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PAGCOR sends 10.5K food packs to quake-hit Mindanao areas

Manila, June 15 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has dispatched 10,500 food packs to areas affected by the recent earthquake in Mindanao. PAGCOR Chair and Chief Executive O... Read More


PH external debt eases in Q1 2026

Manila, June 12 -- The Philippines' outstanding external debt remained manageable, declining to USD147.35 billion in the first quarter of the year from USD147.65 billion, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipin... Read More


Marcos urges Filipinos to safeguard freedom on Independence Day

Manila, June 12 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged Filipinos to draw lessons from history and remain united in protecting the country's freedom and sovereignty amid modern-day challe... Read More


PBBM to Filipinos: Draw inspiration from nation's heroes

Manila, June 12 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to draw inspiration from the nation's heroes and work together in advancing the common good as the country commemorates the 128... Read More


Gov't activates 5MW gensets to stabilize Catanduanes supply

Manila, June 12 -- The Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Power Corporation (NPC) have activated 5-megawatt (MW) generator sets in Catanduanes to boost supply and reduce rotational brownouts.... Read More


Malampaya to undergo monthlong maintenance shutdown

MANILA, June 12 -- The Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power Project will undergo a scheduled maintenance shutdown for a month starting next week, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Friday. The DOE said... Read More


Meralco rates up in June

Manila, June 11 -- Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said electricity rates will increase by around PHP0.15 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in June due to higher generation charges. In a virtual briefing on ... Read More


BIR gears up for proposed global minimum tax regime

Manila, June 11 -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has begun preparations for the possible implementation of the proposed Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT). In a social media post on... Read More


PSEi falls as Iran conflict weighs on sentiment; peso holds steady

Manila, June 11 -- Philippine shares closed lower on the last trading day of the week as investor sentiment weakened amid escalating tensions in Iran while the peso traded sideways against the US doll... Read More


PH, Sweden eye stronger ties in energy, digitalization, manufacturing

Manila, June 11 -- The Philippines and Sweden are exploring opportunities to deepen cooperation in energy, digitalization, manufacturing, and other strategic sectors to support economic growth and cre... Read More