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1 February

PBA pays tribute to SEAG men’s baseball team champion

THE PBA gave the triumphant men’s baseball team in the last Southeast Asian Games a well-deserved recognition in Game 4 of the Season 50 Philippine Cup finals at the SM Mall of Arena Wednesday night. Commissioner Willie Marcial, PBA treasurer Atty. Raymond Zorrilla, team governors Robert Non of San Miguel, Jason Webb of Magnolia and Ronad Dulatre of NLEX gratefully …

1 February

Manila to Host Largest ASEAN・Korea Music Festival “ROUND”

QUEZON CITY, THE PHILIPPINES (28 January 2026) – A two-day free concert will be the centerpiece of the regional music calendar as the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and KBS WORLD TV officially unveiled the complete lineup for the 2026 ROUND Festival today. This monumental musical exchange is set to take place on 18-19 April 2026, at …

1 February

Global Spanish Brand Debuts in the Philippines With Torres 5 Light

MANILA, Philippines — Spain-based spirits brand Torres is officially entering the country through a distribution partnership with Tanduay. In its Philippine market debut, it will be introducing Torres 5 Light and other products that showcase its established portfolio and heritage in spirits-making. “The arrival of Torres in the Philippines marks the coming of two great houses that are united by a …

1 February

MTRCB approves showing of 6 foreign films

THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has issued age-appropriate ratings for six films set to premiere this week, reaffirming its commitment to guiding Filipino audiences toward responsible viewing. The Japanese animated film, “Crayon Shinchan The Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers,” was rated PG (Parental Guidance) for viewers below 13 years old when accompanied by a …

1 February

Economy tanks, slowest in 5 years

It’s scraping bottom for the Philippine economy, but Cabinet officials in and out of Malacañang are still hopeful that the country a high middle-income status before the year ends. In 2025, the economy expanded by 4.4%, much weaker than the 5.7% growth in 2024. This was the weakest notch in five years or when GDP declined by 9.5% in 2020. …

1 February

Balisacan hopeful on high-income goal

THE Philippines can still hit the goal of becoming a high-income economy despite a run of below-potential growth, Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said on Thursday. This, following the release of disappointing data on how the national economy performed in 2025. “Our aspiration as a country, as reflected in our long-term plan, is to join our neighbors as a developed …

1 February

Compose Coffee a hit in South Korea

The Jollibee Group’s South Korean value coffee brand Compose Coffee has achieved the highest customer satisfaction rating among Korea’s leading low-cost franchises. The result was based on a recent survey released by the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA), South Korea’s government-mandated consumer protection institution established to safeguard and advance consumer rights, enhance market transparency and improve overall consumer welfare. Based on …

1 February

It’s now uniform subsidy rate for poor families —ERC

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced this week that it has approved Resolution No. 02, Series of 2026 setting a “Uniform National Lifeline Subsidy and Rate for the implementation of the Lifeline Program nationwide.” The lifeline subsidy is a passed-on charge against regular-paying consumers to shoulder the discounted rates for the electricity consumption of low-income consumers. Under the resolution, the …

1 February

Manila’s businesses are booming

The City of Manila recorded a 40 percent increase in new business permit processing alongside robust renewal activity, showing strong local business momentum, Bureau of Permits Director Levi Facundo reported Monday to Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso. As of January 25, 2026, the city processed 384 new business permits, up sharply from 176 during the same January 1–25 …

1 February

PCSO ramps up lotto jackpots

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office is raising the stakes as it ushers in 2026, promising bigger thrills and greater winning potential for lottery players nationwide. Beginning February 1, minimum jackpot prizes across all major PCSO lotto games will significantly increase, giving every ticket a stronger chance at becoming a life-changing win right from the opening draw. Under the updated prize …

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February, 2026