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 […]

Counterfeiting remains a significant concern in the country, with the Philippine peso ranking as the sixth most counterfeited currency worldwide. A study by BestBrokers, a market information provider, found that over 59,000 fake Philippine peso bills were seized as of June 2021. With an estimated P4.3 billion in circulation in 2023, that translates to 14 […]

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) broke its seven-day losing streak on Friday, edging up 0.17% or 10.78 points to close at 6,406.38 as investors hunted for bargains. Despite the modest recovery, the benchmark PSEi ended the week in negative territory, shedding 3.18%. The All Shares index also declined, finishing the week at 3,675.83 points, […]

The Commission on Audit (COA) has called on the Municipal Government of Glan in Sarangani province to justify its P15.8 million procurement of vehicles in 2023, citing the lack of required approval from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). In its 2023 audit report, COA classified the purchases as “irregular expenditures” due […]

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is rolling out the First Philippine Polymer Banknote Series, introducing new P50, P100, P500, and P1,000 bills starting January 2025. These polymer notes, which already include the P1,000 bill released in April 2022, feature advanced anti-counterfeiting technology, making them a smarter, cleaner, and stronger alternative to traditional paper money. […]

With Christmas and New Year approaching, environmental group BAN Toxics kicked off its annual campaign in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City to prevent fireworks-related injuries and promote eco-friendly celebrations. Around 2,000 people, including students, teachers, local residents, officials, and representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), rallied under the theme […]

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has accepted whatever fate awaits her amid the ongoing political climate, emphasizing her trust in divine purpose and commitment to her responsibilities. “I’m at peace with whatever happens to me. I already accepted that whatever happens to me, that would be God’s purpose for my life,” Duterte said in […]

Members of the media and distinguished guests gathered for a memorable evening at the 13th Manila Forum for China-Philippines Relations and the Annual Christmas Media Party on Wednesday, December 11, at Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The event, themed “Understanding China,” was jointly hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and the Association for Philippines-China Understanding, […]

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto expressed confidence in the Philippines’ economic prospects for 2025, citing the newly signed Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund Mechanism for Non-Resident Tourists Act as a catalyst for increased tourism and domestic spending. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12079 into law on December 9, introducing a VAT refund system […]

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to draw inspiration from the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map, a historic artifact that underscores the country’s sovereignty. He received the original map during a ceremonial turnover at Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2024. “Let us not only admire the artistry of the masterpiece presented to us today, but […]