NBI recommendation seen to boost impeachment vs. VP Sara

By Filane Mikee Cervantes | February 12, 2025 MANILA – Leaders of the House of Representatives on Wednesday said the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) recommendation to file charges against Vice President Sara Duterte would strengthen the impeachment case against her. In a statement, Deputy Majority Leader and La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega said the NBI’s… Read More NBI recommendation seen to boost impeachment vs. VP Sara

Study reveals Filipino couples prefer live-in setup

By Gelaine Louise Gutierrez | PIA QUEZON CITY — Most Filipino couples see living together or cohabitation as a more practical and beneficial way of building their relationship and family. Still, they continue to consider marriage as a long-term goal, according to a recent study by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) and the Asian… Read More Study reveals Filipino couples prefer live-in setup

Cebu Pacific to launch direct Iloilo-Bangkok flights

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is set to launch direct flights between Iloilo and Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport, offering travelers from the City of Love a faster and more affordable way to explore Thailand. Starting March 31, 2025, CEB will operate flights between Iloilo and Bangkok-Don Mueang three times a week… Read More Cebu Pacific to launch direct Iloilo-Bangkok flights

26 mangingisda sa Zambales tumanggap ng mga kagamitan mula sa BFAR

Ni Reia G. Pabelonia | February 11, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — May 26 mangingisda sa Zambales ang tumanggap ng mga kagamitan para sa pagkumpuni ng makinang pangisda mula sa Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Ang pamamahagi ay isinagawa bilang bahagi ng ginanap na Small Engine Servicing Training kasama ang Aurora State College… Read More 26 mangingisda sa Zambales tumanggap ng mga kagamitan mula sa BFAR

URC gives kids an enjoyable movie experience in Sharelebrate Joy UR Way

SNACKS and beverage maker Universal Robina Corporation (URC) welcomed the new year by sharing and celebrating joy with its partner foundations. In collaboration with Robinsons Supermarket and Metro Supermarket, URC held its “Share-lebrate Joy UR Way” event to give kids a fun movie screening experience. URC delighted kids from SOS Children’s Village, Norfil Foundation, Grace… Read More URC gives kids an enjoyable movie experience in Sharelebrate Joy UR Way

Orgs call to stop mining, end coal plant ops in Palawan

QUEZON CITY — Chest-deep floods swamped Puerto Princesa City and the municipalities of Narra and Aborlan in Palawan yesterday, February 9, displacing more than 600 families during the heavy rains caused by the shear line—a catastrophe worsened by environmental degradation, caused by mining, coal plant development, and poor waterway management. The shear line is the… Read More Orgs call to stop mining, end coal plant ops in Palawan

ARISE Philippines holds first annual general meeting, setting the stage for a resilient 2030

THE United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) Philippines, a leading resilience network in the country, held its first annual general meeting for 2025 on January 27 at the ARISE Secretariat headquarters in MOA Square, Mall of Asia Complex. With a growing membership of 156 private… Read More ARISE Philippines holds first annual general meeting, setting the stage for a resilient 2030

Rice to cost P49 per kilo by March 1 – DA

By PCO | February 10, 2025 MANILA — Commercial rice prices are projected to drop to PhP49 per kilo by March 1, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel announced on Monday. New stocks of rice are expected to arrive from Vietnam, Myanmar, or Cambodia, Laurel said during a Palace press briefing. He stressed that the Department… Read More Rice to cost P49 per kilo by March 1 – DA

PH Navy deploys contingent for Indonesia’s Komodo exercise

By Priam Nepomuceno | February 10, 2025 MANILA – The Fleet-Marine Ready Force (FMRF) on Monday announced that the Philippine Navy (PN) held a send-off ceremony for the naval contingent that will be participating in the upcoming 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia from Feb. 16 to 22. FMRF spokesperson Lt.… Read More PH Navy deploys contingent for Indonesia’s Komodo exercise