The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) welcomed the appointment of Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda by President Ferdinand R. Marcos last week. In a statement, DICT spokesperson Assistant Secretary Renato Paraiso assured the agency’s full support for Aguda in realizing Marcos’ vision of a “secure, inclusive, and progressive Philippines.” “Under (Aguda’s) leadership, we reaffirm that digitalization, connectivity, digital inclusion, …
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The JAMA Lube Oil Seminar 2025, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and hosted by Petron Corporation recently at the Makati Diamond Residences, provided key insights into the latest advancements in engine oil technology. And one is that engine oils such as 0W-8, 0W-16, and 0W-20 can enhance fuel economy by up to 3 percent and can contribute …
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The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has approved P70.6 billion worth of projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure and economic development across the country. Among the approved projects is the P56.7-billion Panahon ng Pagkilos: Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP) by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Supported by the World …
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The total resources of the Philippine financial sector grew by 7.9% in January 2025, reaching P33.66 trillion from PHP31.18 trillion in the same period last year, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released recently. Banks remained the primary driver of this expansion, with their total resources rising to P27.5 trillion, up from P25.62 trillion in …
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By Tracy Cabrera Amid speculations that the arrest of former President Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte could pose greater risks to local trade, analysts believe it may not directly affect stocks and bonds. However, investors remain wary of global trade uncertainties. Fears of possible “political instability” rattled investors, causing the Philippine stock market’s main index to drop by 2 percent and erase …
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Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has warned Police Maj. Gen. Nicolas D. Torre III of a possible lawsuit from his family once the police official retires from service. Torre, the acting director of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP), disclosed this during a panel discussion hosted by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on …
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San Miguel Corp. (SMC) continues its extensive cleanup efforts around the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) complex to mitigate flooding and improve water flow. Through its “Better Rivers PH” initiative, SMC has been rehabilitating waterways in Parañaque City and clearing flood drains around NAIA. As of Friday, the initiative has covered 2.58 kilometers and removed 129,862 tons of silt and …
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A male passenger bound for China was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Thursday after security personnel discovered a loaded firearm magazine in his trolley bag. According to a Facebook post by the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP AVSEGROUP), x-ray screening detected a .45 caliber magazine loaded with seven rounds of ammunition. The passenger …
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North Korea’s recent ballistic missile tests, citing concerns over regional peace and stability. In a statement on Friday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) emphasized that such actions threaten economic progress and security in the Korean Peninsula and the broader Indo-Pacific region. North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, following its denunciation of ongoing joint military …
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The Department of National Defense (DND) announced on Friday that the Philippines and Canada have agreed to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation. This development follows a meeting between DND officials, led by Senior Undersecretary Irineo Espino, and Canada’s Cyber Envoy, Sami Khoury of the Communications Security Establishment (CSE), on Thursday. Discussions focused on expanding collaboration in cybersecurity, exchanging best practices in policy …
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