SM real estate firm to offer ‘lot only’ product line
Condominium builder SM Development Corporation (SMDC) will be launching a “lot only” product line soon. This, as the company wants to cater to the growing demand from overseas Filipino workers who...
View ArticleUS, South Korea forge agreement vs North Korea nukes
The US and South Korea have forged an agreement to deter North Korea from using its nuclear and ballistic missiles. The Washington Declaration, announced as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol paid an...
View ArticlePCG conducts maritime patrol in West Philippine Sea
IN accordance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive, Philippine Coast Guard Admiral Artemio Abu ordered the deployment of two 44-meter PCG vessels to carry out a seven-day maritime patrol...
View ArticleChinese jets monitor US aircraft over Taiwan Strait
Chinese military jets followed a US reconnaissance aircraft over Taiwan Strait, Beijng said on Friday. The US, for its part, said its aircraft was “in international air space.” “A US P-8A...
View ArticleMarcos discusses Ayungin near-collision with China
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., said that he has discussed with Beijing authorities the latest incident in the West Philippine Sea where a near collision occurred between the Philippine Coast Guard...
View ArticleASEAN eyeing QR digital payment system by September
The Quick Response (QR) Code digital payment service is targeted to be operational in member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by September this year. “This is not just a...
View ArticleIndonesian official sees ASEAN as ‘epicenter of growth’
An official in Indonesia sees the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) becoming an “epicenter of growth,” as envisioned by his country, which is chairing the regional grouping this year. “The...
View ArticlePH, Australia to discuss defense, security cooperation
The foreign ministers of the Philippines and Australia will meet to discuss cooperation on defense and security. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Friday that Australian Foreign Affairs...
View ArticleASEAN meet ends with pledges, support from member-nations
The 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit concluded in Indonesia on Thursday with pledged efforts to enhance ASEAN centrality and economic integration in order to better cope with...
View ArticleReport shows ginseng now a popular ingredient
Ginseng is now among the newest ingredients to take the spotlight in the global market, according to a new trend report from Mintel. The global market research company said that with the growing...
View ArticleNetflix to invest $2.5 billion for Korean TV series, movies
Netflix said Monday it will invest U$2.5 billion in South Korea over the next four years to produce Korean TV series, movies and scripted shows. The United States streaming service announced the plan...
View ArticleReport shows ginseng now a popular ingredient
Ginseng is now among the newest ingredients to take the spotlight in the global market, according to a new trend report from Mintel. The global market research company said that with the growing...
View ArticleCelebrating Coral Triangle Day 2024: Conservation Efforts and Challenges
Today, June 9, marks Coral Triangle Day, a celebration aimed at raising awareness about the world’s most biodiverse marine area. The Coral Triangle, encompassing Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea,...
View ArticleINSIGHT: Illegal POGOs a threat to regional security
The raided Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) hubs in Bamban in Tarlac and Porac in Pampanga is not unique to the country, but is a part of a network of “scam farms” in Southeast Asia operated...
View ArticleManila Talks Ease Tensions Between Philippines and China Over West Philippine...
Recent developments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) have highlighted ongoing tensions between the Philippines and China, particularly around maritime territorial disputes. However, a series of...
View ArticleAI to Replace Politicians, Including in the Philippines, Anyone?
As technological advancements continue to accelerate, the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize various sectors is becoming increasingly evident. Among the most provocative and...
View ArticleLessons from Hurricane Beryl for the Philippines
Hurricane Beryl, a record-breaking storm, has wreaked havoc across the Caribbean, serving as a stark reminder of the increasing power and unpredictability of tropical cyclones in a warming world. This...
View ArticleJune inflation lower at 3.7%; Beats upper BSP forecast
The easing prices of energy and transport costs caused the country’s headline inflation to decrease slightly to 3.7% in June from the 3.9% in May, beating the upper end forecast of the Bangko Sentral...
View ArticleSurging Fuel Prices in the Philippines: What’s Behind the Pain at the Pump?
Over the past few weeks, the Philippines has experienced a relentless surge in fuel prices, affecting gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. These increases have serious implications for transportation,...
View ArticlePaglagda ng Pinas at Japan sa reciprocal access agreement (RAA) magpapalakas...
Ni: Nino Aclan NANINIWALA ang mga senador na higit na magpapalakas sa ating sandatahan ang nilang kasunduan sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at Japan ang Reciprocal access agreement (RAA). Ayon kina Senate...
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