Did you know “Sesame Street” has its first Filipino muppet? Meet TJ, a second-generation Filipino-American boy who proudly embraces his heritage. As a kuya (older brother) to his baby sister, TJ is learning Tagalog with help from his grandparents and eagerly uses it when his extended family visits. He loves making lumpia with his mom, […]

As poverty and food security rise, government efforts remain insufficient.

The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines denied allegations of state-sponsored hacking after a Bloomberg report claimed Chinese hackers had infiltrated the Philippine government’s executive branch and stolen sensitive data over a yearslong campaign. In a statement released on Wednesday, the embassy emphasized China’s consistent stance against cyberattacks, asserting that the country “firmly opposes and cracks […]

Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), has called on Filipinos to unite in hope as the Church enters the Jubilee Year of 2025. In his pastoral letter marking the beginning of the Jubilee, Cardinal David emphasized that despite challenges, the Filipino spirit remains rooted in […]

The Social Weather Stations (SWS) has released the results of its December 2024 national survey, sponsored by Stratbase Consultancy, which gauged public trust in Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte. Conducted from December 12 to 18, the survey highlights trends in public confidence toward both figures. Among the 98% of respondents who were aware of […]

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) opened the year on a positive trajectory, closing at 6,550.39 on Tuesday, up 21.60 points or 0.33%. Market activity saw mixed movements as advances (94) narrowly trailed declines (97), while 47 stocks remained unchanged. Total market value stood at P3.2 billion, reflecting a moderate trading session. Foreign investors posted […]

A national survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) found that 90% of Filipinos are entering the New Year with hope, though this represents a 6-point decline from last year’s 96%. The figure is the lowest since 2009, when hope stood at 89%. On the other hand, 10% of adults reported entering 2025 with fear, […]

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the P6.326 trillion national budget for 2025 into law on Monday, Dec. 30, with the education sector receiving the largest share of P1.05 trillion. Other major allocations include P1.007 trillion for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), P315.1 billion for the Department of National Defense (DND), P279.1 […]

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) is strengthening its foothold in the country’s fixed-income market with a deal to acquire a majority stake in the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation (PDS). In a statement, the stock market operator announced it signed an agreement on December 26, 2024, to purchase an additional 61.92% of PDS, increasing […]

Former president Rodrigo Duterte appealed to his Davao City supporters to stay loyal to the Duterte family, emphasizing that their leadership had always prioritized the community’s best interests. Speaking to a large crowd at the “Pahalipay sa Pasko” gift-giving event at his family’s ancestral home on Christmas Day, Duterte said in Bisaya, “Don’t abandon the […]