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11 January

Amazing Diva Armie Zuniga sings to celebrate 1st death anniversary of dear pal

Lopez, Quezon—Kins, friends, retirees, well-wishers, townsfolk and guests were stunned by the singing styles and contents of Amazing Diva Armie Zuniga when she paid her musical tribute during the observance of the first death anniversary of a dear pal, Lily V. Arriero, in this town last week. Armie opened her homage to Lily, who died last year, by singing David …

11 January

Sharon Cuneta celebrates, welcomes Senior Citizenship

The Megastar is now a member of the Senior Citizens Club. Sharon Cuneta recently celebrated her sixtieth year marking her entrance to the Senior Citizenship circle. In one of her reels, Sharon gladly announced her joy and happiness being a Senior Citizen. There are series of shows that paid tribute to her natal day, two of them, a 2026 countdown …

11 January

A balance of dollars, gold in BSP’s int’l reserves

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP’s) reported gross international reserves (GIR) totalling $110.9 at the end of December, 2025 is admittedly lower month-on-month and would have been much lower if not for the ramping up of the price of gold in the global market. The GIR reached $110.12 billion in 2020, and declined to $108.79 billion in 2021 and $96.15 …

11 January

Frederick Go joins Monetary Board

Secretary Frederick D. Go of the Department of Finance (DOF) was sworn in as a Monetary Board member on Thursday, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said. BSP Governor and Monetary Board Chair Eli M. Remolona, Jr. administered Go’s oath at the BSP head office in Manila. He joins the other Monetary Board members Benjamin E. Diokno, Romeo L. Bernardo, Rosalia …

11 January

SEC flags down 2 CFD platforms

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned financial investors against transacting with HFM-HF Markets and Exness Global Ltd., saying that these platforms, although legal in other countries, do not have the required license to operate in the Philippines. The commission noted that while the firms are registered as broker-dealers in other countries, they lack Philippine registration as required under …

11 January

Palawan ProtekTODO insurance plan unveiled

Palawan ProtekTODO, the microinsurance arm of Palawan Group of Companies, is offering a new insurance plan designed for everyday workers—household helpers, drivers, security guards, teachers, and farmers. The new offerings are built around the realities of these essential workers, providing practical and affordable protection for those who often go without coverage. Each plan includes benefits such as accidental medical reimbursement, …

11 January

Salmon partners with local creatives

There is another reason for content creators and bloggers in the Philippines to be happy with Salmon, the fast-growing fintech firm. The bank has invited content creators and other creatives to join its campaign to make financial services more accessible to all Filipinos—and make some more income for themselves. Through the program, creators can earn up to 500 pesos for …

11 January

12 nations and counting for Asian track championships in Tagaytay CT Velodrome

THE 45th Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track Championships returns to the Philippines after 31 years at the new Tagaytay City CT Velodrome with 12 nations confirming their participation for the March 25 to 31 competitions. “It’s been three decades since the country hosted the Asian track championships—1995 to be exact at the then Amoranto Velodrome in Quezon City,” said Philippine …

11 January

PSC, PBA renew partnership

THE Philippine Sports Commission extended its all-out support to the Philippine Basketball Association in celebration of the league’s 50th anniversary. The government sports agency now headed by Patrick “Pato” Gregorio has opened anew the doors of both the Ninoy Aquino Stadium and the iconic Rizal Memorial Coliseum to serve as game venues for the remainder of the PBA season. The …

11 January

PH to host U-19 Asian Sepaktakraw Championship 2026

THE Philippines has officially been awarded the hosting rights for the ASTAF U-19 Asian Sepaktakraw Championship 2026, following the signing of a Letter of Agreement between the Asian Sepaktakraw Federation (ASTAF) and the Philippines Sepaktakraw Association Inc (PASTAI). The agreement was finalized after formal meetings held in Thailand last December 17, 2025 and formally dated December 18 2025, granting PASTAI …

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