offers a decent place to lay their loved ones to rest. The Makati Columbarium offers services at affordable rates, while promoting safety,…
