• Unemployment, underemployment drops in Nov 2024

    Unemployment, underemployment drops in Nov 2024

    THE Marcos administration’s multifaceted approach to strengthen the Philippine labor market paid off as unemployment and underemployment figures dropped in November last year. According to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), the labor market…

  • SMC finishes desilting Pampanga River

    SMC finishes desilting Pampanga River

    By Henry Empeño / January 8, 2025 FOLLOWING its cleanup of major river systems in Metro Manila and nearby Bulacan province, multinational conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced the recent completion of desilting operations…

  • Cebu Pacific secures Southeast Asia’s first sustainability-linked loan for low-cost airlines

    CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, has made history by securing Southeast Asia’s first Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) for a low-cost carrier. This landmark deal highlights CEB’s commitment to decarbonizing its operations and…

  • PH keeps ‘vigilant’ watch on China coast guard ship within EEZ

    PH keeps ‘vigilant’ watch on China coast guard ship within EEZ

    MANILA | January 8, 2025 – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra (MMRV-4409) is “vigilantly” monitoring the illegal presence of a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship continuing to operate for the fourth…

  • SSS pushes contribution subsidy program

    MANILA — The Social Security System (SSS) is pushing for a new program to help finance its members’ contribution. In a press briefing in Malacanang on Tuesday, SSS President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robert…

  • Baguio eyes smooth transition in John Hay, recognition of share

    Baguio eyes smooth transition in John Hay, recognition of share

    By Liza Agoot | January 7, 2025 BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the local government aims for a smooth management transition at Camp John Hay’s leased area and the recognition of provisions. The…

  • Bataan clinches PCO award for outstanding public communication

    Bataan clinches PCO award for outstanding public communication

    By Rick P. Quiambao | January 2, 2025 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — Bataan clinched the Public Service Campaign Award – Provincial Level for its program “Kwentuhan Tayo, Bataeño” during the inaugural Parangal: Gawad ng…

  • METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL 2024 AT SM CINEMAS

    The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) season has started. Now on its 50th year, it will run from December 25, 2024, to January 7, 2025 at all SM Cinemas. This year’s entries showcase a…

  • Cebu Pacific wraps up 2024 with A321neo aircraft delivery

    Cebu Pacific wraps up 2024 with A321neo aircraft delivery

    CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, closes 2024 on a high note with the delivery of its 17th aircraft for the year —a state-of-the-art A321neo. This milestone underscores a year of significant…